Softshell Jackets

Arcteryx Norvan SL vs Trino SL vs Incendo

Last updated: November 14, 2022 by Canberk Koksal

#Note: Full Arc'teryx review list is at the bottom.

CAUTION: I WOULD NOT recommend you EITHER ONE OF these jackets if you won't be running and/or training with them at least, say, 80% of the time.

So, if you're now thinking "Oh, I'd better look for a more all rounder, equally breathable piece, then"...

...then I'd recommend you to check out other alternatives in my Best Arc'teryx Jackets post. Especially take a look at this hoody from Arc'teryx.

Latest on the blog:

24 Nov 2022: Nuclei SV: Warmest Arc'teryx synthetic
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.

Now, as of Dec 2022, Arc'teryx currently employs 6 different running / training jacket lines:

Non-insulated:

Very comfortable, rock solid Trino SL would be my top recommendation. PS: Some women do find wearing the Men's Trino SL comfortable.

Trino SL Hoody (Men's): This is an amazing piece, and would be my top overall pick for most of you.
- Breathable, wind resistant, water resistant, and fully featured (offers 4 pockets, mechanical venting and other running specific touches). Overall the most well-balanced, and the best piece in my humble opinion.
- At 12 oz (340 grams), its two times heavier than its alternatives. Still, if portability is mostly not going to be a major concern for you, I don't think it's a deal breaker. It's still quite a bit light.
- My main gripe with this piece is that it doesn't look that pretty (at least to me, and some of my other folks). Still, this isn't a fashion oriented jacket... Functionality it offers is phenomenal. Which, I think, should be the main axis of decision making.
- My second gripe with this is that Arc'teryx doesn't offer a women's counterpart of this (only offers an Anorak version of it - which I didn't have the chance to review yet). Hopefully they will start doing so in the near future (AW2022).
- Until then, I'd recommend the Incendo Hoody for women. It's my second favorite running jacket from the Arc.

A good alternative to Trino is...

Incendo Hoody (Men's - Women's (Cita) - read my review): If Trino is a bit too expensive for you (although I bet it's worth every extra penny for many (all?) of you), OR if portability will be a concern for you for at least, say, 50% of the time when running... then Incendo is probably the right pick for you.
- Although its performance metrics are fairly below the Trino & it doesn't offer that much features (only 1 pocket), it's much more portable (weighs almost one THIRD of the Trino!).
- As you can guess, this performance vs portability is a trade-off - it's a give or take. Your preference will come down to your own needs and desires - so I'm not the one to tell you which one you should get. Only you can answer that since only you know your own priorities.
- Lastly, if you're interested in seeing its other versions, Arc'teryx also offers a hoodless version (Incendo SL - Cita SL) and a vest version (Incendo Vest - Cita Vest) of the Incendo.

And finally my least favorite...

Norvan SL in action. Not gonna lie, looks bomb.

Norvan SL Hoody (Men's - Women's): Think of this piece as an a little more weather resistant and a little less breathable version of the Trino. Norvan SL is probably the jacket that I recommend the least in this round up.
- My main gripe with this piece surprisingly is not the lack of breathability (it's not all that noticeable, after all - at least for most of us). My main gripe with this is the absence of pockets.
- It's understandable that Arc'teryx aimed to create a super minimalist piece with this one - but I think it's a little too minimalist for me (and many others). I mean, when I can get an Incendo Hoody (not to even mention for half the price!), I probably wouldn't get the Norvan SL.
- The only exception I can think of where I'd recommend this piece would be running in damp areas for at least, say, 70% of the time. Only THEN the superior weather resistance this jacket has to offer would be able to compensate its drawbacks and extra price.

These 3 lines make up the non-insulated running jackets.

Insulated:

Norvan SL Insulated (Men's - Women's)
Argus (Men's - Women's (Gaea))

I'll review these soon in another post.

PS: I always recommend opting for the non-insulated jackets when in doubt between insulated vs non-insulated.

Because, if you happen to regret your decision, you're always able to revert it back by under layering it with a base layer.

Arcteryx Beta vs Zeta

Last updated: August 5, 2022 by Canberk Koksal

Overview

In Fall 2021, Arc'teryx decided to bring back the once beloved Zeta AR - but only for women. Men's counterpart is still out of the catalogue for some reason.

Also, Beta Long is introduced.

