Arc’teryx Rush vs Sabre: How to choose between Arc’teryx’s top-end 2026 ski jackets

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Arc'teryx Sabre SV ski jacket

For all-around performance no matter the conditions, it's hard to beat Arc'teryx's Sabre SV jacket. But some of its high-end specifications may be overkill for many skiers and snowboarders. 

Heads up: Several Arc’teryx men’s and women’s ski and ride shells and pants are seeing rare markdowns — up to 40% off on select current-season styles. Here's what's still available in men's and women's markdowns at Arcteryx.com.

Arc'teryx's Rush and Sabre lines represent the brand's top end of ski and snowboard performance shells. It's hard to go wrong with any of the choices, but the differences among the Rush, Sabre, Sabre SV and Sabre Relaxed Anorak are significant enough to steer you toward one and away from others depending on how and where you ski and snowboard.

But first, here's how Arc'teryx compares the Rush, Sabre, Sabre SV and Sabre Relaxed Anorak to each other.

Arc'teryx Rush vs Sabre: Overview of all 2026 models

  • Rush (Men's - Women's): An absolute favorite of ours that we don't think will disappoint any skier or rider - especially those who tour or spend time in the backcountry. The Rush has everything you need in a ski jacket for all conditions: top-end Gore-Tex PRO ePE fabric, pit zips, an RFID ski pass sleeve pocket, and Arc'teryx's unbeatable helmet-compatible StormHood. Two large internal dump pockets are big enough for your skins, and four zippered external pockets (two handwarmers and two chest) offer plenty of room for everything else. Plus, it's easily the lightest shell of the group, which makes it the ideal choice for backcountry touring. Read our in-depth review of the Arc'teryx Rush jacket and bib. MSRP: $700

  • Sabre (Men's - Women's): The Sabre's fabric is a step down from the Rush and the Sabre SV. Instead of the Gore-Tex PRO ePE found in both of those models, the latest edition of the Sabre employs the three-layer Gore-Tex ePE. A solid weatherproof performer, no doubt, but it lacks the durability of the PRO ePE versions. Also unlike the Rush, the Sabre has a powder skirt. MSRP: $750  

  • Sabre SV (Men's): In Arc'teryx lexicon, SV stands for "Severe Weather," and the Sabre SV lives up to its name. A beefed-up version of the Sabre, the SV offers super tough and durable 200D (denier) 3L Gore-Tex PRO ePE fabric throughout. That's an upgrade from last year's model and its 100-denier fabric, and it's significantly more robust than the 80-denier PRO ePE of the Rush. It's also noticeably stiffer when wearing. The Sabre SV is also cut longer than the Rush and Sabre, offering additional coverage and weather protection. It's internal and external pockets are similar to those of the Rush (three zippered external, two internal dump pockets). Two other notable differences from the Rush: the Sabre SV has a powder skirt (snow skirt), which is not removable, and a two-way main zipper. MSRP: $900

  • Sabre Relaxed Anorak (Men's - Women's): The Sabre Relaxed Anorak, now in its second year, is styled and built for freeriders. Accordingly, it has a 3L Gore-Tex ePE waterproof and windproof body with a super durable and abrasion-resistant 200-denier nylon canvas face fabric. It's kangaroo front pocket (accessed by a side zipper) and loose fit is about as much steez as you'll ever see from technical Arc'teryx products. But the Sabre Relaxed Anorak checks all the requisite boxes for days on the slopes: pit zips for ventilation, helmet-compatible StormHood, and RFID ski pass sleeve pocket. MSRP: $800

  • Rush Insulated (Men's - Women's): Note: Arc'teryx has not released a Rush Insulated Jacket for the 2026 season. Truth be told, the insulated version felt like a relic given how different it was from the Rush Jacket. We'll update this article if that changes. We tend to shy away from insulated shells, primarily because we like matching our baselayers and midlayers to each particular day and activity. But hey, we realize others may feel differently. The Rush Insulated Jacket, unlike its hard shell bretheren, is not waterproof. Instead, it has a Gore-Tex Infinium windproof fabric. It's insulated with Coreloft 100. It doesn't offer pit zips for ventilation, and there's no RFID ski pass pocket. The Rush Insulated is not an insulated version of the Rush hard shell. These are two very different jackets whose commonality is perhaps that they're best suited for backcountry use. MSRP: $800

    If you really want an insulated ski jacket, Arc'teryx has better options for most users - including the Sabre Insulated Jacket (see below), the Fissile SV Down Jacket, and the Macai Jacket. See our Best Arc'teryx Jacket for Skiing article for more.  

