The Thorium Hoody is Arc'teryx's durable midweight down jacket designed as a standalone outer layer for sub-freezing conditions. It's heavy and not packable, but it delivers excellent warmth and features—such as a long hem, helmet-compatible StormHood, five pockets, and a two-way zipper—that suit serious winter use like mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and snow camping.
The Arc’teryx Thorium AR Hoody for women is a rugged, comfortable down-insulated jacket built for dry outdoor use. It delivers strong warmth for its weight and solid durability, with practical features like a durable plastic zipper and a dedicated stuff sack; however, it can be slow to dry in wet conditions and is best used in dry climates.
The Down Sweater for women is a lightweight, packable 800-fill down jacket made with recycled materials and traceable down. It’s incredibly warm for its weight and stuffs into an interior pocket, but the fabric durability is limited and it lacks water resistance, making it best suited for dry, cool conditions; plus it comes with Patagonia’s solid warranty for long-term value.
Ultralight and incredibly compressible insulated jacket that delivers warmth for its weight and packs down to a pocket-sized package. It’s a go-to for long-distance trail runs, backpacking, and layering around town, with excellent breathability and packability, though it isn’t the warmest option and offers limited wind resistance; it also lacks many features such as cinch cords and has a snug fit through the chest.
The Micro Puff Hoody is an ultralight synthetic insulated jacket that blends down-like warmth with exceptional packability, ideal for fast-and-light alpine missions. It trades durability and weather resistance for weight savings and a minimalist feature set, so it's best as a lightweight midlayer rather than a rugged all-in-one piece.
The Nano Puff Hoody for Women is a lightweight insulated jacket that provides decent warmth and weather resistance for everyday use. It isn’t a technical layer and lacks mobility-oriented features or portability that would justify the high price, and it can feel heavy for very lightweight missions while being challenging to compress into its own pocket. The hood is well-fitted and versatile for everyday wear.
The Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody delivers reliable synthetic warmth with 60-gram PrimaLoft insulation and stays fairly warm even when damp. It's lightweight and versatile for a range of activities—from casual wear to extended backpacking and winter climbs—though it's not the most packable and the outer fabric isn't highly weatherproof in prolonged rain unless you pair it with a shell.
Versatile lightweight synthetic insulated jacket suitable as a midlayer or casual outer layer for town-to-trail use. It offers improved shoulder mobility and a polished look, but warmth is moderate for the weight and it isn't highly breathable or compact for high-output backcountry.
