The Arc'teryx beanie comparison table covers every current toque in the lineup, sorted by weight, warmth, material, and price. Arc'teryx sells 12 beanies and toques in 2025, ranging from the 30g Rho Lightweight Wool Toque at $45 to the 95g Grotto Toque at $60. Weights span 30g to 95g, prices run $42 to $90, and materials split between merino wool, recycled polyester, Tech Wool blends, and Polartec microfleece. Filter by activity (skiing, hiking, running, casual) or sort by any column to find the right fit.
The most counterfeited Arc'teryx beanies are the Grotto Toque, Bird Head Toque, and Bird Word Toque. Black Arc'teryx beanies outsell every other colorway, but pink, blue, and orange options rotate seasonally and sell out fast. Men's and women's sizing is unisex across the full lineup, with most models running one-size-fits-all between 55 and 60cm head circumference.
For the full history of every Arc'teryx beanie and toque model since 2003, including 40+ discontinued designs, see the beanie timeline. For individual reviews with fit details, temperature ratings, and durability notes, browse the complete beanie list. Not sure which one to pick? Try the beanie quiz.
Every current toque compared by weight, warmth, material, and price. Tap any column header to sort.
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Warmth Ratings Explained
I rated each beanie 1-10 based on material weight, layer count, and how they performed during snowboarding in Colorado and hiking in Texas. A 3/10 handles cool mornings when you're moving fast. A 9/10 keeps you warm standing around at 10°F. Single-layer merino sits around 3-4, double-layer polyester blends land at 6-7, and the thick fleece-lined models push 8-9.
These aren't official Arc'teryx ratings. They don't publish temperature specs for most toques. My ranges come from personal testing across two winters. Your results will shift based on activity level, wind, and how much heat your head generates. Check the materials guide for deeper info on how each fabric performs.
Value Breakdown
The Embroidered Bird Toque gives you the most warmth per dollar at $45 for an 87g double-layer build. The Rho Lightweight Wool Toque costs the same $45 and weighs just 30g, making it the best packable option for runners and hikers who want something they can stuff in a pocket.
The Bird Head and Bird Word both sit at $60, which feels steep for what you get. The merino-polyester blend on the Bird Head ages better than the pure polyester Bird Word, though. Discontinued models like the Rise Toque and Mallow Toque pop up on resale for $25-40 and deliver comparable performance to current $60 options.
Sizing
Most Arc'teryx toques run small. I'm just over 6 feet with a smaller head (about 54cm), and even I notice the snug fit on models like the Bird Head and Grotto. If your head measures above 58cm, try before you buy. The Fortrez and Charleson run looser than most. The Rho LW Toque stretches more thanks to the elastane content. Full measurements for every model are in the sizing guide.
Counterfeits
Four models get faked constantly: Bird Head Toque, Bird Word Toque, Grotto Toque, and Rho Lightweight Wool Toque. The fakes show up on eBay, Grailed, and Poshmark at prices that look legitimate. Interior tag layout, logo stitching quality, and hang tag details are the fastest tells. I've handled fakes of all four and documented the differences in the authentication guide.
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