Gamma Hoody Men's

I bought these softshells for a team of us who run outdoor sports at a school. We are all pretty athletic but these fit no one very well They are pretty long which is fine, but the bottom of the jacket is so tight it doesnt get round your bum so it just hitches up. Therefore lots of us had to size up to find one that went round the bottom properly. But it's then really baggy around the tummy. If you put anything in the pockets it bulges and looks very unflattering. Generally everyone's jacket just looks like they have massive tummies. This isnt just me, but everyone who tried them.

I use my gamma LT on the daily, as I commute to work, or during hikes, when skiing in the backcountry. 100% would buy again. could use a ski pass pocket and under-arm vents tho!

This jacket is a perfect all arounder, durable enough for off trail bushwhacking, minimal lines for urban wear, weather resistant for shelter to shelter exposure, the main issue I have with the jacket is the lack of fastenable cuffs. In a size that fits me perfectly everywhere else, the sleeves are too wide/long for my arms, especially when I want to seal out moisture/cold. This issue is quickly remedied with other jackets that have adjustable cuffs, where the extra length/width is shored up with a Velcro strap fastened at the wrist, but the Gamma LT lacks any such feature. There is an elastic panel on the cuff, but it isn’t tapered enough from the rest of the sleeve to have much affect. Arc’teryx, in the next iteration of this jacket PLEASE consider adding an encircled elastic cuff tapered similar to the Gamma MX, or a Velcro fasten so that those for whom the sleeves aren’t anatomically matched will have a way to make them fit. Thank you!!

I LOVE this thing. I wear it everywhere, most recently to a summit in Kananaskis, in rather warm for winter temps, but still chilly at the summit, and VERY windy. I had a thin base layer and fleece and was perfectly comfortable, even with about a -20 deg windchill at the top.

I have used this shell for XC skiing, snowboarding and hiking in temps from above freezing to about twenty degrees (with varying layers underneath. It handles light rain or snow well. The jacket breathes well and offers good range of motion. My only complaint is the lack of adjustable cuffs. I prefer to wear gloves that fit under the jacket cuff and the lack of adjustability at the cuffs makes this difficult.

This jacket is great for the purpose I bought it for. It was intended to be a (soft)shell to wear during spring, summer, and fall. I typically run hot, and wanted something that I would not over heat in when wearing a tshirt etc. This did the job! It is quite tight fitting, so it was hard to layer beneath (atom sl etc.), but I did not buy it with that intention- so I cant be disappointed with that. For a great soft shell, I dont think you can go wrong with this jacket. Like I said, for me it fits a bit tight but it has served me well!

Love this jacket. Live in Vancouver where it rains a ton but isn't too cold. This is perfect for city living and even works on top of a fleece for a ski shell. Not waterproof, so not designed for downpours, but light rain and snow is no issue. Breathes very well.

I've tested the gamma lt in a variety of weather climates, from 20 F to 65 F, with a different layering options. I chose the cypress green color, which is subdued and very functional for athletic and city life. Underneath, the small gamma lt fits beautifully with an atom sl hoody, atom lt hoody, and the cerium lt hoody. All are sized small, but the cerium is by far the snuggest fit (but still very functional). The true strength of this jacket is its breathability, but windproof qualities. I can layer this jacket over a midlayer and exert a lot of energy during long hiking ascents or scrambling, yet remain very warm on exposed, windy peaks. The fabric is bombproof, yet stretchable. Scraping against rocks, ice, and trees doesn't worry me. The waist cord adjustments means that your less durable layers underneath can always be protected. The jacket also layers wonderfully underneath my Beta SV when things get really severe. Some tidbits that I'm less enthusiastic about. While the hood is amazing, and the back head adjustment is quite simple and easy, the neck drawcords are lacking in their ease and adjustment. Its very hard to get a good fit with this adjustment unless you take your jacket off and consider the length of each drawcord. I've washed this jacket once and found that the no-slip zipper had come completely undone. I've noticed that with some movement during exercise that this can also occur. Again, not a huge problem, but sometimes it is unexpected. All in all, this jacket is perfect for a variety of conditions and energy outputs. I'm sure that for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing that is will also perform admirably.

