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Home / Gear / Jackets / Shell Jackets

Best Arcteryx Shells

Last updated: August 22, 2023 by Canberk Koksal

  • This article is revised after Arc'teryx FW24 update. 
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There are a lot of Arc'teryx softshell and hardshell pieces on the shelves.

To clear this confusion, I've put together and connected the entire Arc'teryx shell jacket line in one list.

I'm sure you'll love this as it can be really helpful for most of you when deciding.

Another important thing is that many shells listed here saw complete revisions in recent years. The information given here do not apply to any previous revisions. 

Hope this helps. 

  • Cheatsheet: Arc'teryx Jackets

Updated almost daily for Fall 2023 - Winter 2024 season. 

NameActivityBreathabilityWeather Res.DurabilityPackabilityTemp (F/C)Bottom lineReviewPit zips?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?Hood?Face FabricFitWeightLengthStatusDiscontinued?
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)Climbing4/105/106/1010/10N/ANoNoYesHadron 3L Gore-TexTrim209 g / 7.4 oz76.5 cm / 30 inDiscontinuedYes
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)Climbing3/104/106/109/10N/ANoNoYesN40p 3L Gore-TexTrim326 g / 11.5 oz77.5 cm / 30.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Alpha (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)Climbing8/107/108/104/10N/AGo-to climbing harshell. ReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular430 g / 15.2 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inRevisedNo
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)Climbing8/1010/1010/103/10N/AStrongest climbing hardshell. ReviewYesNoNoN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular510 g / 1 lb 2 oz78 cm / 30.75 inRevisedNo
Alpha IS (Men's)Climbing7/105/105/108/1023/-5NoYesYesN40p-X 2L Gore-TexRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz78 cm / 30.75 inDiscontinuedYes
Beta (Men's - Women's)All Round5/105/104/105/10N/ANoNoNoN30p-X 3L Gore-TexFitted300 g / 10.6 oz76 cm / 30 inNoneNo
Beta LongAll Round5/108/108/103/10N/AReviewNoNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular441 g / 15.6 oz85 cm / 33.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Beta Coat (Women's)All Round7/105/104/105/10N/ANoYesNo3L Gore-TexRegular320 g / 11.3 oz?NoneNo
Beta LT HadronAll Round5/105/104/105/10N/ANoNoNoHadron 3L Gore-TexFitted255g / 9 oz76 cm / 30 inDiscontinuedYes
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All Round8/107/108/105/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN40d 3L Gore-TexFitted395 g / 13.9 oz76 cm / 30 inNoneNo
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)All Round10/104/104/102/1021/-6Go-to hybrid jacket.ReviewYesYesNoN40d 2L Gore-TexRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 inNoneNo
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)All Round7/104/104/102/1016/-9NoYesNoN40d 2L Gore-TexRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz?NoneNo
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)All Round8/108/108/104/10N/AGo-to all-round harshell. ReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular460 g / 1 lb 76 cm / 30 inRevisedNo
Beta AR StormHood (Men's - Women's)All Round8/108/108/104/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular460 g / 1 lb 76 cm / 30 inNoneNo
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All Round8/1010/109/103/10N/AStrongest all-round harshell. ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz79 cm / 31 inNoneNo
Gamma Lw. (aka SL) (Men's - Women's)All Round7/102/106/105/10N/AReviewNoNoNoFortius 1.0Trim310 g / 10.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 inRevisedNo
Gamma (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)All Round7/103/107/103/10N/AGo-to softshell.ReviewNoNoNoWee BurlyRegular545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz76 cm / 30 inRevisedNo
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)All Round6/104/108/103/10N/AStrongest softshell.ReviewNoNoNoFortius 2.0Regular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNoneNo
Rush (Men's)Skiing8/109/109/103/10N/AGo-to ski jacket. ReviewYesNoNoN80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex ProRegular590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNoneNo
Rush Insulated (Men's - Women's)Skiing4/10No dataNo data9/1016/-9NoNoYesHadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumRegular515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNoneNo
Sabre (Men's)Skiing8/108/107/102/10N/AYesNoNoN80p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz79 cm / 31 inRevisedNo
Sabre SV (Men's)Skiing10/1010/1010/101/10N/AStrongest ski jacket.YesYesNoN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex ProRegular595 g / 1 lb 5 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNewNo
Sabre Insulated (Men's)Skiing7/10Testing6/10TestingTestingYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular815 g / 1 lb 12.7 oz76 cm / 30 inNewNo
Macai (Men's)Skiing7/107/106/101/105/-15ReviewYesNoNoN40p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular990 g / 2 lb 2.9 oz75 cm / 29.5 inRevisedNo
Macai Lightweight (aka LT) (Men's)Skiing7/106/106/102/108/-13YesNoNoN40p-X 3L Gore-TexRegular855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz?RevisedNo
Theriss Down (Women's)Skiing7/106/105/102/10TestingYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular709 g / 1 lb 9 oz63 cm / 24.8 inNoneNo
