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Arc'teryx Cerium SL vs Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Arc'teryx Cerium SL is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Cerium SL Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket
Weight 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Outdoor Vitals
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Cerium SL
235 g

1000 fill power down with synthetic insulation at shoulders for durability.

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Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket
255 g

Ultralight puffy at 9 oz for men's medium. Excellent value for warmth-to-weight.

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Arc'teryx Cerium SL vs Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Cerium SL wins — at 235 g it is 20 g (8%) lighter than the Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket (255 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.

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