Gamma MX Hoody Hombre

Very happy with this. Wanted a jacket that was a soft shell, fitted and had some degree of waterproofing. went for rhapsody colour and love it! Highly recommend. This is my second jacket from Arc’teryx- great quality products and recommend to others.

Absolutely superb quality and fit . Love this jacket . I am 5,10 and 180 pounds 35 waste and size large is perfect . Looks so smart I wear this coat dog walking , trekking and doing out . Needs a sweatshirt or layers under if lower than 10 degrees otherwise a T shirt is fine

Vor über 10 Jahren habe ich bereits das Vorgängermodell der Gamma MX gekauft und war mit dieser Jacke ebenfalls extrem zufrieden. Durch Gewichtszunahme wurde mir diese Jacke zu eng und ich bin zunächst auf ein Konkurenzmodell umgestiegen. Jetzt habe ich die Version von 2019 gekauft und bin begeistert. Das Material Vortius 2.0 scheint noch weicher und leichter als das frühere Polartec Powershield. Die Passform der Jacke ist athletisch schlank und trotz kleinem Bauch passt mir bei 182cm Größe die Jackengröße L perfekt. Begeistert war ich schon immer von den fünf Außentaschen, die ganz hervorragend nutzbar sind. Entgegen gelegentlicher Kritik zu den Armbündchen, teile ich diese Kritik nicht. Bei mir liegen die Bündchen nicht zu eng an und ich finde sie deutlich besser, als die sich ewig verstellenden und verschleißenden Klettbündchen. Die Verarbeitung der Jacke ist wie gewohnt tadellos und ich habe keinen Zweifel, dass sie mir über Jahre treue Dienste leisten wird. Ich habe die Jacke in der Farbe lliad (blau) gekauft, weil ich das triste schwarz einfach über war.

Fit, feel and look is amazing! I wasn't crazy about the pilot color so returned it. Make sure if you purchase right now that you don't return for a refund. I'm waiting 24 days for a refund after they received it. It's interesting how they can take you money in an instant and not refund for 24 days!!!

I've the hoody but returned it almost straight away. The cuffs were simply way too tight. If it wasn't for this single reason, I would have kept it 100%. I hope as the product now says 'Revised" the cuff size was adjusted.

The Gamma MX lives up to its reputation of being a tough all around softshell. I personally think that the fit is really weird for Arcteryx though. The jacket has the shortest hem of any Arcteryx gear that I've ever tried on. Considering it has a somewhat climbing focus, you'd think it would be a little longer to accommodate a harness.

Such a good hoody. got one and never gonna take it of

The Gamma MX Hoody is by far my most favorite and versatile piece of gear that I own. In addition to the light fleece lining, it’s breathable and does a fantastic job at wicking away moisture, it’s water resistant to light rain, extremely rugged and, in combination with my layering system, is my number one go-to soft shell and/or mid-layer jacket regardless of the altitude or where I’m climbing. So, whether ice climbing in Ouray in February, trekking to Everest Base Camp in March, rock climbing in Joshua Tree in March or climbing Kilimanjaro and/or Ebrus in June, this jacket goes with me everywhere I climb!

Early season powder dump? Hooded Baselayer plus Gamma. Mid season freeze? Baselayer plus insulation vest plus Gamma. Spring baselayer plus Gamma. Skinning and snowshoeing? Sleeveless vase plus Gamma. It does it all. I never require a hardshell while Resort skiing and rarely when in the backcountry. This Gamma with its super versatile good and tremendous overall comfort is my quiver of one outer layer top. The pocket layout is awesome and allows me to bring the essentials and even a few of the inessentials on the gondola it up the trail. With a good pair of bibs the Gamma will do it all for my six months of outdoor and ski related endeavors in Northern New Hampshire.

Great jacket for wearing around town, and for hitting the trails on cool dry days. Wore it for a test run to 2200m on a -2C day, with a 40km+/hour wind and it held up great. As someone who prefers to throw on a softshell instead of layering underneath a hardshell, this jacket is great. The wind resistance and moisture resistance is impressive for a softshell. I think it will work great as a mid layer underneath my Beta AR on colder days as well, wouldnt recommend this as an outer in anything colder than -10C

I was looking for a jacket to wear when backpacking. I wanted something that would help with getting sweaty and then cold. This jacket works great.

