Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody

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.