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Best Arc'teryx Insulated Jackets
Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Best pick for | Review | Pit venting? | Stuffs into itself? | Two way zipper? | Fill Power | Fill Weight (grams) | Fill Volume (FP x FW) | Synthetic Insulator (SI) | SI Amount | Face Fabric | Fit | Weight | Length (CB) | Size Chart |
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Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | Warmest Arc'teryx jacket. | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 850 | 296 | 251,600 | Coreloft | 90 g/m² | N30r 2L GoreTex Infinium | Regular | 805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | [Women's] |
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | No | Yes | No | 900 | 378 | 340,200 | Primaloft Gold | 200 g | Pretex Shield XT | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 2 oz | ? | |||
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 850 | 240 | 204,000 | Coreloft | ? | Arato 30 | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | N/A | N/A | 30D Drilite | Regular | 820 g / 1 lb 13 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | N/A | N/A | 40D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 740 g / 1 lb 10 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | Men's warmest parka. | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 211 | 158,250 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz | 96 cm / 37.75 in | |
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's) | -11/-24 | No | No | Yes | 800 | 335 | 268,000 | N/A | N/A | 1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum | Regular | 743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | |||
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 225 | 180,000 | N/A | N/A | Arato 7 & 10 | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 265 | 212,000 | N/A | N/A | Nylon | Regular | 770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | |||
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 192 | 144,000 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | 90D 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | [Men's] | |
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | Review | No | No | No | 700 | 268 | 187,600 | N/A | N/A | 4 oz 75-denier polyester | Regular | 1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | No | No | Yes | 700 | 295 | 206,500 | N/A | N/A | 50D Drilite | Regular | 822 g / 1 lb 13 oz | 72 cm / 28 in | |||
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | -2/-19 | Women's warmest parka. | No | No | Yes | 750 | 74 | 55,500 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz | 117.5 cm / 46.25 in | ||
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 212 | 169,600 | N/A | N/A | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz | 77 cm / 30.3 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermaTek | 92 g/m² | 30D Nylon | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 9 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | [Men's] | |
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 157 | 117,750 | Coreloft | 60 g/m² | N90p Nylon | Regular | 885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz | 95 cm / 37.5 in | [Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | No | 750 | 105 | 78,750 | Coreloft | 140 g/m² | N150p-X Gore-Tex | Trim | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | [Men's] | |
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | No | 850 | 162 | 137,700 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 7 & 10 | Regular | 415 g / 14.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | No | No | Yes | 750 | ? | N/A | N/A | 20d nylon/spandex double weave | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | ||||
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | 750 | 218 | 163,500 | N/A | N/A | Arato 10 | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 82 cm / 32.25 in | |||
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 90 + 65 g/m² | N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | ? | |||
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | Yes | 800 | 182 | 145,600 | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 120 g/m² | N90p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | 123 cm / 48.5 in | |||
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | No | 700 | 118 | 82,600 | N/A | N/A | 5.5 oz polyester | Regular | 1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz | 82 cm / 32.25 in | |||
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 180 | 144,000 | N/A | N/A | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 120 | 90,000 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | P75d Polyester | Regular | 991 g / 2 lb 3 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | [Men's] | |
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | Yes, zips | No | No | 750 | 69 | 51,750 | Coreloft Compact | 60 + 100 g/m² | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's] | |
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's) | 5/-15 | Warmest Arc'teryx synthetic. | Review | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2 | Arato 15 | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | 81 cm / 31.8 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco | 133 + 40 g | Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz | 84 cm / 33 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 58 | 43,500 | Coreloft | 60 + 80 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz | 93 cm / 37 in | [Women's] | |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | Yes | 700 | 155 | 108,500 | N/A | N/A | 30D ripstop nylon | Regular | 442 g / 15.6 oz | 76 cm / 29.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 140 g/m² | N70p Gore Thermium | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | [Men's] | |
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | No | No | Yes | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | N/A | N/A | Nylon | Regular | 794 g / 1 lb 12 oz | 117 cm / 46.1 in | [Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | |||
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | No | 700 | 153 | 107,100 | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum | Regular | 466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 750 | 140 | 105,000 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 | Regular | 517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | [Men's] | |
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | 900 | 105 | 94,500 | N/A | N/A | Pertex Quantum | Regular | 306 g / 10.8 oz | ? | |||
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Down jacket. | Review | No | Yes | No | 750 | 130 | 97,500 | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | Arato 30 | Regular | 490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 135 + 90 g | 10D Recycled nylon ripstop | Regular | 435 g / 15.3 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's) | 8/-13 | Yes, zips | No | No | 750 | 49 | 36,750 | Coreloft Compact | 60 g/m² | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | |||
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | No | No | Yes | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | N/A | N/A | Arato 10 | Regular | 507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz. | 87 cm / 34.4 in | [Women's] | ||
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | 800 | 128 | 102,400 | N/A | N/A | 20D Nylon | Regular | 632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | N80p-X Gore-Tex | Regular | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermoLite | 100 g | 65% nylon, 35% polyester | Regular | 1.360 kg / 3 lb | 90 cm / 35.5 in | [Women's] | |
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No | Yes | No | 700 | 191 | 133,700 | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | Regular | 468 g / 16.5 oz | 91 cm / 36 in | |||
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | Review | No | No | Yes | 700 | 141 | 98,700 | N/A | N/A | 3.6 oz 50D polyester | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 120 g/m² | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Relaxed | 785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz | 86 cm / 34 in | |||
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | Review | No | Yes | No | 600 | 177 | 106,200 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 oz 30D polyester | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's] | |
