Arc'teryx Cerium SV Hooded Down Jacket - Men's reviews and deals for sale

Nice jacket

I wore this today in 39 degrees and rainy weather, under a Marmot Goretex rain shell and over a fleece base layer. Big mistake, I was soaked with sweat when I got home after 2.5 hours of moderate exertion. I bought an XL because it was on sale (normally I wear a L). The coat fits perfectly, including the hood. The pockets are fairly deep. I was warm the entire time. One of… read more Arc’Teryx’s best and warmest coats, especially if you get it on sale. 6’3” 180 XL

Perfect Hooded Down Jacket

Size fits perfectly. Windproof and warm. light. Breathable underarms, not damp.

Like wearing a sleeping bag

Love this jacket. I use it touring where I run really hot on the uphill. I usually skin in just a base layer, so anytime we stop I can pull out this beast and keep warm. It is bulkier than using a smaller mid layer, but bomber in the cold and also a nice safety precaution in case we run into an extended stay. I sized up to go over layers

Perfect!

This puffy is outstanding. It fits great and is very warm. You can layer it up or wear it with a t-shirt. I live in Utah and wanted something that I could use as an extreme mid layer or just wear around town. This checks all boxes.

Next Level

There's others out there, but not much can keep up. Extraordinary warm.

Super warm

Incredibly warm and packable! Fairly expensive but absolutely worth every penny.

A Furnace

My brother's had a Cerium SV for a couple years now and decided to get me one for Christmas. He's always referred to it as a sleeping bag and he's not far off - it's like wearing a furnace. Historically, I've stuck with the Atom LT & AR, and have been content with those jackets for winter layering. But, this is in a totally different league. No more having to wear a flannel/hoodie… read more under my Atom AR. You only need a light shirt under this, or you'll be too hot. I'm really looking forward to using it more this winter and utilizing it on future adventures.

Runs short

Love love love my women's version of this jacket so I bought the men's for my guy. He's a lean build at 6'1 and 175 lbs so I bought size Large. The jacket is beautiful and he was hoping to keep it but we are returning because it's very short in the front. The width was roomy enough on him for layering, which was fine for his use. The back was long enough but the front barely covered… read more his belt and he kept wanting to pull it down which also made it look too short - bummer. Trying the Thorium SV next since the specs list it as a few inches longer.

Performance and Sizing

This thing is crazy rad. I ALWAYS run a Medium in Arc' stuff, but got the Large here because I want to be able to throw it over top of everything if need be - if I try that it will be pretty restricting. If I hadn't bought a large it would be way too tight to fit even as a mid-layer, but the L is perfect. It easily fits under my Medium Arc' Beta SV shell. I'm stoked on it… read more and it's proven to really be a warm piece, though I do worry a little about its lasting durability with the 10D face fabric, and the 7 D interior fabric. I am used to not having to baby Arc stuff, so we'll see about this. If you're on the fence with sizing or have broader shoulders within your sizing category I recommend going up to the next size. I have a 42 inch chest. Update: I'm actually pleased with its durability. I love having this thing in my pack - safeguard against any cold. It would be nice if the hood adjustments were outside the collar instead of inside though and if the hem adjustments didn't require two hands to work. Got caught in freezing rain for about 15 minutes with this as my only jacket once and it held its loft well. Only felt water through the inner elbows where the down tends to retreat. The down shift in the rear of the jacket more than I would expect. Every few days I'l give it a couple good shakes and things even back out.

Inferno warm

This is the cerium on steroids. Ridiculously warm. You wouldn't want to wear this on cool days as you would start sweating. This is for the colder days like single digits and below. I use this as a mid layer when the mercury drops. I've worn this in -30 degree weather in the high country of Colorado and my core was well protected from the chill.