Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's

So this is a review for the current Stingray jacket (its the 3rd generation stingray). I owned the first gen. which was great but cut way too short. I demo'd the second generation which addressed the length issue, had better articulation, and the gore tex fabric was changed (more durable). The latest generation is a complete re-design of the stingray (with the same materials). I have to say I really miss the old design, but the new shaping and colors are great. I quickly fell in love with this new style of Stingray. I was skeptical about the pocket design at first, but they are very roomy and really easy to access (they are nice and long too). They are not blocked when you wear a pack, and the shoulder pocket is now large enough to carry my i-phone comfortably. There is only 1 inner pocket, I wish arcteryx had placed another one (perhaps a mesh one) on the inside as well.

I highly recommend the Stingray if you are looking for a great snow-sport jacket look no further. The light fleece lining is soft on your skin and provides a tiny bit insulation. It has a great length in the torso and arms. The hood is perfect over a helmet or can be cinched up when not in use. Materials and craftsmanship are top notch as you would expect from Arcteryx (just could use 1 more inner pocket ;) otherwise perfect

Seeing as I have already reviewed the Sabre SV Jacket, I won't go in to much detail regarding the Stingray seeing as they are almost identical (with some key differences). This jacket is great, integrating technical design with a minimalist approach. It is extremely light compared to most Skiing/Snowboarding jackets out there. The fit, unlike the Sabre, is Athletic, which is perfect for someone like me, at 5'9" 130lb. The other thing I prefer over the Sabre SV, is the collar. At first I was skeptical of the collar, because most Arc'teryx layering pieces with collars run extremely short. The Stingray's collar is perfect; its really tall, but not too much to get in the way. It keeps the wind out, and prevents snow from falling down your neck if any snow accumulates in your hood.

All in all, I like this jacket more than the Sabre, not only for looks, but for its fit mostly. The ONLY reason I prefer the Sabre this year, is because of the color selection in the Stingray. I bought the Sulphur color, and immediately I thought to myself, Highlighter Yellow. It's almost the same as buying a completely White jacket. It WILL get dirty immediately if you're not careful. I like the color, seeing as I've always liked the color Lichen, but I can't get behind this color. The Sabre SV comes in the color Greenlight, which is too good to pass up. I would prefer this jacket much more over the Sabre if only the Stingray had a good color selection.

Nice quality jacket. It is sized a little bigger to facilitate layering. I am 6'1" 210 lbs and the XL is comfortable and allows me full range of motion, however I would not want to go any bigger. If I was not planning on layering it underneath I would probably return it for a L.

Bought the Stingray to replace a tired hardshell jacket. I'm 6'4", ~200 lbs with long arms and a "slim fit" build. The XL is a great match for me. Currently, the specs on this page say the "Fit: regular". This is not quite accurate--as the Stingray is constructed in the Arcteryx "Athletic Fit". Meaning the jacket fits trim but with just enough room for a fleece under layer. See the Manufacturer sizing chart: http://www.arcteryx.com/sizing-charts.aspx?EN

So far I've skied with this jacket 8 days this season and love it. I have also worn it on wet days to work as a rain jacket. Like a submarine, the GoreTex shell is fully waterproof. I NEVER fear wind or powder creeping in on me.

The style is minimalistic but everything about the design is well thought out. The hood has plenty of room for a helmet and lays perfectly when not in use. Plenty of articulation and breathable for whatever the use.

I picked this up to replace a backcountry.com stoic 3.0 as my go to ski jacket. It was a good call. At first I was worried about the durability of the softshell material (especially when compared to the burliness of the stoic), but after plowing through several tree branches of varying degrees of unfriendliness its proved itself to be pretty tough. The powder skirt works well, the jacket breathes (g-tex), and of course its totally wtpf. Also, the hood does fit over a helmet. I only have two small problems with it, and they are pretty insignificant. The fuzzy fleece lining on the inside catches on wool (or anything that's not swishy), and the pit zips could use mesh to keep snow out. But yea, an awesome jacket all in all. Try and get it for cheaper than $500 and it will be even more awesome.

I picked up the Stingray since my 2 year old Marmot "waterproof" jacket was leaving me soaked. At 5'10" 185lbs -32"waist 41" chest, the Medium fits really well with no extra loose material. The sleeves are a little long but work great when you're reaching overhead and doesn't expose your wrists. While the fit is perfect when worn with just a shirt, it is a bit tight with a thick fleece mid-layer. The description says a generous fit but that must be in comparison to other Arc'Teryx jackets. I was working in heavy rain today and had no moisture inside the jacket and water didn't collect at the cuffs and seep in. A little light on pockets as it is a minimalist jacket. Very happy with the choice, I just may need to get a thinner fleece mid-layer for the winter.

In typical Arc'teryk fashion, the quality of this jacket is phenomenal. It's the little things that make this jacket so incredible. The hood doesn't have a way to hide it away, but the design of the fabric hold the hood down and back in the perfect location. The high-mounted front pockets are huge and give plenty of room for a front pack.

Many people ask about the insulation -- it's barely a fuzz. I wouldn't call it insulation in any way -- it's a typical hard shell. The only thing it's good for it being soft against your skin if you're in a t-shirt.

This is a great multi-use jacket, from the ski slopes to hiking. It's my new go to ski jacket and is the highest quality jacket I've owned in a long time.

My only complaint would be no mesh on the pit zippers, but a good inner layer should protect against small amounts of snow.

This jacket is everything I've always wanted in a jacket. I live in the south and needed a super waterproof jacket for spring and fall hiking, as well as a jacket I can layer up and go skiing, when I travel. I'm a husky outdoors-man and often flutter between hot and cold. This jacket makes it easy to regulate your core temperature. I own many North Face jackets and shells and this by-far-and-away is the highest quality, best performing, lite weight jacket I've owned. You have to look close to appreciate the quality. The seams are micro-trimmed and tape sealed. The zips are water tight and stylish. I put on my jacket and snow-pants and climbed into the shower to test the jacket. The only thing that got wet was my socks.

The fit of the jacket is correct to size. Its not tight and restricting nor loose and gangster. I wish the back tail of the jacket was about 2-3 inches longer yet its not an issue at all. The pit zips can be a little difficult to adjust with heavy gloves on due to small(approx. 1") pull tabs. The lining of the jacket is lite and soft to the touch. It works great for layering, and as a stand alone jacket. I have yet to find a purpose which this jacket fails. The pocket in the sleeve is the perfect fit for an iPhone but there is no pass-through for headphone cord.

The lower torso pockets are large enough to smuggle watermelons or a baby rhino. They are sealed off from the interior of the jacket as not to be uncomfortable with your hands in them in blowing conditions.

The jacket is warm and windproof. I was out in a winter storm last weekend with 20-35knot winds and 1"/hour snow falling. I found myself unzipping the pit zips to cool off after 15-20 minutes of hiking. The only downside of this jacket is that the hood does not stow. I guess for $50 more you can have that option in another jacket. The jacket is worth every penny of the retail price.

Arcteryx makes great garb. Its expensive, but so it gold. I have purchased four arcteryx jackets, snow pants, mid layers tops and bottoms, CTS shirts and a hat. All conform to the highest quality standards in the industry. Dare to compare this to a North Face jacket, you'll see...

This jacket is a soft shell jacket with the power of Gore-Tex! Think of a soft, quiet, waterproof material. It is just a shell with a micro fleece type lining to add a little softness to the inside. It has a powder skirt which I think all jackets should come with and the pit zips to dump heat. Don't forget to clean and re-waterproof it with Nikwax!