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No | Yes | No | 850 | 120 | 102,000 | N/A | N/A | Pertex mini ripstop nylon | Regular | 340 g / 13.75 oz | 74 cm / 29.25 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | Review | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g/m² + 120 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | ||
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | Casual use in freezing weather. | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | 30D Tyono | Regular | 475 g / 1 lb | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | No | No | No | 600 | 279 | 167,400 | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | Regular | 1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g | N60p Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | N/A | N/A | Arato | Regular | 365 g / 12.9 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | |||
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | 800 | 100 | 80,000 | N/A | N/A | 0.8 oz 10D polyester | Slim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | [Men's] | ||
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | Review | Yes, zips | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 80 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in | ||
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | No | Yes | 700 | 172 | 120,400 | N/A | N/A | 6 oz polyester | Regular | 1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 65 g/m² | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] | ||
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Silver | 60 g | 30D Pertex Quantum | Regular | 385 g / 13.6 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | Review | No | Yes | No | 800 | 150 | 120,000 | N/A | N/A | 1.4 oz 20x30D polyester | Regular | 428 g / 15.1 oz | 67 cm / 26.25 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's) | 25/-4 | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 g/m² | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz | ? | |||
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | 700 | 109 | 76,300 | N/A | N/A | 2.2 oz polyester | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz | 74 cm / 29 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | ||
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | No | Yes | No | 850 | 113 | 96,050 | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | Arato 15 | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | ? | |||
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | No | Yes | No | 800 | 85 | 68,000 | N/A | N/A | 10D Ripstop Nylon | Trim | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | Review | No | Yes | No | 850 | 102 | 86,700 | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | Arato 10 | Trim | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | Casual use in cold weather. | Review | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 65 g/m² | Arato 10r | Trim | 325 g / 11.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 65 g | 0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 77 cm / 30.5 in | |||
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | Review | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | PlumaFill | 65 g | Pertex Quantum | Trim | 298 g / 10.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | ThermoGreen | 60 g | 4.2 oz polyester | Regular | 895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz | 70 cm / 27.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | High output activities. | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 | Fortius Air 20 | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | 75 cm / 29.4 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco | 60 g | 22D Polyester | Regular | 363 g / 12.8 oz | 71.5 cm / 28 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | FullRange | 60 g | 33D Nylon ripstop | Trim | 318 g / 11.2 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Continuous | 60 g/m² | 20D Tyono | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | No | Yes | No | 850 | 58 | 49,300 | Coreloft | 40 + 100 g/m² | Arato 7 | Trim | 215 g / 7.6 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | Fortius™ Air 50 | Trim | 365 g / 12.9 oz | ? | [Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's) | 48/9 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Octa Loft | 94 g/m² | Fortius Air 20 | Trim | 323 g / 11.4 oz | 77 cm / 30.4 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft Compact | 40 g/m² | 20D Tyono | Trim | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | Testing | Yes, zips | No | No | 850 | ? | N/A | N/A | 40D + 80D | Regular | 900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | |||
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 100 g/m² | 40D 3L Gore-Tex | Oversized | 645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz | 93 cm / 37 in | |||
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Coreloft | 80 + 140 g/m² | 40D 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz | 93 cm / 37 in |
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Best Arc'teryx Shell Jackets
Name | Best pick for | Activity | Review | Breathability | Weather Res. | Durability | Packability | Temp (F/C) | Pit zips? | Two way zipper? | Stuffs into itself? | Hood? | Face Fabric | Fit | Weight | Length | Measurements |
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Alpha FL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 4/10 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 209 g / 7.4 oz | 76.5 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 3/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | N40p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 326 g / 11.5 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 430 g / 15.2 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | [Men's] | |
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's) | Climbing hardshell. | Climbing | Review | 8/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 510 g / 1 lb 2 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] |
Alpha IS (Men's) | Climbing | 7/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | StormHood | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | |||
Beta (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 5/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
Beta Long (Men's) | All Round | Review | 5/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 441 g / 15.6 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | ||
Beta Coat (Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | Yes | No | StormHood | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 5/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 255g / 9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
Beta LT (Men's - Women's) | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 395 g / 13.9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | ||
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | Insulated shell. | All Round | 10/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 21/-6 | Yes | Yes | No | StormHood | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 16/-9 | No | Yes | No | StormHood | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Beta AR (Men's - Women's) | All-doer hardshell. | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb | 76 cm / 30 in | |
Beta SV (Men's - Women's) | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz | ? | [Men's] | ||
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's) | All Round | Review | 7/10 | 2/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Fortius 1.0 | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Gamma LT (Men's) | All Round | Review | 7/10 | 3/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Wee Burly | Regular | 545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's) | Softshell. | All Round | Review | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Fortius 2.0 | Regular | 555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Rush (Men's - Women's) | Skiing. | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | [Men's] |
Sabre (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | |||
Sentinel (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 370 g / 13.1 oz | ? | |||
Macai (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 1/10 | 5/-15 | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | ||
Macai LT (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | ? | [Men's] | ||
Andessa (Women's) | Skiing | 10/10 | Testing | Testing | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz | ? | |||
Andessa Shell (Women's) | Skiing | 5/10 | Testing | Testing | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz | ? | |||
