Arc’teryx Dually Belay Parka Review

Last updated: October 25, 2023

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Dually Belay (Men's) can be a great choice for stationary use out in temperatures down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C). Bonus: It doesn't lose its insulating capability under wet conditions, unlike down insulated jackets.

#Note: Find full Arc'teryx review list at the bottom. 

Summary

Dually Belay Parka is the warmest synthetic insulated piece in the Arc'teryx line-up. It's also the 3rd warmest in Arc'teryx's entire insulated jacket family (excluding this monster from Arc'teryx LEAF, as its "too technical"). 

Dually Belay is also my top Arc'teryx pick for extreme colds, as you can see here: https://outdoorcrunch.com/best-arcteryx-jacket/

Warmth

First thing you should know about Dually Belay is that it's stupid warm. 

It's equipped with ThermaTek (exclusive to Arc'teryx), which provides a superior insulation capability than other insulation filaments such as the Coreloft. 

  • Temperature ratings of Arc'teryx jackets

NameEst. Temp (F/C)ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?TypeFill Power (in3/oz)Fill Weight (g)Fill Volume (in3)Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)
Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's)-15 / -26ReviewNoYesYesDown8502968,875Coreloft90 g/m²N30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz86 cm / 34 in
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's)5/-15NoYesYesDown8501173,508Coreloft Compact40 g/m²Hadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 in
Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's)43/6ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous60 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim375 g / 13.2 oz74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Atom SV (Men's - Women's)18/-8ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous120 g/m2 30D TyonoAll RoundRegular455 g / 1 lb 74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Lightweight) (Men's - Women's)52/11ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact40 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim270 g / 9.5 oz72 cm / 28.3 in
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's - Women's)0/-18YesYesNoParka8501263,778Coreloft80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's)21/-6ReviewYes, zipsYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9ReviewNoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft 80 g/m² + 120 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz86 cm / 34 in
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3ReviewNoNoYesDown8501133,388Coreloft80 + 100 g/m²Arato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 in
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's)44/7NoNoYesDown850441,319Coreloft40 + 100 g/m²Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 oz70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's / Women's)2/-17ReviewNoYesNoDown10001304,586Coreloft140 g/m²20D Pertex® Diamond FuseAll RoundRegular436g / 15.4 oz79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)14/-10NoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft98 g/m²40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular435g / 15.3 oz70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's)5/-15NoNoNoParka850932,788Climashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz75 cm / 29.5 in
Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's)2/-17NoNoNoParka8501364,078Climashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.093 kg / 2 lb 6.6 oz109 cm / 43 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's)32/0ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous65 g/m²Arato 10rAll RoundRegular325 g / 11.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's)5/-15ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2Arato 15All RoundRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz81 cm / 31.8 in
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)21/-6ReviewNoYesNoParka750671,773Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz99 cm / 39 in
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)0/-18NoYesNoParka7502045,397Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz117.5 cm / 46.25 in
Arc'teryx Proton SL (Lightweight) (Men's - Women's)48/9ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AOcta Loft94 g/m²Fortius Air 20ClimbingTrim343 g / 12.1 oz75 cm / 29.5 in
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15ReviewNoYesNoParka7501203,175Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²P75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24ReviewNoYesNoParka7502115,582Coreloft60 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz96 cm / 37.75 in
Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's)12/-11ReviewNoYesYesDown7501403,704Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30All RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19ReviewNoYesNoDown7502095,529Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz115.8 cm / 45.6 in
Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's)3/-16NoYesYesDown7501694,471Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 in
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's)0/-18NoYesNoDown7501955,159Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz85 cm / 33.5 in
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)25/-4NoNoYesDown8001123,161N/AN/A20D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular323 g / 11.4 oz76 cm / 29.75 in
Black Diamond Deploy Hoody (Men's - Women's)27/-3NoNoYesDown8001103,104N/AN/A10D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular304 g / 10.7 oz
Black Diamond Mission Down Parka (Men's - Women's)-5/-20NoYesNoDown8002527,111N/AN/A Nylon with Liquid Crystal Polymer RipstopAll RoundRegular616 g / 21.7 oz78 cm / 30.75 in
