Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Camosun Parka

I've owned this jacket for just under a year now and it's performed really well except for the hood. It just doesn't go with the jacket, doesn't sit right (flopping to one side of my back or the other) when not on my head, and when it is on my head, it doesn't stay in place. That is my number one annoyance. I really wish I'd gotten the Therme instead - same jacket but an integrated hood. Folks considering the camosun, try out the therme as well. P.S. Arcteryx, if my warranty is still on - could I trade up to the Therme?

I've owned this jacket for just under a year now and it's performed really well except for the hood. It just doesn't go with the jacket, doesn't sit right (flopping to one side of my back or the other) when not on my head, and when it is on my head, it doesn't stay in place. That is my number one annoyance. I really wish I'd gotten the Therme instead - same jacket but an integrated hood. Folks considering the camosun, try out the therme as well. P.S. Arcteryx, if my warranty is still on - could I trade up to the Therme?

This coat was outside of my price range, but I scooped one up on a rare sale event from a re-seller. Coat is very stylish, trim and warm. With other brands, my 5-10/190lb frame fits somewhat loosely inside a Large. But with camosun, it was a neat/trim fit, never uncomfortably tight. I got compliments from many. Recently, the temperature dipped to the single digits (thanks to the split polar vortex business) in the DC area. A mid base layer, a dress shirt and Camosun over it was all I needed outside for my 15-20 minutes walk/commute outside. Felt warm. In fact, pretty hot inside the car (68 degrees), I had to turn off the heater. Cons: Wish the zipper was 2 way. Helps inside the car. Fabric is a bit noisy. But that may be a general feature of a hard-shell. Hopefully, this will last me a life time

This coat was outside of my price range, but I scooped one up on a rare sale event from a re-seller. Coat is very stylish, trim and warm. With other brands, my 5-10/190lb frame fits somewhat loosely inside a Large. But with camosun, it was a neat/trim fit, never uncomfortably tight. I got compliments from many. Recently, the temperature dipped to the single digits (thanks to the split polar vortex business) in the DC area. A mid base layer, a dress shirt and Camosun over it was all I needed outside for my 15-20 minutes walk/commute outside. Felt warm. In fact, pretty hot inside the car (68 degrees), I had to turn off the heater. Cons: Wish the zipper was 2 way. Helps inside the car. Fabric is a bit noisy. But that may be a general feature of a hard-shell. Hopefully, this will last me a life time

Trs beau manteau, trs chaud et laissant libre de ses mouvements. Malheureusement comme avec presque tous les produits Arcteryx achets sur Internet, les couleurs ne correspondent pas bien. J'ai achet la couleur Agra, qui en soi est trs belle mais le site Internet laisse croire une couleur plus claire et plus vive que ce qu'elle est en ralit.

I bought this coat after many hours of researching expert reviews and customer feedback online. I'm happy to say this coat lives up to the hype for me. I find it stylish, warm, and truly waterproof and windproof...which is critical for my needs. I've worn this coat in 35* F weather with rain/sleet and in 5* F weather with nasty winds. It has held up like a champ in every scenario. It's easy to layer with a thin fleece or synthetic underneath if needed. Also, the inside down and lining are super soft and feels like you're slipping into a sleeping bag when you put it on. Bonus! Only minor con I can think of is the hood. While the hood is warm...it's not the most flattering or form fitting. Seems too big (like it was designed for use under a helmet) and too square in shape. I don't wear the hood often so not a deal killer for me. Note: I did have to return one Camosun because the zipper kept getting stuck every time I tried to zip it up. The 2nd coat did not have this problem. Overall, I'm happy with this coat!

I bought this coat after many hours of researching expert reviews and customer feedback online. I'm happy to say this coat lives up to the hype for me. I find it stylish, warm, and truly waterproof and windproof...which is critical for my needs. I've worn this coat in 35* F weather with rain/sleet and in 5* F weather with nasty winds. It has held up like a champ in every scenario. It's easy to layer with a thin fleece or synthetic underneath if needed. Also, the inside down and lining are super soft and feels like you're slipping into a sleeping bag when you put it on. Bonus! Only minor con I can think of is the hood. While the hood is warm...it's not the most flattering or form fitting. Seems too big (like it was designed for use under a helmet) and too square in shape. I don't wear the hood often so not a deal killer for me. Note: I did have to return one Camosun because the zipper kept getting stuck every time I tried to zip it up. The 2nd coat did not have this problem. Overall, I'm happy with this coat!

