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Fit Tip: I am a 6'2" person, 200 lbs, great sleeve lenght. The jacket has a full cut for plenty of movement in the body.
A mid-weight insulator of heroic proportions, the Arc'teryx Men's Hercules Jacket features high loft shaggy fleece on the inside to capture body heat. Paired with a waterproof, breathable shell it offers warmth for the coldest ski days. The exterior is smooth and exceptionally air permeable, making the Hercules Jacket an ideal layering piece. Shells slide on easy over it and the breathability makes it an excellent choice for climbing peaks or skinning to the top of untouched powder bowls. To further protect from the elements a laminated hem drawcord keeps spindrift from blowing in and no-lift gusseted underarms keep the bottom of the jacket in place so your midriff doesn't get a shocking blast of cold air.
The ABSOLUTELY most Versatile Fleece I have ever owned!!!
This is my favorite fleece jacket for a number of reasons: it is a jack-of-all-trades fleece that performs very well under a number of applications:
1.- Layering: it is very warm by itself, but there is enough room to put stuff underneath if you need to without making you feel stuffed. And you can put a shell on top if it gets nasty out there.
2. Cut: as you can deduce form my previous comment, it is not quite trim, but it is not baggy either. I am 5'10" and 169 lb, and the front length is below the belt (perfect) and the back is about the middle of my rear, my Hercules is a Medium. So it is not too short and not too long. My Alpha LT shell totally covers this fleece.
3. Although not technically windproof, it still has GREAT wind resistance, and although not technically waterproof, the DWR finish makes it rain proof unless you are standing under a waterfall. The seams are not taped, but it will keep you dry in light/moderate rain unless you are out for a couple of hours. A bit expensive but worth the money. NOTICE ABOUT THE COLOR: I hesitated to order the gray (slate) since I wanted black but this jacket is not made in black. I was gladly surprised to open the bag to find a very dark gray, significantly darker than what the photos show. It looks VERY nice, specially with jeans.
As advertised
Typical Arcteryx. A surprisingly wide range of temperatures in which this jacket is comfortable.
Very comfortable
Great outer layer for over 25 degrees F. Below that you would probably need a shell.
The ABSOLUTELY most Versatile Fleece I have ever owned!!!
This is my favorite fleece jacket for a number of reasons: it is a jack-of-all-trades fleece that performs very well under a number of applications:
1.- Layering: it is very warm by itself, but there is enough room to put stuff underneath if you need to without making you feel stuffed. And you can put a shell on top if it gets nasty out there.
2. Cut: as you can deduce form my previous comment, it is not quite trim, but it is not baggy either. I am 5'10" and 169 lb, and the front length is below the belt (perfect) and the back is about the middle of my rear, my Hercules is a Medium. So it is not too short and not too long. My Alpha LT shell totally covers this fleece.
3. Although not technically windproof, it still has GREAT wind resistance, and although not technically waterproof, the DWR finish makes it rain proof unless you are standing under a waterfall. The seams are not taped, but it will keep you dry in light/moderate rain unless you are out for a couple of hours. A bit expensive but worth the money. NOTICE ABOUT THE COLOR: I hesitated to order the gray (slate) since I wanted black but this jacket is not made in black. I was gladly surprised to open the bag to find a very dark gray, significantly darker than what the photos show. It looks VERY nice, specially with jeans.
As advertised
Typical Arcteryx. A surprisingly wide range of temperatures in which this jacket is comfortable.
Very comfortable
Great outer layer for over 25 degrees F. Below that you would probably need a shell.
The Quality and Style makes you forget the price! I brought TWO.
I had never purchased Arc'teryx products until I worked with the good folks at Altrec. I first purchased the Gamma SV, which is a great jacket but not as warm. I wanted something warmer, and I was amazed that this jacket is lighter,softer yet warmer. I wore it with a long sleeve base layer in below 20 temps and was not cold. This has to be the Best Jacket Made. It is funny because all of the North Face weares just stare at this jacket.
I am 5'11", 215lbs and wear a size 42R sportscoat, and this jacket fits very well in a Large. The sleeves are form fitting, so it works well with thin layers. The body of jacket is loose but still form fitting. I purchased the Cobalt and the Slate jackets. The Slate is a very nice dark blue great with jeans. This jacket fit very well under my Killy ski jacket.
The price was a non-factor and I actually forgot it after I opened the package and saw the jacket. It is that good.
The real McCoy.
Light, versatile and deceitfully warm. I was initially concerned with this soft shell's ability to keep me toasty in extreme cold, but rest assured that this bad boy gets the job done. Its breathability also works well in warmer weather with a t-shirt underneath. I highly recommend this soft shell for anyone looking for a multi-purpose, weather resistant jacket.
Buy it.
This is the most amazing softshell I have been able to find. I needed something windproof and this fit the bill. My R2 and Northface hardshell have been neglected since I received this jacket. The only problem with the jacket is that it is sometimes too warm once you get inside.
Great Service and Merchandise!
I appreciate the fast service at
Christmas! I received just what I ordered and it is an awesome jacket. What great quality! Thanks a million!
Superb lightweight jacket.
Detail on this jacket is typical Arc'Teryx. Well made, functional, warm and looks good too!! This jacket has a slim fit though, so order accordingly.
Think before you buy
The jacket runs quite long and roomy in the torso, and I was taken aback by the poor quality of the zippers. The jacket is incredibly warm and held up well in colder temps, but the weird fit and zipper quality led me to return and try a different Arc'Teryx
| XSmall | Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XXLarge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 36" 91cm |
38" 97cm |
40" 102cm |
43" 109cm |
46" 117cm |
50" 127cm |
| Waist | 29" 74cm |
31" 79cm |
33" 84cm |
36" 91cm |
39" 99cm |
43" 109cm |
| Hip | 36" 91cm |
38" 97cm |
40" 102cm |
43" 109cm |
46" 117cm |
50" 127cm |
| Center Back to Waist | 32" 81cm |
33" 84cm |
34" 86cm |
35" 89cm |
36" 91cm |
37" 94cm |
| XSmall | Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 34" 86cm |
37" 94cm |
40" 102cm |
43" 109cm |
46" 117cm |
| Waist | 28" 69cm |
30" 76cm |
33" 84cm |
36" 91cm |
39" 99cm |
| Center Back to Waist | 30 1/2" 77cm |
32 1/4" 82cm |
34" 86cm |
35" 89cm |
36" 91cm |
Offered in colors: Cobalt and Slate. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size medium, size large, size extra large and size extra extra large: m, l, xl, xxl.
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