Arc'teryx's 'Lightweight' Insulated Atom Hoodie Is Over $50 Off at REI
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Why We Love This Deal
This time of transition between winter and spring has surfaced a bountiful crop of on-sale outerwear—you can find discounts on everything from hardy canvas workwear to high-performance soft shell jackets and more. Even a premium brand like Arc’teryx is in the mix: Right now, REI has a great deal on the coveted Atom SL jacket with a wide spread of sizes in stock.
The Arc'teryx Atom SL Hoody is on sale for $225, a 19% discount from its normal price of $280. It’s available at that price in one colorway, a head-turning dark shade of red called Mars, and it’s also on sale at Zappos (in a sleek Arctic White hue) for the similar price of $224. In either case, the discount is rare: Double-digit markdowns on Arc’teryx gear, especially a top seller like the Atom SL, don't happen often. Incredibly, both REI and Zappos have generous size ranges in stock—we usually see on-sale Arc gear sell out within days.
Arc'teryx Atom SL Hoody, $225 (was $280) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colorways Available: 1 on sale, 3 full price
- Sizes Available: S-2XL
- Fabric: 100% nylon
- Insulation: Synthetic
- Best For: Trail running, hiking, running, backpacking. Also works as a midlayer under a waterproof shell.
Arc’teryx has three hooded jackets in the Atom lineup. The SL is the lightest version, a streamlined companion to the Atom Insulated Hoodie and the heavy-duty Atom SV. The SL’s pared-down build makes it a better pick for shoulder seasons, when conditions can change in an instant, and you need a layer that balances warmth with breathability.
The SL is made from a 20-denier 100% recycled nylon plain weave fabric, and it’s treated with a DWR finish, so light precipitation and splashes will bead up and roll off the exterior. The body of the jacket is stuffed with lightweight, stretchy synthetic insulation to keep your core warm, but the hood and sleeves are left uninsulated to save weight and promote breathability.
On the sides, Octa fleece panels provide extra stretch and cooling airflow, and up top, the low-profile hood can fit under a helmet. The jacket really shines in windy, chilly weather: An adjustable hem helps block out drafts, and the core insulation keeