Arc'teryx  Norvan Jacket - Men's

An amazing shell for trail running in wet weather. I love the large reflective logos for added visibility on early morning or evening runs, and the watch window is one of those small details that makes a big difference. The large hood is great when the weather turns, and the jacket folds into its own pocket, making it easy to tuck into a running vest when I need to carry it.

It is highly specialized for running in cooler, windy and wet weather. Streamlined w/o storage so your belt or vest fit nicely. Have used at 5°c to 10°c w/o any base layer, but things got sweaty and hot. Perfect for 5°C to -5°C in just a t-shirt as a base layer (depending on how hot you run;). -5°C to -10°C, layer accordingly (think or thicker base layer). Have also used this climbing on windy days, and for x-country skiing down to -8°C in wind. Still no rips from sharp limestone rocks in Canada, still no wear under the pits from rubbing. Super lightweight, packs easy. Breathes ok if you are not a heavy sweater, but above 5°C, you will be soaked. Great in light rain- never tried in heavy rain. While skiing, geat in light dry, snow, but not as great in heavy wet snowfall. Definitely an amazing tech purchase for running. Looks good around town as well, but doesn't really function as a fashion piece, since it is built for moving in, not standing still. Recommend purchasing if you need a light running coat for cooler 5° to cold -10° (when layered properly) weather.

Honestly, love this jacket and I’ve used it not just for running but for backpacking as well and it’s always kept me dry.

A peak 4/5 jacket that'd be 5 stars if it was more breathable and cheaper. This isn't the jacket for you if you want to run during peak, humid summers and expect breathability – way too hot inside the jacket for that. On the contrary, it is amazing during cool fall showers. I recently wrapped up a 100k where it thunderstormed the entirety of the night, and hit temperatures of about 50 degrees Farrenheit. Using the jacket mostly in the summer, wasn't really a fan especially at the price point. But after my race, I completely changed my view on it. It is GREAT for extreme weather, I didn't feel any water get through (and I mean it was POURING) and my body temperature felt well regulated. Additionally, the holes around the wrists meant for peaking at your watch are pretty cool – thought they were ridiculous at first but certainly practical! The slim cut of the jacket is nice too if you're shorter like me. If you want breathability during hotter months (which is a hard ask if you want true rainproof ability), maybe just go for an Incendo or something not necessarily waterproof. If you are in extreme precipitation often where it isn't so hot, the Norvan is better suited.

I’ve been using this jacket for a few weeks now. Really lightweight and comfortable but the hood is way too big so it hangs over and covers your eyes. There is one adjustment but just pull the sides in so it doesn’t help that much. Not sure why Arc’teryx makes their hoods so big, but I find most of them unusable. I would have returned the jacket if I left the tags on, but didn’t notice this until after. Also would be nice if it had some pit zips for ventilation. It has a couple slits, but they don’t do anything. For the price it’s not worth it. It has a few things it needs changed for the next version.

Exactly the right lightweight piece for moving fast in wet conditions -- on a 4-day Tour du Mont Blanc, this managed wind and rain above and below treeline while packing into a 12L vest. Prior to the trip the jacket was great in wet and blustery NW spring weather. Jacket was completely water and wind proof, and didn't feel clammy with a light long sleeve underneath. My only 2 gripes are the basically useless hip pocket (moves with anything in it & irrelevant with a vest or belt) and the low-visibility color (bright colors for safety/rescue visibility!!), but it's a very well-designed and executed jacket.

Its much better than expected. Super light, breathebility is perfegt. And the feature where you can fit your watch theough the sleeve is awesome. 10/10 love it.

The main pull tab came off in a month, the wrist slits are incredibly annoying and unnecessary

owned the 2024 Norvan Shell in black, and its waterproof performance was outstanding. I could spend hours running in heavy rain and stay completely dry. In 2026, I decided to purchase the new Norvan Shell in a bright color for trail racing. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. After only about 15 minutes of running in the rain, water was already coming through the jacket and I was completely soaked. I had relied on the shell to keep me dry and safe, but instead I ended up wet to the bone. I was on top of a mountain, started getting very cold, and honestly felt concerned about my safety. This never happened with my previous 2024 Norvan Shell, even during 2–3 hour runs in sustained rain. My understanding is that the new version uses a more environmentally friendly material or membrane. If that is the case, it seems to have come at the expense of waterproof performance. Regardless of the reason, for a jacket at this price point, I expect reliable waterproof protection, and my experience with the 2026 Norvan Shell was far from waterproof. I have been a longtime Arc’teryx user and wanted to love this update, but compared with the 2024 version, the waterproof performance was a major disappointment.

I genuinely love this jacket from a technical perspective- the best running jacket I’ve tried and I think it’s close to perfect. Unfortunately, the oversized reflective Arc’teryx logo on the arm completely ruins it for me, to the point I've returned mine for that reason. I just can't stomach looking like a walking billboard. I feel Arc’teryx is known for its understated design that lets the performance speak for itself. This level of branding feels so unnecessary and out of place for a serious technical running jacket. I think that removing the arm branding and returning to the jacket to a more subtle aesthetic would make it miles better. It would be my go-to trail shell immediately. Thanks for taking the time read this :)