Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Atom AR Hoody

Ok. Let me start by saying I'm not one to write reviews. I bought this jacket two years ago (impulse purchase) on a trip to Whistler; and I never looked back. I wear this for everything. I often joke that it came with a thermostat because it's great for cold weather and mild weather. This thing is OUTSTANDING. On heavy alpine days, I wear it underneath my Beta AR (another amazing piece of Arcteryx gear) and am toasty warm/dry. It's also packable. Folds down very tight and packs itself neatly into it's own hood. My wife and daughter recently went to Scotland/Ireland and the Atom AR Hoody (Women's) was the only coat they brought. One tip though, for Acrteryx: Please make this exact jacket with an integrated "light" outer shell and you'd have the perfect everyday winter jacket for those sloppy Pacific Northwest days.

A beefed up version of the Atom LT! Has all the same great features of the LT but with a decent amount of added warmth which in my opinion makes it a much more versatile jacket. Its my main mid layer on cold ski days and it does a great job keeping me warm. I wear it on its on and its an extremely comfortable, keeps me warm and looks good! If you can afford the extra cash over the LT i think that the AR is a better jacket overall.

A beefed up version of the Atom LT! Has all the same great features of the LT but with a decent amount of added warmth which in my opinion makes it a much more versatile jacket. Its my main mid layer on cold ski days and it does a great job keeping me warm. I wear it on its on and its an extremely comfortable, keeps me warm and looks good! If you can afford the extra cash over the LT i think that the AR is a better jacket overall.

So I have both the AR and LT of the Atom series. The AR has many of the same wonderful features of the LT except the insulation is double in key areas and the sides aren't fleece but solid like the rest of the jacket. This makes for a very warm and wind resistant jacket that serves very well as an outer layer in most winter type situations without feeling bulky and excessive. ArcT is known for thier great fitting cuts and this jacket fits just right in all the right places. The cuffs are dreamy with stretchy inserts that hug your wrists just so. No adjustment necessary, they just fit perfect all the time! The hood has good coverage and has a toggle rear adjustment that cinches it up very well. I love the fact that it comes in a rainbow of colors as most people here tend to chose greys and blacks for winter outer wear. It's nice to see a fun color, wearing it is even better! I Would say the only negative I have is that that the handpockets are pretty small. I have to fold my hands a bit to fit them in the pockets, which is a bummer with such a warm jacket meant for cold conditions. The zippers and attachments are useful. The sewing is well done. This is the best winter jacket I've ever owned, and I've had a lot of premium jackets. There's a reason why I bought both Atoms, you can't go wrong. Sizing is spot on. I wear a Medium in most brands, ArcT is the same.

So I have both the AR and LT of the Atom series. The AR has many of the same wonderful features of the LT except the insulation is double in key areas and the sides aren't fleece but solid like the rest of the jacket. This makes for a very warm and wind resistant jacket that serves very well as an outer layer in most winter type situations without feeling bulky and excessive. ArcT is known for thier great fitting cuts and this jacket fits just right in all the right places. The cuffs are dreamy with stretchy inserts that hug your wrists just so. No adjustment necessary, they just fit perfect all the time! The hood has good coverage and has a toggle rear adjustment that cinches it up very well. I love the fact that it comes in a rainbow of colors as most people here tend to chose greys and blacks for winter outer wear. It's nice to see a fun color, wearing it is even better! I Would say the only negative I have is that that the handpockets are pretty small. I have to fold my hands a bit to fit them in the pockets, which is a bummer with such a warm jacket meant for cold conditions. The zippers and attachments are useful. The sewing is well done. This is the best winter jacket I've ever owned, and I've had a lot of premium jackets. There's a reason why I bought both Atoms, you can't go wrong. Sizing is spot on. I wear a Medium in most brands, ArcT is the same.

I'm 6ft 225lbs and originally ordered the XL and returned for XXL. They run a bit small so I recommend going up one size. Head and shoulders above any other jacket on the market. P.S I live in Alabama, so It will likely only be used 3 weeks out of the year.

