Best Arc’teryx Jacket | Temperature ratings + much more

Last updated: February 11, 2025

Best Arc'teryx Jackets. Hands on reviews with dozens of them.

Overview

I own dozens of Arc'teryx items, primarily jackets. This includes all jackets under the Proton, Atom, Nuclei, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma lines. I also own a Cerium, a Thorium, and a Therme, and other Arc'teryx items like Gamma AR pants, Rho LT, Rho Hybrid and gothic gloves. All of this is to say that I know Arc'teryx products well, and I use them daily. So which is the best Arc'teryx jacket? Well, it depends ...

Our best Arc'teryx jacket overview is broken down by style (insulated vs shell) and use cases, and I include our detailed tables of Arc'teryx jacket models complete with temperature ratings and a slew of other jacket characteristics to help you find your best Arc'teryx jacket (or jackets).  

If you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of Arc'teryx jacket choices, a great place to start is their jacket finder tool: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/jacket-finder/mens

And if you're here for Arc'teryx's ski and snowboard specific jackets, also check out our Best Arc'teryx Ski Jacket content. More good news: Arc'teryx just dropped its complete lineup of Winter 2024-2025 ski and snowboard jackets, pants and layers: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/c/mens/ski-snowboard

Best Arc'teryx Jacket: Insulated 

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)-18/-28ReviewNoYesYesDown8502968,875Coreloft90 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 Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)18/-8ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m230D TyonoAll RoundRegular475 g / 1 lb 74 cm / 29.1 inNo
Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (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)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 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 Lightweight (aka FL) (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)7/-14NoYesYesDown7001553,827N/AN/A30D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular442 g / 15.6 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNo
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 gPretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?No
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDown8002657,478N/AN/ANylonAll RoundRegular770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A30D DriliteAll RoundRegular820 g / 1 lb 13 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)28/-2NoNoYesDown800852,399N/AN/A10D Ripstop NylonAll RoundTrim250 g / 8.8 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)3/-16NoYesNoDown8001825,136N/AN/A30D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's)36/2NoNoYesDown8001002,822N/AN/A0.8 oz 10D polyesterAll RoundSlim270 g / 9.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDown8002958,325N/AN/APertex QuantomAll 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 gPertex 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 / 1lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoGreen60 g4.2 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)37/3ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 gPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)39/4ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?No
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)50/10NoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange40 g20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?No
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)41/5ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g22D 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 Tres 3-in-1Patagonia 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
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)10/-12ReviewNoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoLite100 g65% nylon, 35% polyesterAround TownRegular1.360 kg / 3 lb90 cm / 35.5 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 Alpine (Men's)5/-15NoYesYesDown8001754,938N/AN/A30D & 13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular551 g / 1 lb 3.4 oz76.5 cm / 30.1 inNo
Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's)19/-7NoNoYesDown7001463,605N/AN/A13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular452 g / 15.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNo
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)7/-14NoNoYesDown7001533,778N/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 inNo
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
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A40D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular740 g / 1 lb 10 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)14/-10NoNoYesDown8501203,598N/AN/APertex mini ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular340 g / 13.75 oz74 cm / 29.25 inNo

Note: Corresponding items of the Atom and Proton lines are fairly similar in terms of performance. Prioritizing by looks/appearance is fine. 

