Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Macai Jacket

Incredibly nice insulated hard shell, great look and fit, with some functional compromises. I recommend this jacket for its quality, performance, appearance and design, but within a somewhat narrow use high-end ski-lodge application. For chair to slope functionality this coat is premiere and looks great. But for that 80 mile snow-mobile round trip or 5 degree F back-country skiing, lack of cargo capacity and minimal layering cut may take this garment too far from intended use and design. I bought a Large at 6'1" and 195 lbs. If there were a size between L and XL that would be me, but the L is perfect as long as I don't try to layer. With a mid-weight base performance piece and flannel I'm done. I'd like to leave the flannel and replace with a light down layer but too tight. An XL swallows me though.

Purchased as an alternative to those down jackets that my wife said looks like a Michelin man. The idea was that rather than extensive layering you would only need one jacket when not so cold i.e. Australia and simply add one base layer when colder i.e. Canada. In addition could be used at a pinch as an alternative to those Canada Goose jackets, sort of wear around town. Has lived up to all expectations including a ski jacket, an excellent multipurpose all rounder. Cheers

This jacket is wonderfully warm and keeps the user dry and comfortable throughout a range of winter temperatures. I have used this jacket both in resort and on short touring expeditions. My only gripes with it from my experience are it's weight for touring and packability, and it's mediocre ventilation, but this is to be expected with this insulated of a winter jacket. The jacket is perfect for an outdoor winter sport enthusiast who wants a single item solution to winter exposure. This jacket doesn't have the versatility of a multi-layer system, but is blended perfectly and has seamless integration between down (with targeted synthetic) insulation and weatherproof shell. This jacket is quite warm, contrary to the thoughts of some other reviewers of this jacket. It ends up being much warmer than if the layers were seperated, as lots of thought was put into the blending of layers to retain warmth better. This does have quite efficient pit zips with a mesh layer to prevent powder from blowing in, and has kept me comfortable from around 5F to around 35F. TLDR: If you want one upper garment that will keep you warm, protected from weather, and has savvy features, this is the best jacket on the market.

This jacket is wonderfully warm and keeps the user dry and comfortable throughout a range of winter temperatures. I have used this jacket both in resort and on short touring expeditions. My only gripes with it from my experience are it's weight for touring and packability, and it's mediocre ventilation, but this is to be expected with this insulated of a winter jacket. The jacket is perfect for an outdoor winter sport enthusiast who wants a single item solution to winter exposure. This jacket doesn't have the versatility of a multi-layer system, but is blended perfectly and has seamless integration between down (with targeted synthetic) insulation and weatherproof shell. This jacket is quite warm, contrary to the thoughts of some other reviewers of this jacket. It ends up being much warmer than if the layers were seperated, as lots of thought was put into the blending of layers to retain warmth better. This does have quite efficient pit zips with a mesh layer to prevent powder from blowing in, and has kept me comfortable from around 5F to around 35F. TLDR: If you want one upper garment that will keep you warm, protected from weather, and has savvy features, this is the best jacket on the market.

I think this is the ideal jacket for hitting the slopes.

Coupe parfaite. Couleur attendue. Trs agrable et confortable.

It would highly recommend this hoodie; it is very stylish and like most Arc'teryx products you get what you pay for.

This has one of the best hoods on a sweatshirt. I find the fit true to size and the hoody is warm and looks sleek and modern. The kangaroo pocket is really nice but it is mesh so we'll see how durable it is down the road. Overall a great hoody for causal or active use.

The most amazing ski jacket I have owned. Highly recommend.

There will be people that say it's to much money but when it is 20 degrees out side and the wind is 30 miles an hour, let's just say money is not a problem. This is the warmest coat made so far. I have not found one warmer. I work for the government and am outside all day and am very warm. Exceptional also you must ware all the base layers with the coat. Arcteyx base layers are just as good.

Nach lenger, reiflicher berlegung habe ich mich im vergangnene Winter zum Kauf entschieden. Bei -30 Grad C in Zermatt wurde mir klar, das die Entscheidung richtig war und dass die Jacke alles kann was sie verspricht.

I took the plunge and spent more on a hoody than I ever have and ever would want to... It was worth it. Currently, it is the heart of summer with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees and I am still wearing this hoody-especially in the evenings. I purchased the Black hoody and love what I have. I work professionally as an outdoorsman but still LOVE wearing this hoody into town. It is hands down my favorite Arc'teryx product- and I have a lot of them. Why? Besides it being comfortable? It's a hoody that I have worn through the fall temperatures/early winter as a standalone. Then through the winter as part of a layering system. Now, I wear it in the summer as an evening long sleeve. Awesome product. If only it was not so expensive! Cheers, community!

