Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoodie

Loved my first one so much, I bought a second to alternate. Wear it all the time! Cuts wind and water!

I'm 6'4" and 200 pounds. I first purchased this jacket in a size large. It seemed a little short at the waist, and snug through shoulders. I exchanged it for an XL. The length was much better and the extra room in the shoulders helped. It's a little big around the waist but I can comfortably wear a base layer under and still have room to move comfortably. The athletic fit should be taken into consideration when ordering this jacket. I would not recommend it for frigid days without a base layer, or days with heavy rain without a Gore-Tex layer over. Otherwise a versatile, comfortable, well built jacket.

I'm 6'4" and 200 pounds. I first purchased this jacket in a size large. It seemed a little short at the waist, and snug through shoulders. I exchanged it for an XL. The length was much better and the extra room in the shoulders helped. It's a little big around the waist but I can comfortably wear a base layer under and still have room to move comfortably. The athletic fit should be taken into consideration when ordering this jacket. I would not recommend it for frigid days without a base layer, or days with heavy rain without a Gore-Tex layer over. Otherwise a versatile, comfortable, well built jacket.

Love this thing. Wear it both as an outer layer for winter hiking as well as my go-to shell for wearing around town. When it's colder out, just throw on a micro down layer underneath and you're good to go. Highly recommend.

This jacket is a perfect all year casual wear jacket. I wear this almost daily in the wintertime and use it for the cold Fall/Spring days in Colorado. My only complaint is that in the winter time, the two abdominal pockets do not keep your hands warm due to the venting material in the pockets. this is also a pro when it gets warmer out and needing some vents without unzipping the jacket.

This jacket is a perfect all year casual wear jacket. I wear this almost daily in the wintertime and use it for the cold Fall/Spring days in Colorado. My only complaint is that in the winter time, the two abdominal pockets do not keep your hands warm due to the venting material in the pockets. this is also a pro when it gets warmer out and needing some vents without unzipping the jacket.

Good shell for unpredictable shoulder season weather. It's been a chilly fall with lots of windy mixed precipitation days and others that have been down right cold and snowy. The Gamma MX hoody has done a fantastic job of keeping me dry and subsequently warm. The fit is nice and allows for comfortable layering underneath, which paired with my Cerium SL has kept me warm while walking in near single digit F temperatures. While I wouldn't count on it to keep me dry in a heavy or prolonged rain, it's done the trick for me in cold misty weather and days with scattered precipitation. It's nice to have good protection from the elements with out the sound and stiff feel of gore-tex. My 2 small complaints: 1st, the inside of the lower hand pockets does not have insulation on the backing of the hem draw cord. Minor, but it makes for a noticeably cooler, less comfortable feel. 2nd, I prefer the Velcro cuffs to the stretch-woven cuffs because of the improved compatibility while wearing gloves. If I'm not wearing gloves I'd have no preference, but these cuffs leave a little area between the cuff and glove that is just a bit open / exposed. Overall it's a great shell and I'm really glad I picked it up. I hope to get many years worth of use out of it.

Good shell for unpredictable shoulder season weather. It's been a chilly fall with lots of windy mixed precipitation days and others that have been down right cold and snowy. The Gamma MX hoody has done a fantastic job of keeping me dry and subsequently warm. The fit is nice and allows for comfortable layering underneath, which paired with my Cerium SL has kept me warm while walking in near single digit F temperatures. While I wouldn't count on it to keep me dry in a heavy or prolonged rain, it's done the trick for me in cold misty weather and days with scattered precipitation. It's nice to have good protection from the elements with out the sound and stiff feel of gore-tex. My 2 small complaints: 1st, the inside of the lower hand pockets does not have insulation on the backing of the hem draw cord. Minor, but it makes for a noticeably cooler, less comfortable feel. 2nd, I prefer the Velcro cuffs to the stretch-woven cuffs because of the improved compatibility while wearing gloves. If I'm not wearing gloves I'd have no preference, but these cuffs leave a little area between the cuff and glove that is just a bit open / exposed. Overall it's a great shell and I'm really glad I picked it up. I hope to get many years worth of use out of it.

Overall I think this is a good jacket. Has proven to be super durable for a softshell, I beat on this day in and day out for work in the winter as well as my backcountry adventures and neither the elements nor my washing machine has made a single scratch. Another A+ piece from Arc!!

I should start by stating "I don't really see the point of a soft shell", but this is one of the best pieces of kit I have. From the start the jacket is super comfortable, and a good fit. I found the design to be perfect. Large hand warmer pockets will fit a OS map, and the mesh lining allows ventilation to keep me comfortable. The chest pockets are great for smartphones and guide books. The Fortius 2.0 textile works extremely well and has kept light rain and drizzle off repeatedly. Wind resistance is excellent. The jacket has kept me warm on these Autumn days. If I had one quibble I would have liked to have hook and loop adjusters on the sleeve cuffs, to allow ventilation. Yes this is an expensive piece of equipment, but the design and construction are excellent making it worth every penny.

I should start by stating "I don't really see the point of a soft shell", but this is one of the best pieces of kit I have. From the start the jacket is super comfortable, and a good fit. I found the design to be perfect. Large hand warmer pockets will fit a OS map, and the mesh lining allows ventilation to keep me comfortable. The chest pockets are great for smartphones and guide books. The Fortius 2.0 textile works extremely well and has kept light rain and drizzle off repeatedly. Wind resistance is excellent. The jacket has kept me warm on these Autumn days. If I had one quibble I would have liked to have hook and loop adjusters on the sleeve cuffs, to allow ventilation. Yes this is an expensive piece of equipment, but the design and construction are excellent making it worth every penny.