  • Sabre Insulated (Men's): Similar to the Rush vs Rush Insulated (see above), the Sabre Insulated Jacket should not be mistaken as simply an insulated version of the Sabre Jacket. Although the Sabre Insulated Jacket does feature a two-layer waterproof Gore-Tex ePE membrane, it's not the 3L Gore-Tex ePE of the Sabre. In terms of ski-specific features, the Sabre Insulated Jacket has a powder skirt, RFID ski pass sleeve pocket, helmet-compatible StormHood, and is compatible with Arc'teryx's Slide 'n Loc system for integration with your snow pants. It's insulation is a synthetic Coreloft 80. MSRP: $900

Arc'teryx Rush vs Sabre: Fabrics

The Rush and Sabre SV are the highest-end of their respective lines. Both offer the updated and premium 3L Gore-Tex PRO ePE waterproof, windproof, breathable and PFAS-free fabric. While there are other Arc'teryx shells that use three-layer Gore-Tex (the Sabre and Sabre Relaxed Anorak being two), jackets with Gore-Tex PRO are far tougher than those with other Gore-Tex technologies, even though they share similar waterproof and windproof characteristics. 

As a result, shells like the Rush and Sabre SV tend to feel stiffer than their non-PRO counterparts. Does it matter when skiing or riding? We don't think so. We've put in plenty of resort and backcountry days with the Rush and Sabre SV in particular, and we'll take the confidence-inspiring protection of Gore-Tex PRO ePE any day. 

It's worth nothing that the Rush is noticeably lighter than the Sabre SV, which makes sense given its lack of powder skirt, shorter length, lighter denier fabric (read below) and positioning as Arc'teryx's all-purpose backcountry touring shell. For 2026, the weight difference is even more substantial - the Sabre SV is whopping 255 grams (9 ounces) heavier than the Rush. 

Arc'teryx Sabre SV with the Gore-Tex Pro logo embroidered on sleeve

The Gore-Tex PRO logo on the sleeve of the Sabre SV (the Rush also has it).  

A quick sidenote here, if you're part of the Arc'teryx Pro program, you have access to Arc'teryx's Pro Exclusive products too, including an additional ski jacket option, the Ski Guide Jacket (Men's - Women's). But, that's exclusive to Pro members.

Arc'teryx Rush vs Sabre: Durability

Gore-Tex PRO ePE can make a significant difference in your jacket's lifespan, but it's not the only factor that determines durability. The denier of a jacket's face fabric refers to the thickness of the individual fibers that make up the thread used for the garment. The higher the denier, the more durable and abrasion-resistant the fabric will be. 

The Sabre SV, with its updated ultra rugged 200-denier nylon face fabric, bests the 80-denier nylon used in both the Rush and Sabre. But the freeride-oriented Sabre Relaxed Anorak matches the SV with a 200-denier fabric. 

How much do these differences in denier matter in real-world circumstances? Probably not much. All four models should hold up just fine to the typical abuses of skiing and snowboarding, from contact with your ski's edges to slapping tree branches out of the way through your favorite glade. The biggest difference will be in feel, with the Rush and Sabre generally being less stiff and "crunch" than the Sabre SV and Sabre Relaxed Anorak. 

Close up of the face fabric of the Arc'teryx Rush Jacket in Euphoria / Phantasm colorway

Close up of the 80-denier nylon face fabric of the Rush Jacket in the Euphoria/Phantasm colorway. 

