Typical arc'teryx excellence - Arc'teryx Zeta AR Jacket - Men's

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.