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I own all Arc'teryx synthetics. Everything from Proton, Atom and Nuclei (all Winter 2024 versions).
Nuclei SV (Men's - Women's) is the warmest Arc'teryx synthetic.
Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Breathability | Wind Res. | Abrasion res. | Review | Type | Fill Power (in3/oz) | Fill Weight (g) | Fill Volume (in3) | Synthetic Fill | Synth. Fill Weight | Face Fabric | Pit venting? | Two way zipper? | Stuffs into itself? | Activity | Fit | Weight | Length (CB) | Internal pockets | External pockets | |
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Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 850 | 296 | 8,875 | Coreloft | 90 g/m² | N30r 2L GoreTex Infinium | No | Yes | Yes | Climbing | Regular | 805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | No | ||
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 900 | 378 | 12,000 | Primaloft Gold | 200 g | Pretex Shield XT | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 2 oz | ? | No | |||
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 850 | 240 | 7,196 | Coreloft | ? | Arato 30 | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | Yes | ||
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 300 | 8,466 | N/A | N/A | 30D Drilite | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 820 g / 1 lb 13 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | |||
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 300 | 8,466 | N/A | N/A | 40D Pertex Quantum Pro | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 740 g / 1 lb 10 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 750 | 211 | 5,582 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz | 96 cm / 37.75 in | No | ||
Patagonia Grade VII | -11/-24 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 335 | 9,453 | N/A | N/A | 1.2 oz 15 & 20D Pertex Quantum | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | Yes | |||
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 295 | 8,325 | N/A | N/A | Pertex Quantom | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | 8/10 | 10/10 | No data | Review | Down | 800 | 225 | 6,349 | N/A | N/A | Arato 7 & 10 | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | Yes | ||
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 265 | 7,478 | N/A | N/A | Nylon | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 750 | 192 | 5,079 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | 90D 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | Yes | ||
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 700 | 268 | 6,617 | N/A | N/A | 4 oz 75-denier polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | Yes | ||
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 700 | 295 | 7,284 | N/A | N/A | 50D Drilite | No | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 822 g / 1 lb 13 oz | 72 cm / 28 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's) | -2/-19 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 750 | 209 | 5,529 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 20 | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 115.8 cm / 45.6 in | No | ||
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 212 | 5,982 | N/A | N/A | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz | 77 cm / 30.3 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 750 | 204 | 5,397 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz | 117.5 cm / 46.25 in | No | |||
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 700 | 259 | 6,395 | N/A | N/A | 75D Polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 oz | ? | No | |||
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 850 | 126 | 3,778 | Coreloft | 80 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Yes | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermaTek | 92 g/m² | 30D Nylon | No | Yes | Yes | Around Town | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 9 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 750 | 157 | 4,154 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | N90p Nylon | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz | 95 cm / 37.5 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 750 | 195 | 5,159 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 750 | 105 | 2,778 | Coreloft | 140 g/m² | N150p-X Gore-Tex | No | No | No | Around Town | Trim | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's - Women's) | 0/-18 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 850 | 162 | 4,857 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 7 & 10 | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 415 g / 14.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's) | 2/-17 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 850 | 136 | 4,078 | Climashield | 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | 70D 3L Gore-Tex | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.093 kg / 2 lb 6.6 oz | 109 cm / 43 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 750 | ? | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20d nylon/spandex double weave | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's) | 3/-16 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 750 | 169 | 4,471 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | No | Yes | Yes | Around Town | Regular | 645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 750 | 218 | 5,767 | N/A | N/A | Arato 10 | No | Yes | Yes | Around Town | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 82 cm / 32.25 in | Yes | |||
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 182 | 5,136 | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum Pro | No | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | 3/10 | No data | No data | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 90 + 65 g/m² | N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L | No | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Alessa Long | 3/-16 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 120 g/m² | N90p 2L Gore-Tex | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | 123 cm / 48.5 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz | 82 cm / 32.25 in | Yes | |||
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 180 | 5,079 | N/A | N/A | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | No | |||
