Arc'teryx 

A status symbol jacket traditionally worn by clout-chasing graffiti writers and fashionable shoplifters, especially in the city of Melbourne, Australia. Seeing a person wearing this means that said person is a writer who has been overseas and has painted trains at a high volume, or is a shoplifter who loves to brag about it.

Person 1 (sitting at Lounge smokers): Yo, check out that dude wearing an Arc'teryx Beta AR!
Person 2: Yeah what a toy. I heard he bought it instead of racking it... fucking clout chaser.

Arc'teryx by Melburn Clout November 15, 2018

Arc'teryx 

A Canadian brand of technical outerwear valued by literally any professional mountain guide, rock climber, or ice climber.

While the North Face has become the Abercrombie and Fitch of Outerwear, Arc'Teryx keeps a low profile and can be seen warming up many of the top outdoor athletes in the world.

If you see someone wearing an Arc'teryx jacket, it has likely actually seen the rugged outdoors since even yuppies are unlikely to pay $500 for a jacket while they would be fine dropping $150 for a North Face fleece despite the fact the Arc'Teryx jacket is literally worth the $500.

Also, anybody with an Arc'Teryx softshell or jacket will brag about temperature ranges in celsius because they're too cool for fahrenheit.

The brand is named after the oldest bird currently known to man: the Archaeopteryx.

Person 1: Dude aren't you cold with that spandex pullover?
Person 2: Actually, it's called a technical softshell, and since it's made by Arc'Teryx it weighs 200g less than your stupid North Face fleece and keeps me warm to -10C.

Arc'teryx by aneconomist November 9, 2010

Arc'teryx 

An outdoor apparel company. Generally known for producing high-quality (read: expensive) clothing, that is undoubtedly nicer than other companys' lifestyle/low level lines. However, most outdoor companies manufacture a high-end line of clothing that is comparable if not superior to Arc'teryx products (eg TNF Summit Series).

The company started out manufacturing high-end climbing harnesses and packs (these were also too expensive for anybody to buy), but then broke into the Goretex Shell market. They now have an extensive product line that is fairly redundant (ie the differences between many products is negligible at best) that includes softshells, hardshells, insulation pieces, pants, baselayers, hats, fleeces and gloves so pricey you can buy a mid-range car with the money you could save by not being a fanboy. In addition to their technical garments, Arc'teryx recently revealed a line of technical-fashion line (who wouldn't want a gore-tex trenchcoat?! only 1K too!) God help us all if they start to make shoes.

Arc'teryx used to be made in Canada, but have grown larger and now manufacture in Thailand, China etc in addition to the small portion of shells that are still made by canucks.

Due to a recent rise in popularity, some outdoor store employees theorize that Arc'teryx may become something like TNF in years to come, but that remains to be seen.

"Look at that guy's Arc'teryx Beta AR!"
"Great, another well made, overpriced Gortex ProShell addition to their redundant product line."
"Does this mean he's an outdoor professional, daddy?"
"No son, no it does not."

Arc'teryx by Bloopertree February 21, 2011

arc’teryx blindness

Finding a person attractive or more attractive only because they are wearing Arc’teryx.

*Guy wearing Arc’teryx beanie enters*
Person 1: “Wow that guy is so hot”
Person 2: “He’s mid actually, you just have Arc’teryx blindness”

arc’teryx blindness by liamgallagher’stoe January 7, 2026

arcteryx 

Top of the food chain brand intended for Skiing and cold weather sports, Arcteryx is a Canadian brand creating clothing inspired by the Coast Mountains. High quality, durability, and known best for its extreme prices, Arcteryx is worn by true explorers, or city folk that are looking for an elevated outdoors brand. A typical, down jacket is about $500 dollars.

Example: "All ready for the ski trip, packed my Arcteryx jacket"

arcteryx by Lililemon September 28, 2023