Atom Ar Jacket

The arc teryx atom ar jacket is our favorite jacket in this test.

Atom ar jacket.

With a good base layer under and a shell jacket on top. The atom is insulated with arc teryx s coreloft insulation which consists of highly crimped and siliconized polyester yarns that are breathable packable and water resistant to retain insulating capabilities when confronted with light precipitation. Atom ar jacket winter warmth with serious versatility the atom ar jacket is built to handle a range of adventure. With this jacket you get a highly competent jacket that can stand alone in cold weather or can be used with a shell in harsh conditions.

Atom lt insulated hoodie women s. Wear it as a standalone during rest phases evenings at camp or trips to town. Take on any outdoor adventure in these hoodies that are rugged and weather resistant and the quick dry times are ideal for snowy conditions. This range of performance is the single biggest determining factor to secure it the top spot.

With at least a moderate quality layering atom lt would be at 20 deg f 5 deg c and ar at 10 deg f 20 deg c. Use it as a breathable midlayer in cold wet conditions. The arc teryx atom ar hooded insulated jacket insulates when you re getting gear lined out for the day s objective and remains breathable during the approach so you aren t stuck with a soggy useless down jacket before the sun is even up. Beta ar jacket women s.

Atom ar jacket men s significantly warmer and more protective than a fleece jacket this insulated jacket is breathable enough to be used as a super warm mid layer on frigid days and protective enough to be an outer layer while belaying or hanging out at camp. The obvious limitation is the high price. The gossamera fabric is 100 nylon ripstop which is lightweight and durable for protecting the coreloft insulation packed inside. Its coreloft synthetic insulation is efficient effective and resilient.

This is a beefy well built jacket with a heavier more durable shell fabric than most we tested. 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. Worn as a cold weather midlayer or standalone during rest phases the atom ar hoody is one of our most versatile insulation pieces. The arc teryx men s atom ar hooded jacket is protective yet breathable for maximum comfort and the no slip zip near the collar ensures your jacket doesn t accidentally open and expose you to the fierce winter chill.