Hi Alex, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We truly appreciate hearing from guests who have experience with previous versions of the Atom Vest, and we understand how frustrating it can feel when a product you’ve loved changes in ways you didn’t expect. This season’s Atom Vest was redesigned to be lighter and more streamlined, and we recognize that this may not have been clear. In previous years, we offered both the Atom Vest and the Atom SL Vest. The 2025 Atom Vest is closer in design and performance to the former Atom SL Vest than to past Atom Vests. For example, the Atom SL Vest from 2024 weighed 179g in size M, featured a 20d nylon face fabric, and used Coreloft™ 40 gsm insulation. This years Atom Vest weighs 195g in size M, also features a 20d nylon face fabric, and uses Coreloft™ 40 gsm insulation. By comparison, the Atom Vest from previous years featured Coreloft™ 60 gsm insulation, which provided more warmth and structure. We understand this shift may feel significant, and we’ll make sure your feedback and comments are shared with our team. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Your input helps us improve and ensure our customers have the information they need to choose the right piece.
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Gabriela
6 天前
Make it right for him. I too experience similar situation with my hard shell. Such a shame!
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Lee G
Yorkshire
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年龄45-54岁
性别男
您的身高:161cm - 167cm
2 星,共 5 星。
downgrade from old version
14 天前
i bought this gilet about 4yrs ago for work in the winter and it’s the best bit of kit i use to keep warm,i’ve worked down to -10c with just the Arcteryx base layer with this under my jacket and im nice and warm.so i thought id get a new one didnt really compare them side by side until today,i’ve been working and it’s been 2 degrees but im not that warm as used to be so i put it down to getting older then i got my old gilet out and compared them the new version is A Lot thinner the collars thin the sides are thin and there’s no internal pocket,looks like a downgrade but still the same price,it’s a shame because the Atom gilet was my go too in the winter this new version just doesn’t cut it,may look at Rab etc for my next one
Hello Lee G, thank you for your honest feedback. It’s clear the Atom Vest has been an important part of your winter kit, and we understand how disappointing it feels when a new version doesn’t deliver the same warmth or features you valued. The latest Atom designs use updated materials and construction to reduce weight and improve breathability, which can make them feel thinner compared to older models. While these changes aim to balance insulation with versatility, we recognize that the differences in collar, side panels, and pocket design may not meet the expectations set by your previous vest. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll ensure it’s passed along to our product team as we continue refining future iterations.
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Hooves81
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年龄35-44岁
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您的身高:183cm - 190cm
5 星,共 5 星。
Excellent Quality
25 天前
Great insulation and fit.. Love it.. Will be purchasing the jacket verson next for sure.
Overall disappointed by the jacket.
The material around the neck is not designed for men. As if you have any form of stubble or beard it will wear away the material very quickly.
I returned my first one because of this problem a couple of weeks after purchasing and received a new one August with exact same thing happening to the material around the neck.
Design team failing here. Shipping is also also longer then quoted
This is my first one, so unaware of comparison to previous versions.
Hello there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry you've had issues with the material around the neck on both jackets, and we understand how disappointing it is when a product doesn't meet expectations. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is valuable and will be passed along to our design team for review. Regarding the shipping delays, we're sorry for any inconvenience caused. Depending on your region and stock availability, there can occasionally be unforeseen delays that are unfortunately out of our control. We appreciate your honesty, as it helps us improve and better support our customers moving forward.
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Heavy on Equiptment
Brooklyn New York
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年龄64岁以上
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5 星,共 5 星。
To Another 10 Years
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I just Rebirthed my 10 year old model for a new one. It is the perfect complementary piece in my collection
Looks like there is confusion about this item. This should be called revised atom SL vest, which it is and not an normal atom. Hence the confusion.
More breathable atom SL vest, yes please! Older atom SL vest is my all time favorite midlayer and this is better! Fortius 20 instead of tyono 20, octa on sides instead of regular grid fleece, same 40gsm insulation and same good fit.
Such a useful piece of kit... I bought this to use as a mid-layer on non-technical winter days out (I have an Nuclei vest for harsh weather and extra warmth), but it has ended up coming with me on so many more days than I expected.
The cut of a medium is perfect on my 6'1" average build; not going to get too thick a fleece under it, but that's not what it's for I suppose.. where it does excel is as a super-packable boost of heat that breathes waaay better than the Nuclei but offers surprisingly decent wind protection too. I wear it for everything now above freezing ( or below if i am hoping to stay on the move).. Got to say that the material does stain quite a bit and the outer fabric might not be the most robust, so I don't really use it for work.
It is thee best ski-touring/mountaineering outer layer I own - and if combined with the Practitioner jacket or lightweight Proton for super cold days, is just about all I will ever take again (+ a shell if howling or wet).
One minor quibble is that the zip puller is exact same colour as the shell material and the zip, this makes it hard to see and grab with goggles on.