This is a great jacket, dont get me wrong. It is often a go to for me when conditions are mostly dry but still windy and cold out. This jacket does a good job of venting heat on long hikes and bike rides, and generally does a decent enough job of blocking the wind. My biggest issue with the jacket is that even after reapplying Arcteryx's waterproofing spray the jacket still doesnt do a job of handling rain above a light misting, and gets very cold and heavy when wet. I really like my jacket but it seems to perform as well as other jackets half its price. Also the fit runs a bit wonky, I'm 6'5"190lbs and I generally wear a large in active wear but my jacket is an XL and it fits me a bit large in the shoulders and sleeves but a bit short and baggy in the body, the large was generally too small with a lot of restriction to my movement.

Out of all the jackets I've owned in my lifetime, the Gamma MX Hoody is my all-time favorite insulated jacket for the weather in Oklahoma. It keeps the wind out and repels moisture well when keeping up with the NU repellant treatment bi-annually. I get many compliments on the jacket as well. The design is both handsome and functional. 100% recommend... you won't be disappointed!

I got the Gamma MX for the increased weather protection and so far it has lived up to it. Used as a mid and outer layer in changeable conditions in the Scottish highlands with high winds, light rain, heavy snow and temps down to -5 degrees Celsius so far. A good level of breathability which is great for mountain ascents. A great fit and durable outer look great and make for a versatile jacket.

This version of the Gamma MX has been around for a long time. Long enough to secure a reputation as a great jacket. I went into this purchase with a preconceived notion of what I was buying. Which ended up being different than what the jacket actually is. The first major thing is the fit. It feels, for lack of a better word, old. Arc'teryx doesn't publicly talk about how their fit changes, but it certainly seems to be evolutionary. New jacket designs have excellent proportions, great measurement matching to my body, and wonderful articulation in the pattern (eg. Fall 2019 Proton LT). The Gamma MX seems too big in the shoulders, too tight in the bottom hem, just kind of disproportionate all around, and lacking in refined articulation. To be clear, it is NOT a bad fit, and remains better than most other companies. However, I have become used to a certain fit, and this one feels off. It is also fairly short in the rear hem. Looking at other parts of the design, more things are not up to par with the latest Arc'teryx offers. Cuffs are simple, there are no Cohaesive cord locks, elastics thread into the garment multiple times. There is only one hood volume adjuster (crown), and it doesn't seem to configure the hood as nicely as you'd like. Once again, none of this is actually bad, it is the expected level of execution for many other companies. But Arc'teryx is a victim of their own success. Their newer designs are cleaner, lighter, easier, and we want that on all of our jackets. Also worth discussing: construction. If you analyze an Arc'teryx hard shell, everything is very cleanly put together. Seams are flat, everything is laminated flush, the inside is practically as neat as the outside. The Gammas are more like "traditional" jackets in that the inside isn't as nicely finished. This is especially true on the Gamma LT, which can look a bit rough inside. The Gamma MX interior is fleecy, so it looks cleaner. But it is not built such that the pockets sit between a hung fleece liner and the outer face. The fleece is laminated to the back side of the face textile, so the mesh pockets and much of the construction is visible inside. This isn't bad or good, it is simply interesting. The main zip is not waterproof, but it is backed by a generous rubberized flap that provides sufficient weather protection. There are no interior pockets on this jacket. It does have hood elastics for closing up the face opening, but they are routed inside the jacket. There is no waist elastic. The feel of the thin liner fleece is great, soft against skin. It layers over stuff sort of poorly because the fleece is grabby, and the sizing can be awkward for "shell" use. It works better over thin layers, at most an Atom LT. Functionally the jacket is quite wind resistant, fairly water resistant, and durable. It handles the MX designation well, and I am happy to wear it into changing weather. Drizzle, snow, wind, whatever, it's all fine (for a limited time). The Gamma MX is comfortable. It's just nice to wear. It works great for missions that are within your comfort zone. Day-long outings where you know what to expect, and are just going out to have fun. You can ski with it, go for a climb, mountain bike, or hike. It does everything well, and you can often just wear it over a base layer and be totally fine all day. It's also pretty unbeatable around town. I would not bring the Gamma MX when doing technical objectives that are pushing against your comfort zone. It is quite heavy, weighing similar to an Alpha FL + Delta LT. It isn't all that breathable for a soft shell. If you spend awhile in the rain it takes on water, then gets heavy and cold. It's not truly windproof, and gnarly gusts can cut through and chill you. If you are putting your life on the line, you need a hard shell. If you are min-maxing your kit because the approach is very difficult, or the conditions are awful, or you will be out for days. Then bring more versatile and technical stuff, leave the Gamma at home. This makes it sound like I don't like the jacket, but really I do like it quite a lot. Most of the things most people do every day are within their comfort zone. They start and end at the car in one day, or a handful of hours. The Gamma MX is great for all of that. I do think that the jacket could use updating to a modern fit block, along with modern features. Some more trivia: The chest pocket zips are actually facing backwards, the zips are on the pocket flap, not on the body of the jacket. For some reason the left hand chest pocket has a laminated strip backing the zip, but the right hand one does not. I don't know why. There are a lot of features that are laminated directly to the fleece interior. Everything from the entire bottom hem, to pockets, and the hood brim. I wonder how long-term durable these laminations are?

