Arcteryx Atom Ar Jacket Review

The arc teryx atom ar jacket is our favorite jacket in this test.

Arcteryx atom ar jacket review.

The ar has an athletic cut arc teryx s standard fit so it s not as close to skin as a trim cut. 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. For comparison the patagonia nano air hoody 12 2. The obvious limitation is the high price.

If you aren t expecting to experience any wet weather then cerium lt men s women s read my review can be a good alternat ive. Atom ar jacket winter warmth with serious versatility the atom ar jacket is built to handle a range of adventure. 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 this is a beefy well built jacket with a heavier more durable shell fabric than most we tested. Atom ar hoody warm and breathable wind and weather resistant packable and durable.

Other versions of the arc teryx beta ar. Arc teryx uses 60 g m2 of its proprietary coreloft insulation for the atom lt. Its coreloft synthetic insulation is efficient effective and resilient. Wear it as a standalone during rest phases evenings at camp or trips to town.

Compared to my other articles on arc teryx and patagonia jackets this comparison is relatively easier to get out of. Going from top to bottom atom sl lt and ar respectively the warmth increases and the breathability decreases. For low output activities atom ar men s women s read my review. I use it for trekking or just around town on fairly cold days.

Worn as a cold weather midlayer or standalone during rest phases the atom ar hoody is one of our most versatile insulation pieces. The women s jacket mirrors the men s design with a gore tex pro build helmet compatible drophood and mix of 40 and 80 denier face fabrics. This range of performance is the single biggest determining factor to secure it the top spot. Use it as a breathable midlayer in cold wet conditions.

The atom ar has more coreloft insulation and of course makes the jacket warmer. The fleece lined hand pockets single pull hood adjustment stretchy wrist hugging cuffs and fancy main zipper pull are the type of. For high output activities absolutely proton lt men s women s read my review along with beta ar it s one of my 2 arc teryx favorites. We tested the men s beta ar jacket for this review but the popular line also includes women s specific shell and pant variations.

It is much warmer than its lightweight little brother the arc teryx atom sl which has 40g m2 coreloft only in the torso and around half as warm as the arc tery atom ar which has coreloft 120 insulation in the torso worn as a mid layer the atom lt is similar in warmth to the other active mid layers made. I guess this review points out what i feel are the major differences and some similarities.