Macai Jacket Men's

I'm 6'2" and 170# and wear a 40L suit. I tried sizes medium and large; the medium fits perfectly, with adequately long sleeves and enough chest room to layer something underneath if you must. Center back length appropriate for my medium tall frame. Beautiful nearly bombproof piece, good for 40F to -10F.

I really appreciate the reviews so I'm writing one. This is my tenth or so piece of trx (my gangsta abbreviation), so that's part of the story. I'm 6.2/230 fairly good shape. Large upper body. Yes, my legs are too small. Working on it. I truly appreciate the chances that trx takes with their stuff. It never stops amazing me that they just don't go "down the middle" with anything they do. So, you just gotta try some of their stuff. When it works, it's great. When it doesn't, hey. I warned you. This thing is light. LIGHT. Kind of freaks you out and makes you think it can't handle the -10. But it can. It seals very well. Best cuffs I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing RANGE. You can have this on when it's 40 and you're fine. You just don't "heat up" in it. But it seals and works well down to -10. It's been very cold in Chicago since I bought this. Pockets/storage are somewhat limited because it's "stylish" and not too bulky. Seems like a trade off. It's damned expensive. Either you're a crazy who loves the details or you're going to wonder who would blow a thousand dollars on this. One or the other.

I have wanted this jacket for a while now and didn’t want to spend the $925 price tag. Well this winter so far has been brutally cold and I am so happy I did. I am able to go outside with this jacket and a T-shirt in -10F and not be cold. It also has great temperature regulation and even in 40F I do not overheat. This jacket is absolutely amazing and I could not be happier. Don’t let the price tag turn you away. It is worth every single penny they are asking.

i think this is the best jacket ever. before i bought this jacket i was going through a winter jacket every 2-3 years because i couldn't find anything i liked or could keep me warm. i heard extremely good reviews on arcteryx and their products so i looked at them and believe it or not i bought mine because it had the black outside and that dark red inside. once i got it i fell in love with it. i use it every day in canada weather it be going to the mountains to just going to the mall or grocery store. its super warm and i have had it now going on 4 years and it looks and performs as new. BEST JACKET EVER! Highly recommend it!

The best jacket ever, I have tried a lot of different jackets but this is by far the best invest ever. Other jackets are big and clumsy, but the Macai is sporty look, amazing fit, and warm. The materials are amazing and feels like you are getting a hug when you wear it. The details of this jacket speaks for itself. Buy it and try it, you won't regret it.

Excellent all-in-one. I am not a fan of "shells" or 3-in-1s. I don't like wearing tons of layers and 3 in ones always seemed silly to me because the components are never what you want. It is harder and harder however to find a classic ski parka these days since shells pack the racks at most stores. This jacket is really excellent. Used last season in Breck and Big Sky, February bitter cold days and late March warm and rainy. This thing will keep you dry and warm or dry and comfy in the 40s if needed. It fits extremely well, the neck isn't too tight like many jackets, the hood fits perfect over my Smith Vantage helmet, the pit zips open wide when it's warm. And despite the down this jacket is not "puffy". My only critique so far is a small tear in the sleeve forearm that I got trying to push a tree out of the way in the glades that was too large to be pushed. Contacted Arc-teryx for a patch kit but they weren't too helpful with that. The pockets are good but not excellent but I'm not a fan of lots of stuff in my jacket pockets anyway so not a big deal for me. I would definitely recommend this jacket to anyone looking for the best and not wanting to compromise.

I totally love this jacket. It's incredibly warm and the combination of down and Gore-Tex is excellent. What I love most about this jacket is the fit/comfort. It honestly fits like a glove. I'm 5'7", medium build and I bought a small. I absolutely love it.

Purchased this jacket last season and haven't looked back. My first Arc'teryx product and now completely converted. A highly versatile, all-in-one winter jacket solution for an array of activities. Hailing from the Canadian Prairies, this piece stands up to our harsh winters. Highly recommended, and a product that has positively contributed to my personal well-being. Thanks Arc'teryx!