Best Arc'teryx Jacket: Shells

NameActivityTemp (F/C)BreathabilityWeather Res.DurabilityBest pick forReviewFit
Alpha (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A8/109/108/104/10ReviewRegular
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A7/10No dataNo data10/10Trim
Alpha IS (Men's)Climbing23/-57/105/10No data8/10Regular
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A5/107/10No data9/10Trim
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Overachiever climbing hardshell.ReviewRegular
Andessa (Women's)Skiing8/-1310/10No dataNo data1/10Trim
Andessa Shell (Women's)SkiingN/A5/10No dataNo data3/10Trim
Beta (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A6/107/107/108/10Streamlined in-city hardshell.ReviewTrim
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/109/109/104/10All-doer hardshell.ReviewRegular
Beta AR StormHood (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/109/109/104/10ReviewRegular
Beta Coat (Women's)All RoundN/A6/105/10No data5/10Regular
Beta Down Insulated (Men's)All Round0/-189/107/108/10No dataRegular
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)All Round21/-69/107/108/10No dataInsulated hardshell.ReviewRegular
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)All Round16/-97/10No dataNo dataNo dataRegular
Beta Lightweight (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/107/107/106/10ReviewFitted
Beta LongAll RoundN/A4/109/10No data3/10ReviewRegular
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/107/108/106/10ReviewFitted
Beta LT HadronAll RoundN/A7/106/104/105/10Fitted
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/1010/1010/103/10ReviewRegular
Cassiar (Men's)SkiingN/A8/107/108/103/10ReviewTrim
Cassiar LT (Men's)SkiingN/A6/106/106/105/10ReviewTrim
Cita (Women's)RunningN/A7/104/105/1010/10ReviewTrim
Cita SL (Women's)RunningN/A7/104/104/1010/10ReviewTrim
Gamma (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/103/107/103/10ReviewRegular
Gamma SL (aka lightweight) (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/102/106/105/10ReviewTrim
Gamma MX (Men's)All RoundN/A6/104/108/103/10Softshell. ReviewRegular
Incendia (Women's)SkiingN/A8/109/109/103/10ReviewTrim
Incendo (Men's)RunningN/A7/104/105/1010/10ReviewTrim
Incendo Airshell (Men'sRunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataTrim
Incendo SL (Men's)RunningN/A7/104/104/1010/10ReviewTrim
Indencia ISSkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataRegular
Macai (Men's)Skiing5/-157/107/106/101/10ReviewRegular
Macai Lightweight (aka LT) (Men's)Skiing8/-137/107/106/102/10ReviewRegular
Macai Shell (Men's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewRegular
Micon (Men's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataRegular
Micon HeatherSkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataRegular
Nodin (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A8/105/105/1010/10Trim
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A5/105/108/106/10Trim
Norvan Shell (Men'sRunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataTrim
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A7/106/108/108/10ReviewTrim
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)Running39/4No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataTrim
Norvan Windshell (Men'sRunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataTrim
Procline (Men's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataTrim
Ravenna (Women's)SkiingN/A8/107/108/103/10ReviewTrim
Ravenna LT (Women's)SkiingN/A6/106/106/105/10ReviewTrim
Rush (Women's)SkiingN/A8/109/109/103/10Go-to ski hardshell.ReviewRegular
Rush (Women's)Skiing16/-93/105/105/109/10ReviewRegular
Sabre (Men's)SkiingN/A8/108/107/102/10ReviewRegular
Sabre AR (Men's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/107/10ReviewRegular
Sabre Insulated (See related products)SkiingNo data7/10No data6/10No dataReviewRegular
Sabre LT (Men's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/108/10ReviewRegular
Sabre SV (Men's)SkiingN/A10/1010/1010/101/10Overachiever ski hardshell.ReviewRegular
Sentinel (Women's)SkiingN/A8/107/107/102/10Go-to ski hardshell.ReviewRegular
Sentinel AR (Women's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/107/10ReviewRegular
Sentinel Insulated (Women's)Skiing21/-68/10No dataNo dataNo dataReviewRegular
Sentinel LT (Women's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/108/10ReviewRegular
Sentinel Relaxed (Women's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataRegular
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataTrim
Sidewinder (Women's)SkiingN/A8/108/107/102/10Regular
Solano (Men's - Women's)Around TownN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewRelaxed
Squamish (Men's - Women's)RunningN/A5/104/107/109/10Running.ReviewTrim
Theriss Down (Women's)SkiingNo data7/106/107/102/10ReviewRegular
Trino SL (Men's)RunningN/A8/105/107/106/10ReviewTrim
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)RunningN/A8/107/108/107/10ReviewTrim
Venda Anorak (Women's)Around TownN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataRelaxed
Zeta AR (Men's)HikingN/A7/108/107/104/10Regular
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)HikingN/A4/106/104/106/10Trim
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)HikingN/A5/107/108/105/10Trim
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)HikingN/A3/105/104/105/10ReviewTrim


Best items under each category

When choosing an Arc'teryx jacket, make sure the best/intended use of the jacket meshes with your use case. As long as you do this, I don't think any Arc'teryx jacket will disappoint. 

