Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Therme Parka

I bought this jacket looking for a single piece to wear around in the winter, rather than laying my typical gear, around town. Also a "less technical" look. For that it seems to be able to do the job well. Ultimately however I chose to return it, as even an XS was very large with a lot of room underneath the jacket. I am 5'6 130lbs. I own a fair bit of Arcteryx XS product, most of which fits fairly well, so keep this in mind when purchasing to maybe size down. I don't know if perhaps the idea was to wear multiple layers underneath this jacket, which would justify the additional size. Anyway, I returned it and will look elsewhere for a slimmer cut parka-style jacket.

In 2018 I bought a Camosun and loved that jacket but I found it wasn't ideal for wearing over a suit to work since it's a slim fit and not really thigh length. The Therme Parka in my opinion is pretty equivalent in terms of warmth in that it's great at sub 50 degrees but anything bellow 20 degrees I personally would start to layer. The front pocket is small, but it works for me since I have an iPhone Mini. The side pockets are large, soft, and warm. The two way zipper is a tad tricky to get a handle on but is high quality. If the Camsoun was slim fit the Therme Parka is regular fit if not a tad loose in the mid sections and arms. The internal cuff gaskets are also much looser on the Therme Parka which is nice when wearing a suit or if you have a large watch on. I am 5'5" and in both jackets I take a XS. The Gore-Tex is defiantly softer thus quieter than the Camosun but ha the same great waterproofing. My biggest qualm about the Therme Parka is the hood is non removable and there isn't any midsection/waist adjustment via draw string. Other than that a pretty awesome jacket.

Overall the jacket looks great and is very light for its warmth. For some reason Arcteryx likes to make its hoods ginormous. I get it for mountain climbing helmet stuff, but for an urban piece like this? It's way too big and flops over my eyes.

Looks like a great parka, but Arcteryx made it so big that 90% of men should fit in the small. Unfortunately, the small has been sold out all winter. Just be aware this new version of the Therme parka doesn't have the same fit as the old one.

I have 5 other Arc'teryx jackets (shells and insulated) all size M and they fit me like a glove, I'm 182cm 78kg athletic built. Ordered size M on Therme Parka aiming for this to be my go to work/city coat for the winter. Quite quickly realised that I could fit another me in the jacket. Shoulders and arms length was perfect but around the belly and waist area it was so baggy. I ended up returning it and hoping for the Arc'teryx design team to take all the feedback into account when designing the next iteration of the jacket.

The size is larger than expected. I have never problem with sizes when it comes to outwears but this time it is at least one size larger for me. It is not a significant problem but still it looks a bit off. In the beginning I thought they sent the wrong size.

I bought this along with the Mammut Photics Thermo Parka as a replacement for my old heavy down Schott USA military issue Thule base jacket mostly used for long walks in winter (not made anymore unfortunately). The intention was to have a parka that could also be used for work in the city in cold weather and also in 0 dgree weather with icy rain made me go for the goretex feature,(my shabby old Down parka wont do for that). The Arcteryx therme is clearly the most stylish of the two jackets (as informal work outerwear) and thats why I bought it. But I cant beleive it has the same cuin fill power as the Mammut Photics which it does according to the description. (750 cuin). It surprisingly cold being marketed as very warm. I returned it, stylsh though it was, it was not warm enough. Stylish but not warm enough below -5. I wanted something that could manage up to -20 with layers underneath ofcourse.

Very good product, extra warm. The only thing I don't like is the zipper, it feels very cheap and keeps unzipping

Basic parka, seems like it has all the qualities I wanted however this piece is huge. I'm 5'7" 160# 38" chest and usually wear Small for a fitted look (like the Cerium). This easily fits like a large. Depending on how you like your coat to fit, I recommend 2 sizes down while others have recommended 1 size down if you like to layer a bunch which I do not.

