Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

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I recently purchased the Gamma jacket to replace my old NF Windwall. The jacket does a great job blocking the winds and provides a sufficient amount of warmth for the spring and summer nights. Pros: lightweight, high-quality and durable material, slim-fitting, versatile Cons: Sleeves are a bit too long

This is a nice lightweight wind jacket. Although it's not waterproof, it will come to good use for lots of fair weather, blustery days. Lightweight, fits true to size.

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I am a wee bit under 6 foot, and am 164 lbs. I first found out about this jacket at a gear review site. I sweat a lot, and I need to have good breathability and weather resistance. This outer shell was put to the test today on a fast paced hike in 20 degree wind-chill temps. I didn't feel cold at all. Vents are good for getting rid of moisture from sweat. I also love the fit... it's super sleek and lightweight. I plan to do lots of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, so this is worth every penny. I had to change my base layer after six miles, but the jacket stayed dry. That is exactly what I was hoping for. If you are looking for a jacket that will work in high energy activities, then look no further.

I wore this for nearly two weeks straight. Through snow, hail, light rain and serious wind. This fit the bill. I was toasty with a light puffy on a bivy at 8k ft. Dry when the snow came down. Not feeling the gale force winds. Did I even get to the trademark Arc'teryx fit yet? The arms are somehow always perfect length. Fitting right underneath my ice climbing gloves or belay gloves. Fits perfectly under my harness without all the typical bunching and bulging. The hood is a good snug fit around a helmet. The zipper action on pockets and main are all smooth. No catches. Jacket look and works perfectly.

What else can you say that the brand name doesnt. The fit is always sleek. The material is fantastic. I bought this for some summer climbing and it fit the bill. It breathes and is highly wind resistant. The light blue is a great color option as I wore it in NYC and in the mountains.

I love arcteryx, have XL in many different categories, but the sleeves are just on the acceptable side of snug. I paired with medium weight base for approach, and Cerium XL for summits on 14ers this fall, that's when you notice the arms arm slim, but doesn't over compress the down layer, still warm on windy peaks.

WHO: I’m 5’10” 170lbs, 31” waist 32” inseam, Athletic build, living in the Southeast of the US with relatively mild winters. I’m kind of a gear-head and have more jackets than I need in my rotation (just ask my wife). I’m normally size M and I got a size M in this one. I’ve had this jacket just over a year now. WHAT: In a word, versatile. LT = light weight, add in the underarm gussets and stretchy materials and the shell just moves with you and doesn’t get in the way. It's durable, breathable and has great wind and water resistance (not water proof). WHEN: For me this is a 3-season shell, I use it as a stand alone jacket in the spring and fall but may partner it with a midlayer for winter activities.  WHERE: I use this thing all over, hiking on the trail or going to the office in the city, this shell just works. And it packs down small enough to take with you wherever you go. We are traveling to NZ south island for a few weeks and this jacket is coming (along with my Beta LT).  WHY: It's the best all-a-rounder, I have other jackets that do some things better but I haven't seen one that can do all these things this well. STYLE: I love its look and feel. It has sleek simple lines with a perfect athletic cut. Add in this faint lined texture and the outer has an awesome feel. Note: I have a Gamma LT vest that's about 8 years old now and the new texture of the outer is really great. It's one of those things I didn't even know I needed. It's only drawback is the hood makes the collar stand out and look a little funny (I guess that's the price you pay for functionality). FUNCTION: I “Needed” a good all-a-round jacket. I love to travel and do outdoor actives, so was looking for something have could handle almost any situation. 9 out of 10  The collar with the hood is its only thing keeping this from being perfect.  If you're like me and don't like hoods on anything other than a rain shell then the you'll be happy to know the non-hoody version of this jacket gets a 10 out of 10 in my book.  Gamma LT vs Gamma MX I have to say I've wanted a MX for over 10 years now. It's a really cool jacket, but the price always kept it just out of reach. Quick match up: the MX wins on the cool factor, those extra chest pockets really set it apart from other players in this field and the extra warmth is nice if you're looking to not have to layer (although this was a downside for me living in a warmer climate). Ultimately it was the LT that came from behind and won this match up for me. The LT just fits my life better. The lightweight makes it better for traveling and just a bit more versatile. FYI: I did opt for the Hoody version due to a sale.