Arc'teryx has a handy jacket-finder feature to help you narrow your choices by use case: https://arcteryx.com/shop/jacket-finder

  • Synthetic insulated jackets: Mostly preferred to down jackets. Wide variety of items with different best use cases. No insulation capability loss under wet conditions. Hoods are generally recommended unless you'll be using them as mid layers most of the time. 
  • Down jackets: Niche items. Extraordinary warmth-to-weight ratio, but they won't insulate once wet. None of them are breathable, either. Casual use in dry weather is the best, if not only, use case. 
  • Parkas: Extra long equals extra warm (usually). Recommended primarily for casual wear because of restricted mobility from the waist down due to parkas' extra length. 
  • Shell jackets: Not insulated. Used only for weather and abrasion protection. Pair with base and mid layers according to weather conditions and activity. 
Arc'teryx Proton vs Nuclei: Nuclei SV

The Nuclei SV is a terrific jacket. This thing is an oven, with lots of pockets, a two-way zipper and a stunning, high-quality design. 

  • Nuclei (aka FL) and Nuclei SV: Stunning warmth and incredible wind resistance. Abysmal breathability and abrasion resistance. Belay jackets like these two are primarily meant to maintain your core temperature when you stop moving. But I wear them casually around town all the time - as long as my output is zero to very, very low (not even power walks longer than 5 minutes). Otherwise I sweat like a pig in them. Update: The Nuclei SV is available only for women as of August 2024.
  • Proton Heavyweight and Atom Heavyweight (aka AR): Perfect picks for cold weather. I'd get the new Proton Heavyweight (better breathability, more pockets, and more abrasion resistance). If you want to maximize warmth and wind resistance and can sacrifice everything else, then get an Atom Heavyweight.  
  • Proton (aka LT) and Atom (aka LT): Absolutely the most versatile and popular picks. Both are perfect for high-output activities and casual use at the same time. The Proton offers a bit more abrasion resistance. The Atom offers a bit more breathability. 
  • Proton Lightweight and Atom SL: Perfect for high-output activities and casual use during chilly spring and summer mornings. The Proton Lightweight (not currently available) offers a bit more abrasion resistance and one more pocket. The Atom SL is more of an all-rounder, offers a bit more breathability and is very slightly insulated only in the body.

This is how Arc'teryx compares the above jackets: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/compare/X000006870/X000007302/X000008436/X000007487/X000006908/X000005409

The Proton Hybrid Hoody and Epsilon Insulated Hoody are synthetics, too, but I think they're crossover items, so I don't think they're directly comparable to the others in this list. 

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Best Arc'teryx Jacket: Down Jackets 

Canberk likes his hoodless Cerium much more than his hooded Thorium. Neither models are good at repelling water, so he thinks the hoodless design is more comfortable and easier to pull off a more formal look when necessary. 

  • Alpha line: Highest quality down jacket out there. The warmer model, the Alpha Parka, is the warmest Arc'teryx jacket made. 
  • Thorium line: Lofty down jackets. The Thorium Hoody and Jacket have DWR treatments to offer protection against light precipitation. Although water resistance should never be one of your primary expectations from down jackets, this is a great advantage just in case. The Thorium won't stand up to truly wet conditions, but it still will offer better protection than the Cerium line. 
  • Cerium line: Ultralight down jackets with terrific warmth-to-weight ratio. Zonal reinforcements are noticeably thinner and the jacket feels noticeably lighter. 

Alpha and Cerium lines offer 850 fill power (FP) down; the Thorium offers 750 FP down. 

There's also the Cerium Hybrid Hoody, but I feel like it doesn't belong here. 

And here's how Arc'teryx compares the down models of the Alpha, Thorium and Cerium lines: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/compare/X000007380/X000007250/X000007313/X000007467

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Best Arc'teryx Jacket: Parkas 

The Therme is Arc'teryx's men's flagship parka line. 

By parkas I mean jackets that are primarily meant for casual wear (around town or when traveling/commuting) when it's very cold. Parkas are longer than regular jackets, and that extra length equates to additional warmth for your body's core, extending down to your upper thighs.