Name	Activity	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	Review	betazeta
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10		alpha
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10		alpha
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	Review	alpha
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	Review	alpha
Alpha IS (Men's)	Climbing	7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10		alpha
Beta (Men's - Women's)	All Round	5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10		betazeta
Beta Long (Men's)	All Round	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10	Review	betazeta
Beta Coat (Women's)	All Round	7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10		betazeta
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)	All Round	5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10		betazeta
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	All Round	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	Review	betazeta
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	All Round	10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10		betazeta
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	All Round	7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10		betazeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	All Round	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10	Review	betazeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	All Round	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	Review	betazeta
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)	All Round	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	All Round	6/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	Review	gamma
Gamma LT (Men's)	All Round	6/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	Review	gamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	All Round	5/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	Review	gamma
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	Review
Sabre (Men's)	Skiing	8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10
Sentinel (Women's)	Skiing	8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10
Macai (Men's)	Skiing	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10	Review
Macai LT (Men's)	Skiing	8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10
Andessa (Women's)	Skiing	10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Skiing	5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10
Theriss Down (Women's)	Skiing	8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10
Rush IS (Women's)	Skiing	5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10
Sentinel IS (Women's)	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Micon Heather	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Micon (Men's)	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Cassiar (Men's)	Skiing	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	Review
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Skiing	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	Review
Ravenna (Women's)	Skiing	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	Review
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Skiing	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	Review
Procline (Men's)	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Shashka Stretch (Women's)	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Sabre AR (Men's)	Skiing	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	Review
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Skiing	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	Review
Sabre LT (Men's)	Skiing	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	Review
Sentinel LT (Women's)	Skiing	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	Review
Incendia (Women's)	Skiing	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	Review
Indencia IS	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Running	5/10	5/10	6/10	6/10
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Running	5/10	5/10	7/10	9/10	Review
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)	Running	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Cita (Women's)	Running	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	Review
Cita SL (Women's)	Running	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	Review
Incendo (Men's)	Running	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	Review
Incendo SL (Men's)	Running	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	Review
Incendo Airshell	Running	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Running	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10	Review
Trino SL (Men's)	Running	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10	Review
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Running	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10	Review
Nodin (Men's - Women's)	Running	8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Around Town	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Review
Venda Anorak (Women's)	Around Town	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10		betazeta
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	Review	betazeta
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10		betazeta
Zeta AR (Men's)	Hiking	7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10		betazeta

Beta AR (see image). It's my one of two favorite Arc'teryx pieces, along with Proton LT.

First thing you should know about these jackets is that Beta Long does NOT come with a two-way zipper.

On Arcteryx.com's Beta Long product page, there's misinformation about this, so I wanted to clear this out of the way ASAP. I'm sure they'll also correct it there soon.

As you can also see in Arc'teryx's Naming Scheme Page here as well - "Beta" and "Zeta" lines translate to All Round and Hiking/Trekking specific pieces in Arc'teryx terminology.

Latest on the blog:

24 Nov 2022: Nuclei SV: Warmest Arc'teryx synthetic
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.

REI blog also published a great article about the comparison of Beta and Zeta jackets here: https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/comparing-arcteryx-beta-zeta-jackets

Now, before I get to the typical buyer profiles, let me tell you that you must have a good reason to get a Zeta SL, and a very good reason to get a Beta Long.

Because, Zeta SL is an emergency shell, and Beta Long somehow feels misplaced in the entire Arc'teryx line.

Cheatsheet: Arc'teryx Jackets

Use this chart to compare Arc'teryx shells to one another.

Name	Activity	Temp (F/C)	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	Measurements	Review	Pit zips?	Stuffs into itself?	Two way zipper?	Hood?	Face Fabric	Fit	Weight	Length
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	Yes	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	209 g / 7.4 oz	76.5 cm / 30 in
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	Yes	No	StormHood	N40p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	326 g / 11.5 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	430 g / 15.2 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	510 g / 1 lb 2 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Alpha IS (Men's)	Climbing	23/-5	7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10			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	N/A	5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10			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	N/A	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10		Review	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	N/A	7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	No	Yes	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	?
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10			No	No	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	255g / 9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10		Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	395 g / 13.9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	All Round	21/-6	10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	[Men's / Women's]		Yes	No	Yes	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	All Round	16/-9	7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	No	Yes	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10		Review	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	N/A	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz	?
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	6/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 1.0	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Gamma LT (Men's)	All Round	N/A	6/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	Wee Burly	Regular	545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	5/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 2.0	Regular	555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	[Men's]	Review	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
Sabre (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10			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	N/A	8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10			Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	370 g / 13.1 oz	?
Macai (Men's)	Skiing	5/-15	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10		Review	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/-13	8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	?
Andessa (Women's)	Skiing	8/-13	10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10			Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz	?
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10			No	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz	?
Theriss Down (Women's)	Skiing	Testing	8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10			Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	709 g / 1 lb 9 oz	?
Rush IS (Women's)	Skiing	16/-9	5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10			No	Yes	No	StormHood	Gore-Tex Infinium	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	?
Sentinel IS (Women's)	Skiing	21/-6	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing			Yes	No	No	DropHood	N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz	?
Micon Heather	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Micon (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Cassiar (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz	74.5 cm / 29.3 in
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Ravenna (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Procline (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Shashka Stretch (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz	71 cm / 28 in
Sabre AR (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	72.5 cm / 28.5 in
Sabre LT (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10		Review	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	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10		Review	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	N/A	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Indencia IS	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's / Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	?	78 cm / 30.75 in
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	5/10	5/10	6/10	6/10	[Women's]		No	No	No	Standard	N13p 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	190 g / 6.7 oz	?
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	5/10	5/10	7/10	9/10	[Women's]	Review	No	Yes	No	StormHood	30D Tyono	Trim	140 g / 4.9 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)	Running	39/4	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		No	Yes	No	Standard	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Cita (Women's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	[Men's]	Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Lumin	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	67.5 cm / 26.5 in
Cita SL (Women's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	Yes	No	Standard	Permeair 20	Trim	65 g / 2.3 oz	61.5 cm / 24.2 in
Incendo (Men's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10		Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Lumin	Trim	125 g / 4.4 oz	?
Incendo SL (Men's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Permair 20 & Canim	Trim	80 g / 2.8 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Incendo Airshell	Running	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's]		No	Yes	No	Standard	?	?	?	?
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10	[Women's]	Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Trino SL (Men's)	Running	N/A	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	340 g / 12 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Running	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	290 g / 10.2 oz	65 cm / 25.5 in
Nodin (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	Yes	No	Standard	20D Tyono	Trim	155 g / 5.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Around Town	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing		Review	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Relaxed	355 g / 12.5 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Venda Anorak (Women's)	Around Town	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing			No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex	Relaxed	255 g / 9 oz	75.5 cm / 29.7 in
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	N/A	4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	No	No	StormHood	N20r 2L Gore-Tex	Trim	221 g / 7.8 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	N/A	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	[Men's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	2L Gore-Tex	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	77.8 cm / 30.6 in
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	N/A	5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	[Men's]		No	No	No	StormHood	N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Zeta AR (Men's)	Hiking	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10			Yes	No	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	425 g / 15 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in