Theriss Down (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | Testing | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 709 g / 1 lb 9 oz | ? | |||
Rush IS (Women's) | Skiing | 5/10 | Testing | Testing | 9/10 | 16/-9 | No | No | Yes | StormHood | Gore-Tex Infinium | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | ? | |||
Sentinel IS (Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | 21/-6 | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | [Women's] | ||
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz | ? | |||
Micon Heather | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Micon (Men's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Cassiar (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz | 74.5 cm / 29.3 in | [Women's] | |
Cassiar LT (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Women's] | |
Ravenna (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in | [Men's] | |
Ravenna LT (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in | [Men's] | |
Procline (Men's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Women's] | ||
Shashka Stretch (Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz | 71 cm / 28 in | [Women's] | ||
Sabre AR (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's] | |
Sentinel AR (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 72.5 cm / 28.5 in | [Women's] | |
Sabre LT (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | ||
Sentinel LT (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz | 73.5 cm / 29 in | ||
Incendia (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | NP100d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Women's] | |
Indencia IS | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | ? | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's) | Running. | Running | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | N13p 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 190 g / 6.7 oz | ? | [Women's] | |
Squamish (Men's - Women's) | Running | Review | 5/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | 30D Tyono | Trim | 140 g / 4.9 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | [Women's] | |
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's) | Running | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | 39/4 | No | No | Yes | Standard | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | [Women's] | ||
Cita (Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Lumin | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 67.5 cm / 26.5 in | [Men's] | |
Cita SL (Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Standard | Permeair 20 | Trim | 65 g / 2.3 oz | 61.5 cm / 24.2 in | [Men's] | |
Incendo (Men's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Lumin | Trim | 125 g / 4.4 oz | ? | ||
Incendo SL (Men's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Permair 20 & Canim | Trim | 80 g / 2.8 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Incendo Airshell | Running | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | ? | ? | ? | ? | [Men's] | ||
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 77 cm / 30.4 in | [Women's] | |
Trino SL (Men's) | Running | Review | 8/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 340 g / 12 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Trino SL Anorak (Women's) | Running | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 65 cm / 25.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Nodin (Men's - Women's) | Running | 8/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | 20D Tyono | Trim | 155 g / 5.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Solano (Men's - Women's) | Around Town | Review | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Relaxed | 355 g / 12.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | ||
Venda Anorak (Women's) | Around Town | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex | Relaxed | 255 g / 9 oz | 75.5 cm / 29.7 in | |||
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 4/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N20r 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 221 g / 7.8 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | Review | 3/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 77.8 cm / 30.6 in | [Men's] | |
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 5/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] | ||
Zeta AR (Men's) | Hiking | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 425 g / 15 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in |
Full table: Shell Jackets: Performance Data
Best Arc'teryx T-Shirt
I'm hesitant when it comes to giving t-shirt recommendations. Because comfort becomes the primary factor here and it's too subjective to achieve even a partially definitive consensus.
Having said that, most people swear by the comfort this Arc'teryx t-shirt (which is also revised for 2023).
You probably figured by now that there's no best Arc'teryx jacket, but only the right Arc'teryx jacket for your needs.
Me with my Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's - read my review) in Jokulsarlon, Iceland. I use it as a down jacket that can get wet.
And you're most likely paralyzed when trying to pick the right Arc'teryx jacket. Because there are so many of them and the naming scheme makes it so confusing.
In this post, I'm addressing this very problem. I'll basically lay out lots of intended uses considering many different conditions, and then list the right Arc'teryx jackets that best corresponds to those uses:
Also, before reading this post, I'd highly recommend you to give this a try:
- Arc'teryx JacketFinder tool: https://arcteryx.com/shop/jacket-finder
I'd like to start by disclosing that giving these recommendations is a bit difficult.
- 13 Mar 2023: I've been to Pfander and floodplain forests with my Nuclei SV
- 13 Dec 2022: Arc'teryx Alpha Parka Review: The most impressive jacket of all time
- 8 Dec 2022: Arc'teryx ReGEAR: OutdoorCrunch exclusive promo code!
- 7 Nov 2022: 2023 Thorium Hoody is in - as well as the new Thorium Parka (yes, parka)
- 2 Nov 2022: Beta Insulated Jacket: Pit zips AND two way zipper!
- 7 October 2022: Proton Hybrid Hoody is live! The ultimate do it all?
- 5 October 2022: DropHood vs StormHood: Pros/cons and best uses
- 5 September 2022: Reviewing Arc'teryx Fall Winter 22/23 Gear
- 5 August 2022: 5 things all Arc'teryx newbies should know
- #A sidenote here: Arc'teryx's PDF guide to jackets is GOOOLLLLDDDDD. Absolutely check that out too if you're interested in buying one.
This is not to say that there aren't some facts apply to the vast, vast majority of us (because there are). And this is what I'll try to provide you with in this post.
IMPORTANT: Typical settings I'll mention will be corresponding to the following.
- Severe Weather: Where maximizing waterproofing and wind resistance performances are needed.
- Variable Weather: Where a wide range of weather conditions are expected - but nothing extreme.
- Mild Weather: Only light precipitation and/or wind.
- Extreme Cold: The name says it all.
- Variable Temperature: Used through multiple seasons.
- Mild Temperature: Cool conditions such as a breezy summer nights.
I'd like to remind you one more time the importance of reading individual reviews of some selected pieces.
Now let's get to the typical buyer profiles for each purpose & setting.
Some of the recommended products are discontinued (mostly temporarily), so you can't get them from arcteryx.com. Check out REI's Arc'teryx clothing section in that case.
Multi-Use
Extreme Cold
- Insulated: Absolutely the Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's). It's the warmest Arc'teryx jacket. Stuffs into itself and comes with a two way zipper. Alternatively you can get Ceres SV (Men's - read my review) or Firebee AR (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- If you're looking for a multi-use synthetic insulated jacket in extreme colds, then check out the Fission SV (Men's - Women's - read my review). It's the warmest all round synthetic insulated piece Arc'teryx has ever manufactured.
Variable Temperature (& Variable Weather)
There's almost nothing you can't do with the extremely versatile Proton LT (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- Insulated: For literally any high output activity, I'd recommend the Proton LT (Men's - Women's - read my review) my eyes closed. This and Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review) are at the top two of my all time Arc'teryx favorites.