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Best Arc'teryx Jacket: Shells 

NameActivityTemp (F/C)BreathabilityWeather Res.DurabilityReviewPit zips?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?Face FabricFitWeightLength
Alpha (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A8/109/108/104/10ReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular430 g / 15.2 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 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
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)ClimbingN/A8/1010/1010/103/10ReviewYesNoNoN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular510 g / 1 lb 2 oz78 cm / 30.75 inNo
Andessa (Women's)Skiing8/-1310/10No dataNo data1/10YesNoNoN40d 3L Gore-TexTrim869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz67 cm / 26.4 inYes
Andessa Shell (Women's)SkiingN/A5/10No dataNo data3/10NoNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz?Yes
Beta (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A6/107/107/108/10ReviewNoNoNoN30p-X 3L Gore-TexTrim300 g / 10.6 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Beta AR (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 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 dataReviewYesYesNoN40d 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 LongAll RoundN/A4/109/10No data3/10ReviewNoNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular441 g / 15.6 oz85 cm / 33.5 inYes
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/107/108/106/10ReviewYesNoNoN40d 3L Gore-TexFitted395 g / 13.9 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Beta LT HadronAll RoundN/A7/106/104/105/10NoNoNoHadron 3L Gore-TexFitted255 g / 9 oz76 cm / 30 inYes
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A8/1010/1010/103/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz79 cm / 31 inYes
Cassiar (Men's)SkiingN/A8/107/108/103/10ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz74.5 cm / 29.3 inYes
Cassiar LT (Men's)SkiingN/A6/106/106/105/10ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz75 cm / 29.5 inYes
Cita (Women's)RunningN/A7/104/105/1010/10ReviewNoNoYesLuminTrim120 g / 4.2 oz67.5 cm / 26.5 inYes
Cita SL (Women's)RunningN/A7/104/104/1010/10ReviewYesNoYesPermeair 20Trim65 g / 2.3 oz61.5 cm / 24.2 inYes
Gamma (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)All RoundN/A7/103/107/103/10ReviewNoNoNoWee Burly Double WeaveRegular545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
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
Gamma MX (Men's)All RoundN/A6/104/108/103/10ReviewNoNoNoFortius 2.0Regular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNo
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
Indencia ISSkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular?78 cm / 30.75 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 Shell (Men'sRunningN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNo13D 3L Gore-TexTrim190 g / 6.7 oz73 cm / 28.75 inNo
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
Rush (Women's)SkiingN/A8/109/109/103/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex ProRegular590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNo
Rush (Women's)Skiing16/-93/105/105/109/10ReviewNoNoYesHadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumRegular515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Sabre (Men's)SkiingN/A8/108/107/102/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
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/A10/1010/1010/101/10ReviewYesYesNoN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular595 g / 1 lb 5 oz85 cm / 33.5 inYes
Sentinel (Women's)SkiingN/A8/107/107/102/10ReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular640 g / 1 lb 6.6 oz73.7 cm / 29 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 Insulated (Women's)Skiing21/-68/10No dataNo dataNo dataReviewYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz79.8 cm / 31.5 inNo
Sentinel LT (Women's)SkiingN/A7/108/107/108/10ReviewYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz73.5 cm / 29 inYes
Sentinel Relaxed (Women's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular655 g / 1 lb 7.1 oz?No
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingN/ANo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN70p Gore-Tex InfiniumTrim670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz71 cm / 28 inYes
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/A5/104/107/109/10ReviewNoNoYes30D 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
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

Gore-Tex Pro

Arc'teryx Beta AR Review. DropHood is super comfy when the hood is down.

Beta AR's collar is very comfy, as far as collars go. 

If you're planning to use your jacket for, say, 10+ years, then a Gore-Tex Pro item can be a better choice than standard Gore-Tex. The Pro version won't experience any loss in breathability or wind and water resistance, even after years of heavy use (if properly cared for). Jackets with Gore-Tex Pro are kind of like buy-it-for-life items. 

The Sabre SV, Alpha SV, Alpha (aka AR), Rush, and Beta AR (DropHood or StormHood) are your Arc'teryx options with Gore-Tex Pro.  

Here's how Arc'teryx compares these three: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/compare/X000006488/X000006454/X000007319

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Gore-Tex 

If you'll use your Gore-Tex shell around town more than half the time, then you really don't need Gore-Tex Pro. These will fit the bill. 

The Beta and Beta SL (formerly Beta Lightweight) are your options. I own both. 

Best Arc'teryx Jackets: Beta Jacket is perfect for in city use.