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Name	Est. Temp (F/C)	Review	Pit venting?	Stuffs into itself?	Two way zipper?	Type	Fill Power	Fill Weight (grams)	Fill Volume (FP x FW)	Synthetic Insulator (SI)	SI Amount	Face Fabric	Activity	Fit	Weight	Length (CB)
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)	-18/-28		No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	296	251,600	Coreloft	90 g/m²	GoreTex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Feathered Friends Khumbu	-17/-27		No	Yes	No	Down	900	378	340,200	Primaloft Gold	200 g	Pretex Shield XT	All Round	Regular	960 g / 2 lb 2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's)	-15/-26	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	240	204,000	Coreloft	?	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	30D Drilite	All Round	Regular	820 g / 1 lb 13 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	40D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	740 g / 1 lb 10 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)	-11/-24	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	211	158,250	Coreloft	60 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz	96 cm / 37.75 in
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's)	-11/-24		No	No	Yes	Down	800	335	268,000	N/A	N/A	1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum	Around Town	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	Down	800	225	180,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)	-10/-23		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	265	212,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	All Round	Regular	770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's)	-7/-22	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	192	144,000	Coreloft	60 g/m²	90D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's)	-6/-21	Review	No	No	No	Parka	700	268	187,600	N/A	N/A	4 oz 75-denier polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's)	-5/-20		No	No	Yes	Down	700	295	206,500	N/A	N/A	50D Drilite	All Round	Regular	822 g / 1 lb 13 oz	72 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)	-2/-19		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	74	55,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	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	Down	800	212	169,600	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz	77 cm / 30.3 in
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermaTek	92 g/m²	30D Nylon	Around Town	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 9 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	157	117,750	Coreloft	60 g/m²	N90p Nylon	Around Town	Regular	885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz	95 cm / 37.5 in
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	No	Parka	750	105	78,750	Coreloft	140 g/m²	N150p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	162	137,700	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	415 g / 14.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's)	2/-17		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	?		N/A	N/A	20d nylon/spandex double weave	Around Town	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	750	218	163,500	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	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	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	90 + 65 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L	All Round	Regular	890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	117	99,450	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	?
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)	3/-16		No	No	Yes	Down	800	182	145,600	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 120 g/m²	N90p 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	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	Parka	700	118	82,600	N/A	N/A	5.5 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	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	Down	800	180	144,000	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	120	90,000	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	P75d Polyester	Around Town	Regular	991 g / 2 lb 3 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's)	5/-15	Review	Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	69	51,750	Coreloft Compact	60 + 100 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2	Arato 15	Climbing	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's)	5/-15		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	133 + 40 g	Pertex Quantum Pro	Around Town	Regular	555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	58	43,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)	7/-14		No	Yes	Yes	Down	700	155	108,500	N/A	N/A	30D ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	442 g / 15.6 oz	76 cm / 29.75 in
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's)	7/-14	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	140 g/m²	N70p Gore Thermium	All Round	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's)	7/-14		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	Around Town	Regular	794 g / 1 lb 12 oz	117 cm / 46.1 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's)	7/-14		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	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	Down	700	153	107,100	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz	72 cm / 28.5 in
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's)	7/-14	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	750	140	105,000	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Feathered Friends Eos	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	900	105	94,500	N/A	N/A	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	306 g / 10.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	750	130	97,500	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	135 + 90 g	10D Recycled nylon ripstop	All Round	Regular	435 g / 15.3 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's)	8/-13		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	49	36,750	Coreloft Compact	60 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's)	8/-13		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	Regular	507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz.	87 cm / 34.4 in
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	800	128	102,400	N/A	N/A	20D Nylon	All Round	Regular	632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's)	8/-13		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)	10/-12	Review	No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoLite	100 g	65% nylon, 35% polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.360 kg / 3 lb	90 cm / 35.5 in
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's)	12/-11		No	Yes	No	Parka	700	191	133,700	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	468 g / 16.5 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)	12/-11	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	700	141	98,700	N/A	N/A	3.6 oz 50D polyester	Around Town	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's)	14/-10		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	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	Down	600	177	106,200	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 30D polyester	All Round	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	76 cm / 30 in
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	14/-10		No	Yes	No	Down	850	120	102,000	N/A	N/A	Pertex mini ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	340 g / 13.75 oz	74 cm / 29.25 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	16/-9	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m² + 120 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's)	18/-8	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	30D Tyono	All Round	Regular	475 g / 1 lb	74 cm / 29.1 in
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)	18/-8		No	No	No	Down	600	279	167,400	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's)	19/-7		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g	N60p Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	850	117	99,450	N/A	N/A	Arato	All Round	Regular	365 g / 12.9 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	800	100	80,000	N/A	N/A	0.8 oz 10D polyester	All Round	Slim	270 g / 9.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	21/-6	Review	Yes, zips	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in
Patagonia Topley (Men's)	23/-5		No	No	Yes	Down	700	172	120,400	N/A	N/A	6 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Climbing	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Silver	60 g	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	385 g / 13.6 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)	23/-5	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	800	150	120,000	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 20x30D polyester	All Round	Regular	428 g / 15.1 oz	67 cm / 26.25 in
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's)	25/-4		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz	?
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Down	700	109	76,300	N/A	N/A	2.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	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	Down	850	113	96,050	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 15	All Round	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	?
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)	28/-2		No	Yes	No	Down	800	85	68,000	N/A	N/A	10D Ripstop Nylon	All Round	Trim	250 g / 8.8 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's)	28/-2	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	102	86,700	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 10	All Round	Trim	305 g / 10.8 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's)	32/0	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	Arato 10r	Climbing	Trim	325 g / 11.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's)	34/1		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro	Climbing	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)	36/2	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Trim	298 g / 10.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)	36/2		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoGreen	60 g	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	75 cm / 29.4 in
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	60 g	22D Polyester	All Round	Regular	363 g / 12.8 oz	71.5 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)	39/4		No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Running	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)	41/5	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	FullRange	60 g	33D Nylon ripstop	All Round	Trim	318 g / 11.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	60 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	58	49,300	Coreloft	40 + 100 g/m²	Arato 7	All Round	Trim	215 g / 7.6 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	46/8	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Fortius™ Air 50	All Round	Trim	365 g / 12.9 oz	?
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's)	48/9	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Octa Loft	94 g/m²	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	323 g / 11.4 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's)	52/11	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	245 g / 8.6 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	Testing		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	850	?		N/A	N/A	40D + 80D	All Round	Regular	900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	40D 3L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Oversized	645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	40D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz	93 cm / 37 in