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Arc'teryx Rush vs Sabre: Pockets

Whether stashing skins during backcountry laps, stuffing snacks to maximize your resort vertical, or packing a beanie to cover your helmet hair for aprés festivities, pockets serve an incredibly practical purpose in ski jackets.

Ski pass pocket

If you're a resort skier, an RFID ski pass sleeve pocket feels pretty essential these days. All four of the Rush and Sabre hard shells have one of these.

Small sleeve pocket on the Arc'teryx Sabre SV is for storing your RFID ski pass

External pockets

The Rush, Sabre and Sabre SV each have two zippered external hand pockets. Conversely, the freeride-focused Sabre Relaxed Anorak has that large, side-accessed kangaroo front pocket.  

Only the Rush and Sabre SV have external zippered chest pockets, which we like for stashing our phones. The 2026 version of the Rush has been updated to include two zippered chest pockets; the Sabre SV still has just one. 

Internal pockets

The Rush, Sabre and Sabre SV also have two internal dump pockets - great for stashing bulkier items like beanies, extra gloves or perhaps that second goggle lens in case the light changes. For those of you who like to tour, note that the Rush's internal dump pockets are substantially wider than the Sabre and Sabre SV's. That's important for being able to store your skins between laps. 

All three jackets also have a small zippered security pocket on the outside of the left internal dump pocket. The Sabre Relaxed Anorak doesn't have internal dump pockets but does have a internal security pocket.

A comparison of the dump pockets in the Arc'teryx Rush and Sabre SV ski jackets

It's a snug fit, but the dump pockets in the Rush (left) can fit a pair of skins. The smaller dump pockets in the Sabre SV (right) can't. 

Arc'teryx Rush vs Sabre: Breathability

Most people don't use two-way main zippers for breathability, but rather for comfort (when sitting down or driving, for example). Two-way main zippers are also great when you're on belay, but we're talking about ski shells here. The Sabre SV is the only Sabre or Rush model to provide a two-way main zipper. The inclusion on the Sabre SV actually makes sense given this jacket's longer torso length when compared to the others.

Practically speaking, the breathability of the jacket's fabric and the presence of zippers in the armpits (aka pit zips) make the biggest difference in a ski shell's ability to keep you comfortable. 

The Rush, Sabre, Sabre SV, Sabre Relaxed Anorak and Sabre Insulated all offer pit zips. Good thing, because we'll always opt for a shell with pit zips over one without them. There's just not a better way to quickly dump excess heat when on the slopes - and especially when touring.   

Pit zips in the Arc'teryx Sabre SV jacket allow you quickly dump excess heat

The two-way pit zips on the Arc'teryx Rush are mitten-friendly. 

Arc'teryx Rush vs Sabre: Fit

True to its backcountry focus, the Rush features an articulated fit intended to maximize the user's mobility on ascents. The Sabre and Sabre SV also have articulated fits, but they tend to be more traditional to a ski shell. The Sabre Relaxed Anorak, on the other hand, has a baggy fit that's unlike most any other Arc'teryx shell you can purchase. It's about as steezy as Arc'teryx gets. 

