Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Atom SL Hoodie

This jacket is my go to in the mid-temp winter weather we have in the Southern US. It is perfect over a sweater for a touch of added warmth in the morning and works well over short sleeves on a warmer winter day. I suspect it will be the only jacket I wear in the fall and spring.

I love Arc'teryx stuff but my initial thought upon receiving the Atom SL was It's too thin, too light and will not provide an ounce of warmth. Happily, I was very wrong. The Size Med fit perfect so for me, the sizing is accurate. The hood is not insulated at all so if your seeking an insulated hood, step up to the Atom LT. The wrist cuffs on the SL are non adjustable, they provide easy on/off, the top of the cuff is cut a little longer than the underside by your wrist. The jacket is surprisingly warm, it holds heat very well even out in the cold wind. The hood has a rear adjustment but the rest is form fitted. It's probably (small helmet) compatible but I would likely just put it under the helmet and keep it closer to my head for comfort. The waistline of the Atom SL has a single bungee cord pull and it only tightens across the back, not around your complete waist. Wearing the SL under a climbing harness, the pull "could" get in the way but it can easily be adjusted. The jacket fits me so well that if it became an issue, I'd just remove the cord and be done with it. If tightening that waist bungee is the difference between me being warm or cold, my guess is I should probably grab the extra layer I have sitting in my pack, if thats not an option, I really don't see that bungee making the difference. I also have the Arc'teryx Psiphon Pullover. I see the Atom SL and the Psiphon Pullover being a perfect alpine attack setup matched up with my Beta SL or my Arc'teryx Alpha comp hooded jacket. It's Light, wind breaking, high breathability and warmth and will also provide easy temperature regulation. I'll always have a warm puffy waiting for me inside the pack but I'm liking this combo.

You get what you pay for. Quality product, will be buying again.

Have one for three years and wear it almost every day in winter as the middle layer. It keeps me the basic warm and it never get trouble when you sweat or when it rains. For colder days you might need to add some more layers but it is always the best second or third layer. I also wear it in a 150km cycling event with a real wet raing and cold weather, but it dry very fast when the weather become better. Daily use is also nice, I even wear it in office when it's a little cold. The only negative thing is the side get pill a little after some time, however it does not really bothers

I really like the product, the color was right with the website

Use this as a mid layer on moderate ski patrol days. Just wore it for a week of spring skiing in the Alps - perfect from 4,000' to 10,000'!

Got this for Christmas, my first arc'teryx product and am absolutely love it, will be buying more products in the future

It's very comfortable. I like it. It's very light to wear

This is my second one of these jackets. I like it as a nice jacket for when it's a little colder but you don't need a full on warm heavy jacket. Fit is good for me as the sleeves are a nice length.

Ridiculously light and extremely comfortable. I keep forgetting I'm wearing it! I think this is going to be perfect for jacket for "sweater weather" season and cool hikes. If you are wanting something for low output activities under 12 degrees Celsius I'd get one of the other Atoms but then you'll have nothing for when it's warmer but still chilly.

Very good material, it weighs very little and warm enough to do intense physical exercise. With a thermal t-shirt and this model you can go out at Zero Degrees Celsius without problem

I've got the half zip version of this and I love it. It is the perfect warmth for winter hiking in BC when an atom LT is too warm. I just used this up and down hiking to a peak in the monashees with only a base layer underneath and it was the perfect temperature. The hood and neck on mine aren't like my atom LT, the neck is reinforced so it's actually a pretty good neck "protector" from wind. The hood isn't insulated but it too is really good for windy days and it's also got a built in visor similar to the hoods on the hard shell jacketsjust not as robust. I have found my atom sl to be the perfect outer layer for hiking and winter running, or when I need an extra layer.

I have been using this jacket for over a year now and I really like it as a light mid layer. Its super breathable and impressively warm for the weight. I use it mostly ski touring and it now comes with me 80% of the time.

I honestly can't tell the difference between this and the Atom AR other than this one doesn't have an adjustable hood. They are both great pieces.

I've had this jacket for a couple of year and mostly use it for hiking and climbing in the spring/ summer/ autumn. I am planning on running in it this winter and I imagine it would also be a great ski touring layer. It could also be used as a mid-layer in colder months. The helmet compatible hood and high hand pockets are great for use with a harness making it an excellent alpine/ climbing jacket. It's so lightweight that that there really isn't any reason not to bring it on an adventure. The only improvement I would make would be for it to pack into its own pocket in order for it to go on the back of a harness.

Purchased a year ago and this is the jacket I wear most. Very comfortable and warm, yet breathes well. I wear it mostly for walking outside and general use. I wish they had a pocket at the chest whether inside or on outside of jacket but maybe in a revised version. I wear this jacket down to about 32F. I have broad shoulders and overall athletic build, 6' 200lbs and wear XL.

I bought the jacket in august to gear up for fall. After owning the Atom LT, this version of the jacket fits my needs exactly!

Lightweight, easy to pack / carry, and perfect for fall and spring temps. Absolutely love this jacket.

Took this coat up the Tetons worked great for quick changing temps

If you are travelling between cities and it gets a little colder in the flight, during evening time in that city - this jacket is perfect. Its super light weight and packable. Looks great, protects from light rain, etc. It gets chilly in SF in the summer during evening - this is the perfect jacket for that.

For me it's a toss-up between this and the Proton LT, although the proton is maybe meant for 5-10 degree F colder weather. The coreloft is so nice and soft, the jacket is ridiculously comfortable. The outer has held up to regular washing and the occasional tumble dry, and the inner coreloft hasn't done any pilling or thinning or anything that you normally deal with with fleece. The "Arc'teryx" styling on the hood looks great, too. Classic Arc'teryx piece that combines form, comfort, and function.

I bought this jacket as something to wear in Washington in the fall to spring timeframes. It has performed perfectly! It is comfortable, doesn't over heat you, and can easily be worn in and outdoors. It quickly has become my favorite jacket.

This is a must for three seasons. Warm but light and wicks sweat amazingly

This jacket is underrated. It's the perfect mid-level jacket for the in between seasons of spring and fall. I even find myself reaching for it on cool summer evenings. Because the SL is the lightweight and pared down version of its much more popular sibling the Atom LT, you don't get the fuss and bells and whistles like an internal breast pocket, it still does the trick of staving off the chill and provides just enough breathability to support a quick run in cooler weather. For extra protection it throw on a hard shell and I'm good for a windy/rainy winter day. Yes it packs down well and provides a solid emergency layer when the temps unexpectedly dips.

This is a great light weight jacket/hoody. It makes for a great mid layer. Perfect as a light travel jacket.