Ice Armour vs. Arctic Armour

[Jimmy from Cottage Grove]

I am sure there is a topic on this somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Any imput on which is better?

[BK19]

artic armour IT FLOATS as far as warmth about the same

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[PerchJerker]

I like Arctic Armor better, it's lighter weight, it's not as bulky, it's just as warm, and it floats!

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[polarsusd81]

When Dave says fast delivery he means it. I have heard stories of guys ordering at 4 pm and having the package arrive at the door the next day at 9 am. That is fast!

I have Arctic Armor and love it. I fished in a panfish tournament a couple weeks ago outside for 6 hours. The only thing that got cold was my hands because my waterproof gloves, weren't so waterproof. They were Ice Armour gloves and had to be replaced within 1/2 a season of use. From my toes to my wrists I was nice and toasty though. It was about 2 degrees with a good 10 mph wind on the lake that day.

[chuckwagon]

Artic Armour id deffinetly the way to go on this one! not as bulky, lighter, warmer and as always it floats! the extra 50 dolloars is way worth it!

[bassNspear]

I am a huge fan of Artic Armour as well. FLoats, and you only have to wear a t shirt under it. The product is very warm, and awesome on the snow when oyu are out fishing to cover everything up.

Great product!

[Sandmannd]

I like Arctic Armor better, it's lighter weight, it's not as bulky, it's just as warm, and it floats!

All these are the reason I went with Arctic Armor and the fact that it floats was the biggest.

[croixflats]

Never tried Ice Armor but every time I put my Arctic Armor I appreciate it even more than the last time I had it on for all the reasons stated above and its an incredibly comfortable suit.

[Northlander]

I love my Arctic Armor. I use it for spring and fall fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and every day running around in the winter. One of the best purchases I have made in years. The topping on the cake is it could very well save my life some day.

I sold all my old Gortex rain gear Im so confident in my Arctic Armor.

[delcecchi]

Is there any problem with artic armor trapping moisture from sweat etc? It looks like the insultex is a foam material that is impermeable to moisture, if I read the Insultex web page correctly.

[Scott K]

I love mine, I wear it anytime I will be outside for any period of time. It is very comfortable, it isnt bulky or heavy, like the Ice Armour suits. I just purchased the wife a set of Artic Armour , since she likes to come out fishing and hunting with me. It is great in the fall for fishing in the boat it keeps you dry in the rain, and like others have mentioned, in case you need it, it will keep you afloat incase you fall out of the boat, or break through the ice. You just cant put a price on your life, and if something did happen and you drowned, it could have been prevented for an additional few dollars! Its almost a no brainer when comparing them!

[RussC]

I love my Ice Armor, keeps me warm and I get zero wind through it. I'd recommend trying both on first, Ice Armor fits me great, A.A. didn't fit at all.

[GSB Ice Man]

Thats the same problem I had RussC. Ice armour bibs fit me better than the AA. I like the concept of their product, they just need better sizing.

[Smails]

I went with AA because it floats. Yeah, it gets a little warm inside at times but I can deal with that given the safety it provides.

[bisonmn]

I have Artic Armor, my buddy has Ice Armor. We fish together constantly so here are some side-by-sides. This weekend on Reno I was wearing my Artic armor, a pair of polar-tec pants and a cotton thermal shirt. He was wearing a pair of jeans a shirt and an insulated flannel. We where both comfortable very similar. We did a 25-30 minute 4-wheeler trip across the lake to a hole we wanted to fish and when we came off the ice at sundown it was darn cold out. We talked about how nice a proper set of gear was because we both stayed very warm. I was feeling a chill on my upper body coming off the lake. it wasn't "COLD" it was more of "wow its cold outside-i am glad I am dressed correctly for it". So, my point...either suit will perform similar for you. I also have the red suit of artic armor not the suit that has the extra layer of insultex. In theory that suit sould be even warmmer. I stay warm constantly and I can "feel" the cold in the form a a very minor chill when zooming across the lake at sundown in 3* temps. When I am kneeling on the ice jigging a hole in the same temps I have no feeling of the chill and I am comfortable and warm. I have overheated due to lack of breathing like gadgetman has stated so he has a valid point. I keep all of my stuff unzipped Bib front, coat front, bib legs. I zip up as I get cold. I think this helps prevent the overheating issue. Also, I don't have the extra layer/warmer model. I decided against it based on some of the overheating issue. My theory was if I wear polyester base layer, then a polartec layer I have the ability to shed the polartec if I am overdressed. The extra warm Artic has no ability to remove a layer. Yesterday for example, if I would have been wearing polyester long underwear and my polartec shirt I wouldn't of felt the slight chill. A cotton thermal doesn't insulate much at all. My buddy felt about the same coming off the lake and he had the extra insulation of an insulated flannel.

