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

Surprisingly warm by itself and waterproof like a duck's...you know. Layer for a versatile winter system. Hood is fully adjustable, visor keeps the rain off your brow, and the…
- Cory, 07/11/12
Upstateish NY

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

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

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

To say I heart this jacket would be the understatement of today. I have heard other say that this jacket has weird sizes, but I would I have to disagree. I am 6'2" 200lbs, I g…
- Daniel, 08/14/12
DF-Dub

This is a perfect jacket for any dude looking for a shell. My boy loves the blue color (and so do I!) with the light and dark blue. The jacket was super stiff when he first go…
- Kristen, 01/24/13
Squaw Valley, CA

love this jacket very versatile very warm but light weight. the fact that its WATERPROOF not just water resistant helps on campus and in the spring time, the insulation zips o…
- sharon, 12/16/12

I got this jacket this past fall and have worn it skiing 4 days now. It was dumping snow one day and this jacket kept me nice and toasty the entire day. It was a wet snow an…
- NICHOLAS, 12/28/12
Denver

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

So I was telling all the lovely people at the e. Lansing store, namely Audrey and Peter, how I buy sweet things and then use them for reasons entirely different than they were…
- chris, 06/11/13
Dewitt mi

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 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

I was sad to find out this jacket has no hand pockets. In fact it only has two pockets on the chest. Not much storage space for a jacket that retails for $399. Exchanging it…
- Carmen, 12/09/12
Bronx, NY

Unfortunately I have been shipped two lemons of this jacket due to a bad batch from North Face. They were missing the interior pockets. I can tell you that the jacket has…
- Brett, 12/30/12

Warm ,weatherproof, adjustable, and lightweight. Tons of hidden pockets. Great.…
- David, 05/04/13

The fit was too tight through the shoulders and sleeves were way too long in the size Large, which my husband always wears in Patagonia. Strange considering this is basically…
- Nicole, 01/30/12
Michigan

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

I owned the first generation and demo'd the second generation of this jacket and I have to say that the latest generation is a complete re-design of the stingray. I have to sa…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love this jacket and that it was in my go-to bag of stuff for skiing/hiking/living-in-a-state-that-never-stops-raining. It's very wat…
- Xiao-Yue, 08/11/11
Portland, OR

This is a fantastic jacket. The gore tex stops wind in its tracks. It is comfortable; fit is close, without restricting movement. Pockets are in the right spots and are the…
- Paul, 03/20/13
Detroit, MI

This is absolutely the perfect Wisconsin winter jacket! With temps ranging between -10 to 40s and all weather from bitter cold, blowing wind to rainy, blustery days, this jack…
- Julie, 02/11/13

Works fine for both snow and rain, I havent used it in the summer time yet, but dont think that will be a problem at all, besides for it being a bit roomy, it fits just fine a…
- Martin, 02/24/13
Norway

Love this rain jacket. Used it on a backpacking trip in the whites where it rained for 4 of the 5 days. Kept me super dry the entire time, not a drop of water got through. Lov…
- Sean, 02/01/13
Philly

Sweet coat! Let me start by saying I love Patagonia products. At the $600 price tag I was expecting to be blown away, though I was a bit let down: #1. The zippers don't glide…
- Joseph, 01/05/12
Utah

I have lots of experience in the outdoors, also with GORE-TEX and their products. The tail of the jacket (L) extends well below by butt. I think it was designed to keep your b…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont