Reviews & Ratings for Arc'teryx Zeta AR Jacket - Men's — 5 reviews — Page 1

I like this product.
I like them all, but the length is a bit long.
When I go hiking, I fold the bottom part a little.
You have to shorten the hem tightly.
There is no problem with material or functionality.
I'll wear it well.

I love this jacket. It took me a minute to justify the purchase but this was the first Gore-Tex Arcteryx item I ever bought. It's great whether your hiking with a day pack, backpacking with a a loaded down pack, or just surviving a rain storm in any conditions.

I love the length and cut of the XL. Being 6'3" and ~225 lbs with a long torso and this jacket actually runs long enough

this is one of the best hard shell jacket i have bought ever. it is very light weight. the pattern fit really good with me. perfect hood which is fully adjustable. the GTX fabric is very reliable when you meet the rainy weather.

I know this jacket is a hefty investment but I personally think that it is worth it. The quality is obvious as soon as you get your hands on it. I didn't think I would care that much but I love the fabric and its quiet qualities. Its nice when your walking in the forest and there isn't all the swishing sounds of the more plastic type fabrics. All the features are well thought out and I truly feel this jacket will last for many years. I thought the sizing guideline was accurate. I ordered a medium and it fit true to size.

I will admit up front that I am an Arc'Teryx fan. The detail and construction of the Zeta AR jacket is typical top-line Arc. The hood is perfect, note that it is not designed for helmet compatibility, but the visor sits nicely allowing normal field of vision and I didnt need helmet-compatibility for my planned use. I am tall and slim, 6'1" 167lb, and 40" chest, and the chart-recommended medium fits perfectly, with the maximum layering underneath being a long-sleeve tee with a heavier fleece (the Delta AR with the grid Polartec); if you planned on heavy layering for real cold, you might want to size up, but I was comfortable with the Delta AR underneath in 30° wet snow/rain. Any lighter layering would fit easily (e.g.Delta LT). And my Atom LT also fit under it without being too snug. Of course, the jacket kept me completely dry, and I like the lower drop to cover the butt behind. I did not need to tighten the waist elastic adjuster. With a short-sleeve tee, the new backer lining is nice against the skin, and the jacket is significantly quieter than my old North Face Gore-tex from the early 90's. An all-around great shell rain jacket. I was happy to catch it on sale, though, as there are cheaper alternatives, but it's hard to beat the quality.