Is current version of Kyanite Jacket M really that bad?
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I am thinking of buying Kyanite Jacket (no hood) but in Arcteryx website it has really bad reviews. Almost every new review is bad and complaining about worse quality of material in current version and about instant pilling.
Is current version of Kyanite really that bad and it is better to skip it?
I just picked up the new Kyanite Jacket (formerly AR) in Pytheas. Pretty similar to the last version except the Collar and Zips are now in a slight contrast in a lighter shade of the same color. There is also no longer a horizontal seam across the lower chest. It feels just slightly thicker than my 2020 and 2021 Kyanite but it's hard to say if that's just in my head. Similar trim cut and length. I'm tall and want the kyanites to be slightly longer in the waist but it's not a deal breaker for me as the sleeves are perfect (I have a big ape index) Similar stretchy comfort.
I prefer the older collar style as I exclusively use my Kyanite Jackets for casual/work use but I still think this is the best casual fleece in the game, if you can stomach the price.
Edit: After picking up a Sawyer in Boxcar, the lighter color of the collar and zipper seams appears to be the Boxcar color as well.
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