Sentinel (Women's)Skiing8/107/107/102/10N/AGo-to ski jacket. YesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular370 g / 13.1 oz73.7 cm / 29 inNoneNo
Sentinel Insulated (Women's)Skiing7/10TestingTestingTesting21/-6YesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz79.8 cm / 31.5 inNoneNo
Andessa (Women's)Skiing10/10TestingTesting1/108/-13YesNoNoN40d 3L Gore-TexTrim869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz67 cm / 26.4 inDiscontinuedYes
Andessa Shell (Women's)Skiing5/10TestingTesting3/10N/ANoNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz?DiscontinuedYes
Micon HeatherSkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/AYesNoNoNP100-d 3L Gore-TexRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz83 cm / 32.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Micon (Men's)SkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/AYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz83 cm / 32.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Cassiar (Men's)Skiing8/107/108/103/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz74.5 cm / 29.3 inDiscontinuedYes
Cassiar LT (Men's)Skiing6/106/106/105/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz75 cm / 29.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Ravenna (Women's)Skiing8/107/108/103/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN70s-4 3L Gore-TexTrim725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz69.5 cm / 27.4 inDiscontinuedYes
Ravenna LT (Women's)Skiing6/106/106/105/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexTrim540 g / 1 lb 3 oz69 cm / 27.2 inDiscontinuedYes
Procline (Men's)SkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/AYesNoNoN70p Gore-Tex InfiniumTrim720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz76 cm / 30 inDiscontinuedYes
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/AYesNoNoN70p Gore-Tex InfiniumTrim670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz71 cm / 28 inDiscontinuedYes
Sabre AR (Men's)Skiing7/108/107/107/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz79 cm / 31 inDiscontinuedYes
Sentinel AR (Women's)Skiing7/108/107/107/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN70p 3L Gore-TexRegular590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz72.5 cm / 28.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Sabre LT (Men's)Skiing7/108/107/108/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz83 cm / 32.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Sentinel LT (Women's)Skiing7/108/107/108/10N/AReviewYesNoNoN80p 3L Gore-TexRegular565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz73.5 cm / 29 inDiscontinuedYes
Incendia (Women's)Skiing8/109/109/103/10N/AReviewYesNoNoNP100d 3L Gore-TexTrim610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz79 cm / 31 inDiscontinuedYes
Indencia ISSkiingNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesNoNoN80p 2L Gore-TexRegular?78 cm / 30.75 inDiscontinuedYes
Squamish (Men's - Women's)Running5/104/107/109/10N/AGo-to running jacket.ReviewNoNoYes30D TyonoTrim140 g / 4.9 oz77.5 cm / 30.5 inRevisedNo
Nodin (Men's - Women's)Running8/105/105/1010/10N/ANoNoYes20D TyonoTrim155 g / 5.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inRevisedNo
Incendo (Men's)Running7/104/105/1010/10N/AReviewNoNoYesLuminTrim125 g / 4.4 oz?DiscontinuedYes
Incendo Airshell (Women's)RunningNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/ANoNoYes????NoneNo
Norvan Windshell (Men's - Women's)RunningNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/ANoNoYesPermeair 20Trim90g / 3.2 oz73 cm / 28.75 inRevisedNo
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)Running5/105/108/106/10N/ANoNoNoN13p 3L Gore-TexTrim190 g / 6.7 oz?DiscontinuedYes
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)RunningNo dataNo dataNo dataNo data39/4NoNoYesGore-Tex ShakeDryTrim270 g / 9.5 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inDiscontinuedYes
Cita (Women's)Running7/104/105/1010/10N/AReviewNoNoYesLuminTrim120 g / 4.2 oz67.5 cm / 26.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Cita SL (Women's)Running7/104/104/1010/10N/AReviewYesNoYesPermeair 20Trim65 g / 2.3 oz61.5 cm / 24.2 inDiscontinuedYes
Incendo SL (Men's)Running7/104/104/1010/10N/AReviewNoNoYesPermair 20 & CanimTrim80 g / 2.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 inDiscontinuedYes
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)Running7/106/108/108/10N/AReviewNoNoYesGore-Tex InfiniumTrim120 g / 4.2 oz77 cm / 30.4 inDiscontinuedYes
Trino SL (Men's)Running8/105/107/106/10N/AReviewNoNoNoGore-Tex InfiniumTrim340 g / 12 oz74 cm / 29.1 inDiscontinuedYes
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)Running8/107/108/107/10N/AReviewNoNoNoGore-Tex InfiniumTrim290 g / 10.2 oz65 cm / 25.5 inDiscontinuedYes
Solano (Women's)Around TownNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/AReviewNoNoNoGore-Tex InfiniumRelaxed355 g / 12.5 oz72 cm / 28.3 inRevisedNo
Venda Anorak (Women's)Around TownNo dataNo dataNo dataNo dataN/ANoNoNoGore-TexRelaxed255 g / 9 oz75.5 cm / 29.7 inDiscontinuedYes
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)Hiking4/106/104/106/10N/ANoNoNoN20r 2L Gore-TexTrim221 g / 7.8 oz76 cm / 30 inDiscontinuedYes
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)Hiking3/105/104/105/10N/AReviewNoNoNo2L Gore-TexTrim310 g / 10.9 oz77.8 cm / 30.6 inDiscontinuedYes
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)Hiking5/107/108/105/10N/ANoNoNoN40P-X 3L Gore-TexTrim335 g / 11.8 oz78 cm / 30.75 inDiscontinuedYes
Zeta AR (Men's)Hiking7/108/107/104/10N/AYesNoNo3L Gore-TexRegular425 g / 15 oz80 cm / 31.5 inDiscontinuedYes