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  • 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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3ReviewNoNoYesDown8501133,388Coreloft80 + 100 g/m²Arato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's)44/7NoNoYesDown850441,319Coreloft40 + 100 g/m²Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's / Women's)2/-17ReviewNoYesNoDown10001304,586Coreloft140 g/m²20D Pertex® Diamond FuseAll RoundRegular436g / 15.4 oz79 cm / 31 inno
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)14/-10NoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft98 g/m²40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular435g / 15.3 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)21/-6ReviewNoYesNoParka750671,773Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz99 cm / 39 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15ReviewNoYesNoParka7501203,175Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²P75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24ReviewNoYesNoParka7502115,582Coreloft60 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz96 cm / 37.75 inNo
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 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19ReviewNoYesNoDown7502095,529Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz115.8 cm / 45.6 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)25/-4NoNoYesDown8001123,161N/AN/A20D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular323 g / 11.4 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNo
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?No
Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's)-17/-27NoNoYesDown90037812,000Primaloft Gold200 g/m²Pretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?No
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 inNo
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 inNo
Patagonia DAS Light(Men's)34/1ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g10D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular320 g / 11.3 oz77 cm / 30.5 inNo
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5ReviewNoNoYesDown8001504,233N/AN/A1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz67 cm / 26.25 inNo
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8NoNoNoDown6002795,905N/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz?No
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)14/-10NoNoYesDown8001283,612N/AN/A20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1 lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
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 inNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11ReviewNoYesNoDown7001413,482N/AN/A3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's)7/-14NoNoNoParka7002185,383N/AN/A50D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 oz?No
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)32/0ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g/m²Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)35/2ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g/m²33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?No
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)40/5NoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange40 g/m²20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?No
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 inNo
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3ReviewNoNoNoDown7001092,691N/AN/A2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's)0/-18NoNoNoParka7002596,395N/AN/A75D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 oz?No
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 inNo
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15NoYesYesDown8001805,079N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 inNo
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 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.ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?TypeSynthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Internal pocketsExternal pockets
Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's)-15 / -26No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesYesDownCoreloft90 g/m²N30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz86 cm / 34 inNo
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDownCoreloft Compact40 g/m²Hadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNo
Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's)43/69/106/107/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticCoreloft Continuous60 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim375 g / 13.2 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNo1x chest-
Arc'teryx Atom SV (Men's - Women's)18/-85/108/108/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticCoreloft Continuous120 g/m2 30D TyonoAll RoundRegular455 g / 1 lb 74 cm / 29.1 inNo1x chest-
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Lightweight) (Men's - Women's)52/1110/102/107/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticCoreloft Compact40 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim270 g / 9.5 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNo--
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's - Women's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataYesYesNoParkaCoreloft80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataReviewYes, zipsYesNoParkaCoreloft Continuous80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 inNo
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParkaCoreloft 80 g/m² + 120 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz86 cm / 34 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoYesDownCoreloft80 + 100 g/m²Arato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's)44/7No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDownCoreloft40 + 100 g/m²Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's / Women's)2/-17No data4/107/10ReviewNoYesNoDownCoreloft140 g/m²20D Pertex® Diamond FuseAll RoundRegular436g / 15.4 oz79 cm / 31 inno
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoParkaCoreloft98 g/m²40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular435g / 15.3 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaClimashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's)2/-17No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaClimashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.093 kg / 2 lb 6.6 oz109 cm / 43 inNo
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's)32/02/109/102/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticCoreloft Continuous65 g/m²Arato 10rAll RoundRegular325 g / 11.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo2x dump-
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's)5/-151/1010/102/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticCoreloft Continuous190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2Arato 15All RoundRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNo2x dump1x chest
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParkaCoreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz99 cm / 39 inNo
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoParkaCoreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz117.5 cm / 46.25 inNo