The Beta jacket and the Rho LT Zip Neck, both in the Edziza colorway. The streamlined Beta is the perfect streetwear. 

How Arc'teryx compares these two: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/compare/X000009681/X000007726

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Softshells

The key upsides to softshells are their stretch, flexibility and comfort. They're also quieter than hard shells (less crinkling and rustling). 

If this sounds like what you're looking for, check out the Gamma line. I own three of the four. 

Best Arc'teryx Jackets: Gamma Lightweight isn't that resistant to rain.

The Gamma Lightweight (aka SL) is incredibly comfortable and fun to wear. But don't expect it to shed more than the lightest rain. As you can see, it soaks through after any sustained exposure to moisture. 

How Arc'teryx compares all four Gamma jackets: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/compare/X000007485/X000008485/X000007465/X000009141

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Best Arc'terys Jacket: Ski and Snowboard

Read this post: https://outdoorcrunch.com/best-arcteryx-jacket-for-skiing/

Best Arc'teryx Jacket: Running

There are three jackets available for men and five for women. 

  • Squamish (Men's - Women's) is the most balanced Arc'teryx running jacket and the closest to fitting a standard running jacket anatomy. It's hooded, comes with average weight, stuffs into itself and offers pretty good wind and water resistance, But, no Gore-Tex. 
  • Norvan Shell (Men's - Women's) is the strongest and heaviest of all. It doesn't stuff into itself. But it offers Gore-Tex, so it's far superior than the others in terms of weather resistance. If where you live is cold and you often experience precipitation, this is your jacket. 

All of these running jackets are considered ultralight. 

Hybrid

A "hidden" way to pack the Proton Hybrid into itself. 

By hybrid I mean crossover products that combine elements of shells and insulated jackets. I exclude the insulated ski jackets and some parkas from here because I don't think they belong. 

In that case, the Proton Hybrid and Cerium Hybrid are your options. 

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Poll results

View full poll results here: https://outdoorcrunch.com/poll/

For polls about favorite colors, visit https://outdoorcrunch.com/arcteryx-colors/

Arc'teryx Manufacturing Facility Locations

Find the manufacturing facilities and locations of all Arc'teryx jackets below. Data extracted from arcteryx.com

