Arc Teryx Atom Lt Jacket Review

The side panels and underarms feature smooth faced air permeable fleece stretch for ventilation.

Arc teryx atom lt jacket review.

Winter warmth with serious versatility the atom ar jacket is built to handle a range of adventure. The arc teryx atom ar with double the torso insulation of the lightly insulated jackets makes an excellent mid layer for truly cold weather and stylish outerwear. The arc teryx atom lt hoody is a warm lightweight decently breathable synthetic jacket. Arc teryx actually advertises the atom lt as trim fit but i d say it s a fairly standard which i ve enjoyed.

The atom lt is lighter weight than the other jackets in the arc teryx line up that we have reviewed but is not as breathable or durable. Refined for its next generation we elevated its performance and extended its versatility. Packable and lightweight its coreloft synthetic insulation is efficient effective and resilient. Atom lt jacket light packable and proven the atom lt an arc teryx icon is a performance warming layer for backcountry adventures alpine ascents and downtown commutes.

Use it as a breathable midlayer in cold wet conditions. Lightweight and compressible the atom lt jacket features coreloft insulation in the torso and arms. The waist is relatively straight cut from the shoulders which means the jacket doesn t ride up or hug your body too tightly making layering easy. This trim hybrid jacket is designed as an active use insulation layer providing vital core warmth with liberal mobility and breathability.

Wear it as a standalone during rest phases evenings at camp or trips to town. At 12 7 ounces for a men s medium the arc teryx atom lt hoody is fairly average in the synthetic jacket category the listed weight is 14 6 oz. This is a beefy well built jacket with a heavier more durable shell fabric than most we tested.