Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoodie

This is the warmest, lightest down jacket. Wearing it with a tee shirt I feel like I have nothing on (weight wise) but warm to just below freezing. This is the first Medium ArcT piece that doesn't quite fit me. When I'm tired and my shoulders are rounded it's fine, but when I'm heading out, feeling good and standing tall, it pulls right arcross the chest- at the top of my sternum and a bit at the armpits. (I am almost 6 feet, 170 lbs).. As an uphill skiier I might have bigger lungs than the rock climbers that most of ArcT is built for. (I've had the discussion with local rep that ArcT just misses the SkiMo market) Also, I have to agree with the other reviewer that a draft blocker is needed on Version 2. I feel this fits 1/2 size small- nearly baselayer snug. Due to snug fit and warmth I haven't tested it ice climbing yet (too warm for rock climbing).

Awesome jacket. I wear it under my shell while skiing and very warm. One complaint is that there is no inside pocket and oversight if you ask me. Other than that I truly love it.

A great fit, light and snug. However, surprised that every few days a few down feathers come out. Not sure what is considered normal with down jackets, but somewhat surprised. Had a few down jackets in the past and lost less down than with this one. Haven't yet used it for any winter activities so a bit worried how durable it will be.

Le rapport Poids/Chaleur est hallucinant! Extrmement compressible.(la pochette est incluse!) Le capuchon est trs confortable & est rglable l'aide d'un cordon de serrage. Mriterait un 5 toiles si ce n'tait du zip avant qui me laisse perplexe...il ne semble vraiment pas robuste pour un manteau de ce prix!

I was really excited when Arcteryx finally announced their down jackets, and bought one this summer to use on a week backpacking trip in the Wallowas. Overall the warmth is good for the weight. Keeps me cozy down into the 30's with not much on underneath. The fit is pretty athletic, and this is the first Arcteryx jacket I've owned (of many) where I wished the sleeves were just a bit longer. The range of motion is pretty good, but an extra 1/2 inch or so would keep the sleeves from annoyingly pulling up my wrists when reaching both arms forward. The hood is nice and adds quite a bit of warmth. I always prefer the hoody versions of Arcteryx jackets because the collars on the non-hooded ones are so short (i.e. Atom LT) and don't give much coverage. The fabric is nice and I like that its not too glossy, typical great construction with high stitch-counts. Plan to keep this one awhile but hope Arcteryx will consider adding just a bit to the sleeves.

As mentioned by other reviewers, the jack is very warm, very light, a good fit, and generally meets the excellent standard of construction that you'd expect with all Arc'teryx products. Compared to the Atom LT, the Cerium LT is lighter and a bit warmer. I've worn the jacket in 25F weather with a long sleeve shirt underneath and I was perfectly warm. On the other hand, I find the Atom LT only comfortable down to the high 30s. A few suggestions for improvement: 1) No draft tube behind the zipper - the Cerium LT does not have anything behind the zipper, so I can feel a cold strip of wind down my chest in extremely windy conditions. In comparison, the Atom LT has a small strip of material running along the length of the zipper to prevent cold air from seeping through and hitting your chest. 2) Length of the jacket - the back of the jacket is not as long as the Atom LT. I've found the Atom LT to be slightly longer in the back of the torso than the front, which serves as a good protector from cold weather when you bend over to reach things. The Cerium seems to be uniform in length from front to back so it exposes your back when you bend forward. 3) Hoody - the hoody is very warm and the new cinching capability is useful. However, I think the hoody is a bit smaller than that of the LT so it makes it a bit difficult/awkward to wear a climbing helmet underneath it. Overall, the Cerium LT is a wonderful jacket that performs as you would expect. Although the jacket is probably a bit more delicate than the Atom LT, it's lighter and warmer so you'd be able to use it in more severe weather conditions.

thorium seems to be unavailable, will wait until they are back in stock

I love this jacket but a carton of juice spilt on it in my backpack leaving it very sticky so I followed the label instructions - do not dry clean, do not use fabric softener and low tumble dry with a tennis ball. I did all that and I now have an absolutely flat jacket with no 'puff' left and it looks awful and offers no warmth. It's way too expensive for this to be a problem. Please advise on how to clean it before I buy another.