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NameEst. Temp (F/C)ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?TypeFill PowerFill Weight (grams)Fill Volume (FP x FW)Synthetic Insulator (SI)SI AmountFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Discontinued?
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)-18/-28ReviewNoYesYesDown850296251,600Coreloft90 g/m²N30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz86 cm / 34 inNo
Feathered Friends Khumbu-17/-27NoNoYesDown900378340,200Primaloft Gold200 gPretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?No
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's)-15/-26ReviewNoYesYesDown850240204,000Coreloft?Arato 30All RoundRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz86 cm / 34 inYes
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDown800300240,000N/AN/A30D DriliteAll RoundRegular820 g / 1 lb 13 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDown800300240,000N/AN/A40D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular740 g / 1 lb 10 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24ReviewNoYesNoParka750211158,250Coreloft60 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz96 cm / 37.75 inNo
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's)-11/-24NoYesNoDown800335268,000N/AN/A1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex QuantumAround TownRegular743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz83 cm / 32.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's)-10/-23ReviewNoYesYesDown800225180,000N/AN/AArato 7 & 10All RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz79 cm / 31 inYes
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDown800265212,000N/AN/ANylonAll RoundRegular770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's)-7/-22ReviewNoYesNoParka750192144,000Coreloft60 g/m²90D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz91 cm / 36 inYes
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's)-6/-21ReviewNoNoNoParka700268187,600N/AN/A4 oz 75-denier polyesterAround TownRegular1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz84 cm / 33 inNo
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's)-5/-20NoYesNoDown700295206,500N/AN/A50D DriliteAll RoundRegular822 g / 1 lb 13 oz72 cm / 28 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19ReviewNoYesNoParka750209156,750Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz115.8 cm/ 45.6 inNo
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19NoYesYesDown800212169,600N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz77 cm / 30.3 inNo
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)0/-18NoYesNoParka750204153,000Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz117.5 cm / 46.25 inNo
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's)0/-18YesYesNoParka850126107,100Coreloft80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz?No
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's)0/-18ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AThermaTek92 g/m²30D NylonAround TownRegular705 g / 1 lb 9 oz84 cm / 33 inYes
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's)0/-18ReviewNoYesNoParka750157117,750Coreloft60 g/m²N90p NylonAround TownRegular885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz95 cm / 37.5 inYes
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's)0/-18ReviewNoNoNoParka75010578,750Coreloft140 g/m²N150p-X Gore-TexAround TownTrim960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz80 cm / 31.5 inYes
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's)0/-18ReviewNoNoYesDown850162137,700Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 7 & 10All RoundRegular415 g / 14.6 oz69.5 cm / 27.4 inYes
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's)2/-17NoYesNoParka750?N/AN/A20d nylon/spandex double weaveAround TownRegular755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz91 cm / 36 inYes
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's)3/-16NoYesYesParka750218163,500N/AN/AArato 10Around TownRegular515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz82 cm / 32.25 inYes
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's)3/-16ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous90 + 65 g/m²N80p-X Gore-Tex 2LAll RoundRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz81 cm / 31.8 inYes
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's)3/-16NoYesYesDown85011799,450Coreloft Compact40 g/m²Hadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz?No
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)3/-16NoYesNoDown800182145,600N/AN/A30D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's)3/-16NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft80 + 120 g/m²N90p 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz123 cm / 48.5 inYes
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's)3/-16ReviewNoNoNoParka70011882,600N/AN/A5.5 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's)3/-16NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact120 g/m²NP100d Gore-Tex 2LAround TownRegular745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz82 cm / 32.25 inYes
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15NoYesYesDown800180144,000N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15ReviewNoYesNoParka75012090,000Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²P75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's)5/-15ReviewYes, zipsNoNoDown7506951,750Coreloft Compact60 + 100 g/m²N40p-X 3L Gore-TexSki/SnowboardRegular1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz76 cm / 30 inYes
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's)5/-15ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2Arato 15ClimbingRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNo
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's)5/-15NoYesYesParkaN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco133 + 40 gPertex Quantum ProAround TownRegular555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz84 cm / 33 inNo
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)5/-15ReviewNoYesNoParka7505843,500Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz99 cm / 39 inNo
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)7/-14NoYesYesDown700155108,500N/AN/A30D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular442 g / 15.6 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNo
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's)7/-14ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous140 g/m²N70p Gore ThermiumAll RoundRegular755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz80 cm / 31.5 inYes
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's)7/-14NoYesNoParka7509269,000N/AN/ANylonAround TownRegular794 g / 1 lb 12 oz117 cm / 46.1 inYes
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's)7/-14NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact120 g/m²NP100d Gore-Tex 2LAround TownRegular715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz73 cm / 28.75 inYes
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)7/-14NoNoYesDown700153107,100N/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's)7/-14ReviewNoYesYesDown750140105,000Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30All RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inNo
Feathered Friends Eos8/-13NoNoYesDown90010594,500N/AN/APertex QuantumAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 oz?No
