Arc'Teryx Gamma SL Pant W
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- Women
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A padded jacket or pants contains a filling of down, wool, or synthetic material.
Meer informatieWhat Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.


STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.


STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- Fortius DW 1.0 softshell, 125 g/m2, 220 g total
- Low waistbelt fits under a climbing harness
- Short, Regular and Tall inseams, same rise
- DWR only, no membrane: wets out in long rain
- No insulation - a warm-weather pant
- Tapered leg runs narrow at calf and ankle
The Arc'teryx Gamma SL Pant is a women's lightweight softshell pant built for warm-weather rock climbing, bouldering and summer hiking. The body is Fortius DW 1.0 double weave at 125 g/m2 (86% nylon, 14% elastane), the whole pant weighs 220 g, and the adjustable low-profile waistbelt is shaped to sit under a climbing harness or a pack hipbelt. It is water repellent and air permeable, not a waterproof shell.
Who is the Gamma SL Pant for?
The Gamma SL Pant suits a woman who climbs, scrambles and hikes in warm, dry to showery weather and wants one stretchy pant with secure zippered pockets instead of a weatherproof layer. Arc'teryx lists rock and boulder as the intended activities, with hiking, scrambling and summer alpine approaches alongside. It is not a ski pant: with no insulation, no membrane and no snow-shedding cuff closure, resort skiing, freeride and deep snow are outside what it does.
How weather-resistant is the Gamma SL Pant?
Protection comes from an FC0-DWR finish on an air-permeable face fabric, and that finish is PFAS compliant. Light showers bead and run off; sustained rain or wet snow will wet the fabric through, because there is no membrane behind it. The same air permeability that keeps the 125 g/m2 double weave breathable means it resists wind rather than blocking it. Covered areas carry UPF 50+ sun protection, which can drop when the fabric is stretched or wet.
Which size and inseam should you choose?
Arc'teryx cuts the Gamma SL Pant as a Fitted style: close through waist, hip and thigh with tapered legs and a mid-waist rise. Short, Regular and Tall inseams share the same rise, so pick the length on leg length alone. Measure your waist, hip and thigh against the size chart on this page before ordering.
How is the Arc'teryx Gamma SL Pant constructed?
The Arc'teryx Gamma SL Pant uses a single softshell fabric rather than a layered laminate. Fortius DW 1.0 is a woven double weave of 125 g/m2 in 86% nylon and 14% elastane: the elastane gives four-way stretch for high steps and long reaches, while the weave stays air permeable so heat escapes during an approach. A warp knit mesh lining in 100% polyester sits against the skin and helps the pant slide over a base layer. Articulated patterning through the knees and seat keeps the fabric from binding when you bridge or stem, and the legs taper so they stay clear of your feet. Total weight is 220 g.
Is the Gamma SL Pant suitable for climbing and hiking?
This is where the Gamma SL Pant is at home. The adjustable waistbelt is deliberately low in profile so a climbing harness or a loaded hipbelt can close over it, and two zippered hand pockets plus one zippered thigh pocket keep a phone and a topo secure on a scramble. Two honest limits: several customers report the hand pocket zips press uncomfortably under a loaded hipbelt, so pack those pockets light on a long day under a rucksack, and the hem has eyelets only, so you need to add a shock cord yourself if you want the cuffs held down over boots. Reviewers also describe the lower leg as narrow at calf and ankle, which several like for climbing but which makes pulling the cuffs up over the calf difficult. With no insulation and a 125 g/m2 fabric, treat it as a warm-weather pant.
What is the Gamma SL Pant made of and how do you wash it?
The body is Fortius DW 1.0 nylon and elastane with a mesh polyester lining, a combination that handles rock abrasion and dries quickly. Machine wash low, rinse twice and wash dark colours separately, since the Black colourway is a solid matte black. Skip fabric softener and bleach, both of which load the fibres and shorten the life of the DWR finish. Tumble dry on low heat, which also helps reactivate the water repellency, iron low if needed, and do not dry clean.
How sustainable is the Gamma SL Pant?
The body fabric is made with 43% recycled content, and body and lining are both bluepass materials produced through processes meeting bluesign criteria. The DWR finish is PFAS compliant. The pant is sewn in a Fair Trade Certified facility, YOUNGONE (CEPZ) LTD in Bangladesh. Like all synthetics, it may release plastic microfibres into the environment when washed.
- Fortius DW 1.0 double weave softshell, 125 g/m2
- 86% nylon, 14% elastane with 43% recycled content
- Weight 220 g
- Adjustable low-profile waistbelt for use under a harness or hipbelt
- Two zippered hand pockets
- One zippered thigh pocket
- Articulated patterning through the legs
- Tapered legs
- Hem eyelets for adding a shock cord
- FC0-DWR water repellent finish, PFAS compliant
- UPF 50+ on covered areas
- Warp knit mesh lining
- Short, Regular and Tall inseams (size 4: 72 cm / 77 cm / 84 cm)
- Sewn in a Fair Trade Certified facility
- Body: Fortius DW 1.0 woven double weave, 125 g/m2 - 86% nylon, 14% elastane, with 43% recycled content
- Lining: warp knit mesh - 100% polyester
- Finish: FC0-DWR, PFAS compliant