Comparing this jacket to my previous jacket (made by another company), it blows it out of the water or off the crag I should say. It's considerably lighter then my previous but don't let that make you think it's not going to be warm. Even with the the harsh winds up in North Wales I've been warm and that was with a normal t-shirt on underneath. It's even nice to wear about casually if the weather is proving to be harsh. The fit is very true fit and has an athletic cut to the jacket. There is a bit of length to the sleeves so don't be worried if you're going to climb in it.

Comparing this jacket to my previous jacket (made by another company), it blows it out of the water or off the crag I should say. It's considerably lighter then my previous but don't let that make you think it's not going to be warm. Even with the the harsh winds up in North Wales I've been warm and that was with a normal t-shirt on underneath. It's even nice to wear about casually if the weather is proving to be harsh. The fit is very true fit and has an athletic cut to the jacket. There is a bit of length to the sleeves so don't be worried if you're going to climb in it.

Incroyable! J'ai ce manteau depuis 10 ans, et il est comme neuf! Je le mete presque tout les jours et pour le ski avec une veste Cerium en dessous et je suis bon mme -30C. Ce manteau est ultra rsistant, tellement que je vais le changer parce que a fait longtemps et que j'ai envi d'un nouveau mais aussi un GoreTex... Vous ne vous tromperez pas c'est certain !

This is a well-made jacket that I plan on using as a mid-layer for alpine hiking. I've also used it around town running errands as an outer layer.

I've had this wonderful piece of equipment since 2012 and I will never go without it again. My all seasons go to light jacket. Holds up in everything but heavy rain. have used this jacket all over the world and I never leave home without it.

Has proven to be super durable for a softshell, I beat on this day in and day out for work in the winter as well as my backcountry adventures and neither the elements nor my washing machine has made a single scratch, ding or dent. The freedom of movement and breathability are outstanding and with the pockets open you can really vent excess heat to avoid removing the shell. I wash it weekly and after a full year it still beads rain like the day I got it. Great zipper, hood and weight! For me it was on the smaller size of the Arc trim fit, I wasn't able to layer under this one in my normal size Medium. It does fit well so I can't justify removing a fitment star but felt it was worth mentioning. If you can try one on it is probably a good idea before purchasing. Another A+ piece from Arc!!

This jacket is probably one of my favourites now in my closet and in line with my Atom LT hoody. It is fitted, yet allows free range of movement. Warm, but not suffocating. Water resistant, but highly breathable. This jacket is going to be my go to backcountry and resort ski coat now for all days that are not truly requiring GORE-TEX. Additionally, it's perfect for a chilly day of sailing to cut the wind, high output winter hike, and even just walking the dog year round. Also a perfect aprs anything jacket to keep the chill off while reminiscing about the sick lines that were just schralped. It's a sick coat, Arc'teryx!

J'ai achet ce produit il y a une bonne dizaine d'anne, satisfaction totale. Ensuite, j'ai essay d'autres produits d'autres marques, je n'ai jamais retrouv ni le mme confort ni la mme efficacit. Moralit ? Je viens de l'acheter nouveau !

Love this jacket owned for two years still looks great and works very well in showers and keeps you warm.

I seriously love this midlayer! I've wanted it for months and finally decided to buy it and I absolutely love it! I have nothing bad to say about this jacket! I will probably buy it in every color! I do like this jacket more than the LT version just because the inner fleece liner is so soft on comfy. Definitely worth the money!

This is everything I was looking for. Which is a shell that is tough and weather resistant. I bought this for my mid layers. With the combination of both I managed to keep warm in freezing temperatures. So this jacket alone is enough to keep you light and comfortable even in the summer. All around use from mountaineering to backpacking to even a casual walk around town.

This is probably the best piece of kit that I own. On its own it's perfect for cool weather just lounging around town, and it doesn't look too technical to wear casually. I'm a big guy who runs hot, so I can wear it without anything other than a well-wicking base layer down to pretty low temperatures, as long as I'm being active. When it gets really cold I like to add another layer of fleece (I have an R1 that's perfect for this) and it's fantastic. It's not waterproof but the DWR keeps the rain off of me long enough to find cover or, if it's really nasty, get the hard shell out of my pack. The only problem is that the built-in fleece insulation means I can't wear it when it's too warm, I use a different soft shell for that.

This is probably the best piece of kit that I own. On its own it's perfect for cool weather just lounging around town, and it doesn't look too technical to wear casually. I'm a big guy who runs hot, so I can wear it without anything other than a well-wicking base layer down to pretty low temperatures, as long as I'm being active. When it gets really cold I like to add another layer of fleece (I have an R1 that's perfect for this) and it's fantastic. It's not waterproof but the DWR keeps the rain off of me long enough to find cover or, if it's really nasty, get the hard shell out of my pack. The only problem is that the built-in fleece insulation means I can't wear it when it's too warm, I use a different soft shell for that.

I have had my Gamma MX Hoody (also has a none-hoodied version) for about 5 years. It's such a versatile piece of gear that I can't imagine not having it anymore. I have worn it on countless outings such as camping, hiking, jogging, snowboarding. I wear it around town from fall to spring, and have it in my backpack for chilly summer night as well. It has always performed well. It's not as waterproof as a hard shell, but it's much more comfortable next to skin than any hard shell I have. I'd recommend this as a piece that every outdoor person should own. The only small down side I find is that it is a bit more trim and short, so I had to size up since I usually wear it as an out layer. The cut for the none-hoodied version is right on, serving mostly as mid layer. I wear L for hoody and M for jacket.