Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoodie

This softshell is great but unfortunately I had to return it for one simple reason. I am 5'7" tall with a 48" chest so I usually have to buy XXL except in Arc'teryx's loosest jackets like the Dually and other expedition fit/military fit jackets. This jacket is no exception. Due to my unfortunate combination of height and weight the arms on jackets are almost always far too long. This wouldn't be a problem if the cuffs were adjustable but alas they are not. I really wish I could have kept this jacket but I could not as the sleeves would not stay up and kept slipping over my palms. The cuffs on this jacket are much tighter than most other jackets with elastic cuffs even from Arc'teryx but they are still not tight enough in the larger sizes. I really hope the next version has velcro adjustable cuffs like the one's on most of their hardshells such as the Alpha SV, Beta SV, Beta AR etc. Alternatively it would be even better if they reintroduced the Venta SV with it's drop hood which was much better for general use.

The fleece lining catches on other clothes when pulling it on over sleeves, etc. - a frustration. The Arcteryx shell it replaced was unlined and slipped on more easily.

Arctyrx Gammas have a great upper body fit, however you need really small hands to get them off without turning the jacket inside out and making a fool of yourself in the process. Why there aren't wrist zips or velcro cuff on such an otherwise high quality jacket is a mystery. Also, The original Gammas were a bit more stylish. And lastly, the world would really love to have the soft shell with a semi-high loft fleece insulation. This jacket is so cool it requires a hoody or a sweater under it or an annoying layer over it on all but the warmest mountain winter days. Please Arctyrx, make us a a same fitting Gamma version with wrist loops or zips and a bit more insulation.

Just got this jacket and was greatly disappointed with the windproofness. This should NOT be called a softSHELL. just soft. There is no shell here. Wind blows right through. The jacket is however perfectly designed and constructed. I only would have wished for windstopper material instead. So I will not be bringing this for skiing in switzerland next week. It is however a great looking jacket for strolling around town and for everyday use. If you want to be in the mountains. Get a SHELL.

As I have had one of the older Gamma MX hoody versions, I really looked farward to use this new material. The only bad thing about the old one was that I found the breathabilty a bit bad when active. They truly done something about this in the new model. But just too much. You can easily feel the wind go through makes it much less usefull for winter activities. The fit is okay, but I would have liked a 5cm longer. (The sleeve length is great though)

the size is smaller than other arcteryx clothes! I wear atom M, beta M, very suitable, but gamma mx M is too small

This is a nice jacket overall and I have followed Arcteryx closely for many years (with numerous pieces now). Somewhat unfortunately, the price tag shows 50 dollars less for the exact same model (not last year's) and in general this affected the overall purchase experience.

I purchased this jacket a couple months ago along with the matching pants. I love how it looks and feels, however, I have been shocked at it's lack of durability. Within a week of purchase I already had a seam fail on one of the chest pockets as well as a small wear/tear on the front. In fact, I have seemed to have worse luck with this set than anything else from Arc'Teryx that I own. I genuinely am less concerned about tearing my Gamma SL jacket than this. Big bummer.

I've the hoody but returned it almost straight away. The cuffs were simply way too tight. If it wasn't for this single reason, I would have kept it 100%. I hope as the product now says 'Revised" the cuff size was adjusted.

I wear a lot of clothes from Arc'teryx and consider it the best. But in this jacket the truth that has disappointed me and much, is breaking and not by wear but by failures in the seams on the skirts. Anyway, it is probably a failure or some manufacturing and I will continue to wear Arc'teryx clothing which has given me many joys.

Alles in allem zu teuer. Kein verstellbarer Bund am Handgelenk. Wann gibt es endlich die Wahl mit oder ohne helmtaugliche Kapuze?

This jacket is ridiculously short (especially at the front)!!! It cannot be used in skiing, mountaineering, cycling or any activities where you have to stretch or lift your arms - the jacket pulls up to the waistline. Otherwise it is of top quality. But the the cut eliminates it from real outdoor use. It is much shorter than Gamma LT or Squamish - I don't really get why :|

A very nice jacket, obviously you'd expect that at this price. Fits extremely well, better than anything else I have tried. 50kg, 168cm = XS. Very good at keeping the wind out and dealing with light rain, perfect for the UK. Negative: I've only had the jacket for 2 weeks and some of the stitching is starting to come out. Probably not worth sending it back yet but I'll keep my eye on it. Would have expected better. Awkward to modify hood to work straight on head.

Sadly this jacket failed like two others we have: the hem delaminated and was patched up by Arcteryx using ugly stitching. Switching to Patagonia for better customer care

This jacket is great for rain repelling. But, you really have to layer up if you want to stay warm in any wind. Wind goes right through it. I hate to say it but the "trendy" North Face Apex Bionic is 100% better at being wind proof.

Recently I bought this soft-shell. My first soft-shell !!! I live in The Netherlands in the part wich is called Flevoland. One of the windiest parts of Holland. When I went for a, two hour, test walk the weather was typically Dutch for December. Wind about 33.5mph/15meters per second (with stronger gusts), humidity 90%, 46F/8C and some rain/hail showers. Under the shell I wore a Capilene 3 Midweight Zip-Neck. (This is sufficient when I wear my Nano Puff Pullover over it). I was so cold, no matter how fast I was walking I could not get warm. I felt the wind blowing through, the Gamma MX hoody, all the time. I felt every gust of wind as, 'cold' from the direction the wind was coming from. The water-resistance is sufficient. So, I was happy, I was not hiking in the Alps under the same conditions. This is what I do not need in my back-pack because it is not functional and weights too much (686 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz), to carry it as an extra layer. I am now cured from soft-shell fairytale and will stick to the base-layer(moister wicking)/ mid-layer(isolation)/ hard-shell(water and wind proof) concept. I am so disappointed. This piece of clothing is certainly not worth the money I paid for it.

I bought this jacket believing it was a mixed weather jacket, however am sorely mistaken. It does not hold up to any wind nor sub 40 degree temperatures. And it's fits too tight (especially in chest and sleeves) for any comfortable use of an extra insulating layer. It repels only very light snow and very light rain for a short while. In medium rain, you have maybe 20 minutes. In heavy rain, you will be literally drenched (and cold if temps are below 60) on the inside (completely soaked through) within a few minutes. The jacket looks cool and that seems to be it's sole utility. It does not breath well and is heavy thus is not suited for any sort of medium to high output activities. I cannot imagine what type of outdoor activity for which I would pack this one; maybe very casual walking or easy day hiking in the fall? Unfortunately, I purchased the jacket at Christmas time, am only now discovering these flaws, and cannot return it or I certainly would. I am thoroughly disappointed in Arcteryx on this one.

I spent quite a bit of time reviewing jackets in this category to use as an all around outer layer. The jacket just doesn't perform. Wind cuts right through it and it holds no heat with base and mid layers. Pretty disappointing for the amount I spent.

Just came from the La Corde Montral store to try this nice looking jacket in size large like the rest of my jackets, had difficulty to put on and even more to take off the jacket because the sleeve openings are really too small ,if you have anything that is remotely the size of a man's hand you will have a very hard time to take this jacket off .keep clear of this frustration,Too bad for me and Arcteryx.