Arc Teryx Cerium Lt Down Jacket Men S Review

The competition the arc teryx cerium lt is a premium down jacket that offers impressive warmth for the weight.

Arc teryx cerium lt down jacket men s review.

Premium 850 fill power down is lofty and resilient the arato 10 nylon shell provides lightweight durability and down composite mapping strategically places. Its 850 fill power down gives it super high loft and heat retention while also weighing less than the competitors who used lower fill power down. Arc teryx placed 850 fill goose down through the torso and arms and it added coreloft synthetic insulation in locations that are likely to suffer exposure to. Arc teryx placed 850 fill goose down through the torso and arms and it added coreloft synthetic insulation in locations that are likely to suffer exposure to moisture the shoulders collar and along the hem.

In this category the cerium s closest competitor is the feathered friends eos although not a household name like arc teryx feathered friends is a down specialist based out of seattle that makes high quality jackets and sleeping bags among other products. It was our go to piece for thru hiking the long trail of vermont in the fall where temps routinely hovered around the freezing mark prompting us to name it a top pick for ultralight warmth. The arc teryx cerium sl hoody is just about the best available when it comes to ultralight down jackets. The arc teryx men s cerium lt down jacket weighs in at just under a half pound but still packs a wallop of warmth when you re ice climbing backcountry skiing or out for a hike.

Arc teryx offers a range of insulated jackets and is transparent in its marketing about each product s highest and best use. Arc teryx men s cerium lt hoody enwild. Worn as a mid layer or standalone piece in cool dry conditions the cerium lt jacket delivers exceptional warmth for little weight. The arc teryx cerium lt hoody is a top scorer in our review based mainly upon its performance in two of the most critically important categories for a lightweight down jacket warmth and weight.

The arc teryx men s cerium lt down jacket weighs in at just under a half pound but still packs a wallop of warmth when you re ice climbing backcountry skiing or out for a hike. In the case of the cerium lt hoody being recommended for cold dry climates testing found that the company s promise was soundly kept. Cerium lt hoody streamlined in its design and with an exceptional warmth to weight ratio the cerium lt hoody works as a mid layer or a standalone piece in cool dry conditions. The arato 10 shell provides lightweight durability and down composite mapping strategically places coreloft synthetic insulation in moisture prone areas.