Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody

Bought this piece for my partner ahead of a ski trip to NZ. After a couple commutes into work, the threads along the cuff all came undone. We were left scratching our heads and decided the get the cuff professionally repaired. Fast forward to NZ and all the threads throughout the jacket started to come undone which lead me on the believe there was some kind of defect. Note that threads had unravelled throughout all the inside panels of the jacket and outside along the sleeves. After raising an RA, we were told that the threads coming out were down to general wear and tear which was really disappointing to hear. After owning a Theta AR, Photon and phase AR thermals myself and putting them through the ringer, I've never had such issues with threads coming out (Tassie/ bucket loads of trips up in the Mountains of South island NZ).

Bought this piece for my partner ahead of a ski trip to NZ. After a couple commutes into work, the threads along the cuff all came undone. We were left scratching our heads and decided the get the cuff professionally repaired. Fast forward to NZ and all the threads throughout the jacket started to come undone which lead me on the believe there was some kind of defect. Note that threads had unravelled throughout all the inside panels of the jacket and outside along the sleeves. After raising an RA, we were told that the threads coming out were down to general wear and tear which was really disappointing to hear. After owning a Theta AR, Photon and phase AR thermals myself and putting them through the ringer, I've never had such issues with threads coming out (Tassie/ bucket loads of trips up in the Mountains of South island NZ).

It's comfortable and lightweight but not durable at all. Worn with a backpack and over-layer a couple of times on walks and it's already showing signs of wear and bad bobbling. Returned it and got it back with the bobbling removed (doesn't solve the problem). Very poor for a 200 garment.

I really wanted to love this jacket, but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. Some positives about this jacket: It fits great! I am 5'5 and 130 lbs and the medium is a good size for me. Additionally, it is initially very warm and versatile. Big con: After owning this jacket for less than year and using it in gentle circumstances, the fill began to breakdown and the jacket wasn't any better than a windbreaker. I thought I may have just received a dud, so I called Arcteryx and they were kind enough to send me a new jacket for free. Sadly, after less than a year this new jacket broke down as well. For both jackets, I followed the washing instructions exactly, and used them very lightly. They were never exposed to anything worse than walking to and from my car in the winter. Unfortunately, I won't be purchasing this jacket again and would not recommend it. A product that has such a high price tag should last more than a year, especially when I can find a similar jacket whose fill won't breakdown for much less.

I really wanted to love this jacket, but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. Some positives about this jacket: It fits great! I am 5'5 and 130 lbs and the medium is a good size for me. Additionally, it is initially very warm and versatile. Big con: After owning this jacket for less than year and using it in gentle circumstances, the fill began to breakdown and the jacket wasn't any better than a windbreaker. I thought I may have just received a dud, so I called Arcteryx and they were kind enough to send me a new jacket for free. Sadly, after less than a year this new jacket broke down as well. For both jackets, I followed the washing instructions exactly, and used them very lightly. They were never exposed to anything worse than walking to and from my car in the winter. Unfortunately, I won't be purchasing this jacket again and would not recommend it. A product that has such a high price tag should last more than a year, especially when I can find a similar jacket whose fill won't breakdown for much less.

Last year I purchased this product and was instantly sold on its feel and performance...so much so I bought another within the same week. . This year I went looking for my third one. What a disappointment....First the collar does not lay flat as on last years model; one side will not fold down across the jacket and provides a major irritation in feel and looks. Secondly, just as disappointing is last year's model had two drawstring adjustments; one each side of jacket hem to secure the jacket nicely to body. Now they have only one adjusting drawstring and once tightened does not look or feel right. I understand price increases but I cannot accept inferior products. How do I find last years models? I would buy my third. Sadly I am stuck at two.