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Gear reviews | Arc'teryx Scimitar Jacket & Sentinel Full Bib Pants

Robust clothing combination for freeriders and those who want to become one

by Karo Steinberg • 02/02/2015

Also suitable for relaxing after the action, the Sentinel Full Bib Pants — After the action, the Sentinel Full Bib Pants are also suitable for relaxing

Karo Steinberg

If you want to climb peaks with skins and make your own tracks in the snow away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, you need to be well equipped. This time I tried the Sentinel Full Bib Pant and the Scimitar Jacket from the Whiteline series by Acteryx.

7:00 The alarm clock rings. After all kinds of onion layers made of merino, I put on the lightly lined and waterproof Sentinel dungarees in cyan blue with mint green zippers. The size S fits perfectly (I'm 1.68 tall and weigh 53 kg). They may be a little short for slightly taller women. The extremely supple and low-noise outer material, which is also called N80p-X GORE-TEX®, ensures perfect comfort. Thanks to the three-layer, low-pile softshell construction, the trousers fit smoothly and make a stable impression. For those who want to, there are belt loops for a better fit or a snappier look.

7:15 Now it's time for breakfast, where I can directly open the two zippers on the thighs, which allow easy side access and quick, effective ventilation. The generous, casual cut offers enough space for additional layers of warmth. Before we set off, we check the avalanche report and the weather. We are promised a dream day with a cloudless sky. The avalanche level is classified as low - perfect starting conditions for a beautiful ski tour.

8:00 The car is packed. The Scimitar jacket in Utility Green (which I also tested in size S) is still missing. I immediately notice that it is cut quite slim. The breathable and easily stowable jacket is made from GORE-TEX® Pro material. At 495 grams, it's lightweight, easy to stow away for long ascents and hopefully robust enough for many long descents and tours.

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8:30 It finally starts. And I have to step out for the first time. A challenge in the wind and still somewhat cold morning temperatures. I have to say, dungarees are a clear disadvantage for women here. Almost everything has to be taken off and you are completely exposed to the weather. This almost makes you (or rather women) want to drink less to avoid this procedure

10:00 We can already see the summit ahead of us. By now, all the zippers on the outside are open for ventilation. For me, there could be two more on the inside of the thighs so that it drafts better or the zippers on the outside could be longer, but that is of course a matter of taste. The two pockets on the thighs of the trousers and the two breast pockets on the jacket are very practical for quick access to store maps, camera, etc. The trousers have a very wide cut, which allows plenty of legroom and is particularly comfortable when climbing. Another striking feature is the extremely robust edge protection, which seems to deliver what it promises.

10:45 We reach the summit. The snow on the descent looks promisingly powdery. Recharge our batteries and enjoy the beautiful view, stow our skins and put on the Scimitar jacket again.

11:00 And we're already drawing our first lines in the snow. The descent into the valley is as smooth as butter.

Now the jacket is in the spotlight. Arc'teryx promises that the underarm gussets and the wider expedition cut together with the ergonomic 3D cut (e3D) ensure plenty of freedom of movement and perfect suitability for use in the layering system. As mentioned at the beginning, the jacket is cut relatively tight at the waist, which looks sporty, but if you like to wear several layers underneath, I would tend to size up compared to other jacket models. The cuffs are also quite tight, so I find it difficult to get my gloves under the jacket. Thanks to the great cut, however, there is always enough freedom of movement: the wide, high-cut collar with the integrated hood, which fits well over my helmet, is particularly comfortable. Overall, the jacket is not only practical, but also (although I'm not really a big fan of the color olive) a real eye-catcher, especially together with the dungarees and the mint green cuffs.

12:00 After a long ascent and an extensive descent, it's time to relax. It was nice! And again tomorrow ...

Conclusion

The sleek, minimalist design of the trousers and jacket, which nevertheless feature all the important details, shows that the girls & guys at Arc'teryx have put a lot of thought into the demands placed on materials for ski touring and freeriding. Even after a few more tours, I have not seen any wear and tear and can also confirm the durability. The fully taped seams and the snow-proof unit with dungarees and snow skirts on the jacket and pants make this combo a must-have for freeriding. I also like the fact that Arc'teryx offers many different color combinations, so you can put together your own favorite look. The price-performance ratio is also right: because the durability of the material means you're investing for years to come.

All in all, a lightweight, robust and visually convincing combo for a freerider who also likes to go ski touring.

Advantages & disadvantages

+ 3-layer GORE-TEX
+ Robust
+ Functional and minimalist design
+ Good cut
+ Elasticated snow guard
+ Helmet-compatible hood
+ Colorful design, many color combinations possible
- Ventilation zippers could be longer
- Jacket has a tight fit; therefore runs rather small
- trousers a little "fresh"

DetailsUVP: Scimitar Jacket: 600,00 Euro; Sentinel Pants: 550,00 Euro
Available sizes: XS-XL
Weight: 495 gram jacket / 620 gram pants
Tested color: Utility Green (jacket) and Cyan Blue(pants)

Scimitar jacket

Technical details
- Waterproof
- Breathable
Robust

Construction
- Durable water repellent finish (DWR)
- Micron seam technology (1.6 mm seam allowance) saves weight and ensures smooth seams
- Fully taped seams
- Lightweight, 3-layer GORE-TEX® material

Design
- Women's-specific cut

Cut
- Pre-shaped elbows
- Gussets under the arms

Hood types
Helmet-compatible Storm Hood™-Hood
Laminated visor
Adjustable drawcord
Concealed hood adjustment

Zipper types
- WaterTight™ outer zippers
- Underarm ventilation
- WaterTight™ VisIon front zipper

Cuffs & Sleeve construction
- Laminated hook-and-loop closure at cuffs won't snag or pull out

Front hem types
- Adjustable hem with drawcord
- Zippered chest pocket
- Inside wallet pocket
- Two roomy front pockets
- Inside mesh storage pocket
- Inside mesh storage pocket Inner mesh storage pocket

Snowsports details
- Snow skirt with elasticated drawstring and press stud fastening
- The jacket can be attached to special ski pants using the smooth-running "Slide 'n Loc™" fastening on the snow skirt, to prevent snow from getting into the clothing.
- Concealed Recco® reflector

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The practical ski pass pocket on the left upper arm

Sentinel Full Bib Trousers

Technical details
- Waterproof
- Windproof
- Breathable
- Lightly lined
- Robust

Construction
- Durable water repellent finish (DWR)
- Micron seam technology (1,6 mm seam allowance) saves weight and ensures smooth seams
- Fully taped seams
- Lightweight, 3-layer GORE-TEX® material

Design
- Ventilation on thighs

Cut
- Anatomical fit for optimum freedom of movement
- Pre-shaped knee and seat sections

Zipper types
- WaterTight™ outer zippers
- Zippers on both sides to make the pants easier to put on and for ventilation

Waist solutions
- Belt loops

Pocket features
- Spacious thigh pockets with zip
- Security pockets with double zip

Reinforcements
Extremely robust edge protection

Snowsports-Details
- Concealed Recco® reflector
- Snow skirt with elastic band

Equipment details
- Bib at the front and crossover straps at the back

On the Arc'teryx website for more information on the Scimitar Jacket and Sentinel Full Bib Pants. The jacket is also available from our partner store Bergzeit.de.

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