Feathered Friends Eos(Men's - Women's)8/-13NoNoYesDown9001053,333N/AN/APertex QuantumAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 oz?
Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's)-17/-27NoNoYesDown90037812,000Primaloft Gold200 g/m²Pretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?
Feathered Friends Ellia (Women's)23/-5NoNoNoDown9001384,381N/AN/APertex® Endurance® LTAll RoundRegular368 g / 13 oz
Feathered Friends Helios (Unisex)18/-8NoYesYesDown9001855,873N/AN/A20D Pertex® Quantum Pro®All RoundRegular426 g / 15 oz
Feathered Friends Volant (Unisex)-13/-25NoYesNoDown9003119,873N/AN/A20d recycled Pertex® ShieldAll RoundRegular732 g / 1 lb 9.8 oz
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDown8002958,325N/AN/APertex® QuantumAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz81 cm / 31.8 in
Patagonia DAS (Men's - Women's)10/-12ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco133 + 40 g/m²Pertex® Quantum ProAll RoundRegular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz84 cm / 33 in
Patagonia DAS Light(Men's)34/1ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g10D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular320 g / 11.3 oz77 cm / 30.5 in
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5ReviewNoNoYesDown8001504,233N/AN/A1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz67 cm / 26.25 in
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8NoNoNoDown6002795,905N/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz?
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)14/-10NoNoYesDown8001283,612N/AN/A20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1 lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 in
Patagonia Grade VII (Unisex)-17/-27NoYesDown90037211,810N/AN/A0.8 oz 10-denier Pertex® Quantum ProAll RoundRegular712 g / 1 lb 9oz87.5cm / 34.4 in
Men's Hi-Loft Nano Puff® Hoody Men's - Women's23/-5ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft® Silver200 + 170 g/m²1.4 oz 20D 100% recycled polyesterAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz)
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoGreen60 g/m²4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz70 cm / 27.5 in
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11ReviewNoYesNoDown7001413,482N/AN/A3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz79 cm / 31 in
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's)7/-14NoNoNoParka7002185,383N/AN/A50D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 oz?
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)32/0ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g/m²Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)35/2ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g/m²33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)40/5NoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange40 g/m²20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?
Patagonia Nano Air Light Ultralight (Men's - Women's)45/7ReviewNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange20 g/m²1.6-oz 30D shadow stretch polyester High OutputTrim249 g / 8.8 oz
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)35/2ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g/m²22D PolyesterAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 oz71.5 cm / 28 in
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3ReviewNoNoNoDown7001092,691N/AN/A2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz74 cm / 29 in
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's)0/-18NoNoNoParka7002596,395N/AN/A75D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 oz?
Patagonia Stormshift Insulated (Men's - Women's)25/-4YesNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AThermoGreen100 + 60 g/m²2L GORE-TEX ePESnowsportsRegular940 g / 2 lb 1 oz
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1(Men's - Women's)8/-13ReviewNoNoNoParka7001182,914N/AN/A5.5 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 in
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15NoYesYesDown8001805,079N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz74 cm / 29 in
Rab Infinity Windstopper Down (Men's)1/-17NoYesYesDown8001945,475N/AN/A30D GORE-TEX WindstopperAll RoundRegular657 g / l lb 7 oz77 cm / 30.3 in
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)23/-5NoNoYesDown7001533,778N/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
Rab Mythic G (Men's - Women's)15/-9NoNoNoDown10001274,480N/AN/A7D Atmosâ„¢ nylon w/ reflective lining.All RoundRegular277 g / 9.8 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
Rab Mythic Ultra (Men's)-5/-20NoYesNoDown9002407,619N/AN/A10D Recycled Pertex® QuantumClimbingRegular537 g / 1 lb 3 oz76.5 cm / 30.1 in
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19NoYesYesDown8002125,982N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz77 cm / 30.3 in
REI Co-op 650 (Men's - Women's)30/-1NoNoNoDown650992,270N/AN/ARecycled ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
REI Magma 850 (Men's - Women's)26/-3NoNoYesDown8501113,328N/AN/ARecycled ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz74 cm / 29.25 in
Stio Hometown Down (Men's - Women's)12/-11ReviewNoNoNoDown8001985,587N/AN/A20D HTDâ„¢ 100% Recycled NylonAll RoundRegular581 g / 1 lb 4.5 oz
Stio Pinion Hooded (Men's - Women's)26/-3NoNoDown8001253,527N/AN/A20D Pertex® Quantum®All RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz70 cm / 27.5 in
Stio Shot 7 Insulated Shell (Men's - Women's)15/-9YesYesNoDown8001052,963N/AN/A75D GORE-TEX® 2L 170g ePESnowsportsRegular1.049kg / 2 lb 5 oz77 cm / 30.5 in
Stio Colter (Men's - Women's)15/-9YesNoNoDown6502064,723N/AN/A50D GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER® 2LAll RoundRegular850 g / 1 lb 14 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
 

Assumptions: Worn over a thin shirt, no output, no precipitation, light to no wind. Values are always for size M and for men's, except for women's-only items. 

