Arcteryx Atom Ar Jacket Review

Other versions of the arc teryx beta ar.

Arcteryx atom ar jacket review.

Atom ar hoody warm and breathable wind and weather resistant packable and durable. This range of performance is the single biggest determining factor to secure it the top spot. Worn as a cold weather midlayer or standalone during rest phases the atom ar hoody is one of our most versatile insulation pieces. 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.

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. The fleece lined hand pockets single pull hood adjustment stretchy wrist hugging cuffs and fancy main zipper pull are the type of. For comparison the patagonia nano air hoody 12 2. Arc teryx uses 60 g m2 of its proprietary coreloft insulation for the atom lt.

The arc teryx atom ar jacket is our favorite jacket in this test. Use it as a breathable midlayer in cold wet conditions. To fill this void arc teryx has released its proton series with a more air permeable shell lining and insulation. 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. Compared to my other articles on arc teryx and patagonia jackets this comparison is relatively easier to get out of. Wear it as a standalone during rest phases evenings at camp or trips to town. I use it for trekking or just around town on fairly cold days.

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. Because they differ clearly in this one manner how you re planning to use the jacket so i d recommend you to move forward. With this jacket you get a highly competent jacket that can stand alone in cold weather or can be used with a shell in harsh conditions. Atom ar jacket winter warmth with serious versatility the atom ar jacket is built to handle a range of adventure.

The obvious limitation is the high price. For low output activities atom ar men s women s read my review. Its coreloft synthetic insulation is efficient effective and resilient. Going from top to bottom atom sl lt and ar respectively the warmth increases and the breathability decreases.

The ar has an athletic cut arc teryx s standard fit so it s not as close to skin as a trim cut. The atom ar has more coreloft insulation and of course makes the jacket warmer.