Arc'Teryx Atom LT: Hoody or non? -also- versus Paty Nanopuff

I have the opportunity to buy a new Arc'Teryx Atom LT in either jacket or hoody form for a good deal - any recommendations on hoody versus non?

As a heads up, I have a Paty gift cert with some money left so was also considering picking up a Nanopuff hoody too, due to its greater packability (I think?).

I am leaning toward the jacket, because I feel like I'll often pair the Atom with my shell, and rocking double hoods seems weird especially since I have a beanie for the harsh days. But any input on your systems or approaches would be swell!

I have the jacket, and wish that I had the hoody. Personal preference maybe. The atom is WAY nicer than the Nano too.

Get the hoodie it's a no brainer. I have the Atom SV if you have the option go SV it's defiantly worth the extra coin. Top it off with a shell and it's a great mountaineering setup. I use the Beta AR in spring and Alpha SV in winter. Also the nano isn't a bad idea for pack-ability. I use the Western Mountianeering Flash XR when I need to go light. The Atom won't pack down very small.

Hoody, no question.

Cool, thanks for the responses guys.

On the coldthistle blog I was reading how Dane sometimes uses two 60g synth jackets to layer. Anyone possibly have experience with wearing a med. Atom LT and layering a Nanopuff jacket or hoody in med. either on top of or below it?

I actually kind of fit between a sm. and a med - med shoulders are good, but too big around waist. Was thinking of potentially also buying the med. and tailoring the waist, to be trimmer.

Hoody all the way. I like the nano for ice/rock belays and for rock climbing but I get too hot in it ice climbing. It does not breath well at all.

Nano jacket (no hood) on left and Atom LT w/ Hood on right. Both sacks have room for cell phone, bars etc with the purple sack having more space than nano pocket.

Nice pic Brandon! Thanks man!

Wow actually they pack down pretty similarly huh. Not sure why I thought the Atom didn't pack down as good... Does it come with a stuff sack?

Ok, on my way to buy me an Atom LT Hoody goodness. The SV looks nice too, but it's not on sale, and also I think I will need the breathability of those stretch panels.

Thanks for the advice guys!

M. C. wrote:Does it come with a stuff sack?

No.

M. C. wrote:Nice pic Brandon! Thanks man! Wow actually they pack down pretty similarly huh. Not sure why I thought the Atom didn't pack down as good... Does it come with a stuff sack? Ok, on my way to buy me an Atom LT Hoody goodness. The SV looks nice too, but it's not on sale, and also I think I will need the breathability of those stretch panels. Thanks for the advice guys!

Just a note, SV doesn't have those stretch panels under the arm.

M. C. wrote:On the coldthistle blog I was reading how Dane sometimes uses two 60g synth jackets to layer. Anyone possibly have experience with wearing a med. Atom LT and layering a Nanopuff jacket or hoody in med. either on top of or below it?

I use the same system that Dane is referring to and a M nanopuff pull over fits very nice over a M Atom LT (Patagonia cuts are generally pretty boxy and generous). Very versatile for winter or shoulder season climbing. If it's really cold out or if I foresee a bivy in winter, a M Atom SV fits over either or both of the pieces well too.

Can't go wrong with the Atom LT though. Only piece of kit I've paid full price for and I think it was worth every penny

divnamite wrote: Just a note, SV doesn't have those stretch panels under the arm.

Yup, thanks for the warning =) at that point was referring to the LT but should have clarified.

Aaron Nash wrote: I use the same system that Dane is referring to and a M nanopuff pull over fits very nice over a M Atom LT (Patagonia cuts are generally pretty boxy and generous). Very versatile for winter or shoulder season climbing. If it's really cold out or if I foresee a bivy in winter, a M Atom SV fits over either or both of the pieces well too. Can't go wrong with the Atom LT though. Only piece of kit I've paid full price for and I think it was worth every penny

Yeah, Paty is so gonzo big sometimes.

Are your Atom and Nano hoodies or non?

My Atom LT and SV are hooded, Nano is the pullover (no hood).

Roger.

Well, I placed the order for the Med. hoody, all excited - then got an email today saying they're actually out of stock, and they refunded my money. Poor website management =(

They have the non-hoody available, one left in my size, but, now not sure if I want a non-hoody... Or, should I buy, and later look for another deal for the hoody too? Hm.

Who's Roger? Wait for the Hoody.

He's related to Shirley.

Yeah. I'll probably end up with both. But, at $95, the non-hood was a pretty good deal so I figure I'll use it for winter running and sports...

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Atom LT hoody is awesome.

M. C. wrote:He's related to Shirley. Yeah. I'll probably end up with both. But, at $95, the non-hood was a pretty good deal so I figure I'll use it for winter running and sports...

Who the fuck is Shirley? Save the extra $95, buy either the Patagonia R1 Hoody on sale or NWAlpine Spider. I wear those two pieces on just about every climb during the winter.

divnamite wrote: Who the fuck is Shirley? Save the extra $95, buy either the Patagonia R1 Hoody on sale or NWAlpine Spider. I wear those two pieces on just about every climb during the winter.

"Surely, you can't be serious?!?"

"I am serious! And don't call me Shirley."

And, so I've actually contributed something here, pretty much all of my mid and outer layers have hoods, and I feel great about layering hoods. I almost never carry a hat.

Ah, what a great movie!

"There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"