Arc’teryx’s Rush sits in the brand’s freeride and touring end of the shell range, competing with premium GORE-TEX Pro jackets from Patagonia, Norrona and Mammut. It is a light, hard wearing outer layer built for backcountry skiing and riding, where you want full weather protection without feeling like you are hauling a heavy resort shell up the skin track.
Who is this for?
Pick the Rush if your days involve variable conditions, boot packs and transitions, and you need a shell that stays dependable when the forecast turns. GORE-TEX Pro is aimed at high output use and regular abrasion, so it suits frequent tourers and riders who are tough on kit. The cut is geared towards movement in a ski stance and layering, so it works best over midlayers rather than as a trim, minimalist alpine shell.
- GORE-TEX Pro: prioritises durability and long term waterproofing for hard use
- Touring focused build: lighter feel than many resort oriented shells
- Men’s sizes available: M, L and XL