New member of Beta line Beta Long (Men's) feels weird. Really weird. A combination of N80p face fabric and regular Gore-Tex (not Gore-Tex Pro) is confusing.

It's like they could make it either more breathable or more weather resistant & durable - but they messed up and ended up not achieving either one of these. Beta Long is kind of in purgatory.

Beta Long is only available for men, and Zeta AR only for women (see both of them in this image). It also kind of feels like Arc'teryx tried to make a Zeta AR for men with Beta Long. I don't know. Even if this was what they tried, I think they still failed anyway. Because I wouldn't consider Zeta AR to be an unnecessary piece at all. It's actually a pretty solid one - and I recommend it to my hiker readers in my Best Arc'teryx Jackets post.

To me, the only upside of it is that it's available in XXS and XXXL. We rarely see Arc'teryx offering these sizes.

Speaking of which, no other Beta or Zeta offer either one of them.

Other selling point can be seen as the suitability tall folks (owing to its lengthier nature) - but I kind of disagree with this. I'd rather get a slightly shorter jacket than a perfectly fitting Beta Long. The fact that it's lengthier doesn't justify its shortcomings. At least that's the case to me.

In addition to that, length of other jackets in this roundup are more than enough for most of us - even for very tall folks (6'1"+).

Tech specs

Find their spec comparison below.

