Solano Hoody.
Arc'teryx's casual light insulated jacket Solano is available in following options for men: With hoody and without it - and the info in this post is applicable to both.
You can check out their side by side comparison here on Arc'teryx's own site.
- Arc'teryx Jacket Finder: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/jacket-finder
For women's, the without hoody model is a coat unlike men's jacket.
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In summary, if you want something that resembles more of a jacket and less of a technical "sportive" look for daily bike commuting, power walks and other static casual use, then Solano (both with & without hoody models) can be a great option as long as you won't be out in temperatures below 10 deg C (50 deg F).
Also, besides the obvious hood difference, the jacket does offer an internal pocket whereas the hoody doesn't.
Warmth
Solano is equipped with Gore-Tex 2L Infinium: A lightweight Gore-Tex with the main intention of blocking the wind. It isn't truly advanced (like 3L or 3L Pro), so the water proofing, breathability and warmth are sacrificed to achieve a fair amount of wind proofing and light weight at a relatively lower price range.
Unless you aren't like other people and instead run very hot, then out in anything under 10 deg C (50 deg F) you'll probably feel cold inside this jacket.
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 Review No Yes Yes Down 850 296 251,600 Coreloft 90 g/m² N30r 2L 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
View full table at https://outdoorcrunch.com/best-arcteryx-jacket/.
If you're confused now and don't know which jacket best corresponds to your own needs, then follow the advice given in https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/jacket-finder/.
The temperature ratings in this list are intended to represent the lowest temperatures you can wear each jacket without feeling uncomfortably cold.
Keep in mind that these are only approximate values, assuming:
- worn over a shirt only and no shell over,
- during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities),
- with light wind,
- and when it's dry out.
These values applicable to your torso only. Your hands, legs and feet are still subject to their own additional insulation.
The best practice is usually to use this table for comparing each jacket to one another, rather than pinpointing their ratings.
Also, ratings will best respond to males. As most women tend to run colder than men, for women, shifting these ratings a bit is recommended.
Always opt for the warmer option when in doubt. For jackets with Atom AR level warmth and beyond, recommended is almost always the hooded models.
- Also see: Arc'teryx Shells
| Name | Bottom line | Activity | Review | Breathability | Weather Res. | Durability | Packability | Temp (F/C) | Pit zips? | Two way zipper? | Stuffs into itself? | Hood? | Face Fabric | Fit | Weight | Length | Measurements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha FL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 4/10 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 209 g / 7.4 oz | 76.5 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
| Alpha SL (Men's - Women's) | Climbing | 3/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | N40p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 326 g / 11.5 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
| Alpha AR (Men's - Women's) | Go-to climbing harshell. | Climbing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 430 g / 15.2 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | [Men's] |
| Alpha SV (Men's - Women's) | Strongest climbing hardshell. | Climbing | Review | 8/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 510 g / 1 lb 2 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] |
| Alpha IS (Men's) | Climbing | 7/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 23/-5 | No | Yes | Yes | StormHood | N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | |||
| Beta (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 5/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
| Beta Long (Men's) | All Round | Review | 5/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 441 g / 15.6 oz | 85 cm / 33.5 in | ||
| Beta Coat (Women's) | All Round | 7/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | Yes | No | StormHood | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 320 g / 11.3 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | ||
| Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 5/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Hadron 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 255g / 9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |||
| Beta LT (Men's - Women's) | Beta AR alternative. | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 395 g / 13.9 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | |
| Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's) | Best insulated shell. | All Round | 10/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 21/-6 | Yes | Yes | No | StormHood | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz | 78.5 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
| Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) | Beta Insulated alternative. | All Round | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 16/-9 | No | Yes | No | StormHood | N40d 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | [Men's / Women's] | |
