Atom Hoody Hombre

I bought this jacket twice, I loved it at first. But it doesn’t last long. Within a year both jackets started to show defects and tears. Jacket has this very thin material which gave up too soon. Has abrasions on more than one places. It’s a $400 jacket so this shouldn’t be happening too soon. And when I contacted warranty department they said that they cannot fix or help me as this issue is not covered under their warranty. Really fed up. Used to love this brand so much but not anymore.

Have used the 2022 version of Atom LT for a year. It's a versatile piece. I've used it mainly for hikes and around town. With a base layer and a hard shell combo, I can use it down to -5C. The jacket block wind pretty well, and is breathable through the side panels. The hood is comfortable with an ease-to-use cinch. Definitely one of my fav Arcteryx products. Will buy again.

I've read reviews that quality has declined over the recent years, but didn't pay that much mind to them. The zipper end has broken off in half through casual wear and nothing active. I expected a little more at the price point. Apart from that, this is a jacket I like for everyday normal scenarios.

Great jacket for moderate to chilly temperatures. I bought this to be used as a stand alone as well as a mid layer for the colder outings. I've had the jacket about a month now and love it. The fitted fit is much nicer than some of the other boxier cuts and it's breathable. I've used it while hiking/walking as my outer shell in 19 degree weather with a thicker base layer and was fine. Jacket is lightweight, moves well with the body and is packable. I love the stretch cuffs making it easier to put on and take off over gloves. The hood also stays in place really well and doesn't hinder your vision or use of a headlamp. Haven't had it out in the rain yet to test the water durability. I'm sure when used as a mid layer this jacket will shine and keep you warm in the coldest temps. Great versatility allows you to go from the trail to a pub with ease. Overall, this is my go to jacket.

Finally went on a climbing trip with my new Atom and had a blast until the zipper started catching at the top and it no longer zips smoothly. I know Joshua Tree is a harsh environment, but come on…

Own lots of Arcterx primarily for daily use in Colorado mountains, and finally bought the Atom and love how warm and breathable it is for such a light layer. It will be very useful in moderate temperatures and for winter it is a terrific middle layer. Boxcar colorway is cool.

I wear this almost every day. Both around town, for colder exercise, and in the mountains. I love the the versatility and functionality. It offers a layer of protection from precipitation and wind, yet stays warm. It can act as an outer layer or mid layer, plus it doesn’t mind high output activity. Great to have in your layering system.

This atom hoody is the worst jacket I’ve ever owned ! Reason? I ride bikes often and was riding with coat on and got caught in a mild sprinkle of rain. This stained the coat, which took several days to disappear . Material is as sensitive as tissue paper . It’s horribly designed and not for any precipitation!

I've been using now Atom (LT) hoody about five years as my outer layer winter biking in Finland. Mostly my layering in winter for biking is synthetic thin long sleeve base shirt and fleece shirt and top of them Atom LT hoody. I go with this till temperature drops about under -15°C. Then I change the basic base shirt to merino wool base layer.This has worked for me so far. The hood and its' adjustment are good. I don't use a helmet. The hood works well with a simple beanie. Pockets are good. Handwarmer pockets have this soft fabric which feels good and add little bit warmth. One interior chest pocket has zipper which is important so the wallet and/or cellphone stay secured. Also it's very good that the chest pocket is inside and not outside. This way outside of the jacket stays clean. There is no reason why outdoor clothes shouldn't be good looking and stylish. More simple, the better. All the zipper pullers are ok but could be a bit bigger so using them with gloves would be easier. The hem adjustment is good. Cuffs are ok. It's very important that isolation jackets have cuffs with elastics, not velcros. Velcros don't add any good, just opposite. They cling to everything and add unnecessary thing to take care of. And again elastics make the jacket operates simple and well and they look good. I have a suggestion for colour range. Make this jacket and also several others insulated men's jackets like Thorium Hoody, Atom Heavyweight Hoody, Cerium Hoody and Thorium SV Hoody in that beautiful luxurious Arctic Silk colour what you use in women jackets. Or that Warm Stone colour is also great. It's time for men get also this creamy colour to outdoor jackets, not only women! It's great colour for allround, for town and slopes. I would buy Thorium Hoody if it were in either of those colours. And not any silly two tones! One colour per jacket.