Rab Infinity Alpine (Men's) | 5/-15 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 175 | 4,938 | N/A | N/A | 30D & 13D Gore-Tex Infinium | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 551 g / 1 lb 3.4 oz | 76.5 cm / 30.1 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 850 | 117 | 3,508 | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | No | Yes | Yes | Climbing | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 750 | 120 | 3,175 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | P75d Polyester | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 991 g / 2 lb 3 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's) | 5/-15 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 850 | 93 | 2,788 | Climashield | 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | 70D 3L Gore-Tex | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Shell | 750 | 69 | 1,825 | Coreloft Compact | 60 + 100 g/m² | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Yes, zips | No | No | Ski/Snowboard | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | 1/10 | 10/10 | 2/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2 | Arato 15 | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in | No | 2x dump | 1x chest |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 700 | 155 | 3,827 | N/A | N/A | 30D ripstop nylon | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 442 g / 15.6 oz | 76 cm / 29.75 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | No data | 9/10 | 9/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 140 g/m² | N70p Gore Thermium | No | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | Yes | ||
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parka (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 700 | 218 | 5,383 | N/A | N/A | 50D Polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 oz | ? | No | |||
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 750 | 92 | 2,434 | N/A | N/A | Nylon | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 794 g / 1 lb 12 oz | 117 cm / 46.1 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | Yes | |||
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 700 | 153 | 3,778 | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.5 in | No | |||
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 900 | 105 | 3,333 | N/A | N/A | Pertex Quantum | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 306 g / 10.8 oz | ? | No | |||
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 135 + 90 g | 10D Recycled nylon ripstop | No | No | No | All Round | Regular | 435 g / 15.3 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Macai Lightweight (aka LT) (Men's) | 8/-13 | No data | No data | No data | Shell | 750 | 49 | 1,296 | Coreloft Compact | 60 g/m² | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Yes, zips | No | No | Ski/Snowboard | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | No | |||
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 700 | 118 | 2,914 | N/A | N/A | 5.5 oz polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 750 | 92 | 2,434 | N/A | N/A | Arato 10 | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz. | 87 cm / 34.4 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | N80p-X Gore-Tex | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | Yes | |||
Patagonia DAS (Men's - Women's) | 10/-12 | 1/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco | 133 + 40 g | Pertex Quantum Pro | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | No | 2x dump | 1x chest |
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermoLite | 100 g | 65% nylon, 35% polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.360 kg / 3 lb | 90 cm / 35.5 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 750 | 140 | 3,704 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | No | ||
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | 700 | 191 | 4,716 | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 468 g / 16.5 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | Yes | |||
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 700 | 141 | 3,482 | N/A | N/A | 3.6 oz 50D polyester | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Thorium AR 2020 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 750 | 130 | 3,439 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | Yes | ||
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 128 | 3,612 | N/A | N/A | 20D Nylon | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Relaxed | 785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Ralle (Men's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 120 g/m² | N80p-X 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | No | |||
Patagonia Hi-Loft (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 600 | 177 | 3,746 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 oz 30D polyester | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | 40D 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | ? | 95 cm / 37.4 in | No | |||
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 850 | 120 | 3,598 | N/A | N/A | Pertex mini ripstop nylon | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 340 g / 13.75 oz | 74 cm / 29.25 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g/m² + 120 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | 30D Tyono | Yes, mesh | No | No | All Round | Regular | 475 g / 1 lb | 74 cm / 29.1 in | No | 1x chest | - |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 600 | 279 | 5,905 | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | ? | No | |||
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g | N60p Gore-Tex 2L | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | Yes | |||
Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's) | 19/-7 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 700 | 146 | 3,605 | N/A | N/A | 13D Gore-Tex Infinium | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 452 g / 15.9 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Proton Heavyweight (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 10/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 100 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | Fortius Air 50 | No | No | No | All Round | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | No | 2x dump | 2x chest |
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 850 | 117 | 3,508 | N/A | N/A | Arato | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 365 g / 12.9 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | Yes | |||
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 80 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Yes, zips | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 21/-6 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Parka | 750 | 67 | 1,773 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | No | Around Town | Trim | 867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz | 99 cm / 39 in | No | ||
