I bought it for year-round use from snowboarding to hiking. I decided on the Theta for a few main reasons. 1. Gore-Tex Pro Shell is totally waterproof, extremely breathable, w…
- Chris, 12/15/12
Traverse City

I did a lot of research on this jacket as I wanted to make sure I got the best for all around wet weather gear. I have had this jacket for 3-4 years and it is used extensivel…
- David, 11/23/11
Simi Valley

I was felt completely comfortable at -22 F (-30 degrees C) with everyday wear under a jacket. It is fully wind- and water- proof, plus keeps the heat inside. Adjusting the hoo…
- Andrei, 01/23/13

The jacket is surprisingly light and it isn't bulky. It can be easily stowed or packed. The core loft performs well to heat you up. The warmth spreads almost immediately after…
- Xi, 12/26/12
L.A

I got this jacket for snow shoeing in the cascades. I wanted something different from my normal shell I wear and I wanted it to be a little warmer but not insulated. The soft…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont

The jacket looked a lot cooler on the website then in person. The material is a little strange. It's an uncomfortable wool blend. The small elastic cuffs were also weird.…
- Mark, 01/19/10
Detroit

I ordered this jacket before embarking on a 3 week winter backpacking trek. Its for sure the warmest fleece ever. It fits great, looks great, and performs exactly like you wo…
- RYAN, 01/17/10
RAPID CITY

I've had the strato for a little while and it seems to be larger around the mid section than other arcteryx clothing. I'm 6'2 and 170lbs and I have a few arcteryx items that…
- David, 12/21/11
Ann Arbor, MI

A very nice addition to my closetful of Arcteryx gear. Worn it a couple of times already in central New York beginnings of winter. Almost too warm for the 30s with just a ss T…
- GEORGE, 11/27/12
NEDROW

Unlike other Arcteryx, this is the relaxed fit one. I always wear their usual large; but Micon Large is equal to usual XL for "roomier fit" and for better movement as they cla…
- Colin, 08/10/12
Vermont

Don't listen to that other review. Moosejaw was awesome in getting me this jacket. I had gotten the previous year's model with rewards points and it didn't fit but by the time…
- Matthew, 09/17/12

I bought this jacket last year just before Christmas. After spending the previous winter getting wet and cold in my old jacket. I have to say that I have been blown away by…
- Paul, 01/03/13

Arcteryx always makes high quality gear and this jacket is no exception. I previously had the stingray, and this jacket is better than that. It is thigh length so that means…
- David, 12/14/11
Ann Arbor, MI

This is simply a great winter jacket. I use it as an everyday winter jacket, in addition to skiing and other activities. The soft shell is great and makes a lot less noise t…
- Dale, 09/04/12
Canada

Just received this today (blue/purple color). Looks great and is not too baggy like most jackets now, and is not especially long, which I like (contra the Patagonia POW Slayer…
- John, 12/19/12
New York City

This jacket is great fit/materials wise but the features are not as well thought out as other new snowsport jackets (crossbow, sabre sv, vertical sv). The problem I have is th…
- Carlo, 10/21/11
United States

Was excited but a little disappointed. It is a great jacket. Technically, very light, super warm. Why I didn’t like: 1. 5'11, 181 pounds. 41 to 42 inch chest and 31.5 waist…
- Alex, 04/30/13
Washington, D.C. Area (which is like a prison)

This is a great lightweight outer layer jacket that could also double as a lightweight mid-layer. It offers some warmth, but on cold days wearing some merino wool underneath…
- Bodo, 02/27/13

I bought myself this so I wouldn't die while waiting for the bus on cold Brooklyn days. So far, I am alive and well. People often tell me that my jacket is too light, and th…
- Joshua, 11/07/10
Brooklyn, NY

I bought this jacket in hope that it would work as a winter jacket combined with a thick sweater beneath and possibly a windproof layer for windy days. I went biking to wor…
- Robert, 11/20/11
Sweden

So, like a lot of Arcteryx gear, this jacket seems to have taken a direct aim at fixing the problem of a minority of users. Namely, the offset top of the main zipper which som…
- Jason, 10/17/12

I am satisfied with this product very much. For Field to use, it becomes a skiing area and the backcountry. It is very high-performance functionally and is excellent about t…
- motoki, 01/16/13

Just got this jacket, and it's so awesome I wanted to sleep in it. Arcteryx got this jacket just right; it has more than enough warmth (especially when layered over a wool o…
- RICHARD, 10/15/11
CARLSBAD

It has a fantastic cut, it's warm and the pockets are roomy and fit hands with or without gloves. I purchased a large, and I'm a big guy (6'2" 230lbs) in spite of my initial a…
- christopher, 11/27/12

I have worn this jacket a few times already. Very comfortable. Thick enough to stop a good wind, very stylish, great for a date night or wear with your dress clothes at the of…
- Glenn, 03/05/13

This jacket is very cool and extremely well made. The front pockets are positioned so that you may access them while wearing your backpack harness, making my trips a lot easie…
- Todd, 10/03/12
Baton Rouge

It is great. It is good. It is perfect.…
- sungrang, 11/28/12

Picked this up after months of begging my wife, and it totally delivered. Just spent a couple days on the slopes in Breck, and this jacket kept me warm and provides great mob…
- joe, 12/29/08
Chicago

I bought this damn jacket when it first came out this year. My girlfriend and I were already having problems and the mere fact that I looked like a god in it didn't help matt…
- TATE, 10/31/07
NATCHEZ

As a casual jacket, the Crosswire is exactly what I've been looking for. It's more difficult to find a good, light canvas jacket than one would think. All of the attributes…
- Christopher, 01/07/13
The North

This is my favorite jacket for any mild temperatures (40*F to 60*F), maybe even colder with a sweater and a scarf). I've had the jacket for almost two years and wear it almost…
- Michael A, 03/31/13
Boone, NC

I thought I'd really like the Taro color, but combined with the material it's constructed from, it looked rubbery or plasticy, esp. the raised bird logo, which looks like some…
- David, 08/26/12
Baltimore, Md.

Recently purchased this jacket as a throw in the trunk coat for when it rains and also use it for work. Great jacket, really light and fits great. The cut is hip length and th…
- Jordan, 12/31/12
Harrisburg, PA

Perfect for cool weather aerobic activities. Over just a t-shirt running at 40F I soon opened the zip, so it should be good to near freezing, lower with a good base layer. It…
- Doug, 10/24/11
Connecticut

This jacket is very good for biking and other sports that need thin layers. It is very lightweight, but it is still warm.…
- John, 11/03/12
Nashville

I chose this version because it has a hood but it stows so it's not flopping around everywhere like some other jackets I have. It's like a warm blanket and is long enough to…
- JEFF, 12/31/12
DC