Arc Teryx Atom Lt Jacket Review

The arc teryx atom lt hoody is a warm lightweight decently breathable synthetic jacket.

Arc teryx atom lt jacket review.

This is a beefy well built jacket with a heavier more durable shell fabric than most we tested. Lightweight and compressible the atom lt jacket features coreloft insulation in the torso and arms. This trim hybrid jacket is designed as an active use insulation layer providing vital core warmth with liberal mobility and breathability. The arc teryx atom ar with double the torso insulation of the lightly insulated jackets makes an excellent mid layer for truly cold weather and stylish outerwear.

For comparison the patagonia nano air hoody 12 2 oz and the north face ventrix hoodie 13 4 oz are similar in weight and breathe better but offer less weather protection. Winter warmth with serious versatility the atom ar jacket is built to handle a range of adventure. Refined for its next generation we elevated its performance and extended its versatility. Atom lt jacket light packable and proven the atom lt an arc teryx icon is a performance warming layer for backcountry adventures alpine ascents and downtown commutes.

Use it as a breathable midlayer in cold wet conditions. The tyono 20d shell feels a bit like a soft sleeping bag and the jacket is quite cozy. Packable and lightweight its coreloft synthetic insulation is efficient effective and resilient. At 12 7 ounces for a men s medium the arc teryx atom lt hoody is fairly average in the synthetic jacket category the listed weight is 14 6 oz.

Wear it as a standalone during rest phases evenings at camp or trips to town. The waist is relatively straight cut from the shoulders which means the jacket doesn t ride up or hug your body too tightly making layering easy. It has breathable and stretchy side panels for maximum movement while hiking and corelift 60 insulation throughout the packet.