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 700 | 172 | 4,247 | N/A | N/A | 6 oz polyester | No | Yes | No | All Round | Regular | 1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | No data | No data | No data | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 65 g/m² | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | No | Yes | Yes | Climbing | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | Yes | |||
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 800 | 150 | 4,233 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 oz 20x30D polyester | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 428 g / 15.1 oz | 67 cm / 26.25 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Epsilon (Men's) | 26/-3 | No data | No data | No data | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 80 g/m² | Fortius 1.0 | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 644 g / 1 lb 6.7 oz | ? | No | 1x chest | - | |
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 700 | 109 | 2,691 | N/A | N/A | 2.2 oz polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 850 | 113 | 3,388 | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | Arato 15 | No | No | Yes | All Round | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | No | ||
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 85 | 2,399 | N/A | N/A | 10D Ripstop Nylon | No | No | Yes | All Round | Trim | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Cerium LT 2020 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 850 | 102 | 3,058 | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | Arato 10 | No | No | Yes | All Round | Trim | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | Yes | ||
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | 2/10 | 9/10 | 2/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 65 g/m² | Arato 10r | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 325 g / 11.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | 2x dump | - |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | 2/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 65 g | 10D Pertex Quantum Pro | No | Yes | Yes | All Round | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | No | - | 1x chest |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | No data | No data | No data | Parka | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermoGreen | 60 g | 4.2 oz polyester | No | No | No | Around Town | Regular | 895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | No | |||
Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 800 | 100 | 2,822 | N/A | N/A | 0.8 oz 10D polyester | No | No | Yes | All Round | Slim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Proton (aka LT) (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | Fortius Air 20 | No | No | No | Climbing | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | 75 cm / 29.4 in | No | - | 1x chest |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco | 60 g | 22D Polyester | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 363 g / 12.8 oz | 71.5 cm / 28 in | No | 1x chest | - |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | No data | No data | No data | Shell | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | No | No | Yes | Running | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | Yes | |||
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 65 g | Pertex Quantum | No | No | Yes | All Round | Regular | 298 g / 10.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | 2x dump | - |
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | FullRange | 60 g | 33D nylon ripstop | No | No | Yes | All Round | Trim | 401 g / 14.14 oz | ? | No | - | 2x chest |
Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 60 g/m² | 20D Tyono | Yes, mesh | No | No | All Round | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | No | 1x chest | - |
Arc'teryx Cerium Lightweight (aka SL) (Women's) | 43/6 | No data | No data | No data | Review | Down | 850 | 58 | 1,739 | Coreloft | 40 + 100 g/m² | Arato 7 | No | No | Yes | All Round | Trim | 215 g / 7.6 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in | No | ||
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Men's) | 44/7 | No data | No data | No data | Down | 850 | 44 | 1,319 | Coreloft | 40 + 100 g/m² | Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50 | No | No | Yes | All Round | Trim | 260 g / 9.2 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | No | |||
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Fortius Air 50 | No | No | No | All Round | Trim | 365 g / 12.9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | - | 1x chest |
Arc'teryx Proton Lightweight (aka FL) (Men's - Women's) | 48/9 | 8/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Octa Loft | 94 g/m² | Fortius Air 20 | No | No | No | Climbing | Trim | 343 g / 12.1 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | - | 1x chest |
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 50/10 | No data | No data | No data | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | FullRange | 40 g | 20D nylon ripstop | No | No | No | All Round | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | ? | No | |||
Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | 10/10 | 2/10 | 7/10 | Review | Synthetic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | 20D Tyono | Yes, mesh | No | No | All Round | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | No | - | - |
Also see this Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets guide: https://outdoorcrunch.com/synthetic-insulated-jackets/
As long as your expectations and intended use are in the right place, it's honestly literally impossible to be disappointed with this stunning jacket in my opinion.
The fact that this item is extremely high quality is evident all the time.
Even just taking a peek at the random photos I laid out at the bottom of this post can make you understand.
Overview
Nuclei SV is actually a belay jacket. Meaning that it's primarily meant to maintain your core temp when you stop moving.
But I use it casually as well. All the time. I wear it as if it's a down jacket that can get wet.
I, however, of course make sure that my output will be none to low. Otherwise I sweat like a pig inside this jacket. Just like I do in down jackets.
Because the breathability of Nuclei SV is absolutely horrible. I don't even take uphill hikes or power walks with it. I'm one of those people who feels super uncomfortable with feeling "clammy". So I'm always prepared beforehand.
But this isn't "bad news". Because Nuclei SV isn't meant for this anyway. Actually, this is even an advantage if you ask me.