Product Manufactured in
Alpha AR Jacket Men's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Alpha AR Jacket Women's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Alpha FL Jacket Men's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Alpha IS Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Alpha SV Jacket Men's Arc'teryx Equipment - ARC'One, Canada
Alpha SV Jacket Women's Arc'teryx Equipment - ARC'One, Canada
Andessa Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Andra Coat Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Argus Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom AR Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom AR Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom AR Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom LT Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom LT Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom LT Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom LT Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom LT Vest Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom LT Vest Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom SL Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom SL Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom SL Vest Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Atom SL Vest Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Beta AR Jacket Men's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Beta AR Jacket Women's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Beta FL Jacket Men's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Beta FL Jacket Women's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Beta SL Hybrid Jacket Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Beta SL Hybrid Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Beta SV Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Beta SV Jacket Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Camosun Parka Men's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Cassiar Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Cassiar LT Jacket Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Centrale Parka Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Ceres SV Parka Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Cerium LT Hoody Men's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Cerium LT Hoody Women's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Cerium LT Jacket Men's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Cerium LT Jacket Women's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Cerium LT Vest Men's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Cerium LT Vest Women's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Cerium SL Hoody Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Cerium SL Hoody Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Cerium SL Jacket Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Cerium SL Vest Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Cerium SV Hoody Men's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Cerium SV Hoody Women's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Cita Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Cita SL Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Cita Vest Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Codetta Coat Women's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Dually Belay Parka Men's Arc'teryx Equipment - ARC'One, Canada
Durant Coat Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Firebee AR Parka Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Firebee AR Parka Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Fission SV Jacket Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Fission SV Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Fraser Jacket Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Gaea Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Gamma LT Hoody Men's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Gamma LT Hoody Women's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Gamma LT Jacket Men's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Gamma MX Hoody Men's Spectre Garment Technologies Vietnam Company Ltd., Vietnam
Gamma MX Hoody Women's Spectre Garment Technologies Vietnam Company Ltd., Vietnam
Gamma MX Jacket Men's Youngone Nam Dinh Garment Operations, Vietnam
Gamma SL Hoody Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Gamma SL Hoody Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Incendia Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Incendia One Piece Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Incendo Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Incendo SL Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Incendo Vest Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Kappa Hoody Men's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Keppel Trench Coat Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Koda Jacket Men's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Macai Jacket Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Mistaya Coat Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Nexis Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Nexis Vest Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Nodin Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Nodin Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Norvan SL Hoody Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Norvan SL Hoody Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Norvan SL Insulated Hoody Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Norvan SL Insulated Hoody Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Nuclei FL Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Nuclei FL Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Nuri Coat Women's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Patera Parka Women's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Piedmont Coat Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Piedmont Vest Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Proton FL Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Proton FL Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Proton LT Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Proton LT Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Proton LT Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Radsten Insulated Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Radsten Parka Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Radsten Parka Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Ravenna Jacket Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Ravenna LT Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Rico Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Rush IS Jacket Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Rush Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Sabre AR Jacket Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Sabre LT Jacket Men's Zplus Ltd., China
Sandra Coat Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Sawyer Coat Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Semira Jacket Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Sensa Parka Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Sensa Parka Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Sentinel AR Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Sentinel IS Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Sentinel LT Jacket Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Seton Jacket Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Seyla Coat Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Seyla Vest Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Shashka IS Jacket Women's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Sigma SL Anorak Men's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Sigma SL Anorak Women's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Solano Coat Women's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Solano Hoody Men's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Solano Hoody Women's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Solano Jacket Men's Santa Clara Co. Ltd., Vietnam
Squamish Hoody Men's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Squamish Hoody Women's Youngone (CEPZ) Ltd., Bangladesh
Therme Parka Men's Mensa Industries Company Ltd., Vietnam
Thorium AR Hoody Men's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Thorium AR Hoody Women's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Thorium AR Jacket Men's ZKG Asia Ltd., Myanmar
Thorsen Parka Men's Huizhou Charming Enterprises Ltd., China
Trino SL Anorak Women's Spectre Garment Technologies Vietnam Company Ltd., Vietnam
Trino SL Hoody Men's Spectre Garment Technologies Vietnam Company Ltd., Vietnam
Venda Anorak Women's Zplus Ltd., China
Wynd Softshell Coat Women's Spectre Garment Technologies Vietnam Company Ltd., Vietnam
Zeta AR Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Zeta AR Jacket Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Zeta FL Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Zeta FL Jacket Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Zeta LT Jacket Men's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Zeta LT Jacket Women's Karian (Taicang) Sports Apparel Co. Ltd., China
Zeta SL Jacket Men's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia
Zeta SL Jacket Women's Pt. Pancaprima Ekabrothers, Indonesia

Read more: https://outdoorcrunch.com/where-is-arcteryx-made/ 

FAQ

  • Which are the most popular Arc'teryx jackets? 

The most popular Arc'teryx jackets are the Beta AR, Alpha SV, Gamma MX, Therme, Rush, Atom (aka LT) and Thorium (aka AR). However, it might make more sense to consider the popularity of lines instead of products. For example, the most popular flagship series would be the Atom, Proton, Nuclei, Cerium, Thorium, Alpha, Beta and Gamma. 

Arc'teryx likes toying with their catalogue - discontinuing some products, then bringing them back, and then discontinuing them once again in a year's time isn't out of the ordinary. These flagship series, however, are protected. I don't remember a single time where all products under one of these series were discontinued at the same time. 

  • Do Arc'teryx jackets run big? 

No. I always wear size Medium regardless of the brand, including Arc'teryx. And Arc'teryx mediums fit me perfectly.  

  • Where can I see all temp ratings in one table? 

We're glad you asked. Right here: 

