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A layer you can count on for high-output activities, the men's Arc'teryx Atom insulated jacket keeps you warm with Coreloft™ insulation when you're hiking, climbing or hanging out.
Imported.
View the Arc'teryx Atom Product LineView all Arc'teryx Men's Synthetic Insulation JacketsBest Use | Multisport |
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Fabric | 20-denier x 20-denier ripstop nylon with durable water repellent (DWR), 45 g/m2 |
Lining Fabric | 20-denier recycled ripstop nylon with FC0 DWR, 40 g/m2 |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Insulation | Coreloft 60 (60 g/m2) |
Warmth | Warm |
Hood | No |
Back Length | Hip-length |
Back Length (in.) | Unavailable |
Gender | Men's |
Weight | 11.8 ounces |
Sustainability | Fair Trade Certified™ factory Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | XS Short | S Short | M Short | L Short | XL Short | XXL Short | S Tall | M Tall | L Tall | XL Tall | XXL Tall | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | |
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Chest | 33 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 54.5 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 51 | |||||||
Sleeve Length | 30 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | |||||||
Waist | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40.5 | 44.5 | 48.5 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40.5 | 44.5 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40.5 | 44.5 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
Hip | 32.5 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 39.5 | 42.5 | 46.5 | 50 | 54 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 39.5 | 42.5 | 46.5 | 50 | 36.5 | 39.5 | 42.5 | 46.5 | 50 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 43.5 | 45.5 |
Inseam | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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Fantastic mid layer or external Jacket. Rugged coat that has amazing versatility!
Everyday wear. A nice lightweight jacket with just enough insulation to provide solid wind protection and warmth for a cool/windy day. I love this jacket, clean lines, just the right amount of pockets, collar stays up, fits nice at the wrists and waist. This is my go to spring/fall jacket for everyday wear. However,... zipper has tendency to unzip if I've stop short of mid sternum. So when unzipping half way down the jacket, to maybe allow a little heat to escape, the zipper likely will drop to the bottom of the jacket within a short distance of just walking. So knowing that, I've come to terms that it's either 3/4 to full zip, or an unzipped jacket for me.
This jacket USED to be great. No it sucks. Material, insulation, water resistance went from 5* to 0*. The manufacturer changed the supplier, country where it's made. Stop changing what works. You customers would pay more for quality. No you are loosing your loyal customers forever.
I have gotten so much use out of the Atom jacket as both a midlayer and an outer layer. I use it to goto classes and work where it acts as an amazing midlayer when its rainy and cold, and also works well as a standalone when there is light rain and/or milder temperatures. Outside of daily use, I took the Atom jacket as a midlayer for skiing and it worked great. It kept me warm throughout the day while also being lightweight and unrestricting. However, during night skiing, temperatures do drop quite a bit and it was a bit cold, but a thicker baselayer than what I was wearing alongside the Atom would have done the trick. Overall, the Atom is an extremely versatile piece that can be used throughout many different activities.
I bought my first Atom jacket a few years ago and loved it. I crushed on that jacket so hard. It almost felt like magic; the durability, the way it kept me warm, the way It looked. Bought a new on last year, cus I for a little burn hole in the other one, and it didn’t even make it a year before it was showing serious signed of wear and the inside stuffing was coming out of all the seems. Ordered a new one for this fall and just received it. After feeling it and trying it on I can’t get over how the material just feels so much cheaper than the soft and supple one my first jacket was made with. I hope this isn’t the start of a major decline from a brand I loved. If I’m pleasantly surprised by the new jacket I will modify my review.
Hello there, thank you for sharing your experience with the Atom Jacket. We're sorry to hear that your recent purchases haven't lived up to the high standard set by your first one. While design updates and material changes do happen over time to improve performance or sustainability, your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand how those changes are being felt by longtime customers. We hope the new jacket exceeds your expectations once you put it to the test, and we’d love to hear how it performs for you this season.
Light and warm jacket! Not the biggest fan of the new design where name is on the back of collar, liked when it was under the logo on chest but oh well, still does job as last model.
Recently purchased this and it is such a fantastic jacket. Wear it almost daily in Southern California "winter" (55-65F) as it is very comfortable and doesn't make me feel overheated. Chose this over the hoodie version as it does not look as outdoorsy. Great for a casual jacket versus solely for hiking / trails / outdoor activities although it can be used for that as well.
I’m not often compelled to leave reviews on products. That being said, this jacket is wonderful. Great quality, the color matches the pictures on the website, and the cut is just right. For reference I am 5’10, about 185. The medium left me with enough room for a light mid layer but still fits perfect with just a t-shirt. The neck is lined with a super soft suede like material which is nice. Perfect for a 40-50 degree day of light activity or a 20-40 degree day of high output.
Lightweight, warm, and comfortable. I like it better without the hood. And, if I need a hood I’ll put the Beta jacket on over it.
I use the atom jacket for walking and a bit of trekking, it’s still cold here so the jacket is warm enough to get by with long sleeve tee shirt. I understand why the stretch panels are on the side and maybe I should have ordered one without as the wind cools me off very quickly. The product is as advertised, plus I love the colour, soulsonic.