Primary use of this spectrum is for comparison, rather than figuring out absolute temp ratings. 

  • Performance ratings of Arc'teryx synthetics

NameEst. Temp (F/C)BreathabilityWind Res.Abrasion res.PackabilityReviewStuffs into itself?Face FabricActivityFitWeight
Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's)-15 / -26No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewYesN30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 ozNo
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesHadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 ozNo
Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's)43/69/106/107/105/10ReviewNo20D TyonoAll RoundTrim375 g / 13.2 ozNo
Arc'teryx Atom SV (Men's - Women's)18/-85/108/108/103/10ReviewNo30D TyonoAll RoundRegular455 g / 1 lb No
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Lightweight) (Men's - Women's)52/1110/102/107/106/10ReviewNo20D TyonoAll RoundTrim270 g / 9.5 ozNo
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's - Women's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 ozNo
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 ozNo
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9No dataNo dataNo dataTestingReviewNo2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 ozNo
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewYesArato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 ozNo
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's)44/7No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesArato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 ozNo
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's / Women's)2/-17No data4/107/10No dataReviewNo20D Pertex® Diamond FuseAll RoundRegular436g / 15.4 ozno
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular435g / 15.3 ozNo
Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo70D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 ozNo
Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's)2/-17No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo70D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.093 kg / 2 lb 6.6 ozNo
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's)32/02/109/102/1010/10ReviewYesArato 10rAll RoundRegular325 g / 11.5 ozNo
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's)5/-151/1010/102/108/10ReviewYesArato 15All RoundRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 ozNo
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 ozNo
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 ozNo
Arc'teryx Proton SL (Lightweight) (Men's - Women's)48/98/104/107/106/10ReviewNoFortius Air 20ClimbingTrim343 g / 12.1 ozNo
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoP75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 ozNo
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 ozNo
Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewYesArato 30All RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 ozNo
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoArato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 ozNo
Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's)3/-16No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesArato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular645 g / 1 lb 6.8 ozNo
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoArato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 ozNo
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)25/-4No data6/10No dataNo dataYes20D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular323 g / 11.4 ozNo
Black Diamond Deploy Hoody (Men's - Women's)27/-3No data6/10No data8/10Yes10D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular304 g / 10.7 oz
Black Diamond Mission Down Parka (Men's - Women's)-5/-20No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo Nylon with Liquid Crystal Polymer RipstopAll RoundRegular616 g / 21.7 oz
Feathered Friends Eos(Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 ozNo
Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's)-17/-27No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesPretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 ozNo
Feathered Friends Ellia (Women's)23/-5No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoPertex® Endurance® LTAll RoundRegular368 g / 13 oz
Feathered Friends Helios (Unisex)18/-8No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYes20D Pertex® Quantum Pro®All RoundRegular426 g / 15 oz
Feathered Friends Volant (Unisex)-13/-25No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo20d recycled Pertex® ShieldAll RoundRegular732 g / 1 lb 9.8 oz
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesPertex® QuantumAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 ozNo
Patagonia DAS (Men's - Women's)10/-121/109/103/106/10ReviewYesPertex® Quantum ProAll RoundRegular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 ozNo
Patagonia DAS Light(Men's)34/12/108/102/109/10ReviewYes10D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular320 g / 11.3 ozNo
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5No data4/106/107/10ReviewYes1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 ozNo
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 ozNo
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYes20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1 lb 6.3 ozNo
Patagonia Grade VII (Unisex)-17/-274/105/104/106/100.8 oz 10-denier Pertex® Quantum ProAll RoundRegular712 g / 1 lb 9oz
Men's Hi-Loft Nano Puff® Hoody Men's - Women's23/-54/106/107/103/10ReviewNo1.4 oz 20D 100% recycled polyesterAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz)
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular895 g / 1 lb 15.6 ozNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 ozNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo50D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 ozNo
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)32/05/106/105/108/10ReviewYesPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 ozNo
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)35/27/105/105/108/10ReviewYes33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 ozNo
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)40/5No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 ozNo
Patagonia Nano Air Light Ultralight (Men's - Women's)45/79/105/10No dataNo dataReview1.6-oz 30D shadow stretch polyester High OutputTrim249 g / 8.8 oz
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)35/24/106/106/108/10ReviewYes22D PolyesterAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 ozNo
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 ozNo
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo75D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 ozNo
Patagonia Stormshift Insulated (Men's - Women's)25/-4No data8/10No dataNo dataNo2L GORE-TEX ePESnowsportsRegular940 g / 2 lb 1 oz
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1(Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo5.5 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 ozNo
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYes20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 ozNo
Rab Infinity Windstopper Down (Men's)1/-17No data7/10No dataNo dataYes30D GORE-TEX WindstopperAll RoundRegular657 g / l lb 7 oz
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)23/-5No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYes30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 ozNo
Rab Mythic G (Men's - Women's)15/-9No dataNo dataNo data8/10No7D Atmosâ„¢ nylon w/ reflective lining.All RoundRegular277 g / 9.8 oz
Rab Mythic Ultra (Men's)-5/-20No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo10D Recycled Pertex® QuantumClimbingRegular537 g / 1 lb 3 oz
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYes20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 ozNo
REI Co-op 650 (Men's - Women's)30/-1No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoRecycled ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz
REI Magma 850 (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesRecycled ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular312 g / 11 ozNo
Stio Hometown Down (Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNo20D HTDâ„¢ 100% Recycled NylonAll RoundRegular581 g / 1 lb 4.5 oz
Stio Pinion Hooded (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo data20D Pertex® Quantum®All RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz
Stio Shot 7 Insulated Shell (Men's - Women's)15/-96/108/10No dataNo dataNo75D GORE-TEX® 2L 170g ePESnowsportsRegular1.049kg / 2 lb 5 oz
Stio Colter (Men's - Women's)15/-95/10No dataNo dataNo dataNo50D GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER® 2LAll RoundRegular850 g / 1 lb 14 oz
 

