Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Atom Heavyweight Hoody

The pink is a great color and the jacket was high quality and lightweight. I am 54 and 128 lbs. A size 6, I ordered the medium and enjoyed the loose fit. Unfortunately, when zipped the collar overwhelmed and came up past my nose so I had to return the jacket. It seemed to be proportioned for a larger frame. Maybe not good for a petite person.

I bought this recently, loved the color, however, it ran big and I felt it was more of an stand alone jacket and not a layering piece under my shell jackets...

I also found the hood a pain to adjust, and don't understand why it doesn't use the same system as my other atom and proton jackets. I wanted something heavier and loved the Eden color but because of the hood and the strange lighter colored panels in the underarms I returned it. Not sure why you would want to draw attention to the underarm area and it would certainly look much better if the color matched the rest of the coat.

Very nice

I wish there was a broader selection of colors for this jacket, with a particular hope for more options in white

I wish the jacket doesn't have the 'Arc'teryx' word in front just like the men version. I bought the Proton heavyweight instead. What a shame because I really want this jacket.

Very warm for how light it is. Love the color. Fit is a little boxy.

First off the fabric has changed. Very different from fabric in past Atom jacket. Secondly- the pictures do not show it but on receiving it, the under arm area is a very different color from the jacket. It's a faded color from the bright raspberry color. It looks like your deodorant bleached it. Not sure if the colors are that different in color but it's very noticeable. I would not have purchased if they either described the color variation or pictured the difference. It also runs larger than past Atoms. I'm 165 pounds (36B)and in the previous Atoms purchased a large. I should have ordered a medium. In the Atom Vest I wear a medium if that helps in sizing. I hope in the future Atoms they do not put in a underarm pattern piece in a different color.

I had an atom AR that was amazing. So warm I could throw it over a base layer and go outside for a few hours at -20. It was recently lost and now I am saddened to find that it's replacement the heavyweight just is not at all as warm. It is noticeably thinner. For the same price. I now have to wear a fleece layer under it and still get chilly fairly quickly. If you are thinking of buying this just buy the Atom LT instead and save some money, or go for one of the puffy jackets if you need serious warmth. I loved the smooth style of the atoms and the ability to be warm without looking like the Michelin man. I really hope arcteryx brings out a warmer atom style again. I love most arcteryx products but this one is a flop. If I haven't convinced you not to buy this, then at least size down. I'm usually a medium and even a small is a bit loose for me in this hoody.

This jacket is warm but it can not be used as a stand alone. Within 2 shoulder seasons I have multiple areas that ripped which are now covered in tape and the arms have discoloured due to the sun. I would never buy this jacket again and not put a shell over it. It's sadly fragile.

I replaced my old Atom from a few years ago and was very disappointed in the new hood. The old hood had one cinch for the back and around the face. This has 2 which are difficult to use. I had to take my gloves off and then my jacket. The pull string around your face doesn't stay in place so either wind gets in or you have to tie it under your neck. Seriously?! What a horrible design. I have no idea why you would change the old hood since it the toggle actually worked and was easy to use. I would never have replaced my old Atom with this jacket if I knew how ridiculous the new hood is. It's so horrible that I'm wondering if it's a manufacturing error?

I bought this coat two weeks ago, and it was completely the wrong colour. It showed bright pink online and when I got it, it was more of a purple than a fluorescent pink. The sizing was also way too big, and the material of the jacket was way lighter than expected. I was very excited to finally buy this jacket after a year of wanting it, but it unfortunately was a big flop!

I just received this and was so disappointed it's nothing more than a glorified fleece can't imagine it keeping you warm in anything below 50 Never mind I New England winter. Over priced fleece