Why rain gear pricing varies
Rain gear pricing across Arcteryx, Patagonia, Rab, Outdoor Research, and REI Co-op brand varies by Gore-Tex grade (GORE-TEX Pro vs GORE-TEX vs proprietary alternatives) and retailer specialty. Arcteryx maintains tight MAP across retailers with rare discounts. Patagonia uses Web Specials section for primary discounts.
Where each retailer wins
For Arcteryx Beta and premium Gore-Tex Pro shells, Arcteryx Outlet and authorized dealer end-of-season clearance catch occasional 20 to 30 percent off. For Patagonia Torrentshell and rain gear, Patagonia Web Specials at 30 to 50 percent off original retail.
For Outdoor Research Helium and budget rain shells, REI Co-op Member dividend plus REI Co-op Member sales catch the consistent best pricing.
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