Performance data axis of synthetic jackets (this table) and shell jackets (table below) are different. Don't compare them. 

  • Performance ratings of Arc'teryx shells

NameActivityTemp (F/C)BreathabilityWeather Res.DurabilityBottom lineReviewPit zips?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?Face FabricFitWeightLength
Alpha (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A8/109/108/104/10Go-to climbing harshell. ReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular430 g / 15.2 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNo
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Strongest climbing hardshell. ReviewYesNoNoN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular510 g / 1 lb 2 oz78 cm / 30.75 inNo
Beta (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A6/107/107/108/10Streamlined all-doer shell.ReviewNoNoNoN30p-X 3L Gore-TexTrim300 g / 10.6 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/109/109/104/10Go-to all-round harshell. ReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular460 g / 1 lb 76 cm / 30 inNo
Beta AR StormHood (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/109/109/104/10ReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular460 g / 1 lb 76 cm / 30 inNo
Beta Coat (Women's)All RoundN/A6/105/10No data5/10NoYesNo3L Gore-TexRegular320 g / 11.3 oz88 cm / 34.5 inNo
Beta Down Insulated (Men's)All Round0/-189/107/108/10No dataYesYesNo2L 40D Gore-TexRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)All Round21/-69/107/108/10No dataGo-to hybrid jacket.ReviewYesYesNoN40d 2L Gore-TexRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 inNo
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)All Round16/-97/10No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoN40d 2L Gore-TexRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz86 cm / 34 inNo
Beta Lightweight (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/107/107/106/10ReviewYesNoNoN40p 3L Gore-TexFitted380 g / 13.4 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/107/108/106/10ReviewYesNoNoN40d 3L Gore-TexFitted395 g / 13.9 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Gamma (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/103/107/103/10Go-to softshell.ReviewNoNoNoWee Burly Double WeaveRegular545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Gamma MX (Men's)All RoundN/A6/104/108/103/10Strongest softshell.ReviewNoNoNoFortius 2.0Regular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNo
Norvan Shell (Men's)RunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNo13D 3L Gore-TexTrim190 g / 6.7 oz73 cm / 28.75 inNo
Rush (Women's)SkiingN/A8/109/109/103/10Go-to ski jacket. ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex ProRegular590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNo
Rush Insulated (Women's)Skiing16/-93/105/105/109/10ReviewNoNoYesHadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumRegular515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz79 cm / 31 inYes
Sabre (Men's)SkiingN/A8/108/107/102/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Sentinel (Women's)SkiingN/A8/107/107/102/10Go-to ski jacket. ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular640 g / 1 lb 6.6 oz73.7 cm / 29 inNo
Sentinel Insulated (Women's)Skiing21/-68/10No dataNo dataNo dataReviewYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz79.8 cm / 31.5 inNo
Sentinel Relaxed (Women's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular655 g / 1 lb 7.1 oz?No
Sidewinder (Women's)SkiingN/A8/108/107/102/10YesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz?No
Solano (Men's - Women's)Around TownN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoGore-Tex InfiniumRelaxed355 g / 12.5 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNo
Squamish (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A5/104/107/109/10Go-to running jacket.ReviewNoNoYes30D TyonoTrim140 g / 4.9 oz77.5 cm / 30.5 inNo
Theriss Down (Women's)SkiingNo data7/106/107/102/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular709 g / 1 lb 9 oz63 cm / 24.8 inNo
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A7/10No dataNo data10/10NoNoYesHadron 3L Gore-TexTrim209 g / 7.4 oz76.5 cm / 30 inYes
Alpha IS (Men's)Climbing23/-57/105/10No data8/10NoYesYesN40p-X 2L Gore-TexRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz78 cm / 30.75 inYes
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A5/107/10No data9/10NoNoYesN40p 3L Gore-TexTrim326 g / 11.5 oz77.5 cm / 30.5 inYes
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Strongest all-round harshell. ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz79 cm / 31 inYes