Name	Activity	Review	Face Fabric	Weight	Length	betazeta
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing		Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	209 g / 7.4 oz	76.5 cm / 30 in	alpha
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing		N40p 3L Gore-Tex	326 g / 11.5 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in	alpha
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	Review	N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	430 g / 15.2 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in	alpha
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	Review	N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	510 g / 1 lb 2 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	alpha
Alpha IS (Men's)	Climbing		N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	alpha
Beta (Men's - Women's)	All Round		N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex	300 g / 10.6 oz	76 cm / 30 in	betazeta
Beta Long (Men's)	All Round	Review	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	441 g / 15.6 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in	betazeta
Beta Coat (Women's)	All Round		3L Gore-Tex	320 g / 11.3 oz	?	betazeta
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)	All Round		Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	255g / 9 oz	76 cm / 30 in	betazeta
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	395 g / 13.9 oz	76 cm / 30 in	betazeta
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	All Round		N40d 2L Gore-Tex	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in	betazeta
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	All Round		N40d 2L Gore-Tex	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?	betazeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	460 g / 1 lb	76 cm / 30 in	betazeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in	betazeta
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)	All Round		N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz	?
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	Fortius 1.0	310 g / 10.9 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	gamma
Gamma LT (Men's)	All Round	Review	Wee Burly	545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz	76 cm / 30 in	gamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	Fortius 2.0	555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	gamma
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	Review	N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in
Sabre (Men's)	Skiing		N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex	705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel (Women's)	Skiing		N70p 3L Gore-Tex	370 g / 13.1 oz	?
Macai (Men's)	Skiing	Review	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Macai LT (Men's)	Skiing		N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	?
Andessa (Women's)	Skiing		N40d 3L Gore-Tex	869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz	?
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Skiing		N70p 3L Gore-Tex	560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz	?
Theriss Down (Women's)	Skiing		N80p 2L Gore-Tex	709 g / 1 lb 9 oz	?
Rush IS (Women's)	Skiing		Gore-Tex Infinium	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	?
Sentinel IS (Women's)	Skiing		N80p 2L Gore-Tex	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)	Skiing		N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz	?
Micon Heather	Skiing		NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Micon (Men's)	Skiing		N80p 3L Gore-Tex	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Cassiar (Men's)	Skiing	Review	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz	74.5 cm / 29.3 in
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Skiing	Review	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Ravenna (Women's)	Skiing	Review	N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex	725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Skiing	Review	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Procline (Men's)	Skiing		N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Shashka Stretch (Women's)	Skiing		N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz	71 cm / 28 in
Sabre AR (Men's)	Skiing	Review	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Skiing	Review	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	72.5 cm / 28.5 in
Sabre LT (Men's)	Skiing	Review	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Sentinel LT (Women's)	Skiing	Review	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz	73.5 cm / 29 in
Incendia (Women's)	Skiing	Review	NP100d 3L Gore-Tex	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Indencia IS	Skiing		N80p 2L Gore-Tex	?	78 cm / 30.75 in
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Running		N13p 3L Gore-Tex	190 g / 6.7 oz	?
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Running	Review	30D Tyono	140 g / 4.9 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)	Running		Gore-Tex ShakeDry	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Cita (Women's)	Running	Review	Lumin	120 g / 4.2 oz	67.5 cm / 26.5 in
Cita SL (Women's)	Running	Review	Permeair 20	65 g / 2.3 oz	61.5 cm / 24.2 in
Incendo (Men's)	Running	Review	Lumin	125 g / 4.4 oz	?
Incendo SL (Men's)	Running	Review	Permair 20 & Canim	80 g / 2.8 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Incendo Airshell	Running		?	?	?
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Running	Review	Gore-Tex Infinium	120 g / 4.2 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Trino SL (Men's)	Running	Review	Gore-Tex Infinium	340 g / 12 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Running	Review	Gore-Tex Infinium	290 g / 10.2 oz	65 cm / 25.5 in
Nodin (Men's - Women's)	Running		20D Tyono	155 g / 5.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Around Town	Review	Gore-Tex Infinium	355 g / 12.5 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Venda Anorak (Women's)	Around Town		Gore-Tex	255 g / 9 oz	75.5 cm / 29.7 in
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking		N20r 2L Gore-Tex	221 g / 7.8 oz	76 cm / 30 in	betazeta
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	Review	2L Gore-Tex	310 g / 10.9 oz	77.8 cm / 30.6 in	betazeta
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)	Hiking		N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex	335 g / 11.8 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	betazeta
Zeta AR (Men's)	Hiking		3L Gore-Tex	425 g / 15 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in	betazeta

Anyways, without further ado, let's move on to typical buyer profiles because it's highly likely that you're one of these guys.

Typical buyer profiles

"I really don't need any really specific features. I want to stay active during the quite cold winters in my town: A lot of fat biking, outdoor climbing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding etc. I'm looking for a jacket I can easily use during all these."

Now if this is you...

Then I'd recommend the Beta AR (Men's - Women's) to most of you my eyes closed.

It's one of my two favorite Arc'teryx pieces (along with Proton LT), and I think it's one of the most versatile hardshells out there (along with Beta LT).

Beta SV (Men's - Women's) is an absolute unit. It's single handedly the most robust jacket in this roundup in entire Arc'teryx catalogue (along with Alpha SV - climbing specific counterpart of Beta SV).

If, on the other hand, you either (1) want something even more durable than the Beta AR, (2) will be hiking in quite severe weather and/or (3) want something baggier to maximize your under layering options, then Beta SV (Men's - Women's) can be an amazing choice for you.

You can check out my Beta AR vs SV post if you'd like to read more about this.

If you're on the other side of the equation...

...Meaning that if you need a lighter, more packable alternative to the Beta AR, then I'd recommend you the Beta LT (Men's - Women's).

In one of previous updates, Beta LT had gotten slammed. From an amazing Beta AR alternative, it had suddenly turned into a cheap Beta AR.

Luckily, Arc'teryx was on the issue and they fixed it. Once more, I started to recommend it my eyes closed. It's literally a light Beta AR with minimal sacrifices.

"I want to stay active during the quite cold winters in my town, will be doing various activities with my jacket, but at least 80% of the time during these activities I'll be hiking/trekking."

If this is you...

Then I would have recommended the Zeta AR (Women's) to most of you, but as I said earlier (and as you can see here), after Fall 2021 update, it's only available for women and not for men.

You might still be able to find it on other stores such as REI and Backcountry, though.

If you couldn't, then I'd recommend you the Beta AR (Men's - Women's).

"I'm looking for an emergency shell I can pack and put on easily during in case of downpours. My main (or only) expectation from this shell is superior waterproofing."

If this is you...

Then I'd recommend you the Zeta SL (Men's - Women's). After 2021 updates, this is your only option anyway. Arc'teryx discontinued Zeta FL (read my review), Beta FL (read my review) and Beta SL Hybrid (read my review) all together.

You can still my reviews of them if you'd like, because it can be possible to find them on other retailers such as REI and Backcountry.

One last point I'd like to make before we move on to cross price checking, if you'll be using your jacket mainly for climbing, then I'd recommend you to stop reading this post and go visit my Arc'teryx Alpha vs Beta post.

