Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Squamish Hoody

I have several of this windshirt and use them every day every season. It blocks wind effectively, and forms the perfect barrier against bugs, unless it's very humid out. In the winter I sometimes strip down to just this layer over a tank top, when expending a lot of energy hiking. In the summer, it cuts the chill when the sun drops. It's so lightweight that I truly never leave home without it. I stuff one in my handbag when I am out and about in the city. It sheds a light rain or sea spray as well.

Love this hoody! It protects me from the wind and rain and it super light weight. I have it in my pack at all time. Great investment!

I have bougth my second in a new color So satifice with this type of wind jacket.

I was hesitant to purchase due to the price, but was glad I did. The jacket is amazing-it is lightweight, warm, and easy to pack up. The colour is great (Reflection).

I've had this windbreaker for a couple years and it has proven itself to be a versatile and resilient piece. It is the sort of jacket I keep in my bag or car spring/summer/fall just in case I misjudged the weather. It really cuts the wind, and it isn't crinkly, nor will you overheat in warm months. Climbing, trail running, biking, spring skiing, dog walking. It gets a bit clammy during high output activities. It is water repellent enough to stay dry in light drizzle or misty conditions. I like the shoulder mobility. My zipper doesn't stay up unless it is all the way up, maybe updates have addressed this?

Great for taller humans. Long arms and nicely-fitting torso. Keeps the wind out and doesn't get steamy.

I love this lightweight, true to size, windbreaker. The rain beads right off and it stuffs into its front pocket for easy carrying. It's a winner!

This is one of my favourite pieces of gear because of how light and packable it is. I wear it all the time as a light wind shell while climbing, belaying, mountain biking, and around town. Because of how small and light it is, there's no reason not to bring it with you all the time!

The Squamish is my go to. Everyday I ski tour I am in this jacket. Touring gets your heart pumping and you heat up so fast, even in the coolest temps I always end up in a base layer and this jacket. It is the best jacket for touring. When the seasons start to change, I use it for biking and running. Then summer comes, is it always on my harness when climbing muti-pitch routes. It is versatile and comfortable and best of all lightweight. I gifted this jacket to a good friend who owns a ranch and she tells me it is also perfect for riding horses!! I hope they never stop making this jacket!!!

I just bought this on a whim as a lightweight wind jacket for running. LOVE it! It fits great. I can see myself wearing this on walks, hikes, etc. It's very smooth and doesn't make any noise (a prerequisite in my books!). I do wish it had hand pockets, but I understand the weight that it would add would be defeatist. The chest pocket could be a little longer on the women's jacket to accommodate my phone better. That's my only (minor) gripe and it's not a deabreaker. This light little jacket will be with me for quite some time!

You won't be disappointed with this purchase - especially if you live on the coast! The Squamish Hoody is perfect for fall multi-pitches, hiking or simply commuting to work! I love the protection it provides even though its so light! I've worn this jacket in a rain storm and still stayed dry!

I have this in Hyperspace, Labrynth and Exosphere. Its the perfect layer to take the chill off from A/C or as a wind breaker on a summit and everything in between. Its the perfect jacket and surprisingly warm despite how thin it is. The only improvement would be to make the front pocket large enough for today's smartphones. Its just slightly too small for the Galaxy S10+ 5G with a very narrow bezel case. Makes it difficult to quickly access for photos or phone calls. Im always cold and I practically live in this jacket from spring to fall.

I own two. I always pack one - if I'm not already wearing it out the door. I've jabbered 5 friends into buying one (and two of them have already gone on to purchase an extra one).I gifted one to my SO and she uses and abuses it near every day. One saved one of those jabbered buddIes' butts when caught out in a storm on a summmers' day-hike up a Swiss mountain. One will make the cut on an upcoming SERE course (I can wear any one jacket as an instructor). One review doesn't do this jacket justice--read them all! Over a base layer, over a fleece, or over an insulating puffy midlayer, this jacket has a dynamic effect on the level of thermal protection provided by whatever I happen to have on when wind begins to degrade my comfort--and this at a negligble penalty of weight & pack-volume, restriction of movement, or claminess. With dynamic I mean, per example, that when worn over a fleece in a situation turned to cold because of picking up winds, putting on the Squamish stabilizes the situation and comfort returns (i.e. I stop feeling cold). At the same time I can keep moving without getting clammy, noisy, or bulky. Membrane'd shells bring on clamminess much sooner, imho. I never wear mid-layer puffies when moving, and for the past year I've relied solely on the Squamish over a base layer and 100-weight fleece to stay comfortable when moving in cold weather (down to -15C). When I am stationary at day's end I'll change into a dry base layer, don a mid-layer puffy or two (most commonly a Cerium LT and Rab's Xenon)...and throw the Squamish over it all. Somehow the thin extra layer of the windshirt really ups the insulative Shazam of those puffies beneath - particularly as pertains to down midlayers with 'breathable' shell fabrics (which is how I like them to be built). I find this windshirt to be a true 4-season utility. I'm sure nobody wants to guarantee its longevity when worn for long stretches with a heavy backpack but I've worn my 2014 purchase for over 200 days of which 40+ were under a 15+kg backpack load and it's still in one solid wind-cutting piece. Much of the above certainly applies to windshirts in general but the Squamish has found a really nice nexus when it comes to providing 'breathability' and! wind resistance. The Velcro cuff adjusters add so much functionality in the field that I could never imagine gram-weenyimg them away. What could be improved? Well, if the Squamish could keep its current specs w/ its superb breathable wind-killing functionality , while also being waterproof...as well as levitating me over any glacial streams I would otherwise have to ford--yeah, that would be one joyous day. Until then, I'd consider this a top-spec and solid windshirt...and just that. If I want to stay dry when it rains (be it a prolonged hazy drizzle or a 2-minute Thai downpour) then I pull out something with a membrane. Imho, any jacket relying just on DWR to repel rain, will after a few rounds of use, at best only buy me enough time to quickly duck in under a nearby roof, spruce, or membrane If I want to avoid getting soaked. That will do just fine until nano-tech changes the game. BTW, the Squamish dries fast when wetted out.

