Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Enlightened Equipment Torrid Synthetic Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight down jacket at 8.3 ounces with exceptional packability.
Full details →Ultralight synthetic insulated jacket at 8 oz (227g) using continuous insulation sheet to prevent cold spots, reliable warmth when wet.
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Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Enlightened Equipment Torrid Synthetic Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Enlightened Equipment Torrid Synthetic Jacket wins — at 227 g it is 8 g (3%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket (235 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.