Gamma Hoody Men's

I’d been looking for a good softshell for a while and bought this jacket based on reviews….would have to say it doesn’t disappoint. I use it for summer hiking when the weather is forecast as a bit unpredictable. It stands up well to summer showers and for such a light weight jacket the wind protection is excellent. As with all my Arc’teryx gear I ordered a medium and as always it was a perfect fit. A definite must for those unpredictable summer hikes.

I’m generally a medium in everything, but I’m more of a small for this jacket, and due to policy Arcteryx will not allow me to swap or return. Double check your measurements. I’m sure it’s a great product, but it’s working against me at this size.

The Gamma LT is an exceptional softshell jacket perfectly suited to a wide variety of activities in conditions from fair weather to mild rain with strong wind. I have worn this jacket as an outer layer over my Proton LT for snowboarding and kept dry and comfortable both going downhill and on the lift in temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees. The durable, stretchy face fabric is well-suited to these activities and blocks out the moisture very well. The Gamma LT is also well-equipped to be worn as an outer layer for climbing, particularly thanks to its long sleeves and relatively long cut in the torso. However, I also recognize how this longer cut in the arms could be a nuisance for people not intending to be reaching overhead much with this jacket. I own several softshells made by different brands, but I always reach for this jacket if I know the conditions will demand decent protection without totally sacrificing breathability. I am 6'3" and 180 lbs and a large fits me perfectly when used to layer with a fleece or insulated jacket. I find that the inner fabric isn't particularly uncomfortable against the skin, but I also prefer a slightly thinner, more conforming material and size if wearing this jacket without an insulation layer. As a result, I typically wear this jacket over at least a long-sleeve base layer and tend not to use it as much in warmer weather. Overall, I heartily recommend this jacket and believe that its feature set and lack of insulation make it an incredibly versatile and effective jacket.