Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Cerium Vest

A brilliant insulation layer for lots of activities. Great fit, efficient warmth and beautifully made.

Been on the hunt for a down vest especially one with reasonably large baffles for a while. The purple colourway was what ultimately convinced me. Super versatile layer for around town or as my warm layer in my pack for lunch stops during ski tours on the islands. I wear a Large at 181cm tall, 75kg and it gives me the space to have a couple layers under if necessary.

Lightweight, incredible loft, perfect fit, great color with the purple - will really perfect my warmth-to-weight ratio kit!

The Cerium Vest is my go-to piece for cold weather. I have had one vest for 4 years and just purchased another so that I have a new color. The first one is still going strong which is a testimony to the durability of this vest since I wear it every day in cold and dry weather here in Michigan and traveling the US. Looks great and works to keep me warm worn over a fleece or flannel or under a shell. Uber-packable!

Great product! Packs incredibly small and can add significant warmth to your layering system. It is also a great addition to your sleep system on particularly cold nights.

Super belle veste en duvet, lgre chaude et la grandeur est parfaite, bravo Arc'teryx

Love this vest for walks with my dog and for staying warm while belaying!

Stylish, warm and windproof. I've been searching for the perfect down vest for awhile and have been stuck with something either too short, or that just didn't look right. This vest checked all the boxes.

Ive tried almost every vest out there, this my favorite. The fit is trim, no slack in the back. Every vest, even those that claim to be trim fitting, have a ton of slack in the back. I will never be fat, so I have never bought one until now. Other reviewers have complained about the shoulders being higher and they are but this also provides the range of motion I need that I could not find in other vests. It is very warm, especially for its weight, I cannot wear it in temps above 60 American without overheating. The updated zipper is solid but not as good as the proton or atom. The collar provides a lot of warmth to the entire neck, fits great, and folds down perfectly when not needed. Pockets are oversized and comfortable and the entire things compresses down smaller than a softball. The eden color is a little darker than the website, I think it is stunning.

I take this vest when traveling light but want a backstop and layer of warmth. Not just in winter but on bike rides or climbs too. Perfect to throw on to keep the core warm but not reduce any movement. It's packable and light, yet has amazing warmth.

Been using the cerium vest for pretty much everything the last years. I love to have a vest i can use as a midlayer when im out in the mountains, but also just over a hoodie when im doing daily stuff. Love it!

This is a piece which is essential in my Backpack, it is ultra light and packable and perfect for wearing on top of all layers for summit waits, colder than expected days and also for dinner in the evening. I like the look and the fit, and the best part is definitely the little bag that comes with it in the chest pocket, so you can always pack it away and it's super tiny. A piece that I was wearing all winter!

One of my favourite pieces when its cold in the mountains. I use it to layer up during climbing on wintery conditions under my hardshell. Pro: I still have a "free movement" to swing the icetools.

I read other reviews about the fitting of the sleeve holes and while I can see what they were talking about, I didn't think it was unusual looking at all. I'm 5'6" 150 lbs and went with size small. I think it fits quite well. I am very pleased with the purchase.

My loyal Atom SL vest has been fantastic but is not quite as warm as I need for the northern Rockies, so I was super thrilled to add the new Cerium vest to my lineup. I've been pretty surprised by the versatility offered by this small but mighty vest. I use it as a quick warmth layer when transitioning on a skintrack, and even ski down with it (be careful in the trees - this thin outer fabric is not designed to take branch and rock scrapes). I have also used it as part of my layering system while resort skiing, and am currently taking it down to Mexico's Pico de Orizaba as a companion to my Nuclei, hoping the combo will be as warm as and more versatile than a traditional belay puffy. The packed size is incredible, about the size of a coffee mug, and the down reboots to max puff instantly. One notable feature of the fit is the fairly wide shoulders. This works for my wider-shouldered athletic build and keeps the pack straps off my base layer, but could be wider than some might prefer.

Nice light weight and fits great! I've tried many down vests and most of them a L was too small and XL was too large. This fits great with no gaps. I'd say trip fit for athletic body type not skinny. I was not sold on vests till I tried this one. An improvement would be an interior pocket but the large outside pockets are great.

Lovely quality vest. very warm, light and packable yet smart enough for casual / office. Highly reccomended.

Warm, boy too bulky, backs down small and is very light Wright. I'm 6'3" snd 190lbs and the Large side fits great.

Love it! Light weight / and easily packable. One small item - wish the zipper was not as small - and had a more hefty quality to it.

This is, quite simply, the best vest you can buy, hands down. I've worn outdoor gear vests all my life, whether at my desk or out on a trail. I've never worn one better than the ArcTeryx' cerium vest. Yes, it's expensive, but if you go for it, you'll see how value-packed it is.

The Cerium Vest is my go-to piece for cold weather. I have had one vest for 4 years and just purchased another so that I have a new color. The first one is still going strong which is a testimony to the durability of this vest since I wear it every day in cold and dry weather here in Michigan and traveling the US. Looks great and works to keep me warm worn over a fleece or flannel or under a shell. Uber-packable!

Very nice product. Ordered a large, since thats what my jacket is. Smaller than expected.

Very nice product. Ordered a large, since that's what my jacket is. Smaller than expected.

Fits well and as expected. Spouse gave a thumbs up. Did exactly the job expected on 45 degree night. Comfortable on top of 3 layers (ultra-thin wool, t-shirt, sweatshirt).

175cm, 80kg, 107cm chest, slim waist (31"), athletic build, Norwegian. Been using L in several Arcteryx tops/jackets previously. This vest was wayy too large in L. Would probably accomodate a 112-115cm chest (incl. baselayer and thin/moderate midlayer), and a 34-35" waist. Don't know why sizes get bigger, maybe to target a different audience - not the typical outdoor/mountain people anymore... Got the M size, which was the right size for me including baselayer+midlayer. Front zipper is tiny and simple, so be really careful with it. Neither the front zipper or the hem-adjusters can be operated with gloves. Lightweight, packable vest. Feels a bit thinner/less substantial than it looks in the pictures. Decent warmth for its weight.