Whenever most people think of high quality shells, they gravitate right to "the bird," and that's for good reason because Arc'teryx creates some of the finest alpine apparel in the industry. Arc'teryx is a company that was founded in Vancouver, BC, Canada in 1991, with the simple but challenging goal of building better gear and pushing the boundaries of outdoor apparel to evolve. In the years that they've been around, Arc'teryx has designed some of the top products for a range of outdoor adventure, and they've also built a great relationship with GORE-TEX in order to produce some of the best gear for extreme conditions. From the heights of Mount Everest to a torrential downpour in your home city, Arc'teryx is a company that will make staying comfortable as easy as can be.