Arc'teryx Thorium AR 2020 (Men's - Women's)8/-13ReviewNoNoYesDown75013097,500Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30All RoundRegular490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz72 cm / 28.3 inYes
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's)8/-13ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill135 + 90 g10D Recycled nylon ripstopAll RoundRegular435 g / 15.3 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's)8/-13Yes, zipsNoNoDown7504936,750Coreloft Compact60 g/m²N40p-X 3L Gore-TexSki/SnowboardRegular855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz74 cm / 29.1 inYes
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's)8/-13NoYesNoParka7509269,000N/AN/AArato 10Around TownRegular507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz.87 cm / 34.4 inYes
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)8/-13NoNoYesDown800128102,400N/AN/A20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's)8/-13NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft80 + 140 g/m²N80p-X Gore-TexAround TownRegular720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz75 cm / 29.5 inYes
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
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's)12/-11NoNoYesParka700191133,700N/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAll RoundRegular468 g / 16.5 oz91 cm / 36 inNo
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11ReviewNoYesNoParka70014198,700N/AN/A3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz79 cm / 31 inNo
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's)14/-10NoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact120 g/m²NP100d Gore-Tex 2LAround TownRelaxed785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz86 cm / 34 inYes
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's)14/-10ReviewNoNoYesDown600177106,200N/AN/A1.4 oz 30D polyesterAll RoundRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)14/-10NoNoYesDown850120102,000N/AN/APertex mini ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular340 g / 13.75 oz74 cm / 29.25 inNo
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft 80 g/m² + 120 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz?No
Arc'teryx Atom Hw. (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
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8NoNoNoDown600279167,400N/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz?No
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's)19/-7NoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft80 gN60p Gore-Tex 2LAround TownRegular690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz83 cm / 32.5 inYes
Arc'teryx Proton Hw. (Men's - Women's)21/-6ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft100 g/m2 + 60 g/m2Fortius Air 50ClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz77 cm / 30.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's)21/-6NoNoYesDown85011799,450N/AN/AAratoAll RoundRegular365 g / 12.9 oz75 cm / 29.5 inYes
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's)21/-6NoNoYesDown80010080,000N/AN/A0.8 oz 10D polyesterAll RoundSlim270 g / 9.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)21/-6ReviewYes, zipsYesNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 inNo
Patagonia Topley (Men's)23/-5NoYesNoDown700172120,400N/AN/A6 oz polyesterAll RoundRegular1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz77 cm / 30.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's)23/-5NoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous65 g/m²N40p-X 2L Gore-TexClimbingRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz78 cm / 30.75 inYes
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's)23/-5NoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Silver60 g30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular385 g / 13.6 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inNo
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5ReviewNoNoYesDown800150120,000N/AN/A1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz67 cm / 26.25 inNo
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's)25/-4NoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft 80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz83 cm / 32.5 inNo
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3ReviewNoNoNoDown70010976,300N/AN/A2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz74 cm / 29 inNo
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's)26/-3ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact40 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz73 cm / 28.75 inYes
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3NoNoYesDown85011396,050Coreloft 80 + 100 g/m²Arato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNo
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)28/-2NoNoYesDown8008568,000N/AN/A10D Ripstop NylonAll RoundTrim250 g / 8.8 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Cerium LT 2020 (Men's - Women's)28/-2ReviewNoNoYesDown85010286,700Coreloft 80 + 100 g/m²Arato 10All RoundTrim305 g / 10.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 inYes
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) (Men's - Women's)32/0ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous65 g/m²Arato 10rClimbingTrim325 g / 11.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's)34/1NoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum ProClimbingRegular320 g / 11.3 oz77 cm / 30.5 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
Arc'teryx Proton (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)37/3ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2Fortius Air 20ClimbingTrim375 g / 13.2 oz75 cm / 29.4 inNo
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)37/3ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g22D PolyesterAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 oz71.5 cm / 28 inNo
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)39/4NoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact40 g/m²Gore-Tex ShakeDryRunningTrim270 g / 9.5 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inYes
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)41/5ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 gPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNo
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)41/5ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g33D Nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim318 g / 11.2 oz?No
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 Cerium Lw. (aka SL) (Men's - Women's)43/6ReviewNoNoYesDown8505849,300Coreloft 40 + 100 g/m²Arato 7All RoundTrim215 g / 7.6 oz69 cm / 27.2 in No
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Men's)44/7NoNoYesDown8504437,400Coreloft 40 + 100 g/m²Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's)46/8ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact40 g/m²Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim365 g / 12.9 oz76 cm / 30 inNo
Arc'teryx Proton Lw. (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 Atom Lw. (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
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's)TestingYes, zipsNoNoDown850?N/AN/A40D + 80DAll RoundRegular900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz80 cm / 31.5 inNo
Arc'teryx Coelle Parka (Women's)TestingNoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft80 + 140 g/m²40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz95 cm / 37.4 inNo
Sabre Insulated (Men's)TestingYes, zipsYesNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AN/ACoreloft60 + 80 g/m²Fortius Air 50Regular535g / 1 lb 2.9 oz?No


