Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer , a proponent of gorpcore, or a mix of both, you’re probably familiar with the Vancouver-based outdoors brand Arc’teryx (Did you know it was named after the Archaeopteryx lithographica , the first reptile to develop feathers for flight?). Famous for its waterproof Gore-Tex shell jackets , down parkas, and—if you’re a Brooklyn hipster—the iconic Bird Head Toque hat, the brand is committed to developing the very best in activewear technology, often testing its gear on the Coast Mountains of British Columbia for durability, comfort, and function. Founded in 1989 by Dave Lane as “Rock Solid,” the brand started out as a collection of climbing harnesses. After enlisting Jeremy Guard, the company was rebranded as “Arc’Teryx” in 1991, with a new logo: a stylized skeleton of the Archaeopteryx lithographica. In 1998, the brand secured a license for Gore-Tex, launching the iconic Alpha SV jacket.…