Because, when the air permeability is so low, when you put it on you feel warm at such an instant that it's insane. You need to try it out to see it for yourself.
I'm 5'11", 165 lbs, athletic build. Size M fits me perfectly.
My size is always the same. Arc'teryx, Patagonia, TNF, Salomon, Columbia, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Zara... Doesn't matter.
190 + 90 gsm of synthetic fill is very generous to say the least. Besides zero air permeability, this is another reason why it's the warmest Arc'teryx synthetic.
Arato 15 face fabric is smooth to touch and makes the inner fabric is pretty comfortable to contact with the skin, although it's extremely fragile and hence not suitable for things like climbing at all.
Don't even THINK about not being gentle to this item.
3 external (1 chest + 2 hand warmers) and 2 internal drop-in pockets are roomy and offer plenty of storage options.
Nuclei SV also offers a two way zipper (rarely seen in Arc'teryx jackets), which offers added breathability and comfort - especially when wearing a longer jacket like Nuclei SV.
All in all, if your expectations are in the right place, it's literally impossible to be disappointed with this stunning jacket in my opinion.
Arc'teryx shines the most when it comes to synthetic insulated jackets. For down jackets, it still outperforms other brands like Rab and Mountain Equipment. But the difference there is less than the difference in synthetics.
- Poll results: Giant Arc'teryx & Patagoina survey (Gore-Tex, pockets, hoods, fit, & more) [1000+ participated]
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- Macai Shell: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/macai-shell-jacket
- Nita: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/nita-down-jacket
- Epsilon: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/epsilon-insulated-hoody
- Cerium Pants (yes, seriously): https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/cerium-pant
- Liatris: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/liatris-down-jacket
- Thorium SV: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/thorium-sv-hoody
- Proton Heavyweight: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/proton-heavyweight-hoody
- Atom Shacket: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/atom-shacket
- New Nano Air: https://patagonia.com/product/mens-nano-air-insulated-hoody/84367.html
Synthetics from other lines, like the Atom and Proton lines (read how those to compare in here) are all fantastic and you probably have never heard any bad things about any of them. Overwhelming majority of users are extremely happy with them.
Some synthetics like Dually Belay and Fission SV are discontinued over time.
Nuclei line (FL (now "base") and SV) too was one of them once but Arc'teryx had recently brought them both back to life.
I immediately grabbed both.
Warmth
Front, back and upper arms are all equipped with ample Coreloft Continuous at 190 gsm. In addition to that, the sides, hood, lower arms and underarms are reinforced with 90 gsm of it.
A single layer of 90g/m2 at underarms, lower arms, sides, and hood. And two layers for a total of 190g/m2 everywhere else (front, back, upper arms).
Name | Activity | Breathability | Weather Res. | Durability | Temp (F/C) | Bottom line | Review | Pit zips? | Two way zipper? | Stuffs into itself? | Hood? | Face Fabric | Fit | Weight | Length | ||
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Alpha FL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 7/10 | No data | No data | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 209 g / 7.4 oz | 76.5 cm / 30 in | Yes | |||
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 5/10 | 7/10 | No data | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | N40p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 326 g / 11.5 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | Yes | |||
Alpha (aka AR) (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Go-to climbing harshell. | Review | Yes | No | No | N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 430 g / 15.2 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | No | |
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 8/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Strongest climbing hardshell. | Review | Yes | No | No | N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 510 g / 1 lb 2 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | No | |
Alpha IS (Men's) | Climbing | 7/10 | 5/10 | No data | 8/10 | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | Yes | |||
Beta (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 6/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Streamlined all-doer shell. | Review | No | No | No | N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | |
Beta Lightweight (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N40p 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 380 g / 13.4 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | ||
Beta LT (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 395 g / 13.9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | ||
Beta AR (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Go-to all-round harshell. | Review | Yes | No | No | N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb | 76 cm / 30 in | No | |
Beta AR StormHood (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb | 76 cm / 30 in | No | ||
Beta Coat (Women's) | All Round | 6/10 | 5/10 | No data | 5/10 | N/A | No | Yes | No | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 88 cm / 34.5 in | No | |||
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 9/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | No data | 21/-6 | Go-to hybrid jacket. | Review | Yes | Yes | No | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in | No | |
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | No data | No data | No data | 16/-9 | No | Yes | No | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | No | |||
