8 or 9 years ago, I upgraded from a cheap REI synthetic insulated jacket (serviceable, but not amazing) to the Arcteryx Atom LT. Since then, I can't think of a single piece of gear that has gotten more use than my Atom. It breathes incredibly well, it's super comfortable, and I've been just at home in it on breezy summer days as in the middle of winter. The hood fits nicely over a climbing helmet, and the gusseted underarms mean I've never lacked mobility. Perhaps my favorite thing about the
An ode to the Arcteryx Atom LT
8 or 9 years ago, I upgraded from a cheap REI synthetic insulated jacket (serviceable, but not amazing) to the Arcteryx Atom LT. Since then, I can't think of a single piece of gear that has gotten more use than my Atom. It breathes incredibly well, it's super comfortable, and I've been just at home in it on breezy summer days as in the middle of winter. The hood fits nicely over a climbing helmet, and the gusseted underarms mean I've never lacked mobility. Perhaps my favorite thing about the