I wear a lot of clothes from Arc'teryx and consider it the best. But in this jacket the truth that has disappointed me and much, is breaking and not by wear but by failures in the seams on the skirts. Anyway, it is probably a failure or some manufacturing and I will continue to wear Arc'teryx clothing which has given me many joys.

Bought this gamma mx hoody in blue. Love the quality of this jacket. Better then my north face soft shell. I recommend too anyone looking for a soft shell jacket. The price is high but guarantee to last long with arcteryx product

I have a few highly favorite garments from Arc'teryx and the Gamma MX is one of them. I've nicknamed it "My Snut Jacket." Reason why, every time I seem to wear this jacket it's always the perfect weather to get this drip of water coming down the tip of my nose. I bought one for my girlfriend and she also took the nickname is stride. "What should I wear? What is the weather outside?" She would asks... "Mmm Yes, you should wear your Snutty I think..." She knows what it means. I am fairly new to the Arc'teryx brand, It's probably stupid to say but I somehow developed a personal relationship with my Arc'teryxs along the way and many of the products I purchased and use everyday have been given nicknames because they do so well in the environment they were designed to do. The Gamma MX washes really nicely. I tested this a few times while mountain biking. I get mud on the back and let it dry and simply brush it off with s soft bristle brush and it cleans right out - and my Gamma MX is black! Another thing I love about this jacket is the huge pockets on the front. I fill these full of Cleanex, Skittles, power bars, wallet, phone... you name it. There are 3 things I would love to see happening with this soft shell: 1- a velcro patch on the sleeve to tack-on a snut rag to wipe the water drip off my nose. 2- a "hook something" on the chest to hook a two way radio or a carabiner (actually all soft and hard shell should have this feature; I am always looking for something to hook something quick on my chest whether it's a tools or an accessory.) 3- I would love to see adjustable Velcro wrist straps

Folks rave about this jacket, and now I see why, though it’s not quite what I expected. I bought the jacket as an all rounder, figuring I’d wear it for winter walks, commuting, etc. The jacket is definitely more on the athletic side, so I’ve been mainly using it for the 10k walk to the gym in all sorts of weather. The sleeves on the jacket are quite snug in the forearms, so not really a piece you can layer much under. I go with a merino long sleeve and that’s about it. Think durable stretch shell with a relatively thin fleece liner. For my friends at Arc’teryx I’d would prefer a little more room in the forearms, and a Velcro sleeve closure. The jacket is sometimes difficult to put on and take off, as the fleece interior of the sleeves grabs your under layer- Maybe a slicker sleeve lining. The rest of the fit is spot on and very flattering- 5’10 195lbs and the large is great. The jacket is good in almost any weather. I wore it for 90 minutes in a cold, windy 40 degree rain and was very comfortable. Blocks wind well and breathes great. Hood is fantastic, super customizable fit and protection. Chin/neck is protective and allows room for a gaiter. I love this piece and highly recommend it for its versatility.