This is my favorite piece for trail running in the alpine and multi-pitch climbing. It's extremely lightweight and wind resistant. Due to the fact that it can be packed down into it's own chest pocket and has an attachment point, it is small enough to take along in your running hydration pack or clipped to the back of your harness. It's a great summer windshell and is water resistant so can hold it's own in a light rain shower. However this is not a waterproof jacket so will not stand up in a downpour. Check out a full review here: http://pebbleshoo.com/arcteryx-squamish-hoody-review/

Bought this for my girlfriend in Mango Tango and she really likes it. She keeps it in the back of her car for her after school (she's a teacher) bike rides. I also got her three different weights of base layers to wear under it so that she can properly tailor her layering to the weather conditions - two Phase (one thinnish long-sleeve zip-neck, and one very light tee) and a Rho AR zip-neck for colder conditions. She wears the Squamish Hoody all the time, and she likes the hoody's brim, and the easily adjustable sleeves (she is very lanky). Based on this, I would recommend it to others.

This jacket is awesome, especially on days when you're not really sure what the weather is going to throw at you. It is lightweight and totally wind resistant. It is a minimalistic jacket with only one small chest pocket but it holds an iPhone and keys perfectly. My favourite feature though is the fact that the whole jacket shoves into the tiny chest pocket and becomes the size of a little football! It is the perfect carry along as there is a loop so you can clip the jacket onto your belt loop, water bottle, etc while hiking. A perfect piece for summer hiking!

I had the previous version of this jacket, but when I saw the newly updated version in orange I had to order it. Sometimes updates leave me disappointed, but in this case Arcteryx took a decent ultralight jacket and made it perfect. I love the new fabric. It drapes much nicer, has a more substantial feel without being heavier, and moving the single pocket to the chest instead of the waist was a great change. I appreciate the velcro tabs on the sleeves, and the fit and length of the jacket is excellent. It looks good over just a light baselayer, yet has room enough for me to layer under it. This will be my go-to jacket for day hikes, backpacking and cycling. Since it's so portable, it will probably go with me almost everywhere else too. I would give this 10 stars if I could!

I mainly used it for running & hiking but it does have great strech for climbing. The jacket is a great piece to take out for wind protection on warmer mountain days, and with the right layering you could also take it for other days, e.g. on a dry but cooler day with a warmer base layer, gloves, hat... It is indeed lightweight and when it was stuffed in it's stow pocket, I could carry it clipped on to my water bottle, belt loop, or pack. I got the color Tiger Lily, which is a nice orange, and as I am often solo liked the bright color. A number of people commented on how much they liked this one when I was out with it. The adjustable hem drawcord is good to cynch in the jacket and stop the draft. The cuffs are easy to adjust (even when your fingers are frozen, or you can easily grab them with your teeth), although the hard cuffs scatched my skin each time I wiped my face with my sleeves, but maybe I am just a softie. I have to admit that I did not find the chest stow pocket, only the one side stow pocket, but that was enough for me. The only real drawback is that it was hard to cynch the hood in without covering my eyes partially, but I have a small head and I assume the hood needs be a certain size to fit a helmet.

Please add pockets! Every climber and active individual could use always extra pockets! Two hand pockets is a basic for most jackets! Please add 2 front zipper hand pockets!

Perfect for my needs. The fit is great. The hood doesn't fly away. I love the material and it is lightweight. Easy to pack and it's compact. It's not necessarily water resistant, but I simply add some DWR coating on it to make it more versatile.

I really liked this, weight of fabric but I did return this. I didn't realize it didn't have side pockets or even a kangaroo pocket. It had a very small "breast" pocket that was positioned a little awkward. The color (blue) was also lighter than it looked online. Nice quality though.

Love everything about the jacket except, there are no pockets.

I love how packable this is and take it with me on all my hikes. My only wish is that it had more pockets.

I love how this jacket suits my need so a light layer to warm up in for a climb. The thing but resistant material is amazing. My main piece of feedback would be the chest pocket needs to be about 2-4cm taller to accommodate a phone with a case on

I bought this jacket in small two years ago and love it. Great for warm days in the mountains with summer breeze. I have been wanting to buy size medium to be able to layer it, but waiting two years for Arcteryx to come up with some better/stronger colours. Still waiting..