Spent a lot of time selecting a softshell for my specific needs. I wanted something with a high degree of weather / wind protection, uncluttered low-profile design, and no extra insulation. I like to layer a fleece underneath as needed, and prefer to have the option of wearing the shell on its own when it's not so cold. This jacket has served very well in this role. It really feels like a shield from weather and scrapes, and is durable as hell. I wear a Patagonia R2 underneath when it gets cold, and I really don't think it gets much better than this combo. I'm seriously considering buying a second one in another color, it's that good. If you are looking for stand-alone warmth, you may be better served by the Epsilon LT Hoody.

I got this as a lightweight touring softshell. It works beautifully as active layer, breathing well, providing protection from wind, cold, and light precip. It's an anthletic fit so you can layer over it if things get really chilly. In typical arc'teryx fashion, it's simple and minimalist. A few well placed zipper pockets, and that's about it. One nice feature is is the stretchy cuffs made from a more slippery fabric. The wrists are a high abrasion area and that fabric allows for better interplay between other fabrics (like on your gloves or mittens). That same fabric is used in the hood, as well, which saves some weight. I'm 5'11" and 150 lbs and a medium is a good, well tailored fit.

I wanted a jacket to do three things: wear dayhiking, snowshoeing and for casual wear. I previously had a US Army issue softshell until I learned I could sell it for $250+. That jacket had the best softshell material I’ve ever used and if it had been better sewn and not in Army, foliage green, I would have kept it. I replaced it with a Marmot ROM that I had for the past year. It was well built, but boxy and I really didn’t need a jacket that “heavy” with the Gore Windstopper liner. In buying the Gamma LT, I was concerned that it would be too tight in the arm holes, which seems to be a concern for me in other jackets. I’m not a big guy, but am fit at 5”09” and 185lbs. The jacket fits great and I can easily layer a base, then a light fleece or sweatshirt. I can even fit a light puffy under it, but that does start to push the limits of the arm holes. I ordered a large, but should have also ordered an XL to try on, then returned the one that didn’t fit as well. The sleeves are long, but that’s good and prevents them from riding up if you need to reach for something. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the cuffs are not adjustable but seem to be set for where I would if they had Velcro. As a personal preference, I would still like to be able to adjust my own cuffs as sometime you just need to tighten them down and other times you might want to increase the airflow. The body of the jacket is lean which is nice if you’re wearing a pack or moving through brush. I would prefer to have a little more room so that anything I wear on my belt, including a phone or knife, would not so easily print through the jacket when it’s zipped up. The back of the jacket is nicely longer than the front, but again I would prefer just another inch of length in front, so that my fleece that’s hanging out isn’t getting wet. The hood as also previously reviewed is very large, but can be cinched down to fit well without a helmet. The material itself is both very tough yet comfortable and stretches well. I’ve had the chance to wear the jacket from below freezing in the 20’s up into the mid’50’s. The jacket sheds light rain very well, but does start to wet out after 30 or so minutes. I’ve remained dry underneath, but you just have to remember the limits of the material. I do very much like how breathable it is though. Just to be clear, there is no lining, backing material or insulation on the interior. Overall, an excellent piece of gear that should serve me well in a variety of roles. I got the gray, which surprisingly came with some nice, blue trim along the zippers and collar. When they make a version all in the same blue, I’ll buy one of those too.

The Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hoody is one of the most versatile softshells on the market by perfecting what is required for a softshell. The Gamma LT Hoody was meant for the alpine and has all the features you need and nothing you don't. "A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The Gamma LT Hoody will be my main layering piece on any volcano climbs in the PNW during the summer.I'm 5'10" and roughly 165lbs with 33" waist and the Gamma LT Hoody is sized to accommodate a midlayer comfortably like a Atom LT hoody or a mid-weight down sweater. Pros: Fantastic fit with options for layering underneath Highly wind resistant but breathes incredibly Great water-resistance and dries quickly Hood accommodates over sized helmets Velcro-less cuff makes layering easy Cons: A little pricey More In-depth review at: http://sunrisegear.blogspot.com/2014/08/arcteryx-gamma-lt-hoody.html

This is one burly shell. Yes Burly double weave lives up to its name. Its also quite heavy (over 600gms for my medium). It is quite windproof for just a stretch woven fabric with no membrane. It breathes decent enough but has no real insulating value to the fabric. Good 4 way stretch, with a slightly trim cut (a tad slimmer than my gamma MX), 2 good sized hand pockets and 1 internal pocket. nice overall fit with clean lines. The inner fabric is not the softest against the skin (when wearing t shirts etc), and as mentioned has no fleece backer and thus minimal insulation. Overall good performing soft-shell, cuts wind and covers you in light precip

I ordered this jacket about a week ago and when I received it, I was sad to find that the jacket was too small. Even with the athletic cut and sizing up for the difference it was still too small. Normally wear an XL in everything no matter what it is. But going to need to buy an XXL this time.

I purchased the Gamma LT Hoody in late winter after previously owning the Patagonia Guide Hoody. I really liked the Guide Hoody initially, but there were several design elements I didn't care for. For instance, I wear size medium and found the sleeves to be excessively long. While this normally wouldn't be an issue, the Guide Hoody didn't have any method of managing the sleeve length via velcro straps or some type of cinch system. That issue, coupled with the lack of breathability due to the interior fleece lining led me to look elsewhere for a solid softshell. I'm pleased to say my search began and ended with the Gamma. This shell is spectacular in each area the Guide Hoody lacked. First, Arc'teryx conveniently addressed the previously noted sleeve issue by crafting the base of the sleeve using an elastic fabric that keeps the sleeves in place without the hassle of velcro straps. They used the same excellent design element on both my Atom LT Jacket and Atom SV Hoody to great affect. The exterior fabric of the Gamma is made using the Arc'teryx Burly Weave, and it feels bomber. I have full confidence I can rub the jacket against any surface without causing any wear to the fabric. It feels super durable, but is also soft to the touch. Given the durability, when I first received the jacket I thought it wouldn't be that breathable, and I was completely wrong. The Gamma breathes better than any other layer I own and it is now my three season go-to piece for most outdoor pursuits.

For winter, I spend most of my time wearing this jacket. It's the most versatile jacket I've ever owned. The fit: I am 6'2", 170lbs and surprisingly bought a small. I can fit an UL down jacket/expedition baselayer underneath. Sleeve length and overall length is great. Size up for more layering options. Things I've used this jacket for: Bike commuting in town, snow cave building, snowshoeing, glisadding, shooting, lots of hiking. Conditions I've used this jacket in: extreme wind, sub zero temps (with a puffy underneath), immersed in powder, wet and dry snow, heavy rain. Features: - Huge helmet compatible hood. In high wind, it blows off your head if it's not sinched down. The front of the hood extends far over your head, almost like a hat (which is good during active snowfall). The hood has two draw cords on the side to make it tighter and a rear draw cord to make it tighter-er (?). The bill of the hood is semi-stiff. - Two huge hand pockets. Mesh lined, easily fit a pair of gloves and a hat in one pocket. There is also an internal chest pocket which fits a phone (no headphone port). -Two draw cords at the bottom which can be operated with one hand. -Wind guard behind the main zipper. The hand pockets have a much tighter zipper to keep wind out, but no wind guard. The main zipper has large teeth, is very easy to move, and has a large pull tab. -Slight drop-tail in the back of about 1-2 inches. -Cuffs have elastic panel (no velcro) If I am working vigorously, I won't wear this jacket in temperatures over 30 degrees unless it's windy. Standing still, I am find down to mid 30's with it and just a T-Shirt. Breathability is good compared to any hardshell, but it's a windproof softshell which is limiting. The outer face sheds snow well. The first places to get wet seem to be behind the neck and upper shoulders for some reason. It stays drier than a windshirt or DWR treated puffy. It does okay in the rain but don't expect it to serve as a rainshell.