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

Picked up my first Arc'teryx soft shell about 10 years ago and finally decided to get a second one. I wear these a daily basis in the fall, winter, and spring. By far my fav…
- Theodore, 01/10/13
Arlington, VA

I am a huge fan of this jacket. It is cut like it was tailor-made for my body. I am about 6’2” with a wing span closer to 6’6” (Jay Bilas called me “long”). A medi…
- Robert, 07/11/12
Auburn, IN

I can sum up this hoody in one word; Perfect. I like that it is just a durable stretchy shell hoody and is knitted in the athletic fit just like my Beta SL. I love my Epsilon…
- Jonathan, 03/04/13
Murfreesboro

Pretty much your typical Arc'teryx piece.. hip length with a nice athletic fit & top notch construction (5'11", 200lbs, Large fits great with room for light layers). There's…
- Mark, 01/30/13
CT

I've used this jacket for casual wear around town in a light rain and was more than satisfied. But, I've also used it in a layering system to spend 4 hours in a 20 degree phot…
- Rod, 11/28/12

This jacket rocks! I sweat when I ski and don't like bulky jackets. I ordered the L and it was a little snug in the chest and back. Going to reorder XL which I tried on. F…
- Donald, 02/02/13
Stamford, CT

I heard Arcteryx was the bomb about a year ago, but never pulled the trigger on one, boy am I glad I finally did after snagging one on sale! The fit and finish are incredible…
- Jason, 06/19/12

I ordered this jacket in size L. I'm 5'11 and 189 lbs. This is my new go to jacket. It really fits me perfect. Can wear up to a long sleeve shirt underneath. Just what I want…
- Corey, 03/03/13
Iowa

Well cut, super light weight, and effectively stops a cool/cold wind! This jacket can be worn for a whole list of activities (mostly golf for me). I've searched high and low…
- peter, 01/19/11
GAYLORD

I've owned the Solano for a year. I am comparing this jacket to a Marmot Driclime which I have owned for eight years. Pros The jacket looks smart. It looks formal enou…
- Jeff, 01/12/11

I have used this jacket climbing in the European alps and ice and mixed climbing on the uber classic and world famous Ben Nevis in Scotland. This jacket is fantastic, athletic…
- Mark, 01/14/12

Everything about Arc'Teryx products screams QUALITY! If you're hunting for a jacket that'll last longer than you, look no further. I primarily use this as a skiing shell, with…
- Ty, 12/14/11
Atlanta, GA

Arc'teryx makes some amazing gear, and their quality is beyond excellent, so I was expecting something exceptional with this jacket, and it just doesn't deliver. It has the de…
- Phyllis, 11/03/10
Wheaton, IL

I have had a Trident hoody for years (similar bonded fabric w/minor variations, but they stopped making it), and couldn't live without it. Despite its sun faded, full-cover st…
- DAMIEN, 11/16/11
New York

Picked this up two weeks ago, its been cool enough the last few days to test it out. Its fits great very athletic cut, Im 5'9 155 pounds and the medium fit me perfectly. It…
- Justin, 09/20/11
NYC

This jacket is the best softshell that I have tried on so far. I prefer a softshell as my go to jacket for cold days when I'm just going out to work or out with friends; noth…
- Stephen, 09/24/11
North Carolina

This is awesome. High quality stitching and fabric. Very trim/athletic fit. Great, soft, comfy fleece interior - moves like a second skin...if your skin were fleece. Aweso…
- christopher, 01/17/11
Hillsborough, NC

Finally! A jacket that blocks wind, and has a normal neck size, (unless you're a pro wrestler) but I doubt a wrestler would even entertain the idea of purchasing this jacket.…
- MIKE, 10/28/08
NORTH ARLINGTON

I am looking closely at this jacket. It appears to be an upgrade to the gold-standard Sigma SV jacket that we all know and love. Most of the complaints about the Sigma SV ha…
- Randall, 07/31/08

People do not realize how good they have it until they lose something. Well, it in my case. I had one in 2009, sold it in 2010, and I just bought another one in 2011! BTW,…
- Mathew, 12/24/11
Columbia, MD

This jacket was everything I was looking for and more. First of all, it looks and feels great. I will warn you that it does fit close to your body, but the fit is comfortabl…
- James, 12/06/12

For materials, style, color, and workmanship, this meets the usual expectations for Arc'teryx. I even own one because I like all of that so much. But the fit is off. I can't i…
- David, 02/13/13
Baltimore, Md.

I am extremely satisfied by the quality materials used on this piece and the care to detail. The jacket is light and yet can keep you warm in temperatures down to about 45 F…
- Isidro, 03/20/11
Las Vegas