Gamma Lightweight Hoody Men's

I love this jacket. A lot of people seem to be saying that it’s too baggy but comparing it to the previous Gamma lightweight (gamma SL) it’s only slightly looser. the shoulders are broader and the waist is slightly wider but it’s still cut better than %95 of competitors jackets. The cut is now more designed for layering. It’s by no means a bulky jacket and appreciate the added chest pockets. For reference I’m 6’ 200 lbs and lean due to constant cycling, hiking, and skiing. The large fits me very well. Again, I do have broad shoulders and that could be why it fits me so well. I also have a high ape index so the sleeves are near perfect. I still wish the wrists and hem were stitched instead of glued. Maybe someday I’ll get my wish. The chloris is a very interesting and unique green that looks better in person than on the website or in photos but ultimately I sent it back and kept the black jacket. I think it will work well for winter mountaineering as I run very warm. I use it as a first shell and If needed I add a hardshell over the top and then belay. I hate shedding layers and this will work slightly better for me in the cold than the gamma SL has. I’ll keep the SL for cool weather cycling. I do feel that it’s too loose to use a summer shell (again it’s not baggy) unless you’re wearing it casually.

Excellent jacket for light, warm weather activities. More relaxed fit than my older, regular Gamma jacket. One issue on my new jacket to note. One of the chest pocket zippers is upside down. It still works, but this shouldn’t happen on an Arc’teryx product. Not worth the hassle to return.

I was initially hesitant to order the new Gamma Lightweight because of some reviews stating the fit to be too boxy. To be honest for me the fit has improved drastically. I'm at the upper limit of Large in almost all Arc'teryx jackets that I have tried on. I bought the previous version of this jacket and it was slightly too tight for me, but this one is absolutely perfect. For me the chest pockets are also welcome improvements. For reference I'm 181 cm and 96 kg.

Best allround softshell! I use this skiing in The Norwegian mountains, working and around town. Practical with 4 pockets, and good hood. When cold i use a wool base layer under, and somethimes my Atom LT vest. Nice comfy fit!

Love this piece… beautiful color too. Arc’teryx really gets the athletic look… elegant, streamlined, nothing unnecessary.

I’ve owned Gamma softshells (both regular and lightweight options) for many years (15+?), and they are a staple of my outdoor wardrobe for hiking, climbing, and general outdoor use. I was hopeful that this new lightweight version would replace my aging original, but sadly not: - The fit is very boxy, more like streetwear than the performance fit I expect from Arcteryx. - The hood has good volume adjustment, but no peripheral adjustment, so gapes wide open at the sides. Will catch the wind wonderfully in windy conditions and blow off your head. - The chest pockets are very welcome, but are very small and are made from multiple layers of fabric, adding to weight and bulk and reducing breathability over the chest. Would be much better if they were constructed like the hand pockets with just the outer fabric and mesh back. - The worst thing IMO is the front zip, which feels like it should be on an ultralight windshell, not a hardworking softshell. It’s way too flimsy, kept jamming at the bottom, and I nearly broke it twice just trying the jacket on. Very sad about all this. I’ve returned the jacket for refund, and hope it gets updated (and improved) in the future.

My favorite jacket for the slightly warmer days. Resists light wind and rain very well. It fits very well, I wear my Atom LT underneath when it's a bit chillier outside.

Haven’t had much time to test it but so far it has fulfilled my expectations. Really light but seems durable for its weight. Really happy having two chest pockets and two hand pockets (this should be extended throughout the line), it really increases functionality with very little weight penalty. Breathes really well but protects you from wind. Don’t expect it to withstand rain, it isn’t designed for that purpose. The hood is comfortable and well designed as usual from this brand. I like the color too (chloris). In warmer seasons I prefer colors that blend with nature. One dislike is that I find the sizing more boxy than before (preferred previous version) but this might be something personal for me. This is the perfect jacket when you don’t expect rainy weather and need something more durable than a Squamish, or as an active outer layer keeping a light hardshell on your backpack just in case.

Pros: - Arc's best softshell, good balance between breathability and windproofness in high output activities - I like the new MX style pockets! More pockets the better imo in a shell Cons: - Poor color selection. Light green, poo colored, white, or black. Come on Arc, give us some dark blues, purples, olives, orange, reds. I got the black after trying the other colors. - Price went way up this year, and I don't know why. - Sizing is weird on this jacket. I wear Large in Arc always, but the L in this is massive with a huge waist, not trim fit at all. It's closer to XL in other Arc jackets. I ended up sizing down to Medium which fits pretty well.

Nice jacket. It's similar to my Gamma SL (same fortius 1.0 fabric), but with twin chest pockets which is why I bought it the day it came out Mar 2024. The caveat: I got the black and it's not black - it's like a deep gray or faded black. Very disappointed. I had my black palisade pants on and they don't match. Also I like the looser fit unlike the Gamma SL which was more fitted.

This replaced a 15 year old Arcteryx hard shell that saw wear and tear 12 months a year , year in and year out . So far it’s done exactly as I expected . It shed water like a ducks…., back ! I appreciate the larger cut which makes layering easier and much more comfortable . I’ve been an Arcteryx proponent for over 20 years , and I see no reason to stop .

true to size, keeps you nice and warm but also very breathable, keeps you dry too. fantastic product will be used for many years to come!

This jacket is stretchy, comfy, breathable, and sleek. Perfect for cooler summer climbing and walking through the city. Resistant against rock and slightly weather resistant, you'll be fine in a mist or light drizzle.

The rain always falls off and leaves me and the jacket nice and dry, very comfortable, not too heavy or too light