Arc'teryx Hades Jacket - Insulated Soft Shell (For Men)

I can blow through this fabric and feel a breeze through the other side. Useless on high wind-chill frigid days, and I am a very warm bodied person with no coldness issues. Bought this hoping it would be a WARM softshell for 10 degrees and down---NOT. Also cannot fit any insulating layer with a collar underneath the softshells collar, I'm not a bullnecked guy either. I gave this away to someone who will wear it around town and apres ski. I seriously wonder if I got a different product than the other reviewers. My old Sharp Point crushes this shell in all functional aspects.

This is everything you expect from Arcteryx. A fantatic jacket and great insulation. The understated looks let you wear it out on the town or in the backcountry. Great arm mobility and an athletic cut make it functional and comfortable. The insulation is warmer than you would exect.

I liked the first so much that I got a second one. Great warm layer by itself, or under a shell if weather is inclement. The fit is trim but not snug, and allows good freedom of movement with skiing and mountaineering. It also stuffs compactly when you need to peel down with exertion. These two are made in Canada, but I have also been favorably impressed with Arc'teryx items from overseas. They have great QC, as well as superb functional design.

I have disproportionally long arms and 99% of jackets and LS shirts don't make the cut. Arc'teryx jackets are the only ones I've tried that truly feel like a tailored fit for a tall, long-limb freak like me 8)

Just a great jacket to put on in Colorado Weather. 10 degrees - keeps you warm ... the next day 50 degrees and the jacket is light enough to not feel like you wore the wrong jacket.

Runs a little small in the chest area.

Bought this to be my go-to outer layer on ski trips in the southwest. Wind resistance is necessary. It does that well. Not quite as warm as I expected, but very breathable. Needs a base and middle on cold days. Fabric is more nylon than schoeller, but still a nice hand. Arc-teryx is one of my favorite makers,but they run small in the chest and long in the arms so that I am between M and L in most of their outer wear.

Have to return because of the cut. It does not fit me well in the chest/underarm area. The feelings... bulky, I would say. Sleeves are too long for an average person. Great warmth and it moves well with an outer shell on the top.

Lightweight and thin insulation. The jacket is warm for how thin it is. The jacket has a trim fit, and therefore you can't put it on over a fleece layer. The fit feels like it is tailored. Cozy hand pockets, the insulation is on the outside of he hand pockets, which gives your hands some insulation. Cuffs are a raglan style, for people who don't like velcro cuffs. The sleeves are trim, so sometimes your shirt sleeves ride up inside the jacket.

First let me tell you what i don't like about most "warm" softshells....the high pile fleece that serves as the insulator is bulky, preventing the softshell from moving with you, and tends to grab any other layer you may be wearing underneath. they just seem uncomfortable to me. this softshell's insulation is not bulky, is warm, and is lined with a thin nylon fabric for ease of movement and comfort. important note: it is an athletic cut piece, but does not feel "small".