- Atom LT (Men's - Women's - read my review) is the most obvious alternative in here. It's slightly less warm and weather/abrasion resistant than Proton LT. But owing to its mesh panels located at the armpits, it's more breathable. Read more about Atom LT vs Proton LT in this article.
- For stationary use in wet weather, I'd recommend the synthetic insulated Atom AR (Men's - Women's - read my review). It's a fantastic jacket that will almost never disappoint.
Mild Temperature
- Insulated: For high output activities, Proton Hybrid Hoody (Men's - Women's - read my review) is probably what you're looking for. Think of it as a crossover between a softshell and an insulated jacket.
- Both the Proton FL (Men's - Women's - read my review) and the Atom SL (Men's - Women's - read my review) would be the top alternatives to this. If you'd prefer a down insulated garment instead of synthetics, then the Cerium SL (Men's - Women's - read my review) would be suitable.
- Mind you that all of these alternatives are discontinued as of FW23.
Proton FL.
- Insulated: For stationary use, I'd recommend the Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's - read my review).
Severe Weather
- Shell: Absolutely the Beta SV (Men's - Women's - read my review). If you'll be climbing a lot (say, 50+% of the time), then I'd recommend the Alpha SV (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- Both Beta SV and Alpha SV are fantastic jackets and neither of them are going to disappoint. They're extremely stiff, durable, weather protective and abrasion resistant. I'm 99.9% sure they will provide much more than what you need. In fact, in most situations, these two pieces are even more likely to come overkill than not enough.
- To read more about both Arc'teryx's Beta and Alpha Series, check out my Arc'teryx Alpha vs Beta article.
Then I'd get the Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's - read my review).
In Jan 2020, Arc'teryx decided to bring back the once discontinued (and loved) Nuclei FL. It offers amazing wind resistance thanks to its structural design (no baffled seams that let the wind in).
It, however, offers little warmth.
Variable Weather
- Shell: Absolutely the Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review). The alternative is equally as great, the Beta LT (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- Further reading:
- Insulated shell: The new member Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's - read my review). One of the few hardshells that come with insulation.
- On top of that, Beta Insulated Jacket is the first Arc'teryx jacket to offer pit ventilation (in this case, zips) and a two way front main zipper at the same time. This makes it even more unique, and hence it's being talked about a lot.
- Of course no single jacket can substitute the advantages of a layering combination, especially a stunning combination like the Proton LT + Beta AR, but Beta Insulated Jacket is as closest as one can get on its own.
Beta AR.
Mild Weather
- Shell: Gamma MX (Men's - Women's), Gamma LT (Men's - Women's) and Gamma SL (Men's - Women's) are all great options for this. The difference between these three are smaller than the differences between the jackets that take part under the same line.
- Go for the SL if you want trimmest fit in the body and hood, if you're OK with just two hand warmer zippers, and if you want something super light (11 oz or 310 g). Go for the MX if you want to maximize durability, want additional chest pockets and want helmet compatibility. If you want something in between, get the LT.
- Read more in this Gamma MX vs LT vs SL article.
- Go for the SL if you want trimmest fit in the body and hood, if you're OK with just two hand warmer zippers, and if you want something super light (11 oz or 310 g). Go for the MX if you want to maximize durability, want additional chest pockets and want helmet compatibility. If you want something in between, get the LT.
Moving on to the next one.
Gamma MX.
Severe Weather & Extreme Cold
- Insulated: Absolutely the Nuclei SV (Men's). It's an amazing jacket. Kappa (Men's - read my review), Fission SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) and Dually Belay Parka (Men's - read my review) are mostly amazing alternatives for this, though they all got discontinued. That's why the links will take you to their pages on REI. Their availability tend to fluctuate throughout the season, so check back regularly.
Fission SV in black color.
By the way...
I can't stop but mention that as long as the weather isn't something extreme, layering the Proton LT and Beta AR together would make a killer combo in almost any situation.
Compared to getting just one piece at the price of Proton LT + Beta AR, getting two of them would also make your wardrobe more versatile... Something to think about if you ask me.
Casual Use
I'll assume...
- Little output,
- That the style is almost just as important as the performance and capability,
- That layering is an option but not a primary preference because I'm assuming warm indoors and it's a pain to put the jackets on and off all the time.
Extreme Cold
Products below provide INCREDIBLE degrees of warmth. So much that it'd be foolish to wear them when it's fairly cold and not extremely cold because you're likely to overheat.
- Top Parka: Therme SV (Men's - read my review) or Patera (Women's - read my review) would be the top picks in here. Therme (Men's - read my review) and Alessa (Women's - read my review) are pretty good alternatives.
- Thorsen (Men's - read my review) is actually the closest to Therme SV in terms of warmth. Closer than the Therme Parka. But it's discontinued so it might be difficult to find it in other retailers.
- Top Synthetic Insulated Jacket: Again, the Nuclei SV (Men's - read my review) can be a pretty good option here. Kappa (Men's - read my review), Fission SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) and Dually Belay Parka (Men's - read my review) are mostly amazing alternatives for this, though again they all got discontinued.
- Top Down Jacket: Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's) is your jacket. Ceres SV (Men's - read my review) and Cerium SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) are your best alternatives. Firebee AR (Men's - Women's - read my review) would also be a great alternative here.
Therme Parka.
Cold
- Top Parka: My picks are Ralle (Men's) and Coelle (Women's). Magnus (Men's) and Durant (Women's) are discontinued but they're still perfect alternatives to these. Other discontinued parkas in this department can be listed as the Koda (Men's), Radsten, Radsten Insulated and Sensa (Women's). I probably would go after the Magnus or Durant instead of these, though.
- Top Synthetic Insulated Jacket: Atom AR (Men's - Women's - read my review). There is an alternative for men - the Kappa (Men's - read my review). Unfortunately, there's no a true alternative for women.
