Men’s Insulated Jackets

Men’s Insulated Jackets at Arc’teryx

Our men’s insulated jackets trap heat in Coreloft or high-loft fill and run from superlight layers that live in a daypack to parkas for severe cold. Start with how hard you will be working, then match the insulated jacket to the day.

Which men’s insulated jacket suits hiking, climbing and trail days?

The Atom Jacket suits chilly forest hikes, windy summits and the crag, with Coreloft that stays warm in wet weather. The Atom Hoody adds a hood for camp, and the Atom SV Hoody is the warmest Atom hoody, with thermo-mapped insulation, a StormHood and full-length side panels placed for airflow on climbs. Pack a hiking jacket for the wind.

Can I wear a men’s insulated jacket as a midlayer or on its own?

The Proton Hoody pairs Coreloft Compact insulation with an air-permeable face fabric and liner to regulate heat and vapour on climbs, and the Atom Jacket is wind resistant and breathable for the same kind of effort. Wear either alone in dry cold, or under a shell jacket when weather arrives. Our layering guide shows how each piece stacks.

Which men’s insulated jacket suits the city, travel and cold commutes?

The Conduit Down Jacket is a refined cold-weather layer with a mini-ripstop face fabric, a rounded, shorter silhouette and fitted cuffs that seal out drafts. The Thorium Jacket covers hiking, travel and commuting in one, with an abrasion-resistant outer and Coreloft placed in moisture-prone areas. When the cold comes with wet weather, move up to our waterproof insulated jackets.

Men’s Insulated Jacket FAQs

Which men’s insulated jacket suits an Australian winter?

For cold city mornings, the Cerium Jacket is a packable insulated jacket that weighs little and delivers big warmth. In the high country, the Atom Hoody keeps its warmth in light weather, and the Atom SV Hoody is made for frigid, above-the-treeline days. Add a beanie for the stops.

Which men’s insulated jacket is built for extreme cold weather?

The Cerium SV Hoody is our warmest, most durable Cerium: 1000 fill goose down and an insulated StormHood in a standalone hoody for severe cold. Among Coreloft layers, the Nuclei SV Parka is the warmest synthetically insulated belay parka in the range, and the Atom SV Hoody is the warmest Atom hoody. For the quilted styles, see our puffer jackets, or try our insulated ski jackets for days on snow.

How does an insulated jacket keep you warm?

An insulated jacket, often called a thermal jacket, traps body heat in lofted fill between the outer fabric and the lining. It works best over a base layer that moves sweat away. The Atom Hoody and Proton Hoody suit active days because their insulation breathes while you move, so you can keep climbing without overheating.

Is there a lightweight men’s insulated jacket that packs small?

Yes. The Atom SL Jacket has stretch insulation in the body and uninsulated sleeves, so it stows in a pack between efforts, and the Cerium SL Hoody is an ultralight layer for low-output stops at camp. For everyday layering, the Demlo Insulated Jacket is a minimalist, lightweight jacket that packs into an integrated pocket.