I have only tried this jacket on one day during blizzard conditions. Temperatures were about 20F with 55MPH gusts. The resort (mammoth) was in the process of closing down due to dangerous conditions. Visibility was maybe 10-20 feet before you lose track of the person you are following. I was only wearing a next-to-skin base layer with this jacket. While on the lift, I was very comfortable at the beginning (due to heat retention) but a little cold towards the end of the lift. While snowboarding, i was HOT, HOT, HOT!! This is probably the biggest pro (or con). You're going to be hot anytime the temperature is above ~30F. If you want to be nice and toasty during high output activities then this is your perfect jacket. It is really nice to have a single jacket and not worry about wearing multiple layers. Go with a less insulated jacket if you don't like feeling this way. Wind blocking was amazing! As warm as this jacket is, it does not restrict movement. I wore the hood over a helmet and forgotten about it. The hood configuration really turns with your head. You really don't even notice it. Chest pocket is incredibly small. I couldn't figure out what I would use it for. Length is perfect. I have no regrets with it's length (vs the Fissile). I also have the Theta AR to compare to.

This pretty much ticks all the boxes for a resort jacket for all but the warmest of days, enough room for a mid on the coldest of days and keeps the snow out on the miserable days. Had a few black run disasters and the only damage has been to my pride! ;-) Super hard wearing. I would question the chest pockets as I haven't found a use for them and would have liked to see the Slide’n Loc on this and the Chilkoot pants I'm also in a quandary about the sizes, I'm 5'-10" got a genuine 33" waist and a 46" chest. According to the size chart I should wear an extra large. I realise there is supposed to be room for layering but an extra large is like a dress with room for both me and my wife! I also realise I'm a little out of proportion but to get the body and arm length right I've gone with a medium with it only feeling a little snug across the back when wearing a mid layer.

I bought this jacket expecting a warm everyday jacket for Canadian winters but I found myself cold standing still, walking or sitting from -10C to -30C when humidity finally drops. If you are slightly more active it will work just fine (walking fast, ice skating) Though, beware that it's too warm for active sports (hockey, snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing...). An important fact, looking at Arc'teryx size chart I fall in-between small and medium (5'11" for 165lbs). The athletic fit led me to buy a medium, but this was a mistake since it's too big for me if I don't put a sweater. A small would have kept me warmer when standing still and it would still have enough space for under layering. I recommend going one size smaller if you fall between two sizes. Down distribution is mostly around your upper body. In the lower portion of the jacket, you will find very few to about no down as you go to the lower edge/limit of the jacket. As a result, your back feels cold when you are not active. The jacket doesn't have a waist adjustment cord. I'm a slim man and having a waist draw cord would have made a great difference. The hood is made to wear a helmet. Beware that it will be way too big for your head if you don't wear one. As a result, it's very loose (it flys off easily). Furthermore, when you adjust it so it doesn't fly off all the extra material gathers in the back and it looks very bad. Plus, when you make it tighter, it falls right before your eyes and this jacket doesn't have a feature to adjust that. Basically, when it's adjusted to your head (no helmet) you can't look forward since it blocks your view. In short, I am very disappointed by this jacket since it doesn't work for me as advertised; since I bought it to keep me warm and I find it way too cold when standing, walking or sitting (which is most of the time) , since it has certain design flaws like the missing waist draw cord or the useless chest pocket (too small), since the hood is way too big when not wearing an helmet; since the hood blocks your view when fitted to your head (the hood helps a lot to keep you warm so you want it on); since its ideal usage is limited to light sports (which most of the time doesn't required an helmet...); since it's way too warm for skiing (even at -30C) and since the size chart is miss leading and not specific to the Macai.

I sold my Canada Goose jacket for the Macai, and I couldn't have made a better decision. Although the Canada Goose was warm, it was bulky and the model I had did not have adjustable cuffs. The macai jacket is sleek, giving you a more form fitting appearance and has adjustable wrist cuffs, which I like. I used to sit by the lake in the dead of winter, even throughout blizzards, smoking a cigar by the water with only a tshirt on under this jacket, and was quite warm. Great wind protection. It was worth the price.

Have worn w/a turtleneck or light shirt in -25 and wind.

It took me three tries- until I found the right Macai. First one was mislabeled. I was sent a medium rather than large. I ordered an XL which was way too big. Second try at large was just right. I'm 6'3", 195. Coat was great on first ski trip. I heat up fast on long bump runs and cool down fast on long lift rides. It was easy to make many adjustments - with the exception of pit zippers. They are angled oddly and I needed fellow skier to help. The hood fit easily over my helmet. For what it's worth, I love the blue coat. The black one has an ugly brown color on inside.