- Atom AR is kind of unbeatable. It's one of the longest living pieces in the Arc'teryx catalogue, and it doesn't seem like it's stopping any time soon. Its popularity has almost always been increasing and it never gets old. It's a fantastic all-doer jacket.
- Top Down Jacket: Thorium (Men's - Women's - read my review) is the go-to jacket for this. As an alternative, I'd recommend the Cerium (Men's - Women's - read my review) with my eyes closed.
- I actually compared these two pieces to one another in another post of mine.
- These two has long been living under the names of Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) and Cerium LT (Men's - Women's). Their names have been changed for FW23, though all these live in conjunction as of now. I do see Arc'teryx discontinuing these older models in the future, though.
My girlfriend wearing my Thorium AR.
Variable Temperature & Weather
- Synthetic Insulated Jacket: Absolutely the Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's - read my review). I took it to Iceland and tried it on during late March. Never ceased to fascinate me. An amazing jacket.
Mild Temperature & Weather
- Top Parka: Sawyer (Men's) or Codetta (Women's).
- Top Synthetic Insulated Jacket: Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- Top Down Jacket: Cerium SL (Men's - Women's - read my review). Wouldn't be that suitable for wet weather though.
Cerium SL.
Hiking & Trekking
Arc'teryx used to have a line that is exclusive to hiking and trekking, the Zeta line. In Spring 2021, it has been discontinued and remains that way since then.
Beta and Alpha lines will fill the bill even better than the Zeta line, though. So nothing to worry about in here.
Alpha SV in action. An absolute unit.
Severe Weather
- Top Shell: Beta SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) is not just your best option but also probably your only option.
- One thing to consider is that if you'll be also climbing a lot on the side (say, 30+% of the time climbing), then you might also want to consider getting the Alpha SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) as well.
Variable Weather
- Top Shell: Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review) or Gamma MX (Men's - Women's - read my review). Depending on your preferences when it comes to hardshells vs softshells.
Mild Weather
- Top Emergency Shell: This is the only department where Arc'teryx doesn't offer any jackets currently. That's why you must get one of the discontinued products.
- The Zeta FL (Men's - Women's - read my review) or Zeta SL (Men's - Women's) are both great choices - if you can find them.
- Softshell: Gamma SL (Men's - Women's - read my review) or Gamma LT (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- I had recommended the Squamish (Men's - Women's - read my review) for this before, but I don't like what they did to it with the recent revisions. Its breathability now stands at below average. Read more about this here in my Houdini vs Squamish post.
- Hardshell: Beta (Men's - Women's) or Beta LT (Men's - Women's).
Gamma SL.
Go to this post of mine to read more about Zeta and Beta.
Skiing & Snowboarding
For details, read my Best Arcteryx Ski Jackets post.
If you're unaware...
- Resort: Skiing / snowboarding close to the piste or right at the resort,
- Freeride: A little bit far from that,
- Touring (a.k.a Backcountry Skiing): The farthest. Requires the most experience.
Rush Jacket is my top overall pick.
Regardless of the setting you're skiing or snowboarding; shell pieces will almost always provide more flexibility and comfort.
Insulated jackets, on the other hand, can be a better option when it's below 30 deg F (0 deg C) out because it removes the need to layer.
Multi-Use
If you're familiar with my writing here in this site, then you're probably aware that I'm a devoted fanboy of the Rush (Men's - read my review) and Ravenna (Women's - read my review) and would recommend it with my eyes closed.
The obvious insulated alternative to this would be the Rush IS (Men's - read my review) and Shashka IS (Women's - read my review) if you'd like warmth.
Resort
Skiing / snowboarding close to the piste or right at the resort.
- Top Insulated: Macai (Men's - read my review) or Andessa (Women's - read my review).
- Top Shell: Cassiar (Men's - read my review) or Ravenna (Women's - read my review). Alternatives: Cassiar LT (Men's - read my review) or Ravenna LT (Women's - read my review).
Sabre AR.
Freeride
Skiing at a little bit far from the resort.
- Top Insulated: Rush IS (Men's - read my review) or Shashka IS (Women's - read my review).
- Top Shell: Sabre AR (Men's - read my review) and Sentinel AR (Women's - read my review). Sabre LT (Men's - read my review) and Sentinel LT (Women's - read my review) are also great options.
- Considering the differences between Sabre AR and Sabre LT, I'd say... the Sabre LT is more suitable if you'll be skiing & snowboarding with your jacket 80+% of the time.
- Whereas the Sabre AR would be more suitable for those who are going to be using the jacket also for other purposes such as hiking and casual outgoings.
Touring (a.k.a Backcountry Skiing)
- Top Insulated: Rush IS (Men's - read my review) or Shashka IS (Women's - read my review).
- Top Shell: Rush (Men's - read my review) or Ravenna (Women's - read my review).
Traveling to Ski
Packability becomes important in this situation. So you're left with lightweight options, and jackets like Macai and Cassiar go out the window.
- I'd recommend the Sabre LT (Men's - read my review) or Sentinel LT (Women's - read my review).
Running & Trail Running
When I say "insulated", I only mean lightly insulated.
Severe Weather
Variable Weather
- Top Shell: Trino SL (Men's - Women's - read my review). Alternative: Norvan SL (Men's - Women's - read my review).
- A more versatile alternative: Gamma LT (Men's - Women's - read my review).
Mild Weather
- Top Shell: Incendo (Men's - read my review). An even lighter (so-called superlight in Arc'teryx naming scheme page) alternative would be Incendo SL (Men's).
Incendo (Men's - read my review) is AMAZINGGG for running.
If you'd like to see some numbers, don't forget to check the data sets below.
