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Ultimate Versatility: Arc’teryx Agrium Hoody

  • September 13, 2021
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Plenty of garments are packable these days. As we head towards colder weather, we need to ask ourselves—what do we really need to bring on a given trip? Whether you’re out for a morning in the sidecountry or a week in the mountains, bringing the right layers is always a consequential decision. Of all the layers, insulation and rain protection are the top two on our list. And a packable down layer is perhaps the key item because no one ever wants to be cold.

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Men’s Agrium Hoody. Photo: Arc’teryx

(Being wet is bad, but being cold is worse.) But no one wants to be stuck with a bulky layer taking up all the space in your pack—especially if you never end up needing it. So how about a full-service down hoody that packs down so small you’ll always bring it? That’s Arc’teryx’s new Agrium Hoody.

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Men’s Agrium Hoody, bundled into its own pocket. Photo: Arc’teryx

AGRIUM HOODY

Maximum performance, minimal impact: the Agrium (available in women’s and men’s) is born from focused design and sustainable materials. Light and packable, it delivers exceptional warmth for its weight and performs as a midlayer and standalone. The warmth comes from RDS-certified 850 fill European white goose down with bluesign® approved synthetic insulation in areas prone to moisture. The Arato™ shell—coloured with a dope-dyed process that uses minimal resources—is light and strong, and an insulated hood adds optional warmth and adjustability for the perfect fit around your head or helmet.

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Women’s Agrium Hoody. Photo: Arc’teryx

Don’t need the hood? Check the Agrium Jacket, hood-free and even more packable. (The Jacket is offered for men only; the other Agrium option for women is the Anorak.)

The Agrium is crafted at a Fair Trade Certified facility as part of a commitment to transition 80% of Arc’teryx products to fair trade certification by 2025.

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A good example of when you need a piece like the Agrium is for alpine touring. Mostly you’re sweating your face off but if you transition up to higher elevation or encounter high winds and cold in exposed areas, sometimes your vented, streamlined touring jacket feels a little thin. Or if you have to stop for gear repair, the cold can creep in and stay put. In either case, you will be relieved you packed a down hoody, even if you only need to wear it for half an hour. Imagine the peace of mind you’ll feel with the Agrium stowed away in your pack on a variable weather day or on a cold night mission?
A good example of when you need a piece like the Agrium is for alpine touring. Mostly you’re sweating your face off but if you transition up to higher elevation or encounter high winds and cold in exposed areas, sometimes your vented, streamlined touring jacket feels a little thin. Or if you have to stop for gear repair, the cold can creep in and stay put. In either case, you will be relieved you packed a down hoody, even if you only need to wear it for half an hour. Imagine the peace of mind you’ll feel with the Agrium stowed away in your pack on a variable weather day or on a cold night mission?
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