I hope this post was helpful for you to learn more about the jacket(s) in your mind.


Feel free to ask me any questions or provide feedback and I'll be happy to respond in the comment section below.


Guide: Insulated & Shell Jackets

Start here:

  • Best Arc'teryx Jackets: My Top Picks
  • Best Patagonia Jackets: My Top Picks
  • Best Down Jackets: My Top Picks
  • Best Insulated Jackets: My Top Picks
  • Temperature Ratings of Best Insulated Jackets
  • CLO values: Explained, compared & plotted
  • Ultimate Size Guide to Arc'teryx
  • StormHood vs DropHood

Complete list:

  • All Arc'teryx Shell Jackets sorted by performance
  • All Arc'teryx Ski Jackets sorted by performance
  • All Patagonia Ski Jackets sorted by performance
  • All Patagonia Winter Jackets compared
  • All Patagonia Fleeces compared
  • All Patagonia Rain Jackets compared
  • All Patagonia Down Jackets compared

Synthetic Insulated Jackets

  • Arc'teryx Proton LT
  • Patagonia Nano Air
  • Arc'teryx Atom LT
  • Arc'teryx Atom AR
  • Patagonia Nano Puff
  • Patagonia Micro Puff
  • Arc'teryx Atom SL
  • Arc'teryx Proton FL
  • Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid Hoody
  • Arc'teryx Fission SV
  • Arc'teryx Dually Belay Parka
  • Arc'teryx Atom SL Anorak
  • Arc'teryx Kappa