Purchased as an around town Winter Jacket, performs well from a warmth perspective. Front zipper usually (80% of time) gets caught on the way up, quite infuriating. I will be returning for warranty service once the winter is over as I can't go without a coat.

Purchased as an around town Winter Jacket, performs well from a warmth perspective. Front zipper usually (80% of time) gets caught on the way up, quite infuriating. I will be returning for warranty service once the winter is over as I can't go without a coat.

I was looking for a sharp, more stylish and more weather protective alternative to my Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Jacket and TNF Outer Boroughs Parka. The Camosun is definitely sharp and stylish but my expectation was that Camosun would at least be as warm as my existing winter outerwear- if not warmer considering the premium price. I live in the mid-Atlantic- so not like we have extreme cold weather conditions here- yet I am disappointed at the lack of warmth of the Camosun. Similar to other reviews, the hood is bulky and cumbersome and does not stylishly fit my head. Not sure why Arc'teryx would incorporate snap buttons here as there are no buttons anywhere else on the coat. Zipper would make more sense from a design / function standpoint. Overall a great looking coat but not warm enough with a subpar hood.

I love this jacket for it's warmth but am minutes away from literally super gluing the hood buttons together as they come apart constantly when hanging the jacket on any coat hook by hood (which is the only practical option). Huge design oversight, I just don't get how they couthave been happy with that in design.

I was looking for a sharp, more stylish and more weather protective alternative to my Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Jacket and TNF Outer Boroughs Parka. The Camosun is definitely sharp and stylish but my expectation was that Camosun would at least be as warm as my existing winter outerwear- if not warmer considering the premium price. I live in the mid-Atlantic- so not like we have extreme cold weather conditions here- yet I am disappointed at the lack of warmth of the Camosun. Similar to other reviews, the hood is bulky and cumbersome and does not stylishly fit my head. Not sure why Arc'teryx would incorporate snap buttons here as there are no buttons anywhere else on the coat. Zipper would make more sense from a design / function standpoint. Overall a great looking coat but not warm enough with a subpar hood.

I purchased this around thanksgiving 2017 anticipating my travel to Toronto, and first "real winter" in 2018. Never had to use it in Houston. Fall 2018 was colder than usual in Toronto, and I've probably worn this less than 8 times in 2018. The jacket is impressive and keeps you warm and toasty. Fitting is great too. Unfortunately, I've already found down leakage on the back and major leak on the sleeve. Maybe I received the bad apple, but that does makes me question the quality of construction. I don't want to run to the store each time I see a defect. Yes, they do offer warranty, but the turn around time during winters is not short. If it hadn't been for a backup featherless jacket, I'd be freezing in the great white north. These jackets aren't inexpensive and I expected better from the brand.

Great jacket. Tried on a few canada goose and they were too tight and not as warm as this one.

Gone are the days of the baggy ugly parkas that dominate Canadian winters. This parka is a beautiful piece of clothing. It has clean, unbroken lines that produce a great silhouette. The jacket is extremely warm, and its shell excels in wet, sloppy weather common in Toronto. It would be nice if Arteryx carried more colour choices. An olive green would look incredible in this jacket. Otherwise, it really is the perfect parka. I've never received more compliments on a jacket.

I bought this as a walking jacket for the winters in Calgary This jacket is great in so many ways. +It feels very warm, fits perfectly, and looks elegant enough to wear to the office. -When it comes to hood, it is terrible with lack of adjustment options and limiting vision when you turn your head. With a few changes Arc'teryx may be able to introduce in the new version of this jacket it will most likely get 5 stars from me.

I bought this as a walking jacket for the winters in Calgary This jacket is great in so many ways. +It feels very warm, fits perfectly, and looks elegant enough to wear to the office. -When it comes to hood, it is terrible with lack of adjustment options and limiting vision when you turn your head. With a few changes Arc'teryx may be able to introduce in the new version of this jacket it will most likely get 5 stars from me.