Live price checking for Beta and Zeta lines:

Name	Review	betazeta
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)		alpha
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)		alpha
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Review	alpha
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Review	alpha
Alpha IS (Men's)		alpha
Beta (Men's - Women's)		betazeta
Beta Long (Men's)	Review	betazeta
Beta Coat (Women's)		betazeta
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)		betazeta
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	Review	betazeta
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)		betazeta
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)		betazeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	Review	betazeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	Review	betazeta
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	Review	gamma
Gamma LT (Men's)	Review	gamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	Review	gamma
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Review
Sabre (Men's)
Sentinel (Women's)
Macai (Men's)	Review
Macai LT (Men's)
Andessa (Women's)
Andessa Shell (Women's)
Theriss Down (Women's)
Rush IS (Women's)
Sentinel IS (Women's)
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)
Micon Heather
Micon (Men's)
Cassiar (Men's)	Review
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Review
Ravenna (Women's)	Review
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Review
Procline (Men's)
Shashka Stretch (Women's)
Sabre AR (Men's)	Review
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Review
Sabre LT (Men's)	Review
Sentinel LT (Women's)	Review
Incendia (Women's)	Review
Indencia IS
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Review
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)
Cita (Women's)	Review
Cita SL (Women's)	Review
Incendo (Men's)	Review
Incendo SL (Men's)	Review
Incendo Airshell
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Review
Trino SL (Men's)	Review
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Review
Nodin (Men's - Women's)
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Review
Venda Anorak (Women's)
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)		betazeta
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Review	betazeta
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)		betazeta
Zeta AR (Men's)		betazeta

Arc’teryx Gamma SL vs LT vs MX

Last updated: October 12, 2022 by Canberk Koksal

Gamma SL, LT and MX are Arc'teryx's primary softshell jackets. Although these jackets are centered around providing as much breathability as possible, Arc'teryx doesn't manufacture them with pit zips. No one knows why. Maybe for streamlining purposes.

Many Dead Bird enthusiasts including myself complain about this. It's kind of disappointing, and makes choosing between these jackets difficult.

Not everyone like pit zips though. Some people don't want them and stand by it.

So, if you don't want pit zips, and looking for a softshell you can wear when it's just a little windy and/or rainy, then Gamma SL, LT and MX can be perfect options for you.

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.

Arc'teryx Gamma SL.

If you do want pit zips, on the other hand, then stop reading this post right here and take a look at my Arc'teryx Beta AR vs Beta SV Hardshells article. They both have pit zips.

Links:

Gamma MX is revised back in 2020

The 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,
Cohaesive™ cordlock adjusters on the hood,
And taped seams for a clean finish.

Gamma LT and SL remain the same.

The information given in this post applies both to 2020 and the previous revision of Gamma MX.

Breathability

Gamma LT's Wee Burly and Gamma SL's Fortius 1.0 are very breathable fabrics.

This advantage makes the LT and SL very suitable option for high output activities.

Latest on the blog:

24 Nov 2022: Nuclei SV: Warmest Arc'teryx synthetic
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.

Arc'teryx Gamma LT.

Then there's MX with Fortius 2.0, which is less breathable than the former two. It's still quite breathable though - even when you compare it to Arc'teryx's other premium shells.

As you see, all are breathable, with LT and SL being a bit superior to the MX.

Weather Protection

As it's the case with all stretchy soft-shells out there, none of these 3 products will offer superior weather protection compared to hard-shells - such as my favorite one from Arc'teryx.

Cheatsheet: Arc'teryx Jackets

Use this chart to compare Arc'teryx shells to one another.

Name	Activity	Temp (F/C)	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	Measurements	Review	Pit zips?	Stuffs into itself?	Two way zipper?	Hood?	Face Fabric	Fit	Weight	Length
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	Yes	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	209 g / 7.4 oz	76.5 cm / 30 in
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	Yes	No	StormHood	N40p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	326 g / 11.5 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	430 g / 15.2 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	N/A	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	510 g / 1 lb 2 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Alpha IS (Men's)	Climbing	23/-5	7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10			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	N/A	5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10			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	N/A	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10		Review	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	N/A	7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	No	Yes	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	?
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10			No	No	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	255g / 9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10		Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	395 g / 13.9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	All Round	21/-6	10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	[Men's / Women's]		Yes	No	Yes	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	All Round	16/-9	7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	No	Yes	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10		Review	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	N/A	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz	?
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	6/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 1.0	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Gamma LT (Men's)	All Round	N/A	6/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	Wee Burly	Regular	545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	All Round	N/A	5/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 2.0	Regular	555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	[Men's]	Review	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
Sabre (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10			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	N/A	8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10			Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	370 g / 13.1 oz	?
Macai (Men's)	Skiing	5/-15	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10		Review	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/-13	8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	?
Andessa (Women's)	Skiing	8/-13	10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10			Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz	?
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10			No	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz	?
Theriss Down (Women's)	Skiing	Testing	8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10			Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	709 g / 1 lb 9 oz	?
Rush IS (Women's)	Skiing	16/-9	5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10			No	Yes	No	StormHood	Gore-Tex Infinium	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	?
Sentinel IS (Women's)	Skiing	21/-6	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing			Yes	No	No	DropHood	N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz	?
Micon Heather	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Micon (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Cassiar (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz	74.5 cm / 29.3 in
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Ravenna (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Procline (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Shashka Stretch (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz	71 cm / 28 in
Sabre AR (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Skiing	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	72.5 cm / 28.5 in
Sabre LT (Men's)	Skiing	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10		Review	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	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10		Review	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	N/A	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	[Women's]	Review	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Indencia IS	Skiing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's / Women's]		Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	?	78 cm / 30.75 in
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	5/10	5/10	6/10	6/10	[Women's]		No	No	No	Standard	N13p 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	190 g / 6.7 oz	?
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	5/10	5/10	7/10	9/10	[Women's]	Review	No	Yes	No	StormHood	30D Tyono	Trim	140 g / 4.9 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)	Running	39/4	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Women's]		No	Yes	No	Standard	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Cita (Women's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	[Men's]	Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Lumin	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	67.5 cm / 26.5 in
Cita SL (Women's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	[Men's]	Review	Yes	Yes	No	Standard	Permeair 20	Trim	65 g / 2.3 oz	61.5 cm / 24.2 in
Incendo (Men's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10		Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Lumin	Trim	125 g / 4.4 oz	?
Incendo SL (Men's)	Running	N/A	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Permair 20 & Canim	Trim	80 g / 2.8 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Incendo Airshell	Running	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	[Men's]		No	Yes	No	Standard	?	?	?	?
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10	[Women's]	Review	No	Yes	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Trino SL (Men's)	Running	N/A	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	340 g / 12 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Running	N/A	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10	[Men's / Women's]	Review	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	290 g / 10.2 oz	65 cm / 25.5 in
Nodin (Men's - Women's)	Running	N/A	8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	Yes	No	Standard	20D Tyono	Trim	155 g / 5.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Around Town	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing		Review	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Relaxed	355 g / 12.5 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Venda Anorak (Women's)	Around Town	N/A	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing			No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex	Relaxed	255 g / 9 oz	75.5 cm / 29.7 in
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	N/A	4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10	[Men's / Women's]		No	No	No	StormHood	N20r 2L Gore-Tex	Trim	221 g / 7.8 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	N/A	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	[Men's]	Review	No	No	No	StormHood	2L Gore-Tex	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	77.8 cm / 30.6 in
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	N/A	5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	[Men's]		No	No	No	StormHood	N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Zeta AR (Men's)	Hiking	N/A	7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10			Yes	No	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	425 g / 15 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in

