Arc'teryx Thorium AR Hooded Down Jacket - Women's reviews and deals for sale

Fantastic

Superb quality, super warm and great fit. You don't look like the Michelin Man in this jacket as it's really nicely shaped! I'm 5'7" with measurements 39 bust, 32 waist and 37 hips and a medium fits well with room for a couple of light layers underneath. If I wanted to wear heavier layers underneath then I'd size up to a large. Overall fantastic jacket!!

Very warm but color is off

I get cold very easily and wanted to invest in a good down jacket. Luckily I saw this jacket on sale and decided to purchase. So far I can say that it does do a good job of keeping me warm. However, I was pretty shocked with the color difference between Backcountry's website vs the actual Arc'teryx website for the Bushwhack color. In person, the color is true to the Arc'teryx website… read more so just keep this in mind if you are thinking about getting this color. Another thing that is a little disappointing is that it fits bigger than I expected. I have other Arc'teryx brand jackets which all seem to fit true to size. I don't mind the fit of this too much as I will layer sweaters underneath anyway. If I could go back in time though, I think I would have gotten the Cerium instead.

Really wanted it to work

I was looking for a warm puffy jacket for multisport use. The black color was really nice, but unfortunately the sleeves were way too short for me. I ordered a small, and the medium would of been too big.

Warm and fluffy but flattering!

I love this puffy jacket! Arcteryx knocked it out of the ballpark with this one. It is light and packable, comes with an inside pocket with a pouch to stuff itself into and the material is really strong and sturdy and keeps all the down in its place. I was very comfortable in it even as the temperature starts to go up mid-day. If you are looking for a light puffy jacket this one… read more is it! Worth every penny. Sleeves may be a bit long but it contributed to the cells being bunched up a bit more and kept me even warmer!

Gave as a gift!

Gave this as a gift and they has this to say " this is my first Arc'teryx jacket and I am not disapointed! Keeps me warm but I don't overheat. Super light and comfortable as well!

Warm with a classic look

You can't go wrong with this Arc'teryx puffy jacket. It fits true to size and keeps you warm. The classic color options are great to keep it simple.

Slimming fit for a down jacket!

I was surprised by the warmth and comfort for a 750 fill jacket, but I was also impressed with how well this jacket fitted! I ordered a size small and it fit well without a layer, as well with a fleece sweater under. If you're looking for a slimming, super warm jacket, this is the one for you!

Warm jacket, great fit

This is a very warm (well insulated) jacket with an excellent fit that isn't overly bulky. With long arms and torso the small hit just below the wrist and mid buttock. The fit runs slim so there is no draft with movement but still able to wear a sweatshirt underneath.

Love this jacket!

I've been eyeing this jacket for awhile & finally decided to get it this winter. I love it! It fits well, looks great & is WARM!

Warmth and style

I have had this jacket for 3 years and I love it! It is the best puffy I have ever owned, I've been rough with it and it has yet to show any signs of wear. WOW. It is warm enough for a weekend climbing and camping and still stylish enough to wear into work. It won't hold on to smells which Is nice because who wants to smell the campfire from last weekend while running boring… read more life errands? Also It packs down SMALL in an additional pouch,I wish that the pouch was attached as I am afraid I will loose it one day, but 3 years later and I still have it.

Warmth you can't beat

This down puffy is the real deal, the thorium line from Arc'teryx is their warmest down jacket series. Being the AR model it means that this is the best jacket for all around use. Wearing this around the town it will keep you warm, and on the mountian it will do the same. I love how big he hood is, you can put it right over a helmet if you need to, and the very high collar provides… read more some protection from the elements for your face. I'd recommend this jacket to anyone looking for a really warm, comfy, jacket that can be used for a variety of activities.

backcountry my favorite store

excellent jacket in the beginning was afraid not fit in my body as I like I'm happy now I fit like a second skin very light good quality material color is very good not so shrill, my friends wanted one for everyone could not wait order online right now .. if you want a good jacket at a good price this is the most appropriate you will not regret

This dress makes me very satisfied.

From Canada ARC'TERYX Archaeopteryx is leading outdoor brand one, the sports bags and jackets in successive years to obtain a number of awards in various competitions, is one of the preferred brand of outdoor sports enthusiasts. Cerium and Thorium is 2013 Archaeopteryx ultra light ribs down jacket to test products, the biggest difference between the two products is filled, fluffy… read more down in varying degrees, respectively 850 Peng and 750 Pengou standard goose down, resulting in prices opened the gap, improve the Archaeopteryx ribs down clothing series of high-end product line. This ar Thorium down service filling 750 Peng European standard grey goose down, compared to the American standard outline higher than 800 Peng, and cerium as in sweat easily gather moisture parts of adding coreloft synthetic thermal material, the surface of the fabric after DWR lasting waterproof processing, with waterproof, breathable, windproof function. Cuff for wear resistant elastic material, simple and durable, and a pouch. Note that this section does not take a hat.

Wore it all through the winter

I bought this jacket in the beginning of winter, and I love it. I live in Ohio and it gets cold, but this jacket kept me warm on my walk to school each day. I brought this with me up Mt. Washington, and while I (thankfully) didn't end up needing it, it did make a good pillow (we arrived at night and slept in a shelter). This jacket packs down small and is the warmest jacket I've… read more ever owned. The fit was a bit weird for me. I'm 5'3" and 110 lbs, so I got a size small. It fits, but drafts tend to come up if I wear just a t-shirt underneath. If I wear a thin fleece then I am extremely comfortable. It also fits well underneath my shell. I would definitely recommend this if you live somewhere cold. I am a baby about the cold, but this jacket made my winter easy.