Beta Down Insulated (Men's) | All Round | 9/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | No data | 0/-18 | Yes | Yes | No | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | No | |||
Beta Long | All Round | 4/10 | 9/10 | No data | 3/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | No | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 441 g / 15.6 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | Yes | ||
Beta LT Hadron | All Round | 7/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 255 g / 9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | Yes | |||
Beta SV (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Strongest all-round harshell. | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | Yes | |
Gamma Lw. (aka SL) (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 2/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | No | Fortius 1.0 | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | No | ||
Gamma (aka LT) (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 3/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Go-to softshell. | Review | No | No | No | Wee Burly Double Weave | Regular | 545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | |
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Strongest softshell. | Review | No | No | No | Fortius 2.0 | Regular | 555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | No | |
Sabre SV (Men's) | Skiing | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 1/10 | N/A | Strongest ski jacket. | Review | Yes | Yes | No | N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 595 g / 1 lb 5 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | No | |
Sabre (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | No | ||
Sabre Insulated (Men's) | Skiing | 7/10 | No data | 6/10 | No data | No data | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 815 g / 1 lb 12.7 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | No | ||
Rush (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Go-to ski jacket. | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | No | |
Rush Insulated (Men's - Women's) | Skiing | 3/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 16/-9 | Review | No | No | Yes | Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | No | ||
Macai Shell (Men's) | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 775 g / 1 lb 11.3 oz | ? | No | ||
Macai (Men's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 1/10 | 5/-15 | Review | Yes | No | No | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 990 g / 2 lb 2.9 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | ||
Macai Lightweight (aka LT) (Men's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 2/10 | 8/-13 | Review | Yes | No | No | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | ? | No | ||
Theriss Down (Women's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | No data | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 709 g / 1 lb 9 oz | 63 cm / 24.8 in | No | ||
Sentinel (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Go-to ski jacket. | Review | Yes | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 640 g / 1 lb 6.6 oz | 73.7 cm / 29 in | No | |
Sentinel Insulated (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | No data | No data | No data | 21/-6 | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | 79.8 cm / 31.5 in | No | ||
Sentinel Relaxed (Women's) | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Yes | No | No | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 655 g / 1 lb 7.1 oz | ? | No | |||
Sidewinder (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz | ? | No | |||
Andessa (Women's) | Skiing | 10/10 | No data | No data | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz | 67 cm / 26.4 in | Yes | |||
Andessa Shell (Women's) | Skiing | 5/10 | No data | No data | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz | ? | Yes | |||
Micon Heather | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Yes | No | No | NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | Yes | |||
Micon (Men's) | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Yes | No | No | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | Yes | |||
Cassiar (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz | 74.5 cm / 29.3 in | Yes | ||
Cassiar LT (Men's) | Skiing | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | Yes | ||
Ravenna (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in | Yes | ||
Ravenna LT (Women's) | Skiing | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in | Yes | ||
Procline (Men's) | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Yes | No | No | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | Yes | |||
Shashka Stretch (Women's) | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Yes | No | No | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz | 71 cm / 28 in | Yes | |||
Sabre AR (Men's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | Yes | ||
Sentinel AR (Women's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 72.5 cm / 28.5 in | Yes | ||
Sabre LT (Men's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | Yes | ||
Sentinel LT (Women's) | Skiing | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz | 73.5 cm / 29 in | Yes | ||
Incendia (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | No | NP100d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | Yes | ||
Indencia IS | Skiing | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | Yes | No | No | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | ? | 78 cm / 30.75 in | Yes | |||
Squamish (Men's - Women's) | Running | 5/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | N/A | Go-to running jacket. | Review | No | No | Yes | 30D Tyono | Trim | 140 g / 4.9 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | No | |
Norvan Windshell (Men's - Women's) | Running | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | No | No | Yes | Permeair 20 | Trim | 90 g / 3.2 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | No | |||