I was truly impressed by this parka. Bought it this October. I live in Ukraine, where the temperatures can go down to -20 celcius. The parka is extremely warm.

I bought this coat about a year ago and it has been fantastic in keeping me warm. It is very comfortable for a large coat but doesn't feel too big and puffy. My only issue with it is the 3 pressed studs that hold the hood in place were useless and the hood kept detaching. I have since lost the hood as it came loose whilst stored in a coat store and have never seen it since. I would highly recommend some form of zip connection instead.

This jacket is almost perfect. It is warm, fits great, and is made really well. The only things that I would change would be to include a two way zipper, as other reviewers have mentioned, and changing the type of Gore Tex used. For an everyday jacket it is too crinkly and loud when it rubs against itself.

I got this a year ago and have gotten increasingly frustrated with the coat. The hood constantly pops off at the slightest pull, such as sitting down in the car. The lack of a two-way zipper was a huge oversight. I had to ship the coat in because the zipper on the pocket broke from a pull. It's loud, it picks up dirt easy. And the neck is too large.

This is a great parka for everyday use, light, keeps you warm and breathable

Just bought this winter for commuting by train into city. Didn't want the full traditional parka (CG, Fjallraven, LL Bean) look. Needed something to keep me warm but be light enough to not overheat on the train or subway. I didn't want to look like an eskimo walking the sidewalks with the hooded fur. Love the simple style and functionality of Arc'teryx jackets, have one for skiing and another for hiking. This fits true, I'm 6'1" and 190 lbs, the size L was perfect, big enough to have sweater underneath but not bulky at all. The hood issues others have mentioned seem to be corrected with current version. Hood fits perfectly without blocking field of view. My only wish was that the chest pocket for phones was on the outside instead of inside so it would be reachable without unzipping. Perfect length for sitting on train, no need for 2 way zipper.

Just bought this winter for commuting by train into city. Didn't want the full traditional parka (CG, Fjallraven, LL Bean) look. Needed something to keep me warm but be light enough to not overheat on the train or subway. I didn't want to look like an eskimo walking the sidewalks with the hooded fur. Love the simple style and functionality of Arc'teryx jackets, have one for skiing and another for hiking. This fits true, I'm 6'1" and 190 lbs, the size L was perfect, big enough to have sweater underneath but not bulky at all. The hood issues others have mentioned seem to be corrected with current version. Hood fits perfectly without blocking field of view. My only wish was that the chest pocket for phones was on the outside instead of inside so it would be reachable without unzipping. Perfect length for sitting on train, no need for 2 way zipper.

2 years in on my Camosun, overall I like the jacket but some of the details have frustrated me like no other Arc Teryx Product I own. I use the jacket for UK winters including trips to Snowdonia and the Lakes in Winter, also for work in the winter months, the jacket is my go to winter garment when coming off the hills and wanting to warm up or in the towns of a cold evening. The Good Great fit, very stylish and works well with wearing it to work meetings, easily a smarter option than CG type jackets. Also works very well in Winter months for general walking and being in the country, the branding is also very discrete and subtle. The insulation is well thought out and the jacket, although very light, keeps any weather out that is thrown at it, I only need a base under this jacket at below freezing temperatures. It is probably a little too warm for the UK weather, anything over 9-10 deg C and you can get very warm, not a bad thing really. I have never had a problem with sweat saturating the down. The Bad The hood is terrible, it has started to fray which is worrying enough but the fit is such that the peak rides down over my eyeline, I end up tightening the top adjuster to pull the hood back but that lifts the whole jacket onto the adjuster so it just slides down again. The poppers attaching the hood are also dreadful, if you grab the coat by the hood it will come off in your hand, highly annoying. They have also come apart when I have been trying to adjust the hood which then lets rain or snow in. The front zip is very good (A two way would be nice though!) but one of the side pocket zips came apart in a snowstorm when trying to pull it up with gloves on saturating the pocket. Its an easy fix but things like that shouldn't fail just when you need them to work! Overall I love the jacket but feel let down by the details, especially the hood, I think making it helmet compatible has compromised the normal fit or it needs better adjustment.