I took the plunge and spent more on a hoody than I ever have and ever would want to... It was worth it. Currently, it is the heart of summer with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees and I am still wearing this hoody-especially in the evenings. I purchased the Black hoody and love what I have. I work professionally as an outdoorsman but still LOVE wearing this hoody into town. It is hands down my favorite Arc'teryx product- and I have a lot of them. Why? Besides it being comfortable? It's a hoody that I have worn through the fall temperatures/early winter as a standalone. Then through the winter as part of a layering system. Now, I wear it in the summer as an evening long sleeve. Awesome product. If only it was not so expensive! Cheers, community!

Three winters' use of this jacket has seen it take hikes in -30 to -40 degree freezes with high winds on a daily basis. Often tested with just a light sweater base layer, this this absolutely eliminates wind chill. The practical hood and neck design of the coat keeps the most important part of the body in the cold - neck and head - very warm. Performance is incredible. Weight likewise. Cinches, whistles, and toggles excellent. Exceeded expectations in all considerations. Certified performance at temps so cold the zipper toggle shattered.

Three winters' use of this jacket has seen it take hikes in -30 to -40 degree freezes with high winds on a daily basis. Often tested with just a light sweater base layer, this this absolutely eliminates wind chill. The practical hood and neck design of the coat keeps the most important part of the body in the cold - neck and head - very warm. Performance is incredible. Weight likewise. Cinches, whistles, and toggles excellent. Exceeded expectations in all considerations. Certified performance at temps so cold the zipper toggle shattered.

I own about ten Arcteryx jackets, this is by far the warmest jacket for extreme cold weather. I live in Michigan and have warn this in -20 wind chill weather and still felt warm. If you need a lightweight, waterproof, extremely warm jacket with style look no future. I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs and the small is a perfect fit. Chest pocket dose fit the larger iPhone or Samsung Galaxy phones.

Very satisfied with the quality of the jacket, overall fit, warmth, and style.

Finally after trying so many different kinds including Canada Goose I settled my search with the Arcteryx Macai jacket. I am 5'11 and 205lbs and large fits me perfectly with room for layering. I havent got a chance yet to wear it in very cold temperatures of Chicago but I felt really nice wearing it. Its not bulky for the warmth it provides.

I'm 6-1 220 athletic build and got a large. The fit is perfect. I can layer my atom AR, base layer and still fits great. Plenty of room in my shoulders. I don't see needing any other layers for this jacket. Most of the time I'll just be wearing it with a base layer. It's quite, warm, and well built. It has a high quality zipper unlike my atom ar and atom lt which drives me crazy.

I'm 6-1 220 athletic build and got a large. The fit is perfect. I can layer my atom AR, base layer and still fits great. Plenty of room in my shoulders. I don't see needing any other layers for this jacket. Most of the time I'll just be wearing it with a base layer. It's quite, warm, and well built. It has a high quality zipper unlike my atom ar and atom lt which drives me crazy.

Definitely hesitated on purchasing this, but there is no buyers remorse when I tried it on. Very comfortable hoodie without looking too baggy. Love the construction at the chin to prevent the collar from dropping and looking sloppy. Soft and feels amazing inside and outside.

I was skiing at Whistler last season on a clear, windy and very cold day. There was a significant line up in the morning that all but disappeared by 11:00AM because the conditions were so formidable. The day was more than tolerable because I was comfortably warm. The Macai jacket is my go to for west coast winters as I don't need multiple layers to be comfortable. This jacket is without question the best of the best!

I was skiing at Whistler last season on a clear, windy and very cold day. There was a significant line up in the morning that all but disappeared by 11:00AM because the conditions were so formidable. The day was more than tolerable because I was comfortably warm. The Macai jacket is my go to for west coast winters as I don't need multiple layers to be comfortable. This jacket is without question the best of the best!

I love this jacket in every way. At 5'10" my height would probably be a medium, but I'm somewhat over weight so i got a large and it fits great. These jackets have some room in case you have multiple layers or a few extra pounds.

Out of the many hoodies that I've had over the years, this is my favorite, particularly for its style and fit. The entire cut and style (especially of the hood) is simply brilliant and almost Tolkienesque. The fit feels true to size, not too trim and not too loose (I'd actually make it more trim in the abdomen if anything, but it doesn't give you a baggy belly like some hoodies). It is not the thickest nor warmest fabric compared to some of my other hoodies, but I think it is the perfect choice of fabric for this style of hoody.