Arc Teryx Atom Lt Hooded Insulated Jacket Men S Review

Thin stretchy panels on the sides vent the heat while less breathable material on the front and back protect you from the elements.

Arc teryx atom lt hooded insulated jacket men s review.

As versatile as your adventures are varied the men s arc teryx atom lt insulated hoodie with coreloft compact 60 insulation has been redesigned for better durability resilience comfort and fit. 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. To bolster its adaptability the atom lt is equipped with gusseted underarms and power stretch fleece side panels to ensure an unimpeded range of motion whether you re wearing it as a midlayer or an external shell. It has breathable and stretchy side panels for maximum movement while hiking and corelift 60 insulation throughout the packet.

Refined for its next generation we elevated its performance and extended its versatility. 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 arc teryx atom lt employs the classic strategy of hybrid construction to balance weather resistance and breathability. The result is a jacket that is not as breathable as the most breathable competition but more weather resistant at nearly the same weight.

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.