Full tables
Arc'teryx Insulated Jackets
Full table:
Name | Est. Temp (F/C) | Best pick for | Review | Pit venting? | Stuffs into itself? | Two way zipper? | Fill Power | Fill Weight (grams) | Fill Volume (FP x FW) | Face Fabric | Fit | Weight |
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Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's) | -18/-28 | Warmest Arc'teryx jacket. | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 850 | 296 | 251,600 | N30r 2L GoreTex Infinium | Regular | 805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz |
Feathered Friends Khumbu | -17/-27 | No | Yes | No | 900 | 378 | 340,200 | Pretex Shield XT | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 2 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's) | -15/-26 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 850 | 240 | 204,000 | Arato 30 | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | |
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | 30D Drilite | Regular | 820 g / 1 lb 13 oz | ||
Rab Positron Pro (Men's) | -13/-25 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 300 | 240,000 | 40D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 740 g / 1 lb 10 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) | -11/-24 | Men's warmest parka. | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 211 | 158,250 | 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz |
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's) | -11/-24 | No | No | Yes | 800 | 335 | 268,000 | 1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum | Regular | 743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's) | -10/-23 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 225 | 180,000 | Arato 7 & 10 | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | |
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) | -10/-23 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 265 | 212,000 | Nylon | Regular | 770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's) | -7/-22 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 192 | 144,000 | 90D 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz | |
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's) | -6/-21 | Review | No | No | No | 700 | 268 | 187,600 | 4 oz 75-denier polyester | Regular | 1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz | |
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's) | -5/-20 | No | No | Yes | 700 | 295 | 206,500 | 50D Drilite | Regular | 822 g / 1 lb 13 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) | -2/-19 | Women's warmest parka. | No | No | Yes | 750 | 74 | 55,500 | 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz | |
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) | -2/-19 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 212 | 169,600 | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30D Nylon | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 9 oz | |
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 157 | 117,750 | N90p Nylon | Regular | 885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | No | No | 750 | 105 | 78,750 | N150p-X Gore-Tex | Trim | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | |
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's) | 0/-18 | Review | No | Yes | No | 850 | 162 | 137,700 | Arato 7 & 10 | Regular | 415 g / 14.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's) | 2/-17 | No | No | Yes | 750 | ? | 20d nylon/spandex double weave | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | |||
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | 750 | 218 | 163,500 | Arato 10 | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz | |
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | Yes | Yes | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | ||
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | Yes | 800 | 182 | 145,600 | 30D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N90p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | ||
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) | 3/-16 | Review | No | No | No | 700 | 118 | 82,600 | 5.5 oz polyester | Regular | 1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz | |
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's) | 3/-16 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz | ||
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | 800 | 180 | 144,000 | 20D Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 120 | 90,000 | P75d Polyester | Regular | 991 g / 2 lb 3 oz | |
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's) | 5/-15 | Review | Yes, zips | No | No | 750 | 69 | 51,750 | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz | |
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's) | 5/-15 | Warmest Arc'teryx synthetic. | Review | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Arato 15 | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz |
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's) | 5/-15 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) | 5/-15 | Review | No | No | Yes | 750 | 58 | 43,500 | 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz | |
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | Yes | 700 | 155 | 108,500 | 30D ripstop nylon | Regular | 442 g / 15.6 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N70p Gore Thermium | Regular | 755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's) | 7/-14 | No | No | Yes | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | Nylon | Regular | 794 g / 1 lb 12 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's) | 7/-14 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz | ||
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | No | Yes | No | 700 | 153 | 107,100 | 30D Pertex Quantum | Regular | 466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's) | 7/-14 | Review | No | Yes | Yes | 750 | 140 | 105,000 | Arato 30 | Regular | 517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | |
Feathered Friends Eos | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | 900 | 105 | 94,500 | Pertex Quantum | Regular | 306 g / 10.8 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Down jacket. | Review | No | Yes | No | 750 | 130 | 97,500 | Arato 30 | Regular | 490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz |
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10D Recycled nylon ripstop | Regular | 435 g / 15.3 oz | |
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's) | 8/-13 | Yes, zips | No | No | 750 | 49 | 36,750 | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's) | 8/-13 | No | No | Yes | 750 | 92 | 69,000 | Arato 10 | Regular | 507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz. | ||
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) | 8/-13 | No | Yes | No | 800 | 128 | 102,400 | 20D Nylon | Regular | 632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's) | 8/-13 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N80p-X Gore-Tex | Regular | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | ||
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) | 10/-12 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 65% nylon, 35% polyester | Regular | 1.360 kg / 3 lb | |
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | No | Yes | No | 700 | 191 | 133,700 | 4.2 oz polyester | Regular | 468 g / 16.5 oz | ||
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) | 12/-11 | Review | No | No | Yes | 700 | 141 | 98,700 | 3.6 oz 50D polyester | Regular | 880 g / 1 lb 15 oz | |
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's) | 14/-10 | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | NP100d Gore-Tex 2L | Relaxed | 785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz | ||
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | Review | No | Yes | No | 600 | 177 | 106,200 | 1.4 oz 30D polyester | Regular | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | |
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 14/-10 | No | Yes | No | 850 | 120 | 102,000 | Pertex mini ripstop nylon | Regular | 340 g / 13.75 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | 16/-9 | Review | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | Casual use in freezing weather. | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30D Tyono | Regular | 475 g / 1 lb |
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) | 18/-8 | No | No | No | 600 | 279 | 167,400 | 4.2 oz polyester | Regular | 1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's) | 19/-7 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N60p Gore-Tex 2L | Regular | 690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | 850 | 117 | 99,450 | Arato | Regular | 365 g / 12.9 oz | ||
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | No | Yes | No | 800 | 100 | 80,000 | 0.8 oz 10D polyester | Slim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | 21/-6 | Review | Yes, zips | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | |
Patagonia Topley (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | No | Yes | 700 | 172 | 120,400 | 6 oz polyester | Regular | 1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | ||
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30D Pertex Quantum | Regular | 385 g / 13.6 oz | ||
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) | 23/-5 | Review | No | Yes | No | 800 | 150 | 120,000 | 1.4 oz 20x30D polyester | Regular | 428 g / 15.1 oz | |
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's) | 25/-4 | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2L 40D Gore-Tex | Regular | 735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz | ||
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | 700 | 109 | 76,300 | 2.2 oz polyester | Regular | 585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz | |
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's) | 26/-3 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz | |
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's) | 26/-3 | No | Yes | No | 850 | 113 | 96,050 | Arato 15 | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | ||
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | No | Yes | No | 800 | 85 | 68,000 | 10D Ripstop Nylon | Trim | 250 g / 8.8 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's) | 28/-2 | Review | No | Yes | No | 850 | 102 | 86,700 | Arato 10 | Trim | 305 g / 10.8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's) | 32/0 | Casual use in cold weather. | Review | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Arato 10r | Trim | 325 g / 11.5 oz |
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's) | 34/1 | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | ||
