Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoodie

I absolutely love this jacket. Where I live it is the perfect jacket for my local climate. It keeps me warm and dry with ease. The only thing that I would change about it is have the front of the jacket cut a little bit longer. I use this jacket to go fishing, hiking, snowboarding, you name it. I am normally a Large when it comes to Arc'Teryx but the Gamma MX hoody I found to fit a bit small (due to it being cut short in the front) so I got an XL. Hope this helps. Ps: The blue jacket is just the best colour blue you will ever see!

Well i use theis jacket for all kinds of outdoor activaties in the mountains and forests. Mainley for fishing. It is sturdy repells the rain well and it is nice and warm. I would say it is warmer than any other softshell that i have come across and it keeps bugs and moskitoes away.

The jacket is extremely high quality and feels premium from the off as well as being a very capable mountain jacket. Price a bit high for what it is hence the drop in point but it's a great piece.

Amazing jacket but please make the jacket have a longer torso. It is always popping out of my harness when I climb. Please please!

This is my 4th Gamma MX. It's pretty heavy duty with four ventilation pockets and light fleece bonded to the inside as a slight insulation. The dwr from factory is usually pretty good for light rain. My only issue with it is the cuff design. I miss the old cuffs which are more like an atom or proton cuff. I honestly can't understand why these are designed this way. If it had the old cuffs I would give it 5 stars! I use this for skiing as it fits over my ski helmet well and if I size up I can fit extra Insulation underneath. Of course if it's really windy and cold I'd recommend a hard shell.

I got this thinking it would layer well but really didn't work out well for that. It does hold up to some light rain and wind well and on cooler days it helps keep the cold bite out. I love the jacket just ended up changing the use case for it. Only thing I could imagine being slightly better is perhaps a little more insulation to hold up to cold.

This is my second Gama mx jacket that I buy and I really like it. They did a couple changes over the years. One that I like are the sleeves they are more loose. They one that I didn't like was the end zipper, too small when you have gloves.

A great shopping experience. It is very practical for daily commuting in the city. The material is also very comfortable. The only regret is that although it is very good, it is not worth the price. I hope it can return to the original intention to bring more good products instead of being commercialized.

I'll start by saying this is one of my most used pieces. When you know the weather is mostly fine but want a soft shell to block some cold or keep thorns and branches from snagging your insulated layer this one is a winner. My only complaint is that the most recent version wrist cuff lost the elastic gusset type cuff in favor of an open cuff that's strangely grabs my hand/arm hair. Not sure what the intent is with this but it really bums me out. I traded back for the previous model shortly after getting this one.

Bought this jacket at the store in San Fran. Took me like an hour to decide if I wanted it cause I couldn't get over the fact that the sleeves are about 1/2 inch too short. Eventually they talked me into it but I'm still having doubts and may return it. Other than that the jacket looks and feels perfect. If you are 6'4 like I am (or taller) with a large "wingspan" beware, you might have the same problem. Which is sad because I bought an XL. Only one of their jackets had long enough sleeves but it was a paper thin raincoat.

I have had it for one year. Superb fit and articulation. Extremely durable material. Good for Wind, or days with little bit of rain. While offering better breathability than Gore-Tex.

Lots of great features, arm pocket, deep pockets, big hood, but the only negative is it's hard to take off...I have to take it off by inverting the sleeves as I can't pull it over my hands without inverting the sleeves.

Good jacket, but the hood is huge. Can easily wear it over a helmet. Wicks water.

I have the revised 2020 version (replacing 2006 version). The cut is very good. Great articulation around the shoulder and arms. The new cuff design is great for ease of pulling on and off, this should be incorporated into other jackets. The new zipper with stops work, but, I've never had an issue with whatever it is trying to address. The hood design is great and you can cinch it down so that it looks like a normal hood when not wearing a helmet... older jackets had that bulbous mishroom head look. This can be worn as a mid layer, but, the hood may get in the way and combined breathability will be an issue. But, the hood greatly increases the temperature range that you can use this. Parts of the jacket are glued together and may not last over time... e.g. part of the cuff, the part around the waist. In my 2006 Gamma MX, the glued parts have all been worn and detatched, but the stitched areas are fine. I have the 'Dynasty' colour and it appears more orange than red in real life. I have other Arc'teryx products in the same colour and there is a clear different, esp. in the face fabric. Overall, this is a great jacket line and I'm sure I'll get 10+ years of use out this one as well.

I have the revised 2020 version (replacing 2006 version). The cut is very good. Great articulation around the shoulder and arms. The new cuff design is great for ease of pulling on and off, this should be incorporated into other jackets. The new zipper with stops work, but, I've never had an issue with whatever it is trying to address. The hood design is great and you can cinch it down so that it looks like a normal hood when not wearing a helmet... older jackets had that bulbous mishroom head look. This can be worn as a mid layer, but, the hood may get in the way and combined breathability will be an issue. But, the hood greatly increases the temperature range that you can use this. Parts of the jacket are glued together and may not last over time... e.g. part of the cuff, the part around the waist. In my 2006 Gamma MX, the glued parts have all been worn and detatched, but the stitched areas are fine. I have the 'Dynasty' colour and it appears more orange than red in real life. I have other Arc'teryx products in the same colour and there is a clear different, esp. in the face fabric. Overall, this is a great jacket line and I'm sure I'll get 10+ years of use out this one as well.