On this same lines I like to fish inside a portable house wearing my bibs, and the polyester underwear/polartec combo. I take my coat off and adjust the heat to make me comfortable in that fashion. It's just more enjoyable to have my coat off. Another reason the lower insulation model Arctic Armor is the right choice for me.

I have never asked my buddy if he has any issues with overheating. I have noticed when my coat is off or open his often is too.

Now, here is another important issue. Lake Reno was strange yesterday. It had a bunch of water on the ice. When we had our house setup and banked in and cleared all the snow off the ice inside we had 1/4-1/2" of standing water on the ice. We both where kneeling in the standing water at one point or another through out the day. At one point he got his boot full of water. By kneeling in the water, the water was able to seep between his bibs and his boot and into his pants. I asked him if he had a set of built in gators like the artic armor does. His did not. I am completely confident that the difference between his wet foot and my dry foot is the built in gators of the artic armor. I didn't value that gator as much until after yesterday. Now I find it an awesome feature.

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Priced the same I would go with the artic armor. Priced considerably differently I would be confident in taking the deal and getting a better value out of either set.

Take all the above and now factor in the artic armor floating ability.

[Northlander]

I will agree that Arctic Armor does not breath the best. It will surely make you warm and you will over heat and sweat if you dont dress properly for the amount of activity your doing. I make sure not to wear cotton under mine. If I do I have a wicking layer on under it.

Unless its very cold out I dont wear my jacket when walking my house out. I will at times only zip the bibs part way and button the rest. I manage to not get damp.

This is a very small worry to me and knowing Im waterproof and will float if I should fall in the water outweighs any breathability issues I may have.

[Ed Carlson]

But...which one is more "Nipple Fatigue" friendly?

LOL!

[harvey lee]

Neither.

[Scott K]

Oh MY! LOL

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

My 3 complaints about Arctic Armor:

1. It doesn't breathe. A person can feel a build up of condensation/moisture on the inside of the jacket or bibs. I haven't been cold because of this, but I do think it is an issue.

2. Snow dust and slush sticks to the camo. Likely not an issue with the other colors.

3. Lack of colors. I know of a few people that would buy a set if there were better colors available, or even just an all black suit. Black is great for ice fishing outside. Seems like a no brainer to me.

These 3 things aside, I really like mine. The fact that it is buoyant is really the #1 advantage AA has over the other stuff.

[Rick]

Arctic Armor does breathe moisture vapor out. It is waterproof when water is in it's liquid form. It's similar to goretex that way. It makes a great rain suit in fall and spring as well.

However it does have a higher insulation value compared to what you are used to so you may sweat more if you are active with it on. The heat does not escape as easily so you sweat more. It's your bodies attempt to cool down.

You don't need the layers of clothing like you do with the other gear available.

[Fever]

I love my Ice Armor. I can't say I like it more or less than Arctic Armor because I haven't owned both. I really don't think of my suit as being bulky at all but then again I haven't compared directly. The Ice Armor is extremely warm, wind resistant and waterproof. So far this ice season it has been a dream come true and I highly recomend it. As far as the concept of Arctic armor being a possible floatation device... I love the idea. That would be a big selling factor in my opinion.

[harvey lee]

They are both good suits. For the money, the great feature of the Arctic Armour is it could possibly save ones life.

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[KJB]

Trial run last week on LOTW- day one, -58 wind chill, 13 mile ride on snowmobile, never got a touch of cold- wore two pair long underwear under the bibs- no pants, two base layers and flannel shirt on the top- never cold.

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[db1561]

I have the Arctic Armor and my Brother uses the Ice Armor..I made the mistake of wearing to many layers! I had polyprops upper and lower..A pair of polyester adidas pants...A wool sweater...and a fleece! Then the AA.. My god was I roasting! It was only 15 degrees but very windy! My brother had the Ice armor and he was layered up about the same as me and he was not as warm as I was...But I can verify the AA does collect moisture, When I got home the shoulders were damp inside the coat and the legs of the bibs were also damp but this was after an 8 hour fishing day..I believe this was my fault for over dressing I hope? I am not going to wear as many layers next time and I'll see how it works out.. So far I am very pleased with the purchase!! Even though it was damp I was still very warm.

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