$1,000 Arc'teryx Raincoats?

Don't know what a "TLT 5 P" boot is...but from the context it sounds expensive. 

Outerwear is kind of interchangeable, althought breathable fabric does make a big comfort difference to me.  You're talking to a guy that still uses the same North Face jacket that I got from warranty back in '97.  I let my employers spend the bucks on the pricey uniforms w/ all the techy fabrics and features. 

Just googled it (TLT 5)...nope wouldn't pay a grand for a ski boot either. I'm still on '96 Scarpa Denalis and '00 Garmont Ener-G's...find something that fits and stick with it! When I bought those boots though, it sure felt like I paid a grand

Arc'Teryx has always been poser shit

ETA: Luvin' my TLT5 Mtns

Arc'Teryx has always been poser shit

Yeah, but I've been posing in their shit for a long time, and the coat I got in '99 is still going strong . . .

What did you pay for it back then? Were they shooting for the high dollar market back in '99, or was it pretty reasonable?

If you pay retail for any of this stuff you're either rich or a sucker.