Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoodie

I am extremely disappointed in my recent purchase of this jacket. Given the price, I would expect it to last me at least a few winters with normal wear. Instead, after using the jacket about 3 times per week for just a few months, I am noticing the down shedding and the material giving way. I wear this from the house to the car to the office or errands and cannot think of how I would have torn the fabric. No rock climbing or downhill skiing here. I do not dare to wash it for fear it will fall apart.

I just bought one from back country. On every other day you see a small white spot on the jacket. when you want to remove it , you get it to know its down. I am sick of it removing down on every other day. Looks like arcteryx have started compromising on quality.I will return it for sure.

In der Farbe "eisblau" schimmern die schwarzen Federn (nicht die weien Daunen!) durch. Dadurch sieht die Jacke aus, wie mit zahlreichen Schmutzflecken behaftet. Sehr unschne Optik. Bei dunklerem Oberstoff vielleicht weniger auffllig.

My review is for the fall 2016/winter 2017 version of the jacket. They appear to have updated this year's version, but I think it is helpful to know because some of last year's models are still out there on the market. This jacket suffers from two flaws that, for me, have proved highly problematic. One, the jacket is (maybe was now) cut too short. This allows air to easily slip in, especially on the back. Two, Arcteryx left out a drawstring for the waist so you cannot cinch it down to cut out the air slipping in. You can add a shell and cinch the shell down but I have found this is not always the perfect solution nor does it always solve the problem. Thus, these two flaws build off each other. Regrettably, I didn't notice these problems prior to cutting the tags when I tried it on around the house. I find that when in the cold the air slips in the bottom and quickly destroys the warmth from the jacket. I must not be the only person who found this a serious problem, however, because Arcteryx claims to have addressed both of these points in their revision to this year's jacket. The cerium lt is very stylish. It looks nice walking about town and even to wear with semi-formal clothes to the office. I do like a stylish jacket but not at the expense of function, especially for something this expensive. If Arcteryx has indeed dealt with the problems, then this jacket may now be dialed in and worth it. Last year's model, to me, was not worth the money. In essence, I feel like I have a beta version that's not very useful for what it was made for and in the end leaves me cold.

My review is for the fall 2016/winter 2017 version of the jacket. They appear to have updated this year's version, but I think it is helpful to know because some of last year's models are still out there on the market. This jacket suffers from two flaws that, for me, have proved highly problematic. One, the jacket is (maybe was now) cut too short. This allows air to easily slip in, especially on the back. Two, Arcteryx left out a drawstring for the waist so you cannot cinch it down to cut out the air slipping in. You can add a shell and cinch the shell down but I have found this is not always the perfect solution nor does it always solve the problem. Thus, these two flaws build off each other. Regrettably, I didn't notice these problems prior to cutting the tags when I tried it on around the house. I find that when in the cold the air slips in the bottom and quickly destroys the warmth from the jacket. I must not be the only person who found this a serious problem, however, because Arcteryx claims to have addressed both of these points in their revision to this year's jacket. The cerium lt is very stylish. It looks nice walking about town and even to wear with semi-formal clothes to the office. I do like a stylish jacket but not at the expense of function, especially for something this expensive. If Arcteryx has indeed dealt with the problems, then this jacket may now be dialed in and worth it. Last year's model, to me, was not worth the money. In essence, I feel like I have a beta version that's not very useful for what it was made for and in the end leaves me cold.

I was so excited to get this jacket at Xmas. The reviews were good. However it does not keep me warm. We have had such a mild winter (Toronto). I can't imagine how poorly it would perform it was a normal winter. Even with a wool sweater underneath, it is not adequate. A shell would provide the same protection. I would not recommend this brand nor will I buy again. For the price point, the performance is very poor.

Surprised the down leaks out. Not only through stitching but it has also punctured the fabric near the pocket. I thought this product wouldn't leak down given the price tag. Anyone else had similar issue?

I have three down jackets from different top teir manufacturers. I recently bought the Cerium LT as my midweight down. The fit and tailor is second to none as far as down jackets go. Since I've bought it, I've been very dissapointed with ability for the outer shell to keep the down inside the jacket. I've never had a down that has bled so much. First time I've been dissapointed with Arc'Teryx (and I own a lot of pieces) but this jacket is going back.

This is my honest review of the Cerium LT. It is very fragile, has great fit and warm. I wore the Cerium LT Hoody to the zoo in 2C very rainy day (10-15mm precipitation forecasted) with a regular dryfit t-shirt under it and a waterproof shell. I was very comfortable outside even with the windchill of -5C, and going inside tropical pavilions where the temperature is 22C and humid, i was comfortable too. I did not have to unzip at all. This jacket is very good at regulating my core temperature. The fit is great. medium is perfect. the jacket is warm and toasty. the color (black) is classy. the jacket is very light. The cons: 1. the hood draw cord is very easy to adjust, however the elastic cord tightens around my head like a hair net and it hurts my forehead and ears after a while and it leaves a red mark. 2. the fit is very good, but the hem really lacks the drawcord feature. Cold gets in there, although only on very gusty winds, or when i bend over to tie my shoes. 3. the fabric is light and nice to touch but very fragile. after the zoo trip, i noticed that abrasion marks appeared on the portion of the fabric where my chin rubbed against it. my guess is it does not resist beard stubble that well. very dissappointing. i returned the Cerium LT Hoody. Hopefully the Cerium SV is a lot more durable.

