Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hoodie

For lighter insulation, I have a lot of fleeces to get me through various activities. I was soon due to travel and I had heard a lot of great things about the Atom SL so I added one to my quiver and have been quite happy with it. It's fairly packable, light, comfortable, and has a style that can cross over well to urban-esque environments when I'm not hiking or travelling. I haven't had it long enough to test the durability, but if it's anything like my Atom LT I'm sure it will hold up well. The face fabric has a nice wind resistance to it, and the warmth-to-weight ratio is perfect for carrying in a pack on a day hike where summit temperatures will be lower, or on trains and planes where the AC is blasting.

I've LOVED having the SL as an option in my layering kit. It's the perfect summer + fall evening jacket when things cool down. It cuts the wind and supplies warmth without taking up much space. As per any atom, it's a quality piece that I'm happy to have. Would highly recommend it. It is thin and fits nicely under all my other layers as well!

I'd been looking for a good softshell for a while and bought this jacket based on reviews.would have to say it doesn't disappoint. I use it for summer hiking when the weather is forecast as a bit unpredictable. It stands up well to summer showers and for such a light weight jacket the wind protection is excellent. As with all my Arc'teryx gear I ordered a medium and as always it was a perfect fit. A definite must for those unpredictable summer hikes.

This layer is super lightweight and is perfect for spring touring, running, or even out for a ride on my gravel bike. Even when the weather can't decide what to do in the spring, it is super versatile. If a mini rain spell rips through while I'm riding, this layer dries super quick and I absolutely love that...along with the two zip pockets.

This jacket is the best thing that happened to me this spring. It functions amazing as a base-layer under a warm puffy when it is really cold out and you need to stay warm at the belay, or as a standalone for warmer days in the shade. What I love is how easy it is to adjust the waistline and roll up the jacket for when you want a layer on while climbing, but need to access your chalk bag. It actually still looks super cute this way too, and the function is amazing. Would highly recommend this piece to anyone looking for the perfect climbing mid-layer.

I love this jacket, I am 5'11, 175 lbs, the large fits perfectly. The Laden color is nice, get lots of compliments. I live in the Seattle area and this is the ideal jacket for early spring to early fall for our climate. I have the Atom SV, 2 Atom LT's, LT Vest, SL Vest, Aphix Hoody(80 gram Coreloft), the Atom line is so versatile, my favorite.

Great jacket for almost everything. Breathable, durable, wind resistant and not too hot for high output activity.

I have quite a few Arcteryx pieces and I keep coming back to the Atom SL as my absolute favourite. I feel like no other brand has anything like it, and that everyone should own one of these (people say that about the atom lt but I really think the sl is superior). I like that it can function as a wind breaker and insulation (I run cold, even in summer so the insulation is excellent). It is the perfect piece for wearing on airplanes. It is the perfect piece for spring and summer hiking. I wear mine inside in air conditioning and don't over heat. I have worn mine on long hikes and backpacking trips in the mountains, as well as on trips to the desert. I have zero complaints or things I would change about the Atom SL. Seriously!!! Get one!!! They are the best!!'

Just a quick head's-up, the new "cobalt sun" color is a lot more teal in person than it is on the website. My new Gamma LT Hoody arrived last week & I was not expecting the color difference. I just emailed Arc's customer service to confirm I actually have a cobalt sun Gamma LT Hoody, even though the hand tag indicates cobalt sun.

Used this as a soft shell while ice climbing. The cut allowed for a nice range of motion, kept the wind out and was water resistant, although I haven't put it through anything harsh yet. I like the design on the cuff, kept snow out and fit nicely on the inside or outside of a glove. The high front zip, protecting the neck from the wind is a nice feature as well, I've felt exposed in other layers I own and this one was noticeably better at keeping the wind out. The extra large pockets were nice and overall the layer didn't take up much space in the pack.

Love the insulation this jacket gives at a fraction of the weight! It's thin, but kept me warm even in 30 degrees! My challenge continues to be fit with Arcteryx products. I just wish they would be more consistent across their line. I recommend this jacket!

This is my second Atom SL Hoody. I wore the other out. I actually have a friend that saw me wearing it all the time and asked what piece it was and ordered one for herself! She loves hers too! My only disappointment was that the zipper tabs are now plastic rather than cord. Human's need to STOP the plastics wherever possible! Please find ways to reduce plastics in your product not add plastics!

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.