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) | 36/2 | Review | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pertex Quantum | Trim | 298 g / 10.5 oz | |
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's) | 36/2 | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 oz polyester | Regular | 895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | High output activities. | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fortius Air 20 | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz |
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) | 37/3 | Review | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22D Polyester | Regular | 363 g / 12.8 oz | |
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's) | 39/4 | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | ||
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) | 41/5 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 33D Nylon ripstop | Trim | 318 g / 11.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20D Tyono | Trim | 375 g / 13.2 oz | |
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's) | 43/6 | Review | No | Yes | No | 850 | 58 | 49,300 | Arato 7 | Trim | 215 g / 7.6 oz | |
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | 46/8 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fortiusâ„¢ Air 50 | Trim | 365 g / 12.9 oz | |
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's) | 48/9 | Review | No | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fortius Air 20 | Trim | 323 g / 11.4 oz | |
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's) | 52/11 | Review | Yes, mesh | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20D Tyono | Trim | 245 g / 8.6 oz | |
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's) | Testing | Yes, zips | No | No | 850 | ? | 40D + 80D | Regular | 900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz | |||
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 40D 3L Gore-Tex | Oversized | 645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz | ||
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's) | Testing | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | 40D 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz |
Arc'teryx Shell Jackets
Full table:
Name | Best pick for | Activity | Review | Breathability | Weather Res. | Durability | Packability | Temp (F/C) | Pit zips? | Two way zipper? | Stuffs into itself? | Hood? | Face Fabric | Fit | Weight | Length | Measurements |
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Alpha FL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 4/10 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 209 g / 7.4 oz | 76.5 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 3/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | N40p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 326 g / 11.5 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 430 g / 15.2 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | [Men's] | |
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's) | Climbing hardshell. | Climbing | Review | 8/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 510 g / 1 lb 2 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] |
Alpha IS (Men's) | Climbing | 7/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | StormHood | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | |||
Beta (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 5/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
Beta Long (Men's) | All Round | Review | 5/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 441 g / 15.6 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | ||
Beta Coat (Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | Yes | No | StormHood | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 5/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 255g / 9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
Beta LT (Men's - Women's) | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 395 g / 13.9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | ||
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | Insulated shell. | All Round | 10/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 21/-6 | Yes | Yes | No | StormHood | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 16/-9 | No | Yes | No | StormHood | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Beta AR (Men's - Women's) | All-doer hardshell. | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb | 76 cm / 30 in | |
Beta SV (Men's - Women's) | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz | ? | [Men's] | ||
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's) | All Round | Review | 7/10 | 2/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Fortius 1.0 | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Gamma LT (Men's) | All Round | Review | 7/10 | 3/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Wee Burly | Regular | 545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's) | Softshell. | All Round | Review | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Fortius 2.0 | Regular | 555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] |
Rush (Men's - Women's) | Skiing. | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | [Men's] |
Sabre (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | |||
Sentinel (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 370 g / 13.1 oz | ? | |||
Macai (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 1/10 | 5/-15 | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | ||
Macai LT (Men's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | ? | [Men's] | ||
Andessa (Women's) | Skiing | 10/10 | Testing | Testing | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz | ? | |||
Andessa Shell (Women's) | Skiing | 5/10 | Testing | Testing | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz | ? | |||
Theriss Down (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | Testing | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 709 g / 1 lb 9 oz | ? | |||
Rush IS (Women's) | Skiing | 5/10 | Testing | Testing | 9/10 | 16/-9 | No | No | Yes | StormHood | Gore-Tex Infinium | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | ? | |||
Sentinel IS (Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | 21/-6 | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | [Women's] | ||
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz | ? | |||
Micon Heather | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Micon (Men's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
Cassiar (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz | 74.5 cm / 29.3 in | [Women's] | |
Cassiar LT (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Women's] | |
Ravenna (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in | [Men's] | |
Ravenna LT (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in | [Men's] | |
Procline (Men's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Women's] | ||
Shashka Stretch (Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz | 71 cm / 28 in | [Women's] | ||
Sabre AR (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's] | |
Sentinel AR (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 72.5 cm / 28.5 in | [Women's] | |
Sabre LT (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | ||
Sentinel LT (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz | 73.5 cm / 29 in | ||
Incendia (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | NP100d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Women's] | |
Indencia IS | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | ? | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's) | Running. | Running | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | N13p 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 190 g / 6.7 oz | ? | [Women's] | |
Squamish (Men's - Women's) | Running | Review | 5/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | 30D Tyono | Trim | 140 g / 4.9 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | [Women's] | |
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's) | Running | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | 39/4 | No | No | Yes | Standard | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | [Women's] | ||
Cita (Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Lumin | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 67.5 cm / 26.5 in | [Men's] | |
Cita SL (Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Standard | Permeair 20 | Trim | 65 g / 2.3 oz | 61.5 cm / 24.2 in | [Men's] | |
Incendo (Men's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Lumin | Trim | 125 g / 4.4 oz | ? | ||
Incendo SL (Men's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Permair 20 & Canim | Trim | 80 g / 2.8 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Incendo Airshell | Running | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | ? | ? | ? | ? | [Men's] | ||
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 77 cm / 30.4 in | [Women's] | |
Trino SL (Men's) | Running | Review | 8/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 340 g / 12 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Trino SL Anorak (Women's) | Running | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 65 cm / 25.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
Nodin (Men's - Women's) | Running | 8/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | 20D Tyono | Trim | 155 g / 5.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Solano (Men's - Women's) | Around Town | Review | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Relaxed | 355 g / 12.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | ||
Venda Anorak (Women's) | Around Town | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex | Relaxed | 255 g / 9 oz | 75.5 cm / 29.7 in | |||
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 4/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N20r 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 221 g / 7.8 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | Review | 3/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 77.8 cm / 30.6 in | [Men's] | |
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 5/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] | ||
Zeta AR (Men's) | Hiking | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 425 g / 15 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in |
Arc'teryx Updates by Season
Arc'teryx consistently updates their catalogue. The purpose of this section is to track these updates - meaning the revisions, discontinued models, and the new models.