More about this chart: https://outdoorcrunch.com/best-arcteryx-shells/

If you're confused now and don't know which jacket best corresponds to your own needs, then follow the advice given below:

Also see:

Name	Est. Temp (F/C)	Review	Pit venting?	Stuffs into itself?	Two way zipper?	Type	Fill Power	Fill Weight (grams)	Fill Volume (FP x FW)	Synthetic Insulator (SI)	SI Amount	Face Fabric	Activity	Fit	Weight	Length (CB)
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)	-18/-28		No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	296	251,600	Coreloft	90 g/m²	GoreTex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Feathered Friends Khumbu	-17/-27		No	Yes	No	Down	900	378	340,200	Primaloft Gold	200 g	Pretex Shield XT	All Round	Regular	960 g / 2 lb 2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's)	-15/-26	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	240	204,000	Coreloft	?	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	30D Drilite	All Round	Regular	820 g / 1 lb 13 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	40D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	740 g / 1 lb 10 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)	-11/-24	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	211	158,250	Coreloft	60 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz	96 cm / 37.75 in
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's)	-11/-24		No	No	Yes	Down	800	335	268,000	N/A	N/A	1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum	Around Town	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	Down	800	225	180,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)	-10/-23		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	265	212,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	All Round	Regular	770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's)	-7/-22	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	192	144,000	Coreloft	60 g/m²	90D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's)	-6/-21	Review	No	No	No	Parka	700	268	187,600	N/A	N/A	4 oz 75-denier polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's)	-5/-20		No	No	Yes	Down	700	295	206,500	N/A	N/A	50D Drilite	All Round	Regular	822 g / 1 lb 13 oz	72 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)	-2/-19		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	74	55,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	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	Down	800	212	169,600	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz	77 cm / 30.3 in
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermaTek	92 g/m²	30D Nylon	Around Town	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 9 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	157	117,750	Coreloft	60 g/m²	N90p Nylon	Around Town	Regular	885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz	95 cm / 37.5 in
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	No	Parka	750	105	78,750	Coreloft	140 g/m²	N150p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	162	137,700	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	415 g / 14.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's)	2/-17		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	?		N/A	N/A	20d nylon/spandex double weave	Around Town	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	750	218	163,500	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	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	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	90 + 65 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L	All Round	Regular	890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	117	99,450	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	?
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)	3/-16		No	No	Yes	Down	800	182	145,600	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 120 g/m²	N90p 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	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	Parka	700	118	82,600	N/A	N/A	5.5 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	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	Down	800	180	144,000	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	120	90,000	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	P75d Polyester	Around Town	Regular	991 g / 2 lb 3 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's)	5/-15	Review	Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	69	51,750	Coreloft Compact	60 + 100 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2	Arato 15	Climbing	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's)	5/-15		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	133 + 40 g	Pertex Quantum Pro	Around Town	Regular	555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	58	43,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)	7/-14		No	Yes	Yes	Down	700	155	108,500	N/A	N/A	30D ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	442 g / 15.6 oz	76 cm / 29.75 in
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's)	7/-14	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	140 g/m²	N70p Gore Thermium	All Round	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's)	7/-14		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	Around Town	Regular	794 g / 1 lb 12 oz	117 cm / 46.1 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's)	7/-14		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	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	Down	700	153	107,100	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz	72 cm / 28.5 in
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's)	7/-14	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	750	140	105,000	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Feathered Friends Eos	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	900	105	94,500	N/A	N/A	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	306 g / 10.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	750	130	97,500	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	135 + 90 g	10D Recycled nylon ripstop	All Round	Regular	435 g / 15.3 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's)	8/-13		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	49	36,750	Coreloft Compact	60 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's)	8/-13		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	Regular	507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz.	87 cm / 34.4 in
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	800	128	102,400	N/A	N/A	20D Nylon	All Round	Regular	632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's)	8/-13		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)	10/-12	Review	No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoLite	100 g	65% nylon, 35% polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.360 kg / 3 lb	90 cm / 35.5 in
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's)	12/-11		No	Yes	No	Parka	700	191	133,700	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	468 g / 16.5 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)	12/-11	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	700	141	98,700	N/A	N/A	3.6 oz 50D polyester	Around Town	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's)	14/-10		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	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	Down	600	177	106,200	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 30D polyester	All Round	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	76 cm / 30 in
