Arc'teryx Stealth Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

I got this jacket to look good, and it does. It is also super functional when the weather turns on you. Arcteryx quality and urban style. This jacket commands respecvt.

I have several Arcteryx jackets and wanted one that was good for travel without a technical look so thought I’d try this one. Nope, didn’t like it. Because of the funky collar and zipper, boxy fit. The material was a magnet for hair and lint. It was not warm, functional or attractive. Returned it without wearing it.

this jacket is OK , i was expecting a bit more from arcteryx....way to generous waist for me .....no way to adjust waist... like it was designed for a pregnant athlete...

It's nice somebody's making a jacket so the unreconstructed gear head blends in a bit easier in the public forum of airports, city streets, etc. It's certainly pretty enough, but doesn't really have much useful function. The front metal zipper is maybe more fashion statement than function driven, and the collar is good provided you are inside a building. My main bitch is its functionality or lack thereof. It's very tight under the arms for me, though I am a robust medium at 5'9" and 170 lb,s which definitely limits it for layering purposes. The outer pocket is almost inaccessible and so doesn't serve the purpose of easy passport/ticket access. I get the feeling it was designed on a computer screen and never actually field tested. It's also not particularly light. Hope they try again, so gear heads can look urbane and casual.

This jacket was a huge disappointment. I was looking for something casual that could maybe pull some double duty for traveling, etc. Not going to get it with this jacket. No insulation, awkward fit, decent looks are only half the problem.

How Arc'teryx thinks they can sell this thing for $200+ is beyond me. Even if I got it on SAC for 50% off, I would be annoyed. It took me less than 1 minute before I had this one packed up and sent back for return.

So, I don't know what the other guy was wanting, but this is a great jacket and I have received many compliments wearing it to the office.
Lightweight, but very waterproof, fits well and durable. Good inside pocket for your phone or ipod and comfortable lined pockets.

I commute on the ferry/bus in Seattle and it's been a great coat. Yes, it's a bit more than I originally wanted to pay, but the brand/quality is solid.

If you want an insulated backpacking jacket, buy one of those. If you want a sharp looking, dress casual weatherproof coat to wear around town or to work, buy this one.

Bought the jacket 6 weeks ago, using it to travel and during less formal events. The looks in combination with a great feel, wind resistance and water repellant functionality is what i was looking for (missing to date)

The pockets do not really accommodate travel documents, not large enough for passport, paper ticket, and a map for example. The outer chest pocket is difficult to reach.

I am 6', 220 pounds and usually need to have an XL with Arcteryx, but this jacket would have been fine as a Large too.

Great fit and comfort. Soft, quiet stretch fabric has great water-resitance. This jacket is not insulated at all; it is a soft shell with a lining. Still, it's reasonably warm over a layer because of the wind resitance. The zipper is backwards (as in left-handed, ladies, italian, etc.).
Not a big deal, but a little awkward. Almost sent it back because of this but I think I can get used to it because I do like the jacket.