I've got quite a bit of Arc'teryx stuff, mostly the LEAF. IMO, the are the best outdoor clothing company. Being a bit Canadian, I may be biased though.
Haven't seen any real difference in the quality between LEAF and non-LEAF. The real difference between the two is the functional design and of course, colors. Unless a piece has a design feature that you need/want, you can't go wrong with the standard stuff.
Keep an eye out for US retailers sales, you can often get them half price or so. You will need to use a freight forwarder to get around the shipping restrictions Arc'teryx imposes.
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