This review takes into account the previous model as well as updates to this model. When I heard the Gamma MX was getting a revision I was quite excited, but also slightly worried (if it's not broken, don't fix it). I will say that the previous version deserves a full five stars, with my only gripes being (1) front body was too shortespecially for tall guys like meand (2) it serves as an excellent soft shell, but the ability to layer underneath was limited. Otherwise, articulation was superb, utility was unmatched, and durability has proven solid. I live in a rural area but I happened to be near an Arc'teryx store recently so I popped in to check out the new iteration. Front length is now longer, and the updated material seems to have a more durable weave (perhaps at the expense of stretch and mobility). Yet the biggest concerns were as follows: (1) The shoulder construction was much too tight. I realise fit is different for everyone, but this has been a selling point for Arc'teryx climbing and alpine lines, and quite frankly I've never experienced this issue with any other piece save maybe the Donovan sweaterbut that's everyday wear. (2) Larger cuffs are nice to accommodate gloves, take on and off, etc. but I would prefer some sort of velcro closure to better seal out wind. (3) Lastly, the articulation was just not there. Raising my hands above my head lifted up the whole jacket, and I simply cannot imagine climbing, ice or alpine, with that glaring fault. The arms could stand to be slightly longer as well. The newest version has potential to be a winner with some minor tweaks and modifications. In the end, I bought a second jacket in the older model.

If you want a fleece lined softshell, this is probably the best one on the market. i have no reservations about using this jacket for low intensity activities (like urban commuting, hiking flat trails) However, I would say that there is some room for improvement for moderate to high intensity activities (like mountaineering, ski touring, and climbing). I would really love it if Arc'teryx could find a way to improve breath ability and reduce the water absorption. If you start sweating, the fleece lining absorbs moisture and there isn't enough air permeability for water vapor to be quickly transported out of the jacket. Breathability is closer to a Gore-Tex hard shell than an unlined softshell. Perhaps changing the fleece liner to a gridded fleece would help. Selectively removing the fleece liner from the arm pits would be appreciated. Since I typically wear the hood over a hooded base layer and/or a climbing helmet, I find the fleece lining on the hood adds weight, without much benefit over an unlined hood. I would also add that the outer fabric (pre-2020 version) isn't as quite as tear resistant as I expected. I managed to snag the jacket a branch, while crawling under a log, which created a large tear. However, I have done a fair amount of abrasive mixed climbing without any signs of wear.

I have a hard time finding anything that fits. I ordered the previous revision from the outlet but the jacket was too short so I returned it and order this newer version with and without the hood. I like the length better BUT the shoulders are narrower. Slightly disappointing. Fits perfectly with a T shirt but if I add a fleece mid layer then the shoulders are too tight. Guess I need a good thin wool layer. Overall I'm very happy with the quality and weight. Great for hiking and around town. Def an athletic fit.

Fit, feel and look is amazing! I wasn't crazy about the pilot color so returned it. Make sure if you purchase right now that you don't return for a refund. I'm waiting 24 days for a refund after they received it. It's interesting how they can take you money in an instant and not refund for 24 days!!!