I really, really, really wanted to love this jacket. I purchased the Bitters colour and loved the fact it was down with a Gore-Tex shell, smart enough to wear to work and casual enough for everyday wear. Pros: I really loved the minimalist look of this jacket, and thought that the pockets were very well placed. I used the hand pockets for, you guessed it, my hands, and the chest pocket for my phone and keys. It would have been nice if the hand pockets had insulation on the outside, but my hands never really got cold in them so it wasn't a big deal (I live in Vancouver, so perhaps in colder conditions, I would have noticed). The build quality was also excellent, and the wind and rain-proofing of the jacket worked just as you'd expect. The jacket is also super quiet which is nice, and generally just a super comfortable piece to wear. Unfortunately, there were too many cons with this jacket. First off, the fit is pretty dreadful. I'm 6'4, athletic build and for reference, I wear an Atom XL and a Thorium L. I tried on the Large, and I was completely swimming in. The torso area was huge, and it made me look obese. I settled on the Medium, which suited me better, but the shoulder ended up being way too tight. I'm used to Arcteryx's slimmer fit, but this fit more like a Patagonia product, which for me is just way too boxy and not what I'm after. In terms of warmth, I was also pretty disappointed. There is no way to cinch the bottom, so I found even in Vancouver, where it is usually around 5C, if I had this on over a shirt, it would be drafty and not warm enough. From what I can see online, they reduced the amount of down in this year's model, primarily so they could bring out the SV model, which makes sense, but I think this jacket would benefit from increased down. I would say my Thorium was significantly warmer. The part of the jacket that touches the chin was also slightly uncomfortable. Overall, I'm really hoping next year's model has a more athletic fit and more down. I think this could be the perfect jacket, but it just needs a few improvements.

Amazing style, quality materials and very light, but unfortunately not that warm and sizing is odd. The mid section is large which lets the heat out. Im 6'0", 175 lbs and bought the medium. Also there is no draw string at the bottom to help keep heat in. This coat is fine at or above freezing, but anything below and I was cold. I unfortunately had to return. I really hope that next years model addresses some of these issues - which I see others also have had.

181cm / 77Kg It fits great over the shoulders but it is oversized at the belly. It does not keep the heat inside. I wish you could make a Slim Fit version of this one. Great parka but very disappointed with the size.

I like the parka but I hate the pockets of this parka much more. The pockets are not insulated, so small and weirdly designed in a way that your hands will definitely be cold in it, not functional at all. I read people complaining about the zipper which I definitely understand but the pockets for me were a deal breaker and I can not recommend this parka for this reason.

I like everything about this parka except for the zipper. It is difficult and frustrating to get the two sides of the zipper to engage. Without a functional zipper the coat is not easily useable. I'm disappointed. I'm sorry to say that I would not recommend this parka to a friend.

I love this jacket and it would have been perfect for the temptation now in the UK. But the zipper had broke, and through the warranty sent it in to Arcteryx to be fixed. On the 18th October they sent me an email in Norwegian, letting me know to send it to Norway. I did so and the package arrived over a month ago, which i had to pay for! Arcteryx emailed to let me know they had received it and would reply in between 1-2 weeks to let me know what would be done. It has now been 4 weeks, i have emailed several times with no reply, and it as almost as if they have forgotten they even have my jacket. Mid December, im starting to wish we weren't snowed under for xmas. However i cannot fault the jacket, it was just a shame the customer service was not up to the same quality!

I bought a size medium after studying Arc's size chart. Oops. This parka runs very oversized in the body. If I could take it in by at least 10cm across the mid back it would perhaps fit me. In every other way it would serve my needs very nicely. I'm returning but i hesitate to order a small. Online purchasing can be too much of a hassle. For reference i'm 178cm and 72 kg and lean to average in build.

I bought the Therme Parka in XS size. Quality/design seems great but it's still too big (from the chest to the waist). Bought a Veilance Monitor Down jacket three years ago in XS size and that fits perfectly. So I don't understand the sizing. Unfortunately, I have to return the Therme as it's just too loose fitting.

