Cerium Hoody Women's

I have been using this to start off on a cold day hike many times now during this winter. It kept me warm when I needed it. Once I started to warm up, I can pack it away in my pack easily. Pretty light for what it can do.

J'aime énormément la chaleur que celui si apporte! Cependant, j'ai la couleur jaune et nous pouvons voir les plumes noirs... alors il faut faire attention!

I bought this jacket in December as I needed a new mid layer for skiing. It was super warm and packed down easily. Only lost one star as you could see the dark coloured down through the material, but 5/5 in function

Jacket was less than a year old when it developed a fabric tear on the back apparently related to the presence of my backpack. As I am a photographer, not wearing a backpack is not a solution. Customer service puts this down to "wear and tear" and offered a discount on a future purchase. This is the first Arc'teryx product to fail me, which is disappointing as my entire winter outfit is from this company. I expected better quality, especially at a premium price. I was going to order another jacket, but have noted multiple reviews also mentioning the problem of fabric tears and down spillage with other styles (e.g. Thorium jacket). I am not sure at this point whether I will stay with the brand or purchase elsewhere. I am okay with paying top prices for top quality severe weather gear, but not for products which do not hold up. In summary, you may get good wear from this jacket if you do not carry a backpack, but I cannot confidently endorse it.

I received the Cerium LT in yellow as a present. While the jacket looked awesome online, the jacket I received is riddled with black spots and looks positively mottled. I have contacted customer support and been told that this is a normal effect of the various colours of the down used, not a defect, and that "most customers care more about the technical characteristics than the appearance". While that may be true, I did also want this jacket for its appearance, so I'd strongly advise you to buy a dark colour if a dirty appearance might bother you. I also think it would be better to publish photos of the article that will give you a realistic impression of the actual appearance. Since the reply took three weeks, it was also too late to return the unworn jacket and I am seriously considering switching to a different brand. This is not what I would have expected at this price.

The best of the best jacket I own it’s super warm super easy to carry very light weight very beautiful style so lovely!!!!! im 5.6 117lb i got it in XS, End it fits perfectly

I bought this jacket a month ago and have worn it nearly every day. One of the most comfortable and well fitting jackets I've owned, perfect for cold and dry days. Unfortunately, two weeks ago the plastic zipper clasp at the bottom chipped and now the zipper splits open at the lightest stretch. Crazy that for a $450 jacket, they used such a weak zipper (compared to the Atom LT or any Gore-tex outer shell). Still waiting for customer service to respond to my claim...

I have this jacket in the lovely when clean Dew Drop color, which is very light, thus necessitating frequent washing otherwise even with infrequent use the cuffs and collar become dirty rather quickly. Therein lies the issue. I have followed all of the washing instructions to a T. I have washed this jacket with other down jackets manufactured by other pricey and reputable outdoor brands and this one is a disaster. After three cycles in the dryer with two tennis balls and two wool dryer balls all of the down clumps to the backside of the arms - my other brand jackets came out fluffy as ever with no clumping/migration issues with the down. This has happened every time I have washed the jacket (even by itself), so I can only conclude that it must be a defect with the jacket, not my washing procedure. I have many, many other Arc'teryx pieces that have been wonderful (the Patera Parka is one of the best in my closet and I wear it daily in the winter), but this jacket just does not live up to the advertised quality and "innovative" design of the Arc'teryx brand. Based on other reviews I've read regarding the issues with the down, how long the warranty process takes (2+ months), and the likelihood that the company will determine this isn't covered by warranty as it has done with so many other purchasers of this jacket, I am probably stuck with a very expensive purchase that cannot be washed (this is usually very dirty looking) or else it won't be insulating and will likely stay in the closet.

I've had this jacket for about 6 months and haven't had major issues. It fits well and is really warm. When it's raining, I always wear a Goretex rain jacket. My only comment is that the brown feathers showing through the bright coloured jacket makes it look dirty and mottled. It's most obvious around creases (elbows and armpits). At first, I thought it was actually dirt and did a thorough clean (followed the instructions arc'teryx put out for washing down). When the jacket looked essentially the same after the wash, I realized it was probably something else and it looks to be a common issue with the dark feathers. If you want a lighter colour, pause and decide how much you care about this since you are dishing out a lot of money.

First, the positives: (1) With regard to warmth, the Cerium LT is instantly warm from the moment you put it on. (2) The Whiskey Jack color is rich, beautiful, and my favorite shade of grayed purple. (3) The hood fits (and stays on) the head flawlessly. (4) Weighs next to nothing, which is my preference for such pieces as I can wear them all day and stay very comfortable. (4) Top of zipper not sharp (unlike the Atom AR, which digs into the neck and chin, making it painful and unwearable). {For reference, I am 5'8", 130 lbs, 34B, 32-33" pant inseam, size 11/42 feet, size 8/9 gloves, long torso, and long arms. I have numerous Arc'teryx pieces and am a big supporter of this brand. While they do not do everything well, they do A LOT well, particularly from waist to neck. Depending upon the piece and the desired application, I wear everything from size small to size large in this brand.} Now for what needs improved in order for this jacket to actually be a truly functional piece (were these improvements implemented, I would definitely buy more of this jacket and recommend it to everyone that I know): (1) Unfortunately, sizing is awkward, confusing, and frustrating. The medium size works best for me in the Cerium, as it does not bind in the shoulders or pinch under the arms, while still allowing a merino base-layer and/or vest underneath, and a rain or snow shell over-top. The arms on the Cerium are a good 1.5" too short. Even sitting here typing at my desk I am annoyed by this. The length only works if you do not plan to move at all. I do not have abnormally long arms for someone of my height; merely average. The length of the arms on this jacket look ridiculous on me, especially if I extend my arms even a little; a bit like my jacket shrunk or I am wearing a teenager's size 16 version of adult gear. The torso is also too short (especially in the back) by at least 2". This is the biggest problem with the jacket. (2) The fit is very strange and pear-shaped around the middle of the torso, with (as usual for Arc'teryx pieces) no way to cinch in or adjust the fit around the mid-section. The combination of this garment being too short in both arms and torso, combined with the strange pear-shaped situation, makes for a very unattractive fit on those of us who have a long, slim, athletic build. In my opinion, the absolutely ideal length of torso and arms would be the Nuclei (in size medium, though it is much too big around the mid-section, with once again no option for adjusting the size/width of the torso). I had high hopes for the Cerium, because I desperately need a light-weight down jacket of this sort, but the fit and arm length issues in particular make me feel irritated (despite the warmth and coziness it provides) every time I put it on. I am keeping this jacket for three reasons: (1) The instant warmth factor. (2) The Whiskey Jack color. (3) The reality that I cannot seem to find anything else that is similar enough by any other brands, that will actually fit under my REI rain shell (which has tapered arms and wrists). Being cold is painful, and I prefer to avoid it as comfortably as possible. However, I also expect beautiful, streamlined, pieces, offering flattering feminine cuts for my body type. Alas, the Cerium does not currently fit the bill. However, if these issues I have outlined above were addressed and improved, I would be the first to sing the praises of a revised version.

I bought this a few weeks ago. Now that it’s started to rain, you can see all the dark feather down through the jacket. I’m quite disappointed this was overlooked in the design process. My advice is to choose a dark coloured jacket so that this does not happen to you.