Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody

Just a solid jacket. The lighter weight material in the sleeve is perfect for layering under as needed.

I own several Arc jackets ( down, shell, fleece), and recently bought the Gamma hoody. It fits well, and I really like the adjustable hood. Great buy, I highly recommend!

The jacket is top-notch workmanship and the materials seem sturdy and durable for outdoor use. Tested under heavy water the 'waterproofing is excellent, clearly with use and washing I don't expect it to stay that way even though I use professional products for washing and DWR treatment. What I didn't like: I bought a size M and yet it seems to me that you have increased the size, the jacket seems a bit wide. The cuffs have no adjustment or closure, I expected at least a tightening system. Hood too wide, it's okay if you have a climbing helmet, but if I have to climb I don't use a jacket like the Gamma. In conclusion a very good product. Maybe more colors available.

Really good fabric, well built with quality and style. However, it is not really waterproof. The sewings are covered so water can get in

I just received this jacket and have not yet had a chance to actually use it, but I do have some initial thoughts. The material is excellentmore substantial than the Gamma Lightweight, but unlined and better for 3+ season use than the Gamma MX. It has just enough stretch and seems to be a great compromise between windproof and breathable. I'm 6'3", 170 lbs and a Medium is a perfect fit for me. I have long arms, but the sleeves are just the right length. There's enough room through the chest and shoulders to layer a lightweight puffy vest or thin fleece to extend the jacket's use into winter. The body length is also excellentnot so short that a mid-layer hangs out below the bottom hem, but not so long that it feels like a raincoat or cagoule. I love the classic red (Heritage) color! Nice and bright, without being neon, and perfect for the mountains. I knocked one star off my rating for two small, but not insignificant, details: Firstly, as other reviewers have noted, the interior chest pocket is much too small to be useful. It's a logical place to keep a phone (camera) for easy access, but anything bigger than a flip phone or early generation smartphone is not going to fit. I actually love that the cuffs do not use Velcro closures. In my experience, they are unnecessary and wear out far too soon. However, I was disappointed that the fitted cuff panels did not utilize a slightly stretchier material. I do not have unusually large hands, but I struggle to extricate my hands from the sleeves when taking off the jacket.

Good softshell. Currently I mostly use this for commuting around the city and hiking. So far very durable and feel very solid. Great to pair with some sort of fleece for layering.

Very nice

I bought this a few days ago and so far the feel and windbreaking capabilities are present. This jacket has kept me safe from the wind although havent testing it in light rain id assume with the dwr it would perform fine. My concern though is that while advertised as a regular fit I still cant seem to layer a patagonia synchilla fleece. Maybe this is too large of a layer but i couldnt without it feeling off. I got a size small in black and have a short torso but regular arms. I am probably going to return this and get a lightweight gamma hoody as they apparently seem to fit a little baggier and get that in an xs or s.

I've worn this a couple times already in the rain and it works great. Very waterproof. Great quality, with a bit of stretch to the material which I like. Only down side is the size of the hood but I know it's designed to be used with a helmet but still. The hood is a bit too large and then with the wind, the starts to blow off my head.

Had a gamma hoody for over 2 years now and not found a single fault with it. perfect for anything and really light weight. just wish there was some adjustment on the wrists.

Overall I'm quite happy with the Gamma Hoody. the quality of the materials seem great. The hood is very good and it has all the needed adjustments. The softshell fabric seems durable and breathes well. The logo is embroidered, so it doesn't come off. Things that I would improve on this jacket: -The cuffs are not adjustable, and they are a bit loose for me. I would like to have Velcro adjustments, or similar. -I would like Bird and Word logo instead of single Bird (as the Gamma LT Hoody used to have) -Not sure of the glued hem seam. I would like to have stitched hem seam for improved durability. -Pit zips would be a nice addition. -Not sure if the new sizing is good for me. The upper part and the arms fits well but the lower part of the jacket feels bulky. I'm 190cm and 80kg and have a size L jacket. -The colors could be nicer. I would like to have this in Forage or darkish grey color.

Great packable jacket for wind and light rain. Take this everywhere.

Feels good, nice material, just needs wrist adjustments or elastic of some kind. Bought large as that is my size for everything, fits well everywhere apart from the arms which are far to long not to have some kind of velcro

I've been using this jacket almost everyday for work over the past year. So it's seen about 7months of 4-5 days use. I'm out in the feild working everyday. It looks like the day I got it. Breaths well, blocks wind. I would not say it's very water resistant. Soaks through in about 15min. I don't like the hood,it's way to big to use without a helmet.For a lighter jacket I just don't think having a full on hood is useful. I would agree with the fit being off. I bought a med. and large and the difference between the 2 was drastic.

Material and workmanship are spot on. The revised fit is a fail. I'm 5'6" , 150 lbs, every Arcteryx item I have is size small and fits perfectly. However the revised version of the gamma fits like a wetsuit. You cannot wear anything but a t-shirt underneath the jacket. If you are not a skiing young boy, will not be able to move once you zip in.

It would be a great jacket if it fit. I'm learning that "revised" means "we've made it smaller." For reference, I'm 5'10"-180lbs-athletic build. I bought a medium because that's what I've bought in the past. This jacket fits like a small. I have to fight the sleeves over my arms if I want to wear a light flannel or similar long sleeve under. The listing says "regular fit" but it's more like a fitted. It'd be cool if the company stopped making fashion pieces for a Milan runway and catered to the industry which helped create the brand for what it is today. Do I own other Arc items-yes, will I continue to buy their items-also yes.

Fits bulky, arms are a bit short Material seems durable and has good stretchiness

I have two older Gamma jackets and this new one feels a lot cheaper, with no lining or brushed fleece inside and fells rough or scratchy on the skin. Not sure what happened. The specifications have certainly changed from the former Gamma. Should have changed the name rather than use what we know as the Gamma jacket. It is more like the Sandstone jacket of another brand.