Revisions
Following models are revised in Spring 2020:
- Atom LT (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes an update to the cuff construction for easier on/off and layering, an updated material package for enhanced durability, updated fit, and a dope dyed liner.
- Redesign includes an update to the cuff construction for easier on/off and layering, an updated material package for enhanced durability, updated fit, and a dope dyed liner.
- Atom AR (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes an update to the cuff construction for easier on/off and layering, an updated material package for enhanced durability, updated fit, and a dope dyed liner.
- Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Breathable and Most Rugged Technologies, and a RECCO® reflector.
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Breathable and Most Rugged Technologies, and a RECCO® reflector.
- Alpha AR (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and custom TPU zipper pulls.
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and custom TPU zipper pulls.
- Alpha SV (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and custom TPU zipper pulls.
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and custom TPU zipper pulls.
- Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and updates to the hood and collar for improved fit.
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and updates to the hood and collar for improved fit.
- Beta SV (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector, and updated patterning for improved mobility as well as the addition of a chest pocket.
- Rush Jacket (Men's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology.
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology.
- Gamma MX (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes an updated fabric with increased warmth-to-weight ratio and durability, a front liner for additional warmth, updated sleeve opening for easier on/off, Cohaesiveâ„¢ cordlock adjusters on the hood, and taped seams for a clean finish.
- Redesign includes an updated fabric with increased warmth-to-weight ratio and durability, a front liner for additional warmth, updated sleeve opening for easier on/off, Cohaesiveâ„¢ cordlock adjusters on the hood, and taped seams for a clean finish.
- Therme Parka (Men's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated style lines for a more relaxed fit, a two-way WaterTightâ„¢ Vislon zipper with a snap placket, and synthetically insulated hood and neck gasket for additional warmth.
- Camosun Parka (Men's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated style lines for a more refined aesthetic.
- Patera Parka (Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated style lines for a slightly more relaxed, straighter fit, incorporation of a two-way WaterTightâ„¢ Vislon zipper with a snap placket, and utilizing synthetic insulation in the hood and neck gasket.
New models
Following models are introduced in Spring 2020:
- Trino SL (Men's - read my review)
- Trino SL Anorak (Women's)
- Beta FL (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Beta SV Jacket Rebird (Men's - Women's)
- Rush Jacket Rebird (Men's)
- Cassiar LT (Men's - read my review)
- Ravenna LT (Women's - read my review)
- Incendia (Women's)
- Incendia One Piece (Women's)
- Sentinel IS (Women's)
- Piedmont Coat (Men's)
- Radsten Insulated Jacket (Men's)
- Radsten Parka (Men's)
- Sensa Parka (Women's)
- Sandra Coat (Women's)
- Wynd Softshell Coat (Women's)
Discontinued models
Following models are discontinued in Spring 2020:
- Beta LT
- Tenquille
- Sidewinder
- Shashka
- Tiya
- Magnus
- Osanna
These conclude the Spring 2020 updates.
Revisions
New models
- Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's)
- Nuclei SV Parka (Men's - Women's)
- Atom LT Short Jacket (Men's - Women's)
- Agrium Hoody (Men's - Women's)
- Agrium Anorak (Women's)
- Therme LT Jacket (Men's)
- Revet Down Coat (Men's)
- Kole Down Jacket (Men's - Women's)
- Kole Down Pullover (Men's)
- Macai LT Jacket (Men's)
- Jacket Jil Sander+ (Men's - Women's)
- Parka Jacket Jil Sander+ (Men's & Women's)
- Overall Jil Sander+ (Men's & Women's)
- Procline Jacket (Men's)
- Micon Jacket (Men's)
- Micon Jacket Heather (Men's)
- Beta Long Jacket (Men's)
- Norvan LT Hoody (Men's - Women's)
- Paltz Jacket (Men's)
- Dume Coat (Men's)
- Anther SL Jacket (Men's)
- Sawyer Softshell Jacket (Men's)
- Zeta AR Jacket (Women's)
- Codetta Cinch Heather Coat (Women's)
- Shashka Stretch Jacket (Women's)
- Phoria IS Jacket (Women's)
- Andra Down Jacket (Women's)
- Prema Down Coat (Women's)
- Incendia IS Jacket (Women's)