Gamma SL (aka lightweight) (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/102/106/105/10ReviewNoNoNoFortius 1.0Trim310 g / 10.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 inYes
Incendia (Women's)SkiingN/A8/109/109/103/10ReviewYesNoNoNP100d 3L Gore-TexTrim610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz79 cm / 31 inYes
Incendo (Men's)RunningN/A7/104/105/1010/10ReviewNoNoYesLuminTrim125 g / 4.4 oz?Yes
Incendo Airshell (Men'sRunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYes?Trim105 g / 3.7 oz?Yes
Incendo SL (Men's)RunningN/A7/104/104/1010/10ReviewNoNoYesPermair 20 & CanimTrim80 g / 2.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 inYes
Macai (Men's)Skiing5/-157/107/106/101/10ReviewYesNoNoN40p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular990 g / 2 lb 2.9 oz75 cm / 29.5 inYes
Macai Lightweight (aka LT) (Men's)Skiing8/-137/107/106/102/10ReviewYesNoNoN40p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz?Yes
Macai Shell (Men's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewYesNoNoN80p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular775 g / 1 lb 11.3 oz?Yes
Micon (Men's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz83 cm / 32.5 inYes
Micon HeatherSkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoNP100-d 3L Gore-TexRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz83 cm / 32.5 inYes
Nodin (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A8/105/105/1010/10NoNoYes20D TyonoTrim130 g / 4.6 oz75 cm / 29.5 inYes
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A5/105/108/106/10NoNoNoN13p 3L Gore-TexTrim190 g / 6.7 oz?Yes
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A7/106/108/108/10ReviewNoNoYesGore-Tex InfiniumTrim120 g / 4.2 oz77 cm / 30.4 inYes
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)Running39/4No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesGore-Tex ShakeDryTrim270 g / 9.5 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inYes
Norvan Windshell (Men'sRunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesPermeair 20Trim90 g / 3.2 oz73 cm / 28.75 inYes
Procline (Men's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN70p Gore-Tex InfiniumTrim720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz76 cm / 30 inYes
Ravenna (Women's)SkiingN/A8/107/108/103/10ReviewYesNoNoN70s-4 3L Gore-TexTrim725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz69.5 cm / 27.4 inYes
Ravenna LT (Women's)SkiingN/A6/106/106/105/10ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim540 g / 1 lb 3 oz69 cm / 27.2 inYes
Sabre AR (Men's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/107/10ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz79 cm / 31 inYes
Sabre Insulated (See related products)SkiingNo data7/10No data6/10No dataReviewYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular815 g / 1 lb 12.7 oz76 cm / 30 inYes
Sabre LT (Men's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/108/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz83 cm / 32.5 inYes
Sabre SV (Men's)SkiingN/A10/1010/1010/101/10Strongest ski jacket.ReviewYesYesNoN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular595 g / 1 lb 5 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Sentinel AR (Women's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/107/10ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz72.5 cm / 28.5 inYes
Sentinel LT (Women's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/108/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz73.5 cm / 29 inYes
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN70p Gore-Tex InfiniumTrim670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz71 cm / 28 inYes
Trino SL (Men's)RunningN/A8/105/107/106/10ReviewNoNoNoGore-Tex InfiniumTrim340 g / 12 oz74 cm / 29.1 inYes
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)RunningN/A8/107/108/107/10ReviewNoNoNoGore-Tex InfiniumTrim290 g / 10.2 oz65 cm / 25.5 inYes
Venda Anorak (Women's)Around TownN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoGore-TexRelaxed255 g / 9 oz75.5 cm / 29.7 inYes
Zeta AR (Men's)HikingN/A7/108/107/104/10YesNoNo3L Gore-TexRegular425 g / 15 oz80 cm / 31.5 inYes
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)HikingN/A4/106/104/106/10NoNoNoN20r 2L Gore-TexTrim221 g / 7.8 oz76 cm / 30 inYes
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)HikingN/A5/107/108/105/10NoNoNoN40P-X 3L Gore-TexTrim335 g / 11.8 oz78 cm / 30.75 inYes
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)HikingN/A3/105/104/105/10ReviewNoNoNo2L Gore-TexTrim310 g / 10.9 oz77.8 cm / 30.6 inYes
 