I'm writing this to get attention from customer support, as my zipper broke and I've been trying to get it fixed for months - without success. That's why you're losing stars. Other than that, the jacket is excellent! I actually own the SV version, which is my go-to during winter. It's very warm, wind and water resistant, and surprisingly light. The fit is a bit bulky, so I recommend sizing down. Unfortunately, the zipper broke after just 1.5 years, which is disappointing. Please send me a replacement zipper so I can use my jacket again. If you do, I'll gladly update this review and give back two stars. One star, however, is lost for good due to how quickly the zipper failed.

Poor materials for this price range. 3 years old and already lost coloration. I have a 15 years nike jacket that has far superior materials for 1/3 of the price. Pockets barely fit my hands. Warm but not exceptional. Rigid chin part.

The jacket works well in lower temperatures, but its overall quality is disappointing. After only two months of use, there is significant wear and tear, particularly in the collar area, likely due to abrasive facial hair. This is a basic issue that should have been addressed, especially considering even cheaper jackets perform better in this regard. I have serious doubts about its durability and longevity, especially since damages like these aren't covered under warranty. It feels like a waste of money.

This jacket needs a revision. With a closure redesign it could be great.. but its not. The good things about the coat are good, the bad is inexcusable. I want to keep it, but the zipper design oversights are just dissapointing. One needs to excuse their zipper choice, zipper placement and over look the lack of buttons on the storm flap to make peace with this otherwise decent coat. So whats the problem with the coat.?.. heres my assessment. A) Bad zippers. please.. what is everyone saying to you (across multiple products.)? Bad (undersized) zippers. This zipper might be the reason i cant keep it. .. its not a defect in manufacuring but a critical oversight in design. Full stop. This zipper itself often fails to catch and start smoothly, even when you finally mate the two parts together. This is atleast due to poor access to mate the zipper. But additionally its the size of the zipper and bad placement of the storm flap. This makes me sad. The zipper is under sized. Its the wrong choice for this application. Shame. B) Bad zipper design placement. Grasping the zipper is a chore. A dexterity challenge. This makes the small zipper even more problematic. The storm flap is fixed so close to the zipper you have to apply pressure to the seam in order to fold the flap back and grasp the male portion to mate the two parts of the zipper together. they didnt design enough space to meet the parts together. With gloves on, its not feasable. The storm flap is too close to the zipper. There is no relief to grasp it with your hands, meaning you must grasp the storm flap directly and coax the zippers together to start them. Really. Bad. C) No waist cinch to pull the coat in. D) Could use additional inner pockets. Hand warmer pockets could be a smidge higher and better insulated on the outside. D) storm flap only has buttons on the very bottom and very top... no way to button it closed.. so buttons cant save you from the bad zipper. E) im 5'10, 30' waist and 38 chest.. and extra small fits slighly large in the chest. They should drop named sizing, and use numerical sizing.

I Like this jacket so much, so i decided to go in a shop to buy It. When i wear It i discovered that It doesn't fit at all for me. I'm 185cm tall, i have broad shoulders and narrow waist, so i tried size L because It was the right size for the shoulders, but It was way too much large on the waist. Size M was ok for the waist but too small for the shoulders.

I'm sure that the coat is very, very warm, but is was not able to get the zipper to work. The coat was promptly returned. After all of the hype, I was disappointed that the zipper Is on the "wrong side" for American customers and would not work proiperly.

Your customer service is not up to the quality of your products: it is very complicated to reach you and to make returns. The second coat arrived with white marks as if it had been rubbed on the floor...

My zipper broke the first two weeks of owning it. And now I leave for steamboat to snowboard on Sunday and don't have a jacket. Thanks for nothing! Contacted customer service. I expect a 100% refund. Waiting to see how easy they make this for me before I remove my review