Got it; returned it

This jacket is the size of a fleece. It is not at all what I envisioned as a "down jacket" (the operative word being JACKET - you know, like a PARKA that keeps you warm). Before buying it, I consulted with a helpful but misguided Gearhead who totally gave me the wrong info. In stores, I had tried on three different brands of REAL down jackets, each of which was a size small… read more or 2-4, and they fit comfortably with a heavy fleece underneath. I told the Gearhead that I get cold really, really easily and that I needed a jacket that I could put a heavy fleece underneath. Well, either my size ballooned incredibly over the past month, or else I received some other product, although the tag said "down HOODY" - is that the same thing as a down JACKET?). I could barely zip it up, so there's no way I could fit anything underneath it, let alone a heavy fleece. (And I provided my height and weight to the Gearhead.) Anyway, I tried it on and immediately packed it back up and returned via UPS, although they won't receive my return until later this week. Plus, it didn't even feel remotely warm - very thin and light. So I am giving up and just paying to replace the zipper on my REAL, WARM 15-year-old down jacket (size 2). Very, very disappointed. I bought my daughter a NF jacket a few months ago, and it was a real, bona fide, true-to-life, true-to-fit down JACKET, so there's something weird with the Arc'teryx sizing or description. This jacket would never get me through the Winter From H*** we're having here..

Great product and great service

This jacket is perfection! Some mentioned that it wasn't warm enough as a stand-alone jacket, but I disagree! I find it perfectly warm on an average VT winter day, and when the temp has dropped below zero (-15 one day last week!) I can layer under it and stay so toasty. The fit is extremely flattering, without the typical bulk of a down jacket. I have worn it on my daily walk to… read more and from work, I have worn it on my morning run in sub-zero temps, and I've skied in it, all with great results. Also, I was very pleased with the service I received from Backcountry. I emailed with someone named Emily at Backcountry when I ordered the jacket, as I was worried that the small might not fit, and that I might want a medium instead. I was curious to know about the return policy, and she went a step above and beyond, by holding a size medium for me, in case I needed it. Once the jacket arrived, the fit was perfect, so no need for Emily to send the Medium, but what a nice thing to offer! I'm completely impressed with this product and with the service I received from Backcountry.com!

Ideal hooded down jacket

I over-researched all of the available hooded down jackets after losing my old Patagonia micro-puff hoody. I eventually bought the Patagonia nano-puff hoody (because the micro-puff is discontinued) and was hugely disappointed. I could not justify spending so much money on a jacket that felt like it skipped the insulation part of the manufacturing assembly line. It was deflated and… read more sad looking, and I promptly returned it. I own a Patagonia down sweater, which is great, but isn't really that flattering/cute. Then I came across this Arc'teryx Thorium AR. For virtually the same price as the others, this coat is WAY warmer, has a longer back, and is just plain cuter on. While I originally wanted synthetic insulation (like the nano-puff) for water-resilience, I decided I wanted the Thorium (which has real down and some synthetic) for warmth even more. I also like the hood better on the Thorium, and I love how high the front zips up (great for bike commuting on a cold day in Colorado). My only complaint is that the Thorium's sleeves are slightly too short on me (I have very long arms). I usually wear a size 6 or 8 and I settled on a medium. No regrets. Edit after 3 months: I have just noticed that the zipper now pulls down on its own, with very little prompting. Super annoying. For example, every time I put on my cross-body bag to bike, it pulls down the zipper (all the way) without me even noticing. This did not seem to be an issue at first. Going to contact Artc-teryx about this to see about replacement.

OBSESSED with the Lime Fizz!

I mainly purchased this jacket for the green color. It is true to the color pictured, and it is perfect! It doesn't have a shine to it like a lot of down jackets do, which I like it matte a lot better. The zippers are a soft light blue, which gives a nice accent color. This jacket is so comfortable, and I can wear it anywhere! Super casual, but can be dressed up as well. It… read more is a great layering piece or perfect alone too. I seriously wear this all the time. I purchased it in the summer, and could not wait for colder temps to come! (but what else is new?) This jacket is VERY warm, you could probably wear it in the teen's and still be warm (depending on how you personally run temperature wise.) I would recommend this jacket to anyone, you can't go wrong with it!

She won't stop wearing it

My wife has some longer TNF and a nice enough Marmot light down jacket, but this Arc'Teryx one pretty much retired them all. The quality and fit you would expect from Arc'Teryx, nothing you don't need. She loves the tapered cut and a bit of extra length in back and in the arms. It is definitely worth the extra money to get one of these.

Serves its purpose

I originally bought the Patagonia Nanopuff and hated it. Thought Id give this one a try and got it on sale. Its maybe an inch shorter than the patagonia one but fits great in the shoulders and arms for me (i got a medium 5'5 140 athletic build). Definately not a cold weather stand-alone jacket but for my coastal Oregon winters it is perfect. Would be a great cold weather layer too.… read more The hood is a technical hood- i only wish the stuff sack was in a chest pocket (which this jacket does not have) but it wasnt a dealbreaker for me.

Hi there, Looking for a good jacket go winter hiking in upstate NY. What is the difference between the two Arcteryx Cerium jackets and why weren’t they suggested for hiking use? Are they too warm? What would your suggestion be? I was also looking at the thorium. Are any of them abrasion resistant for bushwhacking? Thank you!