I bought this jacket about a month ago and I love it. I’ve hiked on multiple trails with it, through both sun and rain (the water resistance on this garment is great!) This jacket is light weight enough that I can comfortably move quickly over broken terrain, but warm enough that I can hunker down at the top of a mountain trail while I eat or drink some water. Fantastic jacket that you won’t regret buying.

This is the undisputed industry leader in lightweight layering and versatility. High performer from backcountry to town, travel, and beyond. Fits great and drapes beautifully. Stylish under a flannel or a Barbour but I’ve been silently enduring a major design flaw for years. The colors are unworkable . Year after year after year. I own two of these and would buy a new one every year to flesh out my wardrobe, but you need to rethink your palette. You need to “Blanket Shirt” this thing. A wider range of colors is needed. Make sure there is always a choice of three colors to go with a few fashion brands including standard shackets by Outerknown, Filson, Pendleton and even a Barbour. There should always be two neutrals on offer (one warm, one cool), a range of blacks/greys, and a midnight blue (mine is Kingfisher), and an understated earth tone option every season (think chocolate smoke) for layering under a flannel. Keep one signal color per season and probably you need to add a “tactical” color, but keep it down low and change it once a year. I am literally tired of only being able to buy one of these every two or three years because the colors don’t work with street wear. When I’m in the mountains or on the water, there’s nothing that works better and I don’t give a hoot what color it is for backcountry try use. Start focusing on fashion please. I gave this advice, as a Patagoniac, to the design team at your main competitor. They ignored my advice and now they are being buried by sustainable fashion brands that have learned to craft performance pieces that actually look good on the street in London Paris or Milan. ArcTeryx is the king of technical pieces. Play it smart and you will stop driving loyalists like me away with your weird colors.

Purchased in 2018, runs true to size. I am 5'7", broad shoulders (44" chest), and I wear a size L, which is comfortable. I love how lightweight it is, and typically wear this in the dead of midwest winters with a fleece midlayer, often in subfreezing temps. In temps below 20°, I might wear something more robust. But this jacket can hold its own. The side fabric is breathable, and the outer shell performs fairly well in wet weather. The hood is boxy, and when on, it looks sort of funny - not the most flattering. That's fine, because I wear this for it's performance. Cinch elastic helps with keeping the hood on, and the chest pocket is handy. My biggest gripe about the design of this jacket is the side pocket design. The zipper opens down to the base of the pocket. So there is no lip inside the pockets. As such, anytime I have an item in my pocket and I lean to either side, the contents of my pockets will fall out. This happens with regularity. I've dropped my keys, papers, lip balm, etc. Luckily, it's while I'm tooling around town. If I were wearing this on a precarious hike, I'd be afraid to drop something of value down a side of a cliff or off a rock into a river. This is a major flaw. As such, I tend to wear my other jackets when doing anything technical.

Borrowed this coat from a relative and loved it so much, I went and bought one. It is extremely versatile, comfortable and warm. I had hesitated because of the price, but I've already worn it more than my other jackets.

Perfect all rounder jacket. Keeps warm, but doesn't run hot.

This jacket brings me joy. Part of that is the Lampyre color, which is great and reminds me of saltwater taffy, but it feels so good when it slides on. It's not oppressive like you need to run out of the house before you sweat out, and it's warm enough to keep you cozy down to around 35º(F) if you keep moving. This was purchased for evaluation on demanding uphills this ski season while searching for a layering system that manages very-high-output activities well. The Tyono fabric isn't as breathable as I would have liked for that purpose, and a lofted insulation layer will always be suspect when considering the moisture-management requirements of those types of activities. Still, I like this jacket so darn much I can't bring myself to part with it. It's just so comfortable. I feel like the tech is a bit outdated as a piece of active-insulation when considering alternatives like the Fortius face fabric of the Proton lineup and the Octaloft insulation (Proton lightweight hoody), with the former being more breathable, stretchy, and (in the case of the octaloft) much more capable of clearing out moisture. But I'm open to being surprised. This has earned a place in my gear closet already just for being so nice to wear. We'll see how it holds up against frigid ski ascents later in the year. Whatever the results of that test; this jacket is a keeper.