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	14/-10		No	Yes	No	Down	850	120	102,000	N/A	N/A	Pertex mini ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	340 g / 13.75 oz	74 cm / 29.25 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	16/-9	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m² + 120 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's)	18/-8	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	30D Tyono	All Round	Regular	475 g / 1 lb	74 cm / 29.1 in
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)	18/-8		No	No	No	Down	600	279	167,400	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's)	19/-7		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g	N60p Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	850	117	99,450	N/A	N/A	Arato	All Round	Regular	365 g / 12.9 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	800	100	80,000	N/A	N/A	0.8 oz 10D polyester	All Round	Slim	270 g / 9.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	21/-6	Review	Yes, zips	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in
Patagonia Topley (Men's)	23/-5		No	No	Yes	Down	700	172	120,400	N/A	N/A	6 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Climbing	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Silver	60 g	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	385 g / 13.6 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)	23/-5	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	800	150	120,000	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 20x30D polyester	All Round	Regular	428 g / 15.1 oz	67 cm / 26.25 in
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's)	25/-4		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz	?
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Down	700	109	76,300	N/A	N/A	2.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	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	Down	850	113	96,050	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 15	All Round	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	?
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)	28/-2		No	Yes	No	Down	800	85	68,000	N/A	N/A	10D Ripstop Nylon	All Round	Trim	250 g / 8.8 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's)	28/-2	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	102	86,700	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 10	All Round	Trim	305 g / 10.8 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's)	32/0	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	Arato 10r	Climbing	Trim	325 g / 11.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's)	34/1		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro	Climbing	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)	36/2	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Trim	298 g / 10.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)	36/2		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoGreen	60 g	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	75 cm / 29.4 in
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	60 g	22D Polyester	All Round	Regular	363 g / 12.8 oz	71.5 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)	39/4		No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Running	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)	41/5	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	FullRange	60 g	33D Nylon ripstop	All Round	Trim	318 g / 11.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	60 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	58	49,300	Coreloft	40 + 100 g/m²	Arato 7	All Round	Trim	215 g / 7.6 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	46/8	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Fortius™ Air 50	All Round	Trim	365 g / 12.9 oz	?
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's)	48/9	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Octa Loft	94 g/m²	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	323 g / 11.4 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's)	52/11	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	245 g / 8.6 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	Testing		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	850	?		N/A	N/A	40D + 80D	All Round	Regular	900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	40D 3L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Oversized	645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	40D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz	93 cm / 37 in

Fortius 2.0 of MX performs better against wind, though the LT's Wee Burly doesn't fall too much behind. They both top the soft-shells in this department, with MX being slightly superior to the LT.

As you can guess by now, the weakest model in this category is our streamlined, lightest model SL.

Arc'teryx Gamma MX.

Durability, which goes parallel to the weather protection in shells in most cases, isn't any different here. But the amount of how much they differ play out differently in this case:

MX is superior to LT but not by a large amount. But the LT is superior to the SL by a large amount.

Waterproofing

None of them are waterproof, although they are water resistant.

The watertight zippers (mainly used in Gore-Tex designs) in their softshells are identical to those in hardshells - which may give the impression that Arc’teryx softshells are waterproof - whereas they are not in reality.

They, however, are DWR coated.

What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating.

It's basically sprayed on to the surface of these jackets as a finish. It stands for Durable Water Repellent - which means that water will be repelled under wet conditions instead of soaking into the fabric.

DWR also decreases dry time.

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR, but pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time.

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one for after treatment.

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine.

Which will help with light rain and moisture - but won't make a difference under anything more severe.

Warmth

None of these Gamma pieces are insulated. So they will not provide real warmth.

Fleece lined interior and the baggier nature of the Gamma MX will help with the warmth a bit.

But it would be the best not to have any warmth expectations when looking for shell jackets.

If you want warmth, consider getting a good Arc'teryx mid-layer such as this one.

Fit and Length

Gamma SL offers the trimmest fitting.

Gamma LT and MX comes with regular fit, and sits pretty much identically to the body.

At 30 inches (76 cm), the Gamma LT is the longest. MX and SL are identical here at 29.1 inches (74 cm).

Recommended base and mid layers for Gamma MX and LT

For a base layer I would suggest Arc'teryx's Rho - either this synthetic model or this wool model.

This or this fleece would also be reasonable mid-layers.

Conclusion

Go for the Gamma 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 Gamma MX if you want to maximize durability, want additional chest pockets and want helmet compatibility. If you want something in between, get the LT.

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