| Beta AR (Men's - Women's) | Go-to all-round harshell. | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 460 g / 1 lb | 76 cm / 30 in | |
| Beta SV (Men's - Women's) | Strongest all-round harshell. | All Round | Review | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's / Women's] |
| Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's) | All Round | 8/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz | ? | [Men's] | ||
| Gamma SL (Men's - Women's) | A trimmer Gamma LT. | All Round | Review | 7/10 | 2/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Fortius 1.0 | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] |
| Gamma LT (Men's) | A fleeceless, trimmer Gamma MX. | All Round | Review | 7/10 | 3/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Wee Burly | Regular | 545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] |
| Gamma MX (Men's - Women's) | A softshell with a fleece. | All Round | Review | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | Fortius 2.0 | Regular | 555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] |
| Rush (Men's - Women's) | Go-to ski jacket. | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 79.5 cm / 31.25 in | [Men's] |
| Sabre (Men's) | Alternative to Rush. | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | ||
| Sentinel (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 2/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 370 g / 13.1 oz | ? | |||
| Macai (Men's) | Go-to insulated ski jacket. | Skiing | Review | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 1/10 | 5/-15 | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | |
| Macai LT (Men's) | A lighter Macai with StormHood. | Skiing | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz | ? | [Men's] | |
| Andessa (Women's) | Go-to insulated ski jacket. | Skiing | 10/10 | Testing | Testing | 1/10 | 8/-13 | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N40d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz | ? | ||
| Andessa Shell (Women's) | Non-insulated Andessa. | Skiing | 5/10 | Testing | Testing | 3/10 | N/A | No | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz | ? | ||
| Theriss Down (Women's) | Skiing | 8/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 2/10 | Testing | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 709 g / 1 lb 9 oz | ? | |||
| Rush IS (Women's) | An insulated Rush. | Skiing | 5/10 | Testing | Testing | 9/10 | 16/-9 | No | No | Yes | StormHood | Gore-Tex Infinium | Regular | 515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz | ? | ||
| Sentinel IS (Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | 21/-6 | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | 600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz | ? | [Women's] | ||
| Ski Guide (Men's - Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro | Regular | 570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz | ? | |||
| Micon Heather | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
| Micon (Men's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | [Men's] | ||
| Cassiar (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz | 74.5 cm / 29.3 in | [Women's] | |
| Cassiar LT (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Women's] | |
| Ravenna (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz | 69.5 cm / 27.4 in | [Men's] | |
| Ravenna LT (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | DropHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 540 g / 1 lb 3 oz | 69 cm / 27.2 in | [Men's] | |
| Procline (Men's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Women's] | ||
| Shashka Stretch (Women's) | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz | 71 cm / 28 in | [Women's] | ||
| Sabre AR (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Men's] | |
| Sentinel AR (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N70p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz | 72.5 cm / 28.5 in | [Women's] | |
| Sabre LT (Men's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz | 83 cm / 32.5 in | ||
| Sentinel LT (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz | 73.5 cm / 29 in | ||
| Incendia (Women's) | Skiing | Review | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | NP100d 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz | 79 cm / 31 in | [Women's] | |
| Indencia IS | Skiing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | Yes | No | No | StormHood | N80p 2L Gore-Tex | Regular | ? | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
| Norvan LT (Men's - Women's) | Go-to running jacket. | Running | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | N13p 3L Gore-Tex | Fitted | 190 g / 6.7 oz | ? | [Women's] | |
| Squamish (Men's - Women's) | Trimmer, lighter, packable running jacket. | Running | Review | 5/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | StormHood | 30D Tyono | Trim | 140 g / 4.9 oz | 77.5 cm / 30.5 in | [Women's] |
| Norvan SL Ins. (Women's) | Running | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | 39/4 | No | No | Yes | Standard | Gore-Tex ShakeDry | Trim | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 71.5 cm / 28.1 in | [Women's] | ||
| Cita (Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Lumin | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 67.5 cm / 26.5 in | [Men's] | |
| Cita SL (Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Standard | Permeair 20 | Trim | 65 g / 2.3 oz | 61.5 cm / 24.2 in | [Men's] | |