I bought this jacket 2.5 years ago and wore it pretty much non-stop apart from summer months. 2 small kids sitting on my shoulders all the time, throwing it down wherever, and not really taking good care of it, it still looks great and I loved every moment I wore it. However, the most crucial component, the zipper, is failing. It just opens up again because it seems to be worn out. Looking at the zipper, it always looked and behaved fragile so I understand it happened but in the end I did not expect it from a jacket costing this much and otherwise still in perfect shape. Really kind of a bummer since buy my Arcteryx gear because it is nearly indestructible. Since without the zipper the jacket becomes useless, giving it a lower score than I think it deserves...

Fit is a little smaller than a large. I suggest trying it on at a store before buying online...

I recently bought another Cerium LT Hoody to replace one I bought back in 2014 which is looking a little worse for wear. The new jacket looks great however, despite buying the same size as before (M) I just don't find it as comfortable. I have tried them back to back and the new one is definitely neater across the chest and shoulders to the point that I can't really wear it with a warm jumper underneath. Obviously I should have realised this immediately and returned it but I just presumed sizing would be consistent. I can't justify replacing it now so will stick with the old one unless I am wearing a thin t-shirt/shirt underneath. For what it's worth, my chest/waist measurements match the "size guide" indications for size M perfectly. Most irritating!

It cannot be published to the website, but.. I bought this jacket thinking it could be worn as a mid layer and standalone. The feathers show through because the color is too translucent. It makes the jacket look discolored. For this reason I would not recommend buying this jacket for anything else but a mid layer in the light colors.

I already owned this model (size S), same year, different color. The new one I purchased (always size S) is much narrower. I will have to return it.

Buying this has turned out to be very underwhelming, the fit for my xl is just off somehow, the warmth Is disappointing , too expensive for quality and performance, it sure doesn't look like the picture. I have a North Face L3 down hoody and it is superior to this in all ways, I plan on getting rid of this and getting another L3 or the Feathered Friends Eos,, I have other Feathered Friends jackets and they are quite simply the finest anywhere

After years of abusing my Patagonia nano puff, and in need of a warm light jacket for sierra trips this season I decided on the cerilium lt. It's warm and light and packs down nicely, perfect for taking as an emergency layer. However, I spent 9 days in Joshua tree and the thing got shredded. This thing is no match for JT sharp rock, and tough flora. It sustained multiple down spewing rips. While lightness is great, it's worthless if it can't stand up to day to day use. Given how delicate the fabric is I think it should have come with a patch kit and a a few grams of down.

I absolute love this jacket because it is really warm, fit me perfectly, lightweight and also packable. However, I'm sad that it might not last long. I purchased this jacket around two-three weeks ago and has only been able to wear pretty much 4 times before I first noticed down coming out in the underarm area. I was surprised but I didn't care much but I noticed more and more down comes out in different areas both the inside and outside, and i'm disappointed. This jacket is not tight for me, it has always been hung because I didn't want anything to scratch it. I know at one point the down will come out, but I didn't expect it to be this early, considering the price of this piece:(

I have been buying Arc'teryx for years because of its high quality and attention to detail but I must say this jacket isn't bad but NOT Arc'teryx quality. The fabric is far too delicate. A dog lightly jumped on me the second day I had this jacket and put a hole in it. I used fabric tape to fix it and it's good, but to me it ripped too easily-even for a down jacket. I also notice that the fabric is already pilling. Very odd. It pills where my face is and at the stretchy wrists. The chin flap is also very uncomfortable. The down moves too much inside the jacket. I do massage it back but I have to do it basically every time I wear it. I cannot really move the down enough in the arms making the inside of the elbow without down. I also see that one of the down pockets is not stuffed enough. I don't understand why. Not Arc'teryx quality. In another Arc'teryx jacket I have, the stuff sack is put in a little pocket on the inside but this one just flops around in the pocket. The zipper feels very cheap and with no flap, wind comes in. The fit is good and the design is great. It's also very lightweight. I love the mix of insulations. It's still a good jacket but I don't go to Arc'teryx, nor pay the high price, to get a jacket with these faults. For that reason, I can't recommend, not at this price.

I have been buying Arc'teryx for years because of its high quality and attention to detail but I must say this jacket isn't bad but NOT Arc'teryx quality. The fabric is far too delicate. A dog lightly jumped on me the second day I had this jacket and put a hole in it. I used fabric tape to fix it and it's good, but to me it ripped too easily-even for a down jacket. I also notice that the fabric is already pilling. Very odd. It pills where my face is and at the stretchy wrists. The chin flap is also very uncomfortable. The down moves too much inside the jacket. I do massage it back but I have to do it basically every time I wear it. I cannot really move the down enough in the arms making the inside of the elbow without down. I also see that one of the down pockets is not stuffed enough. I don't understand why. Not Arc'teryx quality. In another Arc'teryx jacket I have, the stuff sack is put in a little pocket on the inside but this one just flops around in the pocket. The zipper feels very cheap and with no flap, wind comes in. The fit is good and the design is great. It's also very lightweight. I love the mix of insulations. It's still a good jacket but I don't go to Arc'teryx, nor pay the high price, to get a jacket with these faults. For that reason, I can't recommend, not at this price.

The jacket looks very nice and light weight. However the fabric is very fragile, even with daily activity and not outdoor camping, the fabric still worn out very fast, so you will have to be very careful. The customer service is very nice and efficient though, in term of repair and exchange.

This jacket fits perfect. If it wasn't for the down leaking more than any other down jacket I've ever had, I'd give it a 5 star.

This was my favorite jacket. Super warm for the weight. I haven't even had it for a year. Just washed it for the first time. I carefully followed all care instructions, using special down detergent, and tumble drying on low with tennis balls . After about 3 hours of tumble drying now. The insulation in both sleeves has completely clumped up all the way down each sleeve. The insulation simply will not dry out. The sleeves look ridiculous. I've tried shaking the sleeves, drying again, and no change. The body of the jacket is perfect. I've spent thousands of dollars on Arcteryx gear, and most of it, including the Gore tex, has failed in some way. This stuff is way over priced, way over thought, and simply isn't worth my money any longer.

This was my favorite jacket. Super warm for the weight. I haven't even had it for a year. Just washed it for the first time. I carefully followed all care instructions, using special down detergent, and tumble drying on low with tennis balls . After about 3 hours of tumble drying now. The insulation in both sleeves has completely clumped up all the way down each sleeve. The insulation simply will not dry out. The sleeves look ridiculous. I've tried shaking the sleeves, drying again, and no change. The body of the jacket is perfect. I've spent thousands of dollars on Arcteryx gear, and most of it, including the Gore tex, has failed in some way. This stuff is way over priced, way over thought, and simply isn't worth my money any longer.

Fighting with feather leaking on every day bases...very light use like dog walking, casual walk in the city... So happy with other arcteryx items but to pay that much for something like this is not satisfying at all...

I wanted this jacket so much. I was so excited and impatient for delivery.. Out it popped, as light as a feather and it just exuded quality from the beginning. It fits beautifully and no restiction to movement at all.....Then I zipped it up..The smallest zip in the world. Try doing that up in the cold and dark! The prospect of attempting to zip this up with ski gloves and the distinct possibility it will catch on the material seems ridiculous for a jacket of this quality. The zip leaks air like a colander. It blows straight through. I can imagine the cold spot appearing as a line down my chest when skiing. Given th effort to make such a beautiful bit of kit, why on earth did you skimp so on the zip and not add a baffle? admittedly I havent used it ( I am thinkinking of sending it back) but I have skied long enough to know danger signals in clothing....Really disappointed Arcteryx this costs so much money compared to competitors products and let down by such a stupid error.

I purchased the Cerium LT Hoody and Atom AR Hoody as two alternative insulation layers for skiing with a Sidewinder jacket. I tried wearing the Cerium with a fleece & the Atom AR with a micro fleece on alternate days. The Atom AR works particularly well with the sidewinder jacket - it's extremely warm, and the Sidewinder/Atom hoods both fit nicely over a helmet. A toasty combination when temperature falls below -10c! I am concerned that perspiration might make the down in the Cerium LT wet & lose warmth. Sizing - I am 5'11" & 12 stone (168 pounds). The sidewinder in medium, Atom AR in medium & Cerium LT in large.