This version of the Gamma MX has been around for a long time. Long enough to secure a reputation as a great jacket. I went into this purchase with a preconceived notion of what I was buying. Which ended up being different than what the jacket actually is. The first major thing is the fit. It feels, for lack of a better word, old. Arc'teryx doesn't publicly talk about how their fit changes, but it certainly seems to be evolutionary. New jacket designs have excellent proportions, great measurement matching to my body, and wonderful articulation in the pattern (eg. Fall 2019 Proton LT). The Gamma MX seems too big in the shoulders, too tight in the bottom hem, just kind of disproportionate all around, and lacking in refined articulation. To be clear, it is NOT a bad fit, and remains better than most other companies. However, I have become used to a certain fit, and this one feels off. It is also fairly short in the rear hem. Looking at other parts of the design, more things are not up to par with the latest Arc'teryx offers. Cuffs are simple, there are no Cohaesive cord locks, elastics thread into the garment multiple times. There is only one hood volume adjuster (crown), and it doesn't seem to configure the hood as nicely as you'd like. Once again, none of this is actually bad, it is the expected level of execution for many other companies. But Arc'teryx is a victim of their own success. Their newer designs are cleaner, lighter, easier, and we want that on all of our jackets. Also worth discussing: construction. If you analyze an Arc'teryx hard shell, everything is very cleanly put together. Seams are flat, everything is laminated flush, the inside is practically as neat as the outside. The Gammas are more like "traditional" jackets in that the inside isn't as nicely finished. This is especially true on the Gamma LT, which can look a bit rough inside. The Gamma MX interior is fleecy, so it looks cleaner. But it is not built such that the pockets sit between a hung fleece liner and the outer face. The fleece is laminated to the back side of the face textile, so the mesh pockets and much of the construction is visible inside. This isn't bad or good, it is simply interesting. The main zip is not waterproof, but it is backed by a generous rubberized flap that provides sufficient weather protection. There are no interior pockets on this jacket. It does have hood elastics for closing up the face opening, but they are routed inside the jacket. There is no waist elastic. The feel of the thin liner fleece is great, soft against skin. It layers over stuff sort of poorly because the fleece is grabby, and the sizing can be awkward for "shell" use. It works better over thin layers, at most an Atom LT. Functionally the jacket is quite wind resistant, fairly water resistant, and durable. It handles the MX designation well, and I am happy to wear it into changing weather. Drizzle, snow, wind, whatever, it's all fine (for a limited time). The Gamma MX is comfortable. It's just nice to wear. It works great for missions that are within your comfort zone. Day-long outings where you know what to expect, and are just going out to have fun. You can ski with it, go for a climb, mountain bike, or hike. It does everything well, and you can often just wear it over a base layer and be totally fine all day. It's also pretty unbeatable around town. I would not bring the Gamma MX when doing technical objectives that are pushing against your comfort zone. It is quite heavy, weighing similar to an Alpha FL + Delta LT. It isn't all that breathable for a soft shell. If you spend awhile in the rain it takes on water, then gets heavy and cold. It's not truly windproof, and gnarly gusts can cut through and chill you. If you are putting your life on the line, you need a hard shell. If you are min-maxing your kit because the approach is very difficult, or the conditions are awful, or you will be out for days. Then bring more versatile and technical stuff, leave the Gamma at home. This makes it sound like I don't like the jacket, but really I do like it quite a lot. Most of the things most people do every day are within their comfort zone. They start and end at the car in one day, or a handful of hours. The Gamma MX is great for all of that. I do think that the jacket could use updating to a modern fit block, along with modern features. Some more trivia: The chest pocket zips are actually facing backwards, the zips are on the pocket flap, not on the body of the jacket. For some reason the left hand chest pocket has a laminated strip backing the zip, but the right hand one does not. I don't know why. There are a lot of features that are laminated directly to the fleece interior. Everything from the entire bottom hem, to pockets, and the hood brim. I wonder how long-term durable these laminations are?

I bought this to wear as an outerlayer. The size is certainly generous and I like the extra bit of length in the back.

Area of Use: Canadian Rockies, BC Coast, Scotland, all seasons Profile: Active, very hot when moving. While I enjoyed this jacket for winter climbing, it suffers a bit back country skiing, or mountaineering for me. It's just too warm charging uphill. I much prefer a Gamma LT or Acto FL which offer more versatility for less weight. The trouble I find is it is also not sufficient as a stand alone alpine piece. Were it a softer jacket it might make a more useful mid layer for use under a shell, but it's a little too stiff. These days it's a casual around town jacket more than anything else. Maybe as a top layer for clear days touring. Layout. I'm not a huge fan of the pocket layout. The hand pockets are great for around town, but are not accessible while wearing a harness or pack. While there are ample breast pockets they are too small for an smartphone, or anything larger than a cliffbar or tat. Not a huge problem, but certainly a bit annoying if you are taking photos with your phone. Hand pockets are really nice around town. bicep pocket is handy for a ski pass, but this jacket is a little too st Fit; I'm skinny, 5'10. I find this jacket is cut a little too short for me. It sits above But it is also not a trim slim movable fit like my Venta MX. The Venta was also cut with movement in mind, and extra attention to the elbows. With that said it's still a fine fit. The water resistance is excellent. The first use out I climb Guinness Gulley in -28c conditons, yet due to early season conditions there was heeps of water poring down. When I went to pull my hood down at the end of the day it was frozen solid, but my head remained dry. 4 years later the water resistance remains good, though I clean it 4 times a year. Skiing downhill this jacket works fairly well provided you aren't going very fast.

I love this jacket. I bought this in the start of the summer 2019. I use this everyday. I live in Norway so the weather condition is always changing. the jacket keeps the rain and wind away. I love the big hood so I can fit my headphones underneath and keep them protected from the weather. I have also used it for hunting and it performs perfect. I would absolutely recommend this jacket

I bought this piece on a whim when it was on sale. Before its purchase my kit consisted of an Alpha SV shell, Sabre pants, Atom LT and Cerium LT hoodies, which kept me warm and dry skiing in Southern Ontario and Quebec. I now wear my Gamma MX Hoody with a base and mid-layer on all but the coldest and wettest days (when I throw on the Alpha SV and Cerium LT, the Atom LT get less and less use).

This is the most comfortable jacket I've ever had, and it's not even close. It doesn't even feel like I'm wearing a jacket when I move around in it. As an aside, I've also received many compliments on how great it looks from people, but I digress... This jacket is great on windy days, days when it's drizzling out, and nippy mornings/evenings. Unfortunately it's not the warmest jacket, when it gets below zero Celsius, I have to layer or I'll be shivering. Luckily I like my jackets a bit looser so I bought one size up which makes it easy to layer underneath to offset this shortcoming. It's not waterproof but keeps you dry when it's just a light rain. It's perfect for when it's a little too chilly for a sweater but too warm for a jacket.