| Incendo (Men's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Lumin | Trim | 125 g / 4.4 oz | ? | ||
| Incendo SL (Men's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Permair 20 & Canim | Trim | 80 g / 2.8 oz | 73 cm / 28.75 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
| Incendo Airshell | Running | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | ? | ? | ? | ? | [Men's] | ||
| Norvan SL (Men's - Women's) | Running | Review | 7/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 120 g / 4.2 oz | 77 cm / 30.4 in | [Women's] | |
| Trino SL (Men's) | Running | Review | 8/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 340 g / 12 oz | 74 cm / 29.1 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
| Trino SL Anorak (Women's) | Running | Review | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Trim | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 65 cm / 25.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | |
| Nodin (Men's - Women's) | Running | 8/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | N/A | No | No | Yes | Standard | 20D Tyono | Trim | 155 g / 5.5 oz | 75 cm / 29.5 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
| Solano (Men's - Women's) | Around Town | Review | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex Infinium | Relaxed | 355 g / 12.5 oz | 72 cm / 28.3 in | ||
| Venda Anorak (Women's) | Around Town | Testing | Testing | Testing | Testing | N/A | No | No | No | Standard | Gore-Tex | Relaxed | 255 g / 9 oz | 75.5 cm / 29.7 in | |||
| Zeta FL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 4/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N20r 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 221 g / 7.8 oz | 76 cm / 30 in | [Men's / Women's] | ||
| Zeta SL (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | Review | 3/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | 2L Gore-Tex | Trim | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 77.8 cm / 30.6 in | [Men's] | |
| Zeta LT (Men's - Women's) | Hiking | 5/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | N/A | No | No | No | StormHood | N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex | Trim | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 78 cm / 30.75 in | [Men's] | ||
| Zeta AR (Men's) | Hiking | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | N/A | Yes | No | No | StormHood | 3L Gore-Tex | Regular | 425 g / 15 oz | 80 cm / 31.5 in |
An example of a quite suitable set-up to put this jacket over would be where you're mostly challenged by the wind and not much by the cold.
If you want something warmer but with similar remaining design & features to Solano (more of a "bomber" look), then you can check out this jacket released in 2019 - but pay attention to its relatively shorter collar. Your neck might feel colder.
If you want something even warmer and any under layering isn't an option for you - then, to my knowledge, you'll have to sacrifice the bomber look and either get a warm parka such as Therme, Camosun or Thorsen or a warm synthetic insulated jacket like Atom AR.
If you CAN under layer though, then keep reading.
Under layering
Its relaxed fit offers under layering using reasonable synthetic insulated jackets such as Proton LT or Atom LT (both vests and jackets) for more inclement days.
As they also work as stand alone pieces, it increases versatility pretty much, although they naturally make Solano look puffier outwards.
If you want something less puffy and can sacrifice versatility mentioned above, then Rho LT or Rho AR can be pretty good options.
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Solano's arms are also a little bit baggy - so if you'll be wearing nothing but a t-shirt under (even a long sleeved one), then you might wish the arms to be a trimmer cut. Not necessarily a bad thing but something to consider.
Breathability
Although its trade-off and design intention aren't for high output activities (as you see), it works fine for medium output activities in town when it's cold out such as bike commuting or power walks.
But get anything more active than that and its breathability will suffer and you'll most likely overheat.
In that case an Atom SL can be a good alternative.
Water proofing
Although water proofing isn't one of the main intentions of this jacket like I said in the beginning, it's still DWR coated.
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 (recommended by Arc'teryx) for after treatment.
So it can surprise you as it resists against low to medium showers pretty well - but absolutely not anything more than that.
If you want something similar to Solano but more waterproof, then you can check out soft shells such as Gamma MX or Gamma LT.
Weight
At 340 grams (12 oz), Solano is quite light.
If you'd like to get a lighter and less technical model of Solano, then Atom SL or this jacket might be a good alternative for you.
Pockets
The internal pocket (which isn't available in the hooded model) is as large to fit a smartphone but that's about it - you probably won't be able to fit anything else there.
Hand pockets are definitely much more roomy.
Conclusion
In summary, if you want something that resembles more of a jacket and less of a technical "sportive" look for daily bike commuting, power walks and other static casual use, then Solano can be a great option as long as you'll be out in temperatures over 10 deg C (50 deg F).
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