Arc'teryx Proton SL (Lightweight) (Men's - Women's)48/98/104/107/10ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticOcta Loft94 g/m²Fortius Air 20ClimbingTrim343 g / 12.1 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo-1x chest
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParkaCoreloft60 + 80 g/m²P75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParkaCoreloft60 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz96 cm / 37.75 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesYesDownCoreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30All RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoDownCoreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz115.8 cm / 45.6 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's)3/-16No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDownCoreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDownCoreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)25/-4No data6/10No dataNoNoYesDownN/AN/A20D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular323 g / 11.4 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNo
Black Diamond Deploy Hoody (Men's - Women's)27/-3No data6/10No dataNoNoYesDownN/AN/A10D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular304 g / 10.7 oz
Black Diamond Mission Down Parka (Men's - Women's)-5/-20No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDownN/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/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDownN/AN/APertex QuantumAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 oz?No
Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's)-17/-27No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDownPrimaloft Gold200 g/m²Pretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?No
Feathered Friends Ellia (Women's)23/-5No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoDownN/AN/APertex® Endurance® LTAll RoundRegular368 g / 13 oz
Feathered Friends Helios (Unisex)18/-8No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDownN/AN/A20D Pertex® Quantum Pro®All RoundRegular426 g / 15 oz
Feathered Friends Volant (Unisex)-13/-25No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDownN/AN/A20d recycled Pertex® ShieldAll RoundRegular732 g / 1 lb 9.8 oz
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDownN/AN/APertex® QuantumAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNo
Patagonia DAS (Men's - Women's)10/-121/109/103/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco133 + 40 g/m²Pertex® Quantum ProAll RoundRegular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz84 cm / 33 inNo2x dump1x chest
Patagonia DAS Light(Men's)34/12/108/102/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticPlumaFill65 g10D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular320 g / 11.3 oz77 cm / 30.5 inNo-1x chest
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5No data4/106/10ReviewNoNoYesDownN/AN/A1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz67 cm / 26.25 inNo
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoDownN/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz?No
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDownN/AN/A20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1 lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia Grade VII (Unisex)-17/-274/105/104/10NoYesDownN/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/-54/106/107/10ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticPrimaLoft® Silver200 + 170 g/m²1.4 oz 20D 100% recycled polyesterAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz)
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaThermoGreen60 g/m²4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoDownN/AN/A3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaN/AN/A50D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 oz?No
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)32/05/106/105/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticPlumaFill65 g/m²Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo2x dump-
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)35/27/105/105/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticFullRange60 g/m²33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?No-2x chest
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)40/5No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoSyntheticFullRange40 g/m²20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?No
Patagonia Nano Air Light Ultralight (Men's - Women's)45/79/105/10No dataReviewNoNoSyntheticFullRange20 g/m²1.6-oz 30D shadow stretch polyester High OutputTrim249 g / 8.8 oz
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)35/24/106/106/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticPrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g/m²22D PolyesterAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 oz71.5 cm / 28 inNo1x chest-
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoDownN/AN/A2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaN/AN/A75D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 oz?No
Patagonia Stormshift Insulated (Men's - Women's)25/-4No data8/10No dataYesNoNoSyntheticThermoGreen100 + 60 g/m²2L GORE-TEX ePESnowsportsRegular940 g / 2 lb 1 oz
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1(Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoParkaN/AN/A5.5 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDownN/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Rab Infinity Windstopper Down (Men's)1/-17No data7/10No dataNoYesYesDownN/AN/A30D GORE-TEX WindstopperAll RoundRegular657 g / l lb 7 oz77 cm / 30.3 in
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)23/-5No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDownN/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 inNo
Rab Mythic G (Men's - Women's)15/-9No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoDownN/AN/A7D Atmosâ„¢ nylon w/ reflective lining.All RoundRegular277 g / 9.8 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
Rab Mythic Ultra (Men's)-5/-20No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDownN/AN/A10D Recycled Pertex® QuantumClimbingRegular537 g / 1 lb 3 oz76.5 cm / 30.1 in
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDownN/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz77 cm / 30.3 inNo
REI Co-op 650 (Men's - Women's)30/-1No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoDownN/AN/ARecycled ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
REI Magma 850 (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDownN/AN/ARecycled ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz74 cm / 29.25 inNo
Stio Hometown Down (Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoDownN/AN/A20D HTDâ„¢ 100% Recycled NylonAll RoundRegular581 g / 1 lb 4.5 oz
Stio Pinion Hooded (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNoNoDownN/AN/A20D Pertex® Quantum®All RoundRegular312 g / 11 oz70 cm / 27.5 in
Stio Shot 7 Insulated Shell (Men's - Women's)15/-96/108/10No dataYesYesNoDownN/AN/A75D GORE-TEX® 2L 170g ePESnowsportsRegular1.049kg / 2 lb 5 oz77 cm / 30.5 in
Stio Colter (Men's - Women's)15/-95/10No dataNo dataYesNoNoDownN/AN/A50D GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER® 2LAll RoundRegular850 g / 1 lb 14 oz72 cm / 28.5 in
 

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. 

  • 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: 


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