Description of Arc'teryx Celeris Jacket - Women's:
Bring the Arc’teryx Women’s Celeris Jacket along when you plan to move light and fast through the backcountry. This featherlight, water-resistant windbreaker barely takes up any room in your pack and will help you stay warm on a blustery mountaintop. Arc’teryx gave articulated elbows and gusseted underarms to the trim-fitting, female-form-flattering Celeris so it won’t restrict your moves or ride up when you reach above your head.
Bottom Line: Featherweight protection from the elements when you’re moving fast.
I have a couple of Patagonia Houdini jackets. I was looking for a similar jacket without a hood and came across this one. I gave it a try, but decided to stick with the Houdini. The fabric just wansn't as nice and the length not as long. The one thing I did like better about the Arcteryx Celeris was the velcro tabs on the wrists. It's definitely worth a try, but I'd recommend checking out the Houdini as well.
I love this jacket!
The cut of the jacket is really efficient - enough room for a base layer but not baggy, and long enough for a 5'10 woman.
The backward-directed pocket keeps "stuff' from jangling around in the front.
The collar has a nice lining, and I'm glad to have a windbreaker without a hood!
I love the chartreuse color!
