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Arc'teryx Rho LTW Zip

Women's Clothing > Fleece & Base LayersRated: 5 by 11 reviews. Also available for: Men

Backcountry.com

Soft, itch-free merino wool makes the Arc'teryx Women's Rho LTW Zip Top warm and comfortable on chilly days. This all-natural top insulates in a wider range of temperatures than a synthetic shirt, and its lady-like cut flatters your feminine figure. Wear it alone on a fall backpacking trip or as a layer on powder days—even when this long-sleeve top gets soaked, it retains its insulating ability. Best of all, its inherent odor-fighting properties keep the après-ski funk to a minimum. Using Arc'teryx's no-lift gusseted underarms, the Rho LTW allows a free range of movement with a close fit. A collar zip helps you ventilate, and the laminated sleeve pocket stores a key and a twenty, so you don't lose them when ditching layers. *Available for US shipment only.

Altrec

Arcteryx has done it; they have created the ideal baselayer for any activity when they designed the Arcteryx Rho LTW Zip for Women.
Constructed with soft, itchless, stretch knit merino wool, the Rho LTW insulates even when completely saturated, regulates temperature far better than a synthetic baselayer, and resists odor, even on a week long backcountry trip.
A collar zip makes for easy layering and great ventilation and the form fitting silhouette and no-lift gusseted underarms give you the freedom to move without restriction.

Features:

  • Collar zip
  • Form fitting
  • Great warmth-to-weight ratio
  • Mountain merino knit wool
  • No-lift gusseted underarms
  • Odor resistant
  • One laminated sleeve pocket with laminated zip
  • Warm when wetW.7oz/ 219g

Oregon Mountain Community

The Women's Arc'teryx Rho LTW Zip is an ideal start to any layering system. Merino wool fibers naturally manage moisture, resist odor and keep you warmer when wet than virtually any other material, making it a great choice for backcountry use. The woman's Rho LTW Zip also has a Lycra infusion to keep it from losing its shape during prolong wear. Start your layers off right, with itch-free comfort and play all winter long.

Features:

  • Collar zip
  • Form fitting
  • Great warmth-to-weight ratio
  • Minimal odour retention
  • No-lift gusseted underarms
  • One laminated sleeve pocket with laminated zip
  • Warm when wet

Moosejaw (Spring 2010)

The Women's Rho LTW Zip by Arcteryx is the ideal base layer for any activity. Itchless, stretch knit Merino Wool insulates when saturated, and its natural fibres won't stink even on lengthy trips. The women's has a short collar zip.

FEATURES of the Women's RHO LTW Zip by Arcteryx

SPECIFICATIONS:

We are not able to ship Arcteryx products outside the US because of that other thing.

Features:

  • Chest half zip
  • Great warmth-to-weight ratio
  • Laminated chest pocket with laminated zip
  • Minimal odour retention
  • No-lift gusseted underarms
  • Warm when wet

Berg's Ski Shop

The Rho LTW Zip-Neck is an ideal base layer. Itchless, stretch knit Merino Wool insulates when saturated, and its natural fibers won't stink even on lengthy trips.
A natural base layer for prolonged backcountry use. Itchless stretch-knit Merino remains nearly odorless and soft next to skin, while retaining insulative properties when damp. A lycra infusion helps them stay in shape for extended adventures.
Features
  • Half zip
  • Formfitting
  • No-lift gusseted underarms
  • Minimal odor retention
  • One laminated chest pocket with laminated zip
  • Warm when wet
  • Machine washable

Materials
  • Mountain Merino Knit Wool

Country of Origin:China
Fabric:Merino Wool
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:100% Merino wool
Pockets:1 Sleeve
Recommended Use:Stand-alone, base layer
Weight:219 g / 7.7 oz (M)
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Extra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra Large
Olive Oil
Olive Oil
 78.9578.95  
Oregano
Oregano
78.9599.0078.9578.9578.95 
Niagara
Niagara
99.00  98.9599.0099.00
Black
Black
99.0079.2098.9599.0098.9598.9599.0098.9598.952 More...98.9599.00
Ember
Ember
   99.00 
Raisin
Raisin
 98.9599.0098.9598.95 

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Moosejaw (Spring 2010)
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community

Arc'teryx Rho LTW Zip Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Arteryx is awesome

Rating:*****
Unfortunately I did not recieve this item with my original order, and no explanation was given, so I ordered it elsewhere and ended up cancelling this order when I found out it was going to be later than when the person I was giving to was leaving. I had ordered a 2 day shipment.
Jean G. at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 12/06/2007

Love this top

Rating:*****

I love this top, it keeps you extremely warm for the weight. I've also worn the Patagonia capilene heavy weight underwear, and this top is much warmer than the patagonia stuff. The fit is pretty tight, size S is usually loose on me, and the size S here is quite snug.

cyn at Backcountry.com on 01/04/2009

love it!

Rating:****

This top is really warm considering how thin it is. The cut is fitted but allows lots of movement. I'm 5'4, 135 and the small is tight. I wear it almost everytime I go out now that winter is here! I definitely recommend it.

Fernie at Backcountry.com on 11/22/2009

Better then Icebreaker!

Rating:*****
This tops wears great, holds shape and wraps you in soft warm merino wool which doesn't itch and looks great. I prefer Arcteryx merino products to Icebreaker because Icebreaker seems to stretch and loose shape after a while.
Alena at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 01/03/2008

Recommended

Rating:*****

Very cool
I bought this for my girlfriend and I comment on it every time she wears it. It is attractive and she certainly wouldn't wear it if it didn't feel right or didn't keep her warm.

dan256131 at Backcountry.com on 02/02/2010

worth every penny

Rating:*****
I love this piece because it does the job. Close fitting. Warm as toast. Washes well (follow instructions) I loved the black one so much I got brown one too. Fantastic base layer!
Anonymous at Altrec on 01/11/2010

light weight and warm

Rating:*****
The description tells it all, itchless wool that keeps you warm without weight. It is soft and stretchy- it has a close fit but very comfy. My "go-to" base layer.
LINDA WOOLSTENHULME at Altrec on 10/27/2009

Great product but order up a size

Rating:****
This is a great baselayer but fit a little tighter than I was expecting. It's 95% wool/5% Lycra. I plan to return my medium for a large.
Amy Keppert at Altrec on 10/27/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Not What I was hoping for

Rating:***

I am tall (5'11) and bought the large. It was barely a fit out of the box, and after hand washing in cold, it shrunk. Now the sleeves and torso are too short. Fabric is pretty good in terms of weight, but it's not as good next to skin as other wool pieces I've tried (Icebreaker, Smartwool). I think that it was meant to be stretchy performance wool but I don't find that it's as stretchy as some wool pieces I've tried that are not touted as 4-way stretch.

Kristin Carpenter-Ogden at Backcountry.com on 02/07/2010

Great fit....a little prickly

Rating:***

I received this as a gift and tried to wear it, but it's just a little itchy. I'm just not able to wear this against my skin. If you usually like wool gear, this shirt is for you. It fits very nice on the body.

ryepye1584272 at Backcountry.com on 02/02/2010

Country of Origin

Rating:***

Made in China.

larry.garr1518626 at Backcountry.com on 12/29/2008