Arc'teryx  Atom SV Insulated Hoody - Men's

I first bought the Atom AR so many years ago I can't remember to use as a belay jacket while ice climbing and I'd still be wearing it if my 12 year old son hadn't claimed it. That left me with needing to replacement for this winter. What I didn't expect was for this Atom SV jacket to be better. It's still warm when wet like it's predecessor but warmer if that's possible. Also the hood fit better over my helmet without getting in the way. Seeing that my last Atom jacket lasted as long as it did I don't think I'll be needing another one anytime soon. Unless my son likes the color more than the one he has now.

I've bought this Atom series for years and years now (both weights), with each version slowly moving towards the best tailoring and finally, this year's version called the SV gets it all perfect I think. They got rid of the extra fabric around the midrift from last years version (the heavyweight) and corrected the complicated hood design as well, with now just a single pull tab. I'm very happy with the current SV version, in particular, in the beautiful black sapphire colour. Now I think the design team should consider bringing back the even darker navy colour called Tui for next year :)

Nice styling, comfortable, warm yet versatile. But pilled up bad on the collar after wearing and then just one wash. I’ll need to shave the pills before it’s presentable again.

Great all round jacket! For Autumn Which I’ll continue to wear in winter under my beta jacket Good quality

This new revised Atom SV seems very durable, outer fabric is strong and is very warm, warmer than previous versions and has more Coreloft insulation in it. The problem for me is that I also own a previous version, the Atom AR in XL size and it fits much better (trimmer) than this new version in the same size. So I ended up returning it because I didn’t like the fit at all and ordered a Large size instead. Quality from Arc’teryx is still there so I would recommend it for sure, just make sure to maybe try it out at a store first.

I finally decided to upgrade my 2016 Atom AR and I'm really enjoying the update. The front hem is lower which I appreciate, the face fabric is more resilient, and the insulated side panels are a nice addition as they are still insulated but allow heat to escape when I'm exerting energy. I use this as a cold weather mid-layer on the ski slopes and I find myself wearing this around town quite a bit in cold weather. I'm 5'11", 175lbs and the medium fits more on the athletic side with room for a vest or a heavy overshirt.

Originally I owned the Atom AR jacket. This is very comparable. I have had an issue lately with sizing from Arcteryx. It seems as though all of their products are changing sizing and the fit for me is not the best. I have been purchasing from other brands because of the sizing issue. I ordered the medium in the Atom SV and I’m happy to say the sizing is perfect and similar to my older Atom AR. Durability seems good. The material seems thicker and I noticed the other day with a light rain the jacket repelled water really well. I’m a person that is constantly cold in the late fall and winter and have used this jacket on a few cold mornings and also in the hockey rinks and it is toasty warm. Even though the description states light activity for an insulator I will be using it under one of my Beta AR shells for skiing.

Highly disappointed in the new Atom SV fit. I’ve owned several Atoms and Protons, and they used to have a nice athletic, tapered shape. The new SV is much boxier, with too much space in the waist and torso. If you’re shaped like a box, it might work - but for slimmer or athletic builds, it looks bulky and unflattering. Please bring back a fitted version like the old Atom AR, or offer a trim-fit option for those who want a warm winter jacket that still looks sleek.

I think it’s fair to say that most people miss the fit of the atom AR. This fits sloppily at best. The hood design is lacking as well. The side panels are not simple fleece like the regular atom. They’re more like the proton insulation and outer nylon. I’m an athletic 6’ and this is just too baggy compared to older designs.

Purchased in store, men’s large. I’m 5’9” 210 Pounds. The large fits me great. It’s got a much tougher face fabric than my old Atom AR. The large fits like a L~XL. The xl was very big in the shoulders. Very warm, hood is a bit large but decent. Over all I like it. If you had a large atom heavyweight or atom before try a medium.