If you don't know ArcTeryx Products, you won't believe this jacket. It shocks the heck out of me that they can manufacture a shell of this thickness (not much) while keeping…
- Matt, 12/09/11
Cincinnati

Holly Moose poop, $475 for a jacket! Never thought I’d buy a jacket that cost this much, but wish I would have purchased it earlier. I live in Germany and while I’ve only…
- Joe, 12/29/12

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 am 5'9" 182 lbs and usually wear a large. I might have been able to go with a medium here due to the "regular" cut of this jacket - "regular" at Patagonia sometimes means a…
- Mack, 03/15/10
Columbus, OH

This is a great jacket. The quality is top notch and it's extremely warm for the the weight. It stuffs into it's own pocket (pretty cool). The only issue I have is with the si…
- Shaun, 04/04/11
Yakima

Every guy has had the Denali fleece from northface. It's comfortable, warm and goes with everything. This one has fleece and down so it's extra warm and looks unique compared…
- Brent, 01/14/13

i bought this for my little brother as a christmas present but he picked it out and tried it on beforehand. he loved it right away! he prefers not to wear a winter jacket be…
- diana, 12/14/12

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

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

This jacket is amazing. Usually when snowboarding I wear a fleece under a shell and it is bulky. With this you have that same thing, but it does not feel as bulky but just a…
- Adam, 09/20/12

I purchased this jacket for my fiance. I bought the black color. He is 6'2'' and 210 pounds, with a muscular upper-body. He usually wears a Large in The North Face, but after…
- Katherine, 01/06/13

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

Took this from the Patagonia site because I had the same question and I thought I would share. "If you are going to be in cold, dry conditions, the down hoody is the hands-…
- Dave, 12/02/11
Portland, OR

I'm 5'8, 150lbs and got a small. Fits perfectly. Wore this snowboarding in Heavenly, with merino wool t-shirt and longsleeve underneath, and a shell on top. Temps ranged from…
- michael, 12/27/10
Los Angeles

I love this jacket. After wearing it pretty much everyday in this year's mild northeast winter, I feel like I'm finally able to give some feedback. 1. Yes, it's warm. Stop…
- sean, 02/07/12

I had one of these for about a year. I'm 6'2" and 200 pounds and the large was a comfortable fit. There was enough room under it for a 100 weight fleece if it got down to abou…
- Larry, 01/18/11
TX

Another fantastic Patagonia product! This jacket is super light, allows fluid movement and is very packable. It keeps the wind out and its water resistance holds out water qui…
- ADAM, 04/30/13
Saluvia, PA

I work outside and I was looking for something warm, comfortable and professional looking. After some research I decided on this jacket because of the gore-tex windstopper com…
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rochester hills

This is my new go to jacket. It is hard to believe how warm this jacket is considering how little it weighs. I am 5'9" and 155 lbs and a medium fits just right. I live in…
- Robert, 01/02/12
San Francisco

The construction is well-considered and there are some nice features that I have grown to expect from Arcteryx products. The fit is amazing, it's lightweight and extremely p…
- Takeshi, 01/05/13

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

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

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

I've used this jacket for a year in all kinds of conditions from light summer drizzle, to alpine storms sleeting sideways. Switched over from goretex proshell mainly motivated…
- Michael, 09/04/12
Sydney

I recently used this jacket skiing for a week in Colorado. It is more of a top layer waterproof jacket, so don't intent on just wearing the jacket. Just a fleece underneath ke…
- Aaron, 12/27/12
Ardmore,Ok (saving money for climbing)

The Mountain Hardwear Men's Alakazam Jacket is a little pricey but definitely worth it. This jacket looks great and is super comfortable.…
- Rootul, 05/23/13

I'm surprised how warm this jacket is, given the fact that its incredibly thin and light. I love it! Easy to move around in high-energy activities like skiing or snowshoeing w…
- Michael, 01/27/11

Right out of the box I liked this coats simple yet attractive styling, the cool Patagonia logo is small but noticeably placed. Once I logged some hours in it I began to uncove…
- Alex, 01/29/12
Madison Heights, MI

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

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