The quintessential softshell jacket, it's suitable for just about anything. It provides warmth and protection against the elements while being durable and easy to care for. This is one of the best jackets from one of the most reliable brands. That being said, some nitpicks. The hood is great for going over a helmet while skiing, but in urban environments feels large. There's also no way to tuck the hood away. Also, like all softshell jackets, if the wind is strong you will still feel it through the jacket. These are trivial compared to the strengths of this jacket.

Area of Use: Canadian Rockies, BC Coast, Scotland, all seasons Profile: Active, very hot when moving. While I enjoyed this jacket for winter climbing, it suffers a bit back country skiing, or mountaineering for me. It's just too warm charging uphill. I much prefer a Gamma LT or Acto FL which offer more versatility for less weight. The trouble I find is it is also not sufficient as a stand alone alpine piece. Were it a softer jacket it might make a more useful mid layer for use under a shell, but it's a little too stiff. These days it's a casual around town jacket more than anything else. Maybe as a top layer for clear days touring. Layout. I'm not a huge fan of the pocket layout. The hand pockets are great for around town, but are not accessible while wearing a harness or pack. While there are ample breast pockets they are too small for an smartphone, or anything larger than a cliffbar or tat. Not a huge problem, but certainly a bit annoying if you are taking photos with your phone. Hand pockets are really nice around town. bicep pocket is handy for a ski pass, but this jacket is a little too st Fit; I'm skinny, 5'10. I find this jacket is cut a little too short for me. It sits above But it is also not a trim slim movable fit like my Venta MX. The Venta was also cut with movement in mind, and extra attention to the elbows. With that said it's still a fine fit. The water resistance is excellent. The first use out I climb Guinness Gulley in -28c conditons, yet due to early season conditions there was heeps of water poring down. When I went to pull my hood down at the end of the day it was frozen solid, but my head remained dry. 4 years later the water resistance remains good, though I clean it 4 times a year. Skiing downhill this jacket works fairly well provided you aren't going very fast.

I love this jacket. I bought this in the start of the summer 2019. I use this everyday. I live in Norway so the weather condition is always changing. the jacket keeps the rain and wind away. I love the big hood so I can fit my headphones underneath and keep them protected from the weather. I have also used it for hunting and it performs perfect. I would absolutely recommend this jacket

This is the jacket I hike in all of fall. It fits great, is super warm, and layered right works for me all season long. The outside material is rugged and hasn’t shown any signs of wear. The inside is soft and keeps me warm on those wet and chilly fall days. I’m between sizes, and decided to size up. At 5’10 192 lbs, the large fits perfect. I really don’t have anything bad to say about this coat. It has exceeded all my expectations.

Great all round jacket that's works perfectly as a grab and go item, perfect for cooler days or even wet and rainy ones, the high zip collar a s very comfortable and perfect for blocking out the wind and rain. Would definitely recommend, it's worth the money.

The Gamma MX is an incredibly comfortable all around jacket. The light fleece insulation provides a comfortable warmth and the breathability of the shell make for fewer overheating events. The DWR finish quickly sheds light rain and keeps things nice and dry. I picked one up for my wife and she loves her Gamma MX too! 10/10

This jacket is an excellent jacket that fits true to size. I have had one for over 5 years and ski most days, front country and backcountry, here in California in the jacket. Total of over 300 days wearing this jacket. Very breathable and durable. I am 6,1” 175 lbs, and am just between medium and large. I have the large to wear as a true outer layer. If I had one complaint, it would be the cuff. It works very well; but now that it is stretched out, it falls over the wrist onto the hand when wearing it which can be distracting when climbing in this piece. It would be great to have some cuff adjustability for when wearing this as an outer layer or if you want to wear with an under the cuff glove. Overall, excelling jacket and would highly recommend for anyone looking for weather resistance in a breathable jacket. I also have a proton LT that is new with the same cuff issue on one side, so I don’t think this is a one off issue.

I purchased this jacket to use as a one-layer solution for around town so I don't have to carry multiple layers or use my more expensive outdoor and mountaineering jackets which I don't want to smell like a restaurant... This jacket fits that bill perfectly, it is super comfortable and just the right balance between warmth and weather protection.