Performance data axis of synthetic jackets (table above) and shell jackets (this table) are different. Don't compare them. 

Not only the insulation filament used in Dually Belay is premium, but also the amount of this insulation is generous (92 g/m²). 

And even this is not the end point for this parka in terms warmth. 

In addition to all these, the abundant insulation material used in the Dually Belay is spread through not one but two layers. 

If you're familiar with my post about the working principles of insulated jackets, then you already know that this is a huge advantage for warmth. Because the air trapped in between the layers is also leveraged to work as an extra layer of insulation. 

If you paid enough attention to your Thermodynamics class in school, then you already know what I'm talking about. Air makes up a perfect insulation material

  • Fit

Canberk is 5'11" and 165 pounds, with an athletic build. Size Medium fits him perfectly across almost all brands and product lines. 

  • Arc'teryx's 2024 men's fit revision

Here's what Arc'teryx says about its most recent fit revision

Not all jackets come with the revised fit - only the ones with following statement: 

Being able to trap air between the two layers, Dually Belay leverages this very advantage of using the air as extra insulation. An important advantage which (to my knowledge) no other jacket can achieve on their own due to their single layered structure. 

  • This is actually also the primary advantage of layering, and the reason why it's praised by outdoor enthusiasts so much.

One of the most important upsides to layering is the advantage of being able to trap air between the layers, have that air heated by your body, and ultimately leverage that air as extra insulation.

This is a great extra warmth with no costs (such as extra weight).

To summarize... 

Dually Belay is... WARM. Mind you, though, if you're like most people, for temperatures over 20 deg F (-7 deg C), it can even be TOO WARM for most of you! 

Weather Resistance

Dually Belay is equipped with 30 denier nylon face fabric. This is quite a bit wind and water proof, although not as waterproof as another similar Arc'teryx jacket Fission SV (more on this later). 

  • Dually Belay is made in Canada!

It's one of very few Arc'teryx jackets made in outside Asia. 

See the manufacturing locations for all Arc'teryx jackets here: https://outdoorcrunch.com/where-is-arcteryx-made/

Dually Belay is also DWR coated. 

  • What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating. 

It's basically sprayed on to the surface of these jackets as a finish. 

It stands for Durable Water Repellent - which means that water will be repelled under wet conditions instead of soaking into the fabric. 

DWR also decreases dry time. 

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR.

But pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time. 

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one at arcteryx.com for after treatment. 

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine

In summary, I'd highly doubt you'll experience any problems in terms of water and wind resistance inside this jacket. Synthetic insulated jackets are known for being very resistant to wet weather conditions. 

Alternatives

There's only one TRUE alternative to Dually Belay Parka, and it's the Fission SV (Men's - Women's - read my review). 

I evaluated Fission SV's temperature rating as well, and found it to be 3 deg F (-16 deg C). Whereas that of Dually Belay is lower at 0 deg F (-18 deg C), as mentioned earlier in this post. 

As you see, Fission SV still very warm, though it isn't as warm as Dually Belay. 

Now although the Fission SV isn't as warm as the Dually Belay (as you see), it does get ahead of Dually Belay in one department: Waterproofing. Fission SV is noticeably more waterproof than the Dually Belay. 

In fact, it's the warmest fully waterproof Arc'teryx jacket. 

Another advantage of Fission SV is that it's also offered in women's specific counterpart, unlike Dually Belay which is only offered for men. 

Here's the product video for Dually Belay Parka: 

About the Author Canberk K.


Hey, what's up? Canberk here. Arc'teryx addict, gym rat, and Tame Impala fan.