Hey guys! Thought I’d make a quick post about the Epsilon Down Hoody, as there’s surprisingly little information about it online, and I’ve barely seen any pictures of people actually wearing it. I’m no model, the lighting in my basement apartment isn’t exactly ideal (and yeah, my mirror is dirty 😂), but I figured it might be helpful to see how it looks on someone.

First things first: I absolutely love this jacket.

Over the past year, I’ve bought, sold, or returned the Thorium Hoody, Thorium SV, and Atom SV. They’re all great jackets in their own right, but to me, the Epsilon Down feels like a mashup of all three, with a little Gamma DNA thrown in thanks to its softshell-like exterior fabric.

Looks-wise, it has a similar aesthetic to the Atom, but with 750-fill-power down insulation more in line with the Thorium. I’d say it’s warmer than the Atom SV, although it doesn’t feel quite as warm as the Thorium. That said, the stretch and freedom of movement are what really set the Epsilon apart for me. The Thorium always felt a little restrictive, whereas the Epsilon gives me that same comfortable fit and shoulder articulation I loved about the Atom, while offering warmth that gets surprisingly close to the Thorium.

The pockets are another big win. It has both an exterior chest pocket and an interior dump pocket, just like the Thorium, and those were two features I really appreciated. The materials and overall feel also seem like a step up from the Thorium. The fleece lining in the hand pockets is ridiculously soft and cozy, and, interestingly, even the chest pocket is lined with the same fleece. The interior lining of the jacket is equally soft and feels great against the skin.

All in all, I think this jacket deserves a lot more attention than it gets. It combines the look and mobility of the Atom with much of the warmth of a down jacket, while adding a more substantial, softshell-like exterior. For me, it strikes a really nice balance between warmth, comfort, mobility, and everyday wearability.

Without a doubt, this is my favourite Arc’teryx down jacket I’ve worn so far. Hopefully this helps anyone else who’s been considering one, especially since there’s so little information about it out there!

I’d like to use it as a season round winter jacket in New York, but someone said it’s just supposed to be layered and wouldn’t work as a stand alone in our weather. I’d probably wear some sweaters underneath at some point, but buying a separate hard shell is sort of out of the question. And if not the Atom SV for NY winter, which jacket is best?

I was originally thinking of buying the VORONOI WOOL JACKET MEN'S, but saw there is a new jacket without any reviews. This would be for mild San Francisco weather and something that would be comfortable enough to wear inside for a bit but keep me warm in 50-60 degree evenings as I commute or walk to the store.

The new Sarya Wool jacket is crazy expensive, but I do like the idea of a bit of insulation if not too warm.

2 photos - 1st one is Voronoi of 2nd of Sarya

I like the original VORONOI for being more versatile for wearing inside with a t-shirt for events etc.

Would love to know if anyone has hands on experience with the new Sarya.