Down Jackets

  • Arc'teryx Cerium LT
  • Arc'teryx Cerium SV
  • Arc'teryx Cerium SL
  • Arc'teryx Thorium AR
  • Patagonia Down Sweater
  • Arc'teryx Firebee AR
  • Arc'teryx Ceres SV

Parkas

  • Arc'teryx Thorsen
  • Arc'teryx Therme
  • Arc'teryx Camosun
  • Arc'teryx Patera
  • Arc'teryx Centrale
  • Patagonia Tres
  • Patagonia Vosque

Shell Jackets

  • Arc'teryx Beta SV
  • Arc'teryx Beta FL
  • Arc'teryx Beta AR
  • Arc'teryx Alpha AR
  • Arc'teryx Alpha SV
  • Arc'teryx Gamma MX
  • Arc'teryx Gamma LT
  • Arc'teryx Gamma SL

Ski Jackets

  • Arc'teryx Rush
  • Arc'teryx Rush IS
  • Arc'teryx Sabre LT
  • Arc'teryx Sabre AR
  • Arc'teryx Cassiar
  • Arc'teryx Sidewinder
  • Arc'teryx Macai

Fleece Jackets

  • Patagonia R1
  • Patagonia R2
  • Patagonia Synchilla
  • Patagonia Better Sweater

Wind Jackets

  • Arc'teryx Solano
  • Arc'teryx Nuclei FL
  • Patagonia Houdini
  • Patagonia Houdini Air
  • Arc'teryx Squamish
  • Arc'teryx Incendo
  • Arc'teryx Norvan SL
  • Arc'teryx Trino SL

Rain Jackets

  • Patagonia Torrentshell
  • Patagonia Torrentshell Insulated
  • Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid
  • Arc'teryx Zeta FL

Also see:

  • Arc'teryx vs Patagonia
  • List of Manufacturing Facilities of all Arc'teryx Jackets

Thank you for reading!

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Comments

  1. Disce says

    January 15, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    To be honest you should be endorsed and sponsored by certain brands, your description on several Arcteryx products supersedes any marketing explanation provided by the brands it self

    • Canberk Koksal says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Glad you found it helpful Disce! Let me know if you disagree with anything and I’m happy to discuss further.

      Also, actually, if you click one of my links that goes to Arcteryx.com before you make purchase, I do get compensated with a small commission with no extra cost to you. So I also make a little bit money on the side 😛

  2. Ace says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Thanks for the extremely thorough guide! I have read through most of it and it seemed to be super helpful information. I am now in the midst of pursuing a Proton LT. Also, do you have any opinion on the discontinued Theta AR? I recall them being much baggier than the Beta AR, even though the technical difference should just be the length (I think the Theta was just as long as the Zeta AR). Also, do you recommend layering something as thick as the Cerium SV underneath a Theta/Beta AR? Or would you rather pair the Cerium SV with the Beta SV?

    Thanks again for your help!

  3. Schneur Scop says

    March 9, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    Hey,

    First off, I love you and this site. I have learned so much and found this so helpful it’s insane.

    I’ve got my eyes on the Cerium SV as my winter coat. I know I need & should pair it with a shell. When I was at the Arcteryx store I was shown the Beta LT as a great shell to protect it and add a level if it was very wet or windy. I noticed on your ratings that durability is a 4/10. Is there a better shell by Arcteryx that you would pair with the Cerium?

    • Canberk says

      April 8, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Just saw this Schneur, sorry about that.

      Beta LT was once a great item, and I’d recommend it to pretty much anyone – and its ratings were better too. But with the 2021 revision, it kind of sucks now. Arc’teryx decided to make it cheaper, unfortunately.

      Did you end up buying it?

      Glad to hear you found my site helpful!

    • Jon says

      May 25, 2021 at 3:43 am

      I believe is rating of the Beta LT is out of date. It complains about the lack of pit zips when the 2021 Beta LT has them.

  4. Glenn says

    April 19, 2021 at 2:11 am

    Most complete comparison available! – Thank you

    How would you compare the current Arc’teryx jackets vs. the older, made in Canada models? Is it worth the effort to search for a good condition used, Canadian-made jacket?

  5. Joe says

    August 22, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    This website is absolutely brilliant and I hope you can find a way to monetise it, while staying independent, so you can do it full time. I have decided to purchase the Beta SV based on your advice.

  6. Roopa Jeevaji says

    March 3, 2022 at 10:11 pm

    Thank you so much for this detailed information. It was very helpful. Really appreciate it! 🙂

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