I absolutely love this coat. It's by far my most utilized piece of gear. It's cozy, light, and doesn't look out of place if I'm just wearing it around the city. Features wise, the fact that it has zippered pockets large enough to fit my enormous phone is a huge plus. It also has a hood that fits over my biking helmet, which makes those cold rides much more bearable. When it's not raining I'll often find myself just taking this coat and nothing else. However, it works great as a midlayer under a shell coat. I would recommend this coat to any, and everyone. It's truly one of a kind.

I absolutely love this coat. It's by far my most utilized piece of gear. It's cozy, light, and doesn't look out of place if I'm just wearing it around the city. Features wise, the fact that it has zippered pockets large enough to fit my enormous phone is a huge plus. It also has a hood that fits over my biking helmet, which makes those cold rides much more bearable. When it's not raining I'll often find myself just taking this coat and nothing else. However, it works great as a midlayer under a shell coat. I would recommend this coat to any, and everyone. It's truly one of a kind.

Die Jacke ist beim Wandern mein stndiger Begleiter. Man fhlt sich rundum wohl in ihr , ich mchte sie nicht mehr missen.

My first Arcteryx jacket. I really like it. Its lightweight and a really good fit. Normally I am between a L and a XL. I bought the XL as I like to have enough space under for extra layer. The size is perfect with perfect fit for the armleght as well. I am 188cm tall and weighs 75 kgs. The front pockets is warm and big. Also nice to have a inside pocket for phone or wallet. Nice hoody also.

I was deciding between this jacket and the LT and I am so happy I bought this one. Was just hiking in Lake Tahoe and we ended up in a beautiful snow storm. It packed easily into my day pack and was perfect for the change in the weather. I was warm and dry, without the bulk or weight. It is so lightweight and warm!! And the jacket didn't snag when I had my day pack on. This is going to be go to jacket for the winter. I highly recommend it.

Love the fit. The write cuffs are awesome. There is great DWR but in almost any cold climate situation, combined with a rho base layer and a shell, these jackets are incredible. Own a AR hoody and both leaf and jacket on the LEAF side. Those can fit a little larger.

I was deciding between this jacket and the LT and I am so happy I bought this one. Was just hiking in Lake Tahoe and we ended up in a beautiful snow storm. It packed easily into my day pack and was perfect for the change in the weather. I was warm and dry, without the bulk or weight. It is so lightweight and warm!! And the jacket didn't snag when I had my day pack on. This is going to be go to jacket for the winter. I highly recommend it.

I love the Atom line as a mid-layer for my Beta jacket, i'm glad they started making the AR version again. I found the fit to be a little larger than my Atom LT and will be re-ordering one size down shortly.

The warmth of this jacket in conjunction with it's lightness impresses. Fits really well as a layering piece. I don't go outside without it...year round. Definitely worth it.

This was my insulation "puffy" layer for a climb of Mount Baker in early May. Conditions got into the low teens with the wind and at night and this jacket kept me warm. Threw it in my sleeping bag for added warmth. It is too warm for an active layer but perfect for when you have stopped climbing and need to keep warm at camp or when you are more stationary.

I've had this jacket for a couple weeks now. I spend 1/2 hour to 45 minutes everyday in it walking my dog in 20-30 degree weather with wind and just a t-shirt and long sleeve shirt underneath. I have never been completely warm through my upper body as I am with this jacket. This is warmer than the fleece liner/waterproof shell Columbia jacket is that I thought was the best ever. I was wrong. The Arcteryx Atom AR is the best I've ever owned.

Was looking for a warm jacket the wear around town during winter. This jacket has a great fit, looks good, and isn't bulky at all. I wear this jacket for light hiking as well and it can get a little hot. Perfect for camp or around town on cold days.

