We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Arc’teryx Cerium LT Down Jacket – Men’s and summarize the results below:
Universal Ranking
PeakScore: 82 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.3 stars
Expert Rating: 3.7 stars
Number of Ratings Reviewed: 138
Pros & Cons
Reasons to buy:
User Reviews
- Comfortable next to the skin when wearing.
- Features high-quality materials.
- Lightweight and warm.
- Flattering and fits well.
- Easy to pack into the attached stuff sack.
- Can be used as a stand-alone jacket in 45+ degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slightly windproof and suitable for light breezes.
- Trim fit through the torso area, providing a stylish look.
- Despite being slim in the torso, the jacket features enough room in the shoulders and arms for ample mobility.
- Optimal warmth-to-weight ratio.
Expert Reviews
- 850-fill down provides high loft and strong heat retention.
- Long sleeves won’t ride up above the wrists when moving the arms.
- Top-of-the-line down and fabric helps the jacket remain light while enhancing warmth, to allow it to act as a stand-alone layer in cool temperatures.
- Durability provided by the 20x10D shell is surprisingly good.
- DWR coating aids in protecting against light precipitation (although not as good as competition).
- Full-front zipper features a chin guard for comfort.
Reasons NOT to buy:
User Reviews
- Synthetic insulation that is used around the shoulders loses loft.
- The fabric is not especially durable.
- Jacket loses feathers over time.
- Jacket loses some volume over the years, making it less ‘poofy’ and warm.
- Obviously, not waterproof.
- Jacket could be improved by adding a synthetic part under the arms to reduce the loss of down in high-sweat areas.
Expert Reviews
- No hydrophobic down to increase water-resistance.
- DWR is only average at repelling water from the outside of the jacket.
- Seams can allow wind to enter.
- Expensive.
Summary:
The Arc’teryx Cerium LT Down Jacket for men is lightweight, stylish and warm. Due to its high warmth-to-weight ratio and athletic design, it is in the top-tier of lightweight down jackets.