The new Atom Hoody is great. Some of the changes are noticeable that I don't really care for. The string that was attached to the zipper pull for the jacket and pockets are now replaced with a hard-edged, solid vinyl/plastic-esque thing. Honestly, it's somewhat annoying since there's no softness or give and there's these parts of it that sticks out. So when the zipper is facing up (it happens, especially for pocket zippers when your hands are in them), they dig into your skin worse than a rough shirt tag on your side. I've been wearing my old one for years in all sorts of conditions and multiple washes, that string that this plastic replaced hasn't even frayed. Otherwise, everything else about this jacket: Build Quality, Comfort, Design, etc... is the best I've ever had.

Just awesome stuff! Very usefull in cold westher and absorbes wster perfectly

I love the fit (slightly slimmer), weight, warmth & water resistant! Also very compact to pack.

I bought the Atom LT in 2011 and I still wear it to work every day. I'm a mechanic so I have put a couple stains on it that were my fault, but the jacket itself still looks brand new. I've destroyed G-Shock watches, work boots, jeans, and safety glasses but the jacket survived everything. I'm writing a review because a friend asked where I got it and I started reading reviews on the new version after I sent him the link so I figured it was time lol. I haven't had to buy a jacket in 13 years. It's been with me across the States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. You really can't go wrong the the Atom.

To preface this, I have the LEAF version which is only available for military and other service personnel, not the regular version, however to my understanding the difference is only a slight variation that is in ways most likely irrelevant for you, so keep that in mind but overall it wont make much difference for most people reading this. Ive used this jacket extensively in the field, and I swear by it. It is an absolute gem. This garment works as a standalone or mid-layer depending on the temperature, and provides absolutely excellent insulation. Its no coincidence that the atom is extremely popular among us in the armed forces, this thing will keep you warm and cozy, but isnt so warm that the moment you start exerting you are just dying of overheating which is really nice. It comes DWR coated so it does have some water resistance, but do not count on that. This is perfect when paired with a shell jacket, I have the Beta AR and ive found through pretty heavy use that this combo is ideal. This jacket is also very suited to day to day use, its very fashionable and a great everyday fall jacket for casual use. My single only complaint with this jacket is that draw string on the hood can be pretty uncomfortable if tightened up too much and doesnt really do anything unless you tighten it up that much, but I’ve found the hood is completely adequate when completely loosened so its pretty minor in my opinion. Overall, I think this jacket was the best $300 I ever spent I dont really have any other way to put it.

This jacket is everything as great as everyone says it is. Outer is malleable yet durable, worn this jacket primarily for the last year and there are no signs of wear and tear. Surprising temperature range, worn comfortably standing around in a t-shirt in 32ºF weather with relatively high humidity. Overall design is fantastic, zipper is easy to actuate, fleece lined pockets add a little more comfort and warmth, hood has good coverage. Fit is fantastic, I’m 6’3 and 155lbs and bought a size large. I have a little room to mess with layers. Great from both a casual and technical standpoint. I use it for everything, general use, skiing, hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, and others I can’t think of. It’s my favorite jacket bar none.

This jacket is everything as great as everyone says it is. Outer is malleable yet durable, worn this jacket primarily for the last year and there are no signs of wear and tear. Surprising temperature range, I've worn it comfortably with just a t-shirt standing around in 35ºF weather with relatively high humidity. Overall design is fantastic, zipper is easy to actuate, fleece lined pockets add a little more comfort and warmth, hood has good coverage. Fit is wonderful, 6'3 and 155lbs and the large is perfect. Definitely fits me a little looser than some of my friends, but that's to be expected. Gives me a little extra room to mess with layering. Very wearable overall, from a technical and casual standpoint. It's my favorite jacket.

Great jacket, feels light and breathable when doing higher output activities, but still surprisingly warm.

This is my third Atom hoody(atom Lt) since 2018. I use it as an insulation layer and top jacket during different activities or just as a daily jacket. Love them

Love this jacket, it’s light, warm and looks great.