I'm 1.76m and 70kg, the jacket fits like a glove. I wear slim shirts and jeans (not skinny) and I have received more than one compliment because the jacket. It is really stylish. I use it daily in Barcelona, mediterranean weather, not so cold even in the middle of the winter but as I move with motorbike I like to feel warm even when the cold wind beats your chest. I use it also when I go to the north of Catalonia near the Pyrenees, the temperature there could get well under 0 and the jacket is more than enough for my needs. In case of extreme cold for me (>5), I use it with a fleece but I could use it with a thick jersey without any problem. I have owned also the Atom LT both jackets are excellent, but I prefer the AR over the LT because AR is sturdier and you feel it gives you more protection. The aesthetic difference from a third-person perspective it's almost insignificant.

I'm 1.76m and 70kg, the jacket fits like a glove. I wear slim shirts and jeans (not skinny) and I have received more than one compliment because the jacket. It is really stylish. I use it daily in Barcelona, mediterranean weather, not so cold even in the middle of the winter but as I move with motorbike I like to feel warm even when the cold wind beats your chest. I use it also when I go to the north of Catalonia near the Pyrenees, the temperature there could get well under 0 and the jacket is more than enough for my needs. In case of extreme cold for me (>5), I use it with a fleece but I could use it with a thick jersey without any problem. I have owned also the Atom LT both jackets are excellent, but I prefer the AR over the LT because AR is sturdier and you feel it gives you more protection. The aesthetic difference from a third-person perspective it's almost insignificant.

I am 5'6" tall, 160 to 165lbs, 40" chest, 32" waist. I wear a size medium which fits well by itself or over a light sweater. I can even layer a medium Atom LT underneath. The fit is great, but being a shorter, stockier guy the sleeves tend to bunch up too much in my opinion, but I'd rather have the sleeves too long than too short. I live in Minnesota so this jacket has kept me warm in -10 degree weather with a sweater underneath to 20 degree weather with a t-shirt. I tend to run hot so around 20 degrees I'll switch to my Atom LT and use that to about 40 to 50 degrees.

I heavily debated between the Atom LT, Thorium and Cerium jackets and ended up going with the Atom AR. For me, the Atom AR is a great compromise to the aforementioned. It is light, warm, and functional. I am very impressed with the jacket thus far. I only wish the colour selection for an Atom AR included the Admiral. I believe the jacket will insulate well with and without my Gortex shell while doing activities such as hiking and skiing. It appears to insulate, break the wind and repel water well. The water repellency and ability to deal with moisture (due to the corloft) was a huge draw for me over down. However, for me it was a difficult decision as my previous jacket was down which was super great and comfy. It didn't perform as well when wet which was limiting for me as I wanted the ability to use it in the cold alone, or as a midlayer and while doing activities such as hiking and skiing. I think this jacket will be a good compromise and will allow me lots of flexibility due to climate, weather and varying activities.

Excellent jacket porter seul ou comme doublure. Parfait pour les conditions froides. Couleur bourbon vraiment gniale. Parfait en complment au Atom lt , qui lui est gnial pour le printemps, l'automne et mme les froides nuits d't.

I'm using this as a warm layer under a shell but also as the top layer over normal clothes walking around the city. Feels light and fits quite nicely. I'm athletic build, 180cm 80kg, and size m is good for me. If you like a jacket to be roomy then sizing up might be good. I have the an Arenite, Gamma LT and Beta LT from Arcteryx and all of them are size m. I'd say this is a great jacket for walking around town couple degrees below zero and going further down when doing moderate exercises. It holds up against wind pretty decently but nothing like a shell though. I was comparing this agains the Atom LT and Proton AR but decided on Atom AR as this felt much warmer for Finnish winter where the daily averages are around -10c and can go well below -20c during winter.

I'm using this as a warm layer under a shell but also as the top layer over normal clothes walking around the city. Feels light and fits quite nicely. I'm athletic build, 180cm 80kg, and size m is good for me. If you like a jacket to be roomy then sizing up might be good. I have the an Arenite, Gamma LT and Beta LT from Arcteryx and all of them are size m. I'd say this is a great jacket for walking around town couple degrees below zero and going further down when doing moderate exercises. It holds up against wind pretty decently but nothing like a shell though. I was comparing this agains the Atom LT and Proton AR but decided on Atom AR as this felt much warmer for Finnish winter where the daily averages are around -10c and can go well below -20c during winter.