Norvan Shell (Men's - Women's) | Running | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | No | No | No | 13D 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 190 g / 6.7 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | No | |||
Nodin (Women's) | Running | 8/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | 20D Tyono | Trim | 130 g / 4.6 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | No | |||
Incendo Airshell (Women's) | Running | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | No | No | Yes | ? | Trim | 105 g / 3.7 oz | ? | No | |||
Incendo (Men's) | Running | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | Yes | Lumin | Trim | 125 g / 4.4 oz | ? | Yes | ||
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's) | Running | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | N13p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 190 g / 6.7 oz | ? | Yes | |||
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's) | Running | No data | No data | No data | No data | 39/4 | No | No | Yes | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | Yes | |||
Cita (Women's) | Running | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | Yes | Lumin | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 67.5 cm / 26.5 in | Yes | ||
Cita SL (Women's) | Running | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Review | Yes | No | Yes | Permeair 20 | Trim | 65 g / 2.3 oz | 61.5 cm / 24.2 in | Yes | ||
Incendo SL (Men's) | Running | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | Yes | Permair 20 & Canim | Trim | 80 g / 2.8 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | Yes | ||
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's) | Running | 7/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | Yes | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 77 cm / 30.4 in | Yes | ||
Trino SL (Men's) | Running | 8/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | No | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 340 g / 12 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | Yes | ||
Trino SL Anorak (Women's) | Running | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | No | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 65 cm / 25.5 in | Yes | ||
Solano (Women's) | Around Town | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | Review | No | No | No | Gore-Tex Infinium | Relaxed | 355 g / 12.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | No | ||
Venda Anorak (Women's) | Around Town | No data | No data | No data | No data | N/A | No | No | No | Gore-Tex | Relaxed | 255 g / 9 oz | 75.5 cm / 29.7 in | Yes | |||
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 4/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | N20r 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 221 g / 7.8 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | Yes | |||
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 3/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Review | No | No | No | 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 77.8 cm / 30.6 in | Yes | ||
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 5/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | Yes | |||
Zeta AR (Men's) | Hiking | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 425 g / 15 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | Yes |
Performance data axis of synthetic jackets (table above) and shell jackets (this table) are different. Don't compare them.
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Weather Resistance
Blocks the wind like it's nothing.
It does come with DWR coating.
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.
Durability
Outer fabric is tear prone. Extremely fragile.
Two way zipper
Lengthy design of Nuclei SV adds to its warmth as it covers your butt more than shorter jackets. Still, with a lengthier jacket, comfort is what you sacrifice a little bit in return.
This is because the jackets get crumpled when sitting down. It can be especially uncomfortable when driving or cycling.
Arc'teryx sidetracks this problem by adding a two way zipper. It basically allows you to keep the upper half of the jacket zipped while keeping the bottom half unzipped. As a result, the jacket doesn't get crumpled anymore as you legs don't get in the way.
Most Arc'teryx users usually complain about Arc'teryx not having enough amount of jackets with a two way zipper. This puts the Nuclei SV even more in front compared to the other models.
Other benefit of a two way zip is that it allows for mechanical venting. Mechanical venting is the most important component when it comes to the ultimate breathability of a jacket.
Mechanical venting is achieved either by pit zips or a two way zipper. A toasty jacket like Nuclei SV definitely has the potential to overheat most of us even when using it for low output activities (e.g walking).
So it's amazing to have an option like this - especially if you have a special desire about not sweating but at the same time you wouldn't want to get cold either.
In other words, it allows fine tuning for the warmth level.
Packed size
As you can guess, Nuclei SV isn't packed that small.
Nuclei SV packed size: 11 in (or 28 cm) length x 7.1 in (or 18 cm) diameter.
Nuclei SV is packed into the stuff sack that comes attached to one of the dump pockets:
I prefer packing into attached stuff sacks to packing into pockets any day. The drawcords make packing much easier.
Pockets
Pocket sizes:
- Hand warmers: 11.8 in (or 30 cm) x 7.5 in (or 19 cm)
- External zippered chest pocket: 11 in (or 28 cm) x 8.3 in (or 21 cm)
- Dump pockets: 7.5 in (or 19 cm) x 10.2 in (or 26 cm)
Cuffs
Cuffs are elastic and in my opinion well constructed. I like Arc'teryx cuffs a lot, but those of like Atom SL, for example, are a bit too loose. I feel the same for Patagonia's Nano Air (2024) as well.
Nuclei SV is just right.
Alternatives?
No alternative in Arc'teryx line up at this warmth level. Maybe take a look at Patagonia's DAS.
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