So I have had The North Face Serac GTX Paclite Shell for a year and its not holding up to the use and ripping in a few places at the seem. So I am moving away from GTX Paclite to something more durable.

Shells I am looking at-

Arc'teryx Beta GTX Pro-Shell
Mountain Hardwear Artero GTX Pro-Shell
Mountain Hardwear Axial GTX Pro-Shell
Marmot Exum GTX Pro-Shell
The North Face Mountain Guide Performance Shell

Any body have any experience with these shells? Thanks for the feedback in advance

NF wont do anything under warranty?

i have dead birds ... personally if i was going to be very rough on it id just buy something on sale from REI/MEC .... something with an awesome warranty

I'd put the Patagonia Shelter Stone on the list as it is about the same weight as those on your list and is fairly durable.

I'd look at the Rab Super Dru.

eVent is good stuff.

bearbreeder wrote:NF wont do anything under warranty?

i have dead birds ... personally if i was going to be very rough on it id just buy something on sale from REI/MEC .... something with an awesome warranty

I did get it at REI, so I am returning it. I bought on sale but doubt I can get another deal like that