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)-18/-28ReviewNoYesYesDown8502968,875Coreloft90 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 Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)18/-8ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m230D TyonoAll RoundRegular475 g / 1 lb 74 cm / 29.1 inNo
Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (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)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 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 Lightweight (aka FL) (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)7/-14NoYesYesDown7001553,827N/AN/A30D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular442 g / 15.6 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNo
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 gPretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?No
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDown8002657,478N/AN/ANylonAll RoundRegular770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A30D DriliteAll RoundRegular820 g / 1 lb 13 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)28/-2NoNoYesDown800852,399N/AN/A10D Ripstop NylonAll RoundTrim250 g / 8.8 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)3/-16NoYesNoDown8001825,136N/AN/A30D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's)36/2NoNoYesDown8001002,822N/AN/A0.8 oz 10D polyesterAll RoundSlim270 g / 9.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDown8002958,325N/AN/APertex QuantomAll 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 gPertex 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 / 1lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoGreen60 g4.2 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)37/3ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 gPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)39/4ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?No
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)50/10NoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange40 g20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?No
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)41/5ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g22D 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 Tres 3-in-1Patagonia 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
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)10/-12ReviewNoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoLite100 g65% nylon, 35% polyesterAround TownRegular1.360 kg / 3 lb90 cm / 35.5 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 Alpine (Men's)5/-15NoYesYesDown8001754,938N/AN/A30D & 13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular551 g / 1 lb 3.4 oz76.5 cm / 30.1 inNo
Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's)19/-7NoNoYesDown7001463,605N/AN/A13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular452 g / 15.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNo
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)7/-14NoNoYesDown7001533,778N/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 inNo
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
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A40D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular740 g / 1 lb 10 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)14/-10NoNoYesDown8501203,598N/AN/APertex mini ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular340 g / 13.75 oz74 cm / 29.25 inNo
 


Archive

Below belongs to Arc'teryx recommendations before 2022. Some products that take place in there are discontinued. But that write-up helped many people in the past few years so I'll just leave it here. 

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Pre-2022 recommendations

I'd like to start by disclosing that giving these recommendations is difficult. 

Because, not only the terms such as "extreme cold", "comfortable" or "weather resistant" are highly fluid and subjective, but also almost everyone has different intended uses. 

This is not to say that there aren't some facts apply to the vast, vast majority of us. And this is what I'll try to provide you with in this post. 

The warmest Arc'teryx of all is the Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's). 

IMPORTANT: Typical settings correspond 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 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

There's almost nothing you can't do with the extremely versatile Proton (aka LT) (Men's - Women's - read my review). 

Variable Temperature (& Variable Weather)

  • Insulated: For literally any high output activity, I'd recommend the Proton (aka 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. 
  • For stationary use in wet weather, I'd recommend the synthetic insulated Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's - read my review). It's a fantastic jacket that will almost never disappoint. 

Proton Lightweight (aka FL) (Men's - Women's - read my review). 

Mild Temperature

Severe Weather

  • Shell: Absolutely the Beta SV (Men's - Women's - read my review). It's currently discontinued but I'm confident they'll bring it back. Currently its alternative is Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read 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.
  • Insulated: Absolutely the Beta Down Insulated (Men's). Just released for Winter 2024 and it's a stunning jacket. 

Variable Weather

Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review). 

  • Shell: Absolutely the Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review). The alternative is equally as great, the Beta LT (Men's - Women'sread my review). 
  • Further reading: 
  • Insulated shell: The new member Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's - read my review). It's one of the very few Arc'teryx 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 + Beta AR, but Beta Insulated Jacket is as closest as one can get on its own. 
    • The greatest alternative to Beta Insulated is the Beta Down Insulated (Men's). 

Mild Weather

Gamma MX (soon to be called Gamma Heavyweight) (Men's - Women's - read my review). 

  • ShellGamma MX (soon to be called Gamma Heavyweight) (Men's - Women's - read my review), Gamma (aka LT) (Men's - Women's read my review) and Gamma Lightweight (aka SL) (Men's - Women's read my revieware 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 Lightweight 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 (aka Heavyweight) if you want to maximize durability, want additional chest pockets and want helmet compatibility. If you want something in between, get the base (aka LT). 

Severe Weather & Extreme Cold

  • Insulated: Absolutely the Nuclei SV (Men's - read my review). 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.

By the way... 

Therme Parka (Men's - read my review). 

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. 

My girlfriend wearing my Thorium AR (pre-2021 Thorium) in Iceland. 

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 Heavyweight (aka 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 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: Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's) is your jacket. Thorium SV (Men's) or Thorium (Men's - Women's - read my revieware alternatives. 

Cerium SL. 

Variable Temperature & Weather

Mild Temperature & Weather

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. 

Severe Weather

Alpha SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) in action. Absolute unit. 

  • Top Shell: Beta Down Insulated (Men's) and Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review) are perfect for this situation. Beta SV (Men's - Women's - read my review) is a stunning alternative but it has got discontinued like I said. 
    • One thing to consider is that if you'll also be climbing a lot on the side (spending, 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. Lots of people take it to hiking and it works just fine. 

Variable Weather

Mild Weather

About the Author Canberk K.


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