Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody

I bought this jacket and really liked the fit/weight but it is incredibly fragile. After only wearing it out a few times, I wore this for a XC ski on Jackson Lake in GTNP and by the end of the day there were two small holes that continued to grow. Stuffing kept coming out and I had to patch them. I did not ski through any trees or anything that could have caused tears and I'm always really careful with my gear. I think this would be a good jacket if the most physical activity you get into is posting pictures of yourself in exotic locations but if you're looking for a good hoody to actually use for outdoor pursuits, I'd look elsewhere.

Took off the backpacks me and my wife had on over these jackets and the belts ruined the fabric in the front on both jackets. Emailed Arcteryx with pictures and they said nothing they could do. Its a wear issue. So maybe i should hike in 30 weather in a t- shirt. Bad material. Wont buy again

This jacket fits and feels amazing. However, it sustains abrasion damage very easily when you wear a backpack or other forms of strapped bags with it. Even my 4lb pack managed to put some unsightly damages on it. What happens is anything abrasive will pull on the material and pull little threads out of the it, leaving it looking like a crumpled scar on the jacket. I hope this is fixed in future iterations of jacket. Looks like I'll have to contact warranty service for mine.

I owned a 2020 version of size M and it did fit me perfectly. This new version of size M is larger and the zipper goes way too up to cover the throat that it becomes uncomfortable when wearing it for too long. Not satisfied. Looking all ways to buy the 2020 version instead but not available anywhere!

I bought the new atom about a month ago and was out for hike and the sleeve ripped very easily. The material that is used for this jacket is not the same as my old one. I am very disappointed with the quality of this jacket and for the price point it is not worth it anymore. I really liked this jacket but there is many more alternatives that are cheaper and better than this product. It's still warm and decent in the rain but not the same. Definitely went downhill. Would recommend you look at different alternatives. I have used the old one climbing, hiking, fishing and not a tear anywhere or a look of wear but the new one looks like it's 5 years old already. Not happy at all and really wish I didn't buy this

I got this hoody as a Christmas gift and enjoyed it for two months as a lightweight but warm layer during the winter season. I was looking forward to wearing it through the spring as well but unfortunately, the sleeve of the jacket ripped, leaving a very noticeable hole. For a jacket that claims to be durable and able to withstand years of packing and unpacking, this ripping is very disappointing.

I bough this jacket for my girlfriend because the advertising color was Mesmer and appears to be a bright pink. Unfortunately the photo and the actual jacket are not alike. The Mesmer color is Purple and don't let images fool you. So if anyone from the company actually reads these reviews, it's time to take better marketing photos and stop misleading potentail buyers. We will be returning the jacket. Poor show.

Please get better with your color selection. I have momentum, continuum, folklore, rhapsody, kingfisher as examples. Tatsu in the Atom SL. Ranger green on these would be nice. I wear it all the time.

I have owned this jacket for about a year. Overall I am pleased with it except the waist tightening band has warped. I can honestly say I have never even used the band, so that is disappointing. I also noticed some of fabric starting to come apart in a certain area. I contacted customer support and I initially was only offered a small patch for the fabric. Nobody addressed the waist band problem I was encountering. I understand they are busy for the holidays, but it has been over 2 months and I still haven't heard back. I was hoping after spending serious $$ on this jacket the customer service would be better.

I returned this new version. Too tight. I have the old pre 2017 and it is perfect.

This was my first - and last - Arcteryx purchase. The Atom the comfiest jacket I have ever owned and it fits/looks awesome. HOWEVER, it does not function the way you would expect for the price. It is fairly warm but does not dump heat - so you can't move in this jacket without overheating. The fabric rips too easily. The zipper doesn't stay locked at the top - meaning that a) the hood wont stay up b) the jacket becomes unzipped and I become cold. This jackets seems like it was designed for folks in the city not people who work/play in the outdoors.

I have 2 other Atom LT jackets from previous years, and have consistently worn a size Large. Purchased a new one with the updates and am not pleased with the fit. Either my size Large was mis-labeled, or the new version has significantly shorter sleeves and a much narrower mid section (I run ultras, I have no boobs, yet this barely zips and fits more like a mans version). I'm 6' tall, and the fit of the sleeves/shoulders/length of the Arcteryx gear has why I keep coming back...but if the clothes continue to shorten/shrink- It might be time to switch brands.

Initially I loved this jacket. After a year I have quality issues. First, the fabric pilled from the car seat belt. I do not drive often enough for such pilling. Second, the zipper does not stay up. This is very frustrating as during exercise like hiking or jogging I have to constantly, zip the jacket. Third issue is the side pockets are not deep so that multiple times items have fallen out.

I was looking forward to getting a replacement Atom LT but this redesign has lost all the things I loved about my old jacket - I'm so disappointed. Where's the lovely trim fit gone? The new design is shapeless! And the new collar makes no sense to me. It's way too tall and has to be bent to fit under the chin, which looks silly and is uncomfortable. Please please bring back the old Atom design, which was so perfect.

