Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Rho LT Zip Neck

Amazing sweater for fall super comfortable and slim fit. I bought the light blue colour and went back for the navy blue one as well. Definitely a very versatile piece.

The new design is longer than the same shirt a couple years ago. The fabric also feels a bit more stretchy than before. The patina teal colour is really nice and bright. Neck fits also really nicely.

I would have one for every day of the week if I could. Comfortable, supple, soft, flattering, the Rho LT deserves all the positivity in its review. It is a super fantastic top to use as a base layer for skiing or even as an extra layer for cooler beach volleyball nights, which is when mine gets plenty of use. Strongly supportive of the fabrics, soft inside, durable and stretchy throughout, without losing its shape.

Love this shirt.. I just purchased my second one... nice length

Love this in every way! Only complaint - how about making it in more colors?

fantastic material, super soft and warm enough. Your normal Arc size will not fit next to skin like some are looking for so consider sizing down if that is what yiu are looking for. I like wearing these like regular tops as well so i love the fit. One issue for me was a body length - it was way too long and would stick under the vest. Overlall great product, Kyanite type softness.

Great baselayer in a nice soft fabric. I use it for my runs when it's below and around freezing point, combinend with a light windshell. It works great to keep me warm. To fit is a nice trim fit, but I exepected a next to skin fit. I'm 1,83 meter and 70kg and wear a size small.

Very versatile can be work and a base layer or top depending on the weather. Fits great and has washes really well.

This has been my favorite base layer for years. It's still excellent - a perfect layering piece, comfortable on its own in cool temperatures or high activity or an ideal base with heavier pieces over it. The fabric is wonderful. BUT - the new cut (maybe last year?) is a huge disappointment. Base layers should be comfortably form fitting - this new shape, as is evident on the model, is like boxy pajamas. It's so much further from the skin that it no longer ideally serves the purpose of a base layer at all. It is much less flattering, but also much less useful. Going down a size doesn't work, because then the sleeves are too short and shoulders too narrow. This is very disappointing - but also in keeping with the unfortunate direction Arcteryx seems to be going. Many other layering pieces, such as the Kyanite, have also gotten bigger, more shapeless, and less technically useful. Why??? I still love the Rho LT Zip and wear one almost daily in the winter, but if I'd known they'd changed in this way, I'd have searched for prior years' versions rather than buying new ones.

This has been my favorite base layer for years. It's still excellent - a perfect layering piece, comfortable on its own in cool temperatures or high activity or an ideal base with heavier pieces over it. The fabric is wonderful. BUT - the new cut (maybe last year?) is a huge disappointment. Base layers should be comfortably form fitting - this new shape, as is evident on the model, is like boxy pajamas. It's so much further from the skin that it no longer ideally serves the purpose of a base layer at all. It is much less flattering, but also much less useful. Going down a size doesn't work, because then the sleeves are too short and shoulders too narrow. This is very disappointing - but also in keeping with the unfortunate direction Arcteryx seems to be going. Many other layering pieces, such as the Kyanite, have also gotten bigger, more shapeless, and less technically useful. Why??? I still love the Rho LT Zip and wear one almost daily in the winter, but if I'd known they'd changed in this way, I'd have searched for prior years' versions rather than buying new ones.

Ive just recieved this top and i am dissapointed that is doesnt fit me as i would like,the quality and workmanship is great,but the fit for me lets it down.I like base layers to fit snug they do the job better wicking sweat from the skin.This top fits my shoulders and forearms,but baggy around the chest and waist,it fits more regular than trim in my case,im 5ft.7 140lbs chest 38 waist 31.5,broad shoulders.An xs would have been perfect,if arcteryx bring in size xs in this i will happily order one.

This base is soft and warm, but it is very long on me - a few inches shorter in the XS size would be much better for petite people (who I'm guessing would be the main purchasers of XS). I like it, but not as much as the Satoro AR Zip which you used to do for women - that one is a merino base, so much thinner while still being very warm. I can wear the Satoro under my trim-fitting Kyanite and Delta fleeces, whereas the Rho is too thick to wear under anything other than a jacket or gilet. Please bring back the Satoro AR Zip for women, and have this alongside the Rho as a thinner merino option!

I have the lastest version and its ok but please bring back the merino wool version. I have two pairs of the older version and I absolutely love them for the warmth, comfort, functionality, and style. The new version while nice isn't the same.

Lovely base layer and that is exactly what it is . Tight to the skin very snug fit . I am 5,10 and 190 pounds and a large is perfect . Very snug and close you can see every detail underneath it , great base layer , very comfortable next to the skin and warm . Excellent walking top

Very nice & soft. Fit is rather large. Warm. I wear this to work in cold climate.

Great piece for all activities. Fits as base layer or as a middle layer. However I'm quite disappointed in the quality of the stitching around the bottom edge. It broke in 3 places on second use. I then had it fixed at a tailor and it broke once again in 2 new places. Generally Arc'teryx products are well made, but this is quite disappointing. Especially considering the premium price. Seems like they forgot to test the type of stitching here. It should at least be able to stretch just a bit when it's an item for physical activity.

I bought the Rho LT in M size and I found it in line with my expectations aside that probably a S size fit me at its best. I'm 184cm and 78kgs, normally dressing a L (50EU) but this M is too large for me.

I usually love everything arcteryx makes this one item doesn't live up to the standard of all the other items I've gotten from them. It's not bad but it's not what I expected. Some of the stitching is a bit loose and wonky.

The Tamarillo colour is not orange - like the web image - but RED!!

I wanted to love this, I really did. Fabric feels excellent, fit is flattering, zip neck is the right length - however, there are two main issues with the shirt. 1) There is excessive pilling from a modest amount of wear. I think I had the Phase AR base layer before this and that lasted much longer without any pilling. 2) I realize synthetics hold on to smell more, but this shirt seems like it did a particularly poor job. In hindsight, I probably should have bought the rho hybrid with strategic wool panels as this would have taken care of the smell issue.

I love the fabric, love the tall snuggly collar, hate the fit, hate the pocket. The fit is way too loose and boxy in the middle for base layer. The kangaroo pocket is bulky and has no practical use.

The fabric is nice and does keep me warm, but I really dislike the extra pocket on the lower part of the shirt, it rubs my hip, I wish I could cut it off, the key pocket was much more handy on the arm. The fit is very boxy and unflattering for a woman. Maybe some do not care about the fit, but I much preferred the 2021 model, which was a much nicer feminine fit.

I have previously purchased 2x Rho LT Zip Neck (2020 / 21 era design in Small) and figured i'd add one more to the collection - the Black Sapphire colour is truly gorgeous. Unfortunately this design appears to have come at the cost of 'consistent sizing'. Although the enclosed sized chart still proclaims the same dimensions for the Small as in 2020 / 21(and i too have remained the same dimensions) - this new Rho LT in Small is easily a whole size bigger at least. Sadly it isn't even remotely figure hugging / fitted - as a good base layer should be - it's more like a baggy fleece. So disappointing - and now makes me rather distrustful of the size chart that accompanies other products i might have had my on!

Please bring back the previous design of the Rho LT Zip Neck. Everything about it (collar, sleeve logo, colors, fit) was better -- more functional and attractive. I purchased five of the previous style in different colors and looked forward to purchasing more for years to come.