The Arc'teryx Men's Griffon Jacket combines a soft mid-loft interior with a smooth softshell exterior to provide an excellent combination of warmth, breathability, and weather resistance. The Griffon Jacket works great as an outer layer or even a mid-layer in really cold conditions. Thanks to the smooth face fabric, this Arc'teryx jacket allows friction-free layering. When you want to move fast on the trail or have to break your own through deep snow, this jacket's top-notch breathability helps keep you from overheating.
This is a very breatable jacket. The outer shell is nothing like the MH Alcamy or TNF Apex. This jacket is great for cooler nights and spring/fall. The mid-loft interior is very comfortable and not to shaggy. I love this jacket and would recomend to anyone. I am 5'9'' 160 and the medium fits great.
Got the Griffon as a mid layer for skiing. It worked great on the slopes between some merino wool and a Theta AR. It also makes a great athletic cardigan. I can go all day wearing it without overheating. Right from the icy morning commute through work in an office building, then back home. It's pretty cool that way, mixing warmth and breathability. It's just uncanny how it keeps me warm without overdoing it.
The fit is pretty athletic. The sleeves have an elastic panel that hugs your wrist and makes a good seal. But, this arrangement means it can be a pain to look at your watch.
I haven't worn it in the rain, yet. But it sheds snow well enough.
