Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody Review - Down Jacket Review

Backpackers.com tested and reviewed the Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody down jacket. We named the down jacket our Premium Pick for backpacking, day hiking, and car camping.
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Intro to the Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody Down Jacket
Plush and rugged don’t usually end up in the same sentence when describing a piece of backpacking gear - it’s one or the other. Yet the Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody manages to live up to both adjectives in the most extreme sense. The down jacket is a literal collection of the softest, smoothest, most carefully assembled coat of fine feathers you will ever drape about your body. It is also a literal juggernaut of resistance, strength, and super powered warmth.
Of course, the Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody also has all the basic requirements of a down jacket, like minimal weight, sturdy zippers, a high collar, a form-fitting hood, and down-stuffed hand warmers.
The delicate balance of all of these elements makes the Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody our Premium Pick for the Wilderness Backpacker, the Day Hiker, and the Car Camper. You’d be hard pressed to find a better down jacket for any of these backpacker types.
Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody Specs:
Average Weight: 10 oz.
Insulation Type: European Grey Goose and Coreloft
Fill Weight: 3.35 oz.
Shell Fabric: Airetica 100% nylon, 20×10 Denier ripstop nylon
DWR Treatment: Yes, standard
Number of Pockets: 2 zippered hand-warmers, one internal zippered pocket.
Stuffs Into Itself?: Stuffs into an included stuff sack
Hood/Jacket Option: Comes in hooded or non-hooded.
Adjustable Hood: Yes
Adjustable Waist: Yes
Sizes Available: S-XXL
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
Retail Cost: $379.00

[@bigeve223]

Glad to have scooped one for such a stellar price today! So light, amazing quality, warm, and the "composite mapping" is an awesome feature.

[@Backpackerscom]

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[@pgreenx]

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[@levainqueur9095]

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[@Backpackerscom]

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[@danthechippie4439]

Hi, great video. Can I ask- when you need a shell to cover that down jacket for driving wind and rain what would you recommend? I take it would be a arc teryx brand but which one? Cheers Dan

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi Dan, thanks for watching! Yes, I use the Arc'teryx Zeta LT (which we reviewed here: bit.ly/2EXhEP2) as my rain shell, and it works really well. The Beta AR from Arc'teryx is also highly regarded. All that said, you don't have to match brands, but when you do the fit is usually spot on for layering. You can see the other rain jackets we recommend here: backpackers.com/outdoor-gear/all/rain-jackets/

[@raffixraffix2715]

how tall are you and what size are you wearing?

[@John-Adam]

hey nice video!! what size would you recommend me Daniel, im 6'2 166lbs? thanks for the review

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi John! Thanks for watching. Fit is always tough, so we recommend trying on some Arc'teryx clothing in general to see what feels right, usually their fit across the line is solid. That said, a Large would probably be about right. Very maybe an XL depending on your build. Good luck!

[@VB-3]

Depends a lot on your build. I'm 5'11, 205lbs, 33" waist an a size large was perfect. However I sized up to XL for a little extra layering space so it would fit over a shell.

[@chrisjohnphillips6352]

I have a Proton LT. How would you compare the Celium LT to the Proton LT?

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi Chris! Thanks for watching, and good question. The Proton LT is a synthetic insualted softshell, so it breathes well, insulates a medium amount, and sheds light rain and snow. It's best during active pursuits where you are in a cold environment and need both breathability and warmth. The Cerium LT is a down jacket, and a very light, warm one at that. The Cerium LT is not great in super wet weather, and does not breathe very well - ie, we would not wear it while snowshoeing, like we would wear the Proton LT. However, it's lighter than the the Proton (10 oz instead of 14 oz), compresses a LOT more, and is warmer on the whole. Definitely different jackets for different pursuits. The Proton is a fantastic jacket, and more of a jack of all trades. The Cerium LT is a high-end, very light down jacket meant for warming up at camp at night, and cold mornings. Hope this helps!

[@ceymakcur3216]

Hi my length 1.85cm , weight 100 kg. Arc'teryx CERIUM LT HOODY Which body should I take ? Thank you so much I'm sorry english not good just Turkish good speak🤗💚

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi there, you'd probably want an XL or XXL! Arc'teryx fits pretty tight.

[@xeneizerg3751]

daniel what sie would you recomend me for this jacket im 5.5 148lbs xtra small or small ?

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi, thanks for watching! I'd recommend a Small, as that's about my size and I'm wearing a Small in the video.

[@thehikingcommunity4806]

Backpackers.com What’s your height and weight??

[@zer0c00l44]

When youre one facial hair away from being a hobo....

[@Hermes.3.]

Hi! What color is the jacket on the video?

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi there, thanks for watching. I believe the color is now called "Flare", though it may have been called "Cardinal Red" in previous iterations. Arc'teryx cycles its colors, so this exact color may not be available any more. The jacket has been updated though, and is a little bit better!

[@gabriellebelanger5468]

Is it good for Xtrem weather ? Like -35 ?

[@Backpackerscom]

Hi, thanks for watching! While this is a warm jacket, it's not the warmest out there. For that cold of temps we'd recommend a warmer jacket and lots of layers. The Arc'teryx Thorium AR or SV are both much warmer, and you may want to consider a true Parka depending on your activity. Hope this helps!

[@askumar826]

what color is this? flare?

[@Backpackerscom]

Hey A K, we belive this color was called "Cardinal", and is an old colorway not currently offered. Similar to Flare though!

[@Beastro777]

All the European companies use MORE down than the American companies, so Ark doesn't use that much down.....

[@jhern104]

Arc is canadian

[@Backpackerscom]

Thanks for the comment! As jhern104 says, Arc'teryx is a Canadian company. But, more than that, most of these outdoor companies have different lines of jackets with different amounts of down. The Cerium LT doesn't use a ton of down in the big scheme of things, and is meant for slightly sub-freezing weather, but nothing extremely cold. Arc'teryx does have down jackets that are much warmer, like the Thorium AR, Thorium SV, Ceres SV, and Firebee AR jackets. You can find equally warm jackets among most brands, whether they are European, Canadian, American, or anything else. The best way to check this is to look at the Fill Weight on a jacket, which shows you the weight of actual down in a coat. This is the best measurement of how warm it will be.

[@gregkosinski2303]

I wonder what 23andme would say about this guy's % neanderthal.