This use to be my favorite style jacket EVER and I just received a new one for 2020. The fit is completely different! BYE BYE flattering fit. The small fits huge! I'm swimming it. It's boxy too, and longer, like I'm wearing my husbands Jacket....completely different. I'm so bummed. Debating returning. The least you could do it tell people to size down now. I'm 5'4 107 swimming in the small. The older seasons in small fit great!

I have owned two pieces of Atom LT hoody in old version. Nice one, adjustable hood was missing, but durability in chin area was great. At the moment I have latest version, otherwise great piece of kit, thanks to adjustable hood, but durability in chin area failed. In less than 1 year ready for replacement. BR Rok

I have owned two pieces of Atom LT hoody in old version. Nice one, adjustable hood was missing, but durability in chin area was great. At the moment I have latest version, otherwise great piece of kit, thanks to adjustable hood, but durability in chin area failed. In less than 1 year ready for replacement. BR Rok

Absolutely loved using this piece for the 11 months I've had itused it occasionally for the latter end of spring 2019, and then for the winter for skiing at the end of the year. Super comfortable and it was great anywhere down to 0 degrees C with just a t-shirt underneath. However, I've been noticing some pilling and de-threading in the chin guard, presumably because of the stubble on my chin. At this rate I can't imagine the jacket lasting more than next year. Pretty disappointed considering the long lifespan and durability that Arc'teryx swears by for their gear. I was more so put off when a store employee told me to just shave off the pilling and threads. The ripstop reacts badly to thisnot all at the fault of this fabric, as that is what is meant to do. I just feel like this doesn't address the problem, rather than just being a band-aid solution. I hesitate to wear this piece with worries of potentially damaging it further, which is a shame considering how well it served me. I understand that wear comes with use, however, I feel that 1-2 years of moderate use is too short of an expected lifespan.

Absolutely loved using this piece for the 11 months I've had it-used it occasionally for the latter end of spring 2019, and then for the winter for skiing at the end of the year. Super comfortable and it was great anywhere down to 0 degrees C with just a t-shirt underneath. However, I've been noticing some pilling and de-threading in the chin guard, presumably because of the stubble on my chin. At this rate I can't imagine the jacket lasting more than next year. Pretty disappointed considering the long lifespan and durability that Arc'teryx swears by for their gear. I was more so put off when a store employee told me to just shave off the pilling and threads. The ripstop reacts badly to this-not all at the fault of this fabric, as that is what is meant to do. I just feel like this doesn't address the problem, rather than just being a band-aid solution. I hesitate to wear this piece with worries of potentially damaging it further, which is a shame considering how well it served me. I understand that wear comes with use, however, I feel that 1-2 years of moderate use is too short of an expected lifespan.

I loved this jacket and wondered how I'd lived without it. Actually I am living without it now and I'm freezing all the time. However, after just over a year the outer material piled on the back and arm pit making the jacket unusable. For a jacket at this price I was expecting years of use. While it was in good condition it was lightweight, comfortable, and freakishly warm for something so light. A great jacket but not a great buy if you need something for a few years.

I loved this jacket and wondered how I'd lived without it. Actually I am living without it now and I'm freezing all the time. However, after just over a year the outer material piled on the back and arm pit making the jacket unusable. For a jacket at this price I was expecting years of use. While it was in good condition it was lightweight, comfortable, and freakishly warm for something so light. A great jacket but not a great buy if you need something for a few years.

Very nice jacket, my favourite, I use it a lot. However the woman version (M size) i bought for my mother has senseless measures. The body fits a little bit small and the sleeves are very very long but also very tight. Embarrassing just looking at it without wearing it. I will return the jacket but I will not buy the larger size. I'm very sorry because it's my favorite jacket.

I love everything about this jacket but the zipper. The jacket comfortable & a great weight. The problem is that the zipper has loosened after a few months of regular use and won't stay closed. They say that this is a feature of the "no-locking" zipper, but it didn't do this when new. It now will unzip just with arm movement when I'm walking. And don't even think of carrying a bag across your body if you want it to stay zipped. The top 8 inches of the zipper are designed to hold more tightly, so I now have to zip it up to the top if I want it to stay closed, but that's less comfortable. Or I can just plan to wear it open. I'm disappointed that I can no longer use this as my everyday jacket because of these issues.

Used this jacket for one winter of casual wear and limited wear for climbing. After less than a week of use the following season, the fabric underneath the zipper got caught into the zipper and could not be removed. After days of trying to get it out, the cheap, plastic zipper teeth broke along with the zipper pull tab. I can't believe such a cheaply made, fragile jacket came from Arcteryx. I'll be lookin to other, more durable brands in the future.

Used this jacket for one winter of casual wear and limited wear for climbing. After less than a week of use the following season, the fabric underneath the zipper got caught into the zipper and could not be removed. After days of trying to get it out, the cheap, plastic zipper teeth broke along with the zipper pull tab. I can't believe such a cheaply made, fragile jacket came from Arcteryx. I'll be lookin to other, more durable brands in the future.