J'ai acheté cette veste (coloris noir) il y a maintenant plus d'un an et je peux maintenant affirmer qu'elle se porte toute l'année en milieu urbain (je précise que je réside dans le centre de la France). Dépendant des couches que l'on met en dessous et du moment de la journée, elle est hyper-polyvalente. Elle est idéale pour les trajets à vélo : capuche qui englobe toute la tête mais avec une super visibilité, manches assez longues pour ne pas trop exposer les mains, descend assez bas pour protéger le derrière par temps de pluie. Bien sûr, je préfère utiliser une Gore-Tex en cas de forte pluie / vents forts / tempêtes, mais celle-ci pourrait même faire l'affaire dans ces conditions si l'exposition n'est pas trop longue. J'adore son design minimaliste, je la porte beaucoup dans des endroits branchés sans souci. Sans en avoir pris particulièrement soin, je ne remarque vraiment aucun signe d'usure. Le matériau principal utilisé est très curieux, il s'adapte vraiment bien aux mouvements (la coupe joue beaucoup aussi) et n'a pas l'air abrasif du tout, même après quelques chutes en vélo et footings en milieux "hostiles". Question sizing, je fais environ 1m75 pour une corpulence normale et la taille M me va parfaitement (manches un peu longues comme évoqué précédemment mais fait partie de la coupe). Il faut certes débourser un certain prix comparé à d'autres softshells d'autres marques, mais même en tant qu'étudiant je peux affirmer que l'investissement en vaut la peine : elle est tellement mieux que les autres softshells et ne démérite que peu devant les hardshells Gore-Tex d'entrée de gamme.

I've used this jacket so far in quite varied conditions, from cold high speed winds to being caught in unexpected downpours, and I have been impressed with it. The first thing of note is the material. This is the uninsulated version of the gamma; it is just a shell, and I find this to be useful for my layering system. The fabric can withstand wind and light rain well - it's important to note it is neither wind nor rainproof being a softshell, but I have found it to be very resistant, so long as the DWR finish is fresh. That being said; it is incredibly breathable and for this reason it is now my go to jacket for dry windy days. The cut of this jacket is superb for climbing. Underarm gussets allow one to reach high without the sleeve pulling down, and the jacket is trim enough not to get snagged on rock. The size of the garment is also fantastic - as mentioned this jacket has no insulation, and I layer it with either a microfleece or a light down jacket, depending on the temperature. Both of these things fit underneath it without causing any restriction of movement. All in all this jacket fends off most weather (within reason), and is tailored to be incredibly useful for climbing.

I would describe this softshell as a thicker and more weather resistant version of the psiphon fl. If you are coming from a gamma mx this softshell will feel drastically different in materials and features, more importantly adjustable cuffs. Overall, I would not recommend this piece since i have a psiphon jacket and this is a fit between that piece and the well-known gamma mx. It has less storage pockets but gains some warmth through its thicker material. I would not consider this piece insulated but as a windbreaker it does fairly well. This piece is quality constructed, the zippers arcteryx sources are decently sized and provides ease in zipping up and starting. The zipper does not catch easy or gets jammed at the bottom and i appreciate arcteryx not using dual zippers that zip up from the bottom as those are more likely to fail. The piece is a decent wind deflector, not the best and i would layer with something to provide additional coverage. Water resistant wise its decent, not as effective as its heavier set brother the mx but this is not surprising as its meant to be light weight. The gamma lt makes a great everyday piece here in the PNW and is probably a good all season jacket. If you have a psiphon and mx i would suggest you save money and buy something else, however, if you want a piece like the psiphon, this would make a better alternative. Sizing is pretty accurate, might want to size up if you want to layer. Best is to try one on at a store.

5'10" 160 ordered medium. fit pretty snug, exchanged for large. prefer the extra room in arms, chest, back/ length. I'd say size up so you can layer and not feel so restricted. Fits well over Large covert hoody. excellent soft shell material neoprene like, semi stretchy, and durable. keep the jacket zipped up with the front pockets opened and it is like you have flank vents. you can tell the material is very breathable as soon as you put it on.

I got this after trying several waist length soft shell jackets like the MX and a couple of LEAF variations... the hip length is very nice especially for larger guys. The stretch is great but it also keeps you from comfortably layering anything medium or thicker... I generally use a thin fleece or street wear. In a pinch I can get an Atom LT but the jacket looks "full". So I was hoping for a more versatile temperature range but with thinner layering options I think it's optimal high 20s - low 40s F. I'm 250# 6-0 big shoulders mesomorph long arms and it fits perfectly over streetwear. I didn't think I'd like the stretch cuffs but for the moderate temps I use this for they work fine with my thinner gloves. I see the 16-17 colors and trim are muted whereas the somewhat tactical Basalt I have from 15-16 has garish bright orange zipper pulls and hardware that I am not fond of but otherwise it is near perfect jacket for the intended range. I wish Arcteryx would bring some of the LEAF styling over to the consumer range, not everything needs to look like 1988 Chamonix ski movies.