I expected a great mid-weight layer jacket from a reputable company but got an expensive, underwhelming jacket. The issues: - poor distribution of down-fill around the waist (all was compressed to one side of jacket and none on other side) - No drawstring around waist so very drafty (there is elastic but too light to do anything) - threads coming out on front chest baffles (only casual use as underlayer - 4 months) - threads coming out on inside collar / hood area (only casual use as underlayer - 4 months) The good things about it: - high wamth to weight ratio (compact) - looks great I've owned both MEC and Taiga down-fill jackets and have been much happier with them.

I regret buying this. Quality is poor, size is all off

Bought this jacket in hope that the quality and the name would stand the test of time, within two months of purchase this jacket became flat and also started to shed down through the arm area, this not happened with one jacket but also twice with the same jacket, the outer materials used in this jacket are toilet paper thin and not fit for purpose, and become the biggest waste of money I have ever made. So much so that it might aswell be thrown away.

Bought this jacket about 18 months ago and only wear it when it's really cold Before I washed it you just cannot belive how warm this is, just a great jacket But after the first wash, that's where it just get worse, the filling "gathers" and bits of down in the washing machine, put it in the dryer on low heat will hopefully make it right? No just a lumpy jacket where parts of the jacket have no insulation and other parts have much thicker insulation I sent back to Arc'teryx and they just washed and sent it back telling me "it was not loosing down" and how to wash it "the correct way" was washed the correct t way with a down wash and followed garment instructions Very disappointing and would certainly not buy another Arc'teryx product

I got this jacket in store and wore it 3-4 days before i noticed the down feathers leaking from the stitching. I realized this after i noticed the lower back has almost 0 down feathers. The sleeves seem to be fine but the core does not stay warm due to this. Bought this to use as my jacket for work (popular in banks) but no point since it doesnt keep me warm for early morning travels.

Attempted to return the jacket at two ny stores but was denied because the jackets tag was cut off. Ofcourse it was??? First purchase from this brand, it'll definitely be my last.

Fabric is discolored, seems have stuffing coming out, very thin material.

Issues with the jacket right away. These are not dark feathers but instead they are discolorations of the materials. The material seems extremely thin. Stuffing is coming out fo the seems already and we have not worn the jacket.

Purchased 10/19, tore 3/21. This jacket is great for watching Netflix on the couch. The fabric has torn, like many other reviews, through normal active wear and cold weather camping. They should include a yard of "tenacious tape" with each purchase, as I will need it to prolong the "practical lifespan" to comparable brands.

I received this jacket as a gift about a year ago. Never had I enjoyed wearing a down jacket as much as this one. Incredible warmth, comfort and style. However, there are a few things anyone should know before purchasing this jacket. First, the zipper is incredibly flimsy (YKK 3). Mine broke within 6 months of wear. Secondly, the jacket is very likely to develop small tears, which are a challenge to patch. It's unfortunate, because a couple of small adjustments would make this a knock-out.

I bought this a few weeks ago. Now that it's started to rain, you can see all the dark feather down through the jacket. I'm quite disappointed this was overlooked in the design process. My advice is to choose a dark coloured jacket so that this does not happen to you.

Numerous feathers poked out in the back very often. It's very ugly and will loose warm. For the price of the jacket I was very disappointed in the quality, even my another budget one has no such problem.

I bought this jacket as a treat to myself last Christmas as a needed a lightweight insulated down layer for the long shoulder seasons in the Canadian arctic and backpacking trips. It is lighweight and packs down well but you can only use it if you plan on just sitting in it or doing commuting. I have only used it for some light activity and usually under a shell, despite this I still have several large rips that shed feathers that I've had to tape up. Severally disappointed as I love all of my other Arc'teryx gear.

Only owned the jacket for a few weeks and the feathers started poking out in numerous spots. For the price of the jacket I was very disappointed in the quality.

After reading several reviews, I settled on this jacket. I own many Arc'teryx products and have always loved the excellent quality. I'm sad to say this was a huge (expensive) mistake. The "lightweight yet durable" fabric is about as durable as tissue paper. Walking up to my lodge room the other night I accidentally brushed against a bush which put a hole in my jacket. The warranty doesn't cover wear and tear and now I'm afraid to wear this jacket anywhere. This jacket might be okay for around town but not remotely suitable for even the most casual hike.

The only reason that I gave 1 star for this product was for its look and warmth. Yeah, it looks great and truly light weight down jacket and it does work to keep you warm. HOWEVER, the quality does not seem to be even close to ANY of Arcteryx's products. I own several jackets from Arcteryx, none of them is poorly made like this one. If you put it up and look at this Jacket through a light you can see big holes in seam and the feathers seep out from all over the body! I got this one this December and only wear it in the city. I definitely concern about its durability and would not recommend it to anyone who needs it for outdoors.