Arc'teryx  Atom SL Insulated Hoodie - Men's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hi, this product is a must buy for me . I bought it before my trip to wales in august and since then I’ve been on multiple climbs where it had poured with rain and the jacket has kept me warm and and dry for the whole time . The durability is immense as it can withstand so much more than described . I am very impressed with how it held up again storms when climbing snow don on multiple occasions . Highly recommend this item . The only thing I would like that could improve this piece of clothing is if it had a little inside pocket which would be perfect for a protein bar or phone . Thank you Arc’teryx

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

Over the last couple of month, while the weather was slowly getting warmer I wore this jacket on about a dozen of walks and hikes here in the Pacific Northwest. While I was hesitant at first, I fell in love with the lightness and versatility of this piece of gear. It's super-light, breathable but warm, protects from a moisture and the material gives you tons of freedom to move. In usual Arc'teryx fashion all the details are spot on. The seams, the zippers, the hood, everything is well thought out and the finishes are excellent. This has quickly become my all-around jacket to seamlessly transition from an urban walk to a springtime hike.

I have been able to put this jacket through multiple conditions this shoulder season: From light snow and wind at 12,000ft to a light breeze in the Santa Fe woods to airplanes and climbing rock as the sun sets in New England. This packs down small enough to throw in a cinch bag and carry on a harness as well capable enough to break the wind just enough on the fall nights to keep you warm on your descent from the alpine. I highly recommend this jacket - I will HIGHLY stress that this is a superlight (SL) jacket and that comes with the notion that grams are shaved to make it as light as possible and that comes with some drawbacks. The zippers and pockets are all up to Arcteryx quality - I have seen a couple of stitching issues right around the wrists where you might pull harder than you want but overall, this thing is a must. I think if you love being fast and light but also prepared this is the perfect jacket for windy days, chillier fall and spring days and also as a mid-layer for ice climbing with a shell on if it is not blistering cold.

We have had a very cool, windy and wet spring this year and this jacket has fit the bill perfectly. This jacket offers the right amount of insulation and wind and precipitation protection for a mid 50 degree windy day with a few pop-up showers during a day on the water. I'm 5' 9" and 190 and the large was a nice fit, snug by not tight which will allow additional layering. The sleeves are longer allowing them to come down over the top of your hands and which ensures they will not pull up when reaching over your head. The jacket is light weight and easily packable making this the perfect choice for use on outing with cooler mornings and evenings. The insulation is concentrated on the chest and back a thinner stretchy and breathable material on the sides which offers more mobility and better temperature regulation as your activity level increases. The light weight hood with the draw cord and integrated bill is a nice feature providing protection from wind and precipitation without causing you to overheat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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 jacket came in perfect timing, with a bit of a cold snap here in North Jersey. The color (Ladon) is really nice in person, and the fit is true to size - at 5'6" with an athletic build, the medium is very flattering. I've worn it in settings ranging from a 34 degree morning walk through the woods on a clear day to 55 degrees and drizzling, and it's been a champ every time. The core insulation is solid without being overwhelmingly warm, and the rain has beaded off as promised, keeping me comfortable and dry. For such a light jacket that packs down nicely, I don't think I'll ever want to leave home without it. Highly recommended!

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.

If you bought for it’s actual use, you will definitely enjoy using this. Let’s make this clear that this is not a heavy jacket, wind proof, waterproof and very heavy insulated with “goretex” technology as advertised. I used this jacket daily for work, cycling, walking, biking and even casual meet up. I’m loving this jacket a lot, it’s very packable and comfortable to wear daily.

This jacket is the optimal lightweight outer layer or midlayer. I've used it in snow, light rain, and high winds, and it performed great in all conditions. The insulation is minimal but effective--with the correct base layer(s) this will keep you warm even in low temps, but also minimizes overheating while hiking or when daily temps climb. Snow rolls off of it easily and it provides good protection in light to brief moderate rain. For heavier rain/snow situations I've found it's a comfortable midlayer that keeps the damp out while still breathing under a shell. Since it packs down small and because of the light weight, it's become a staple for me on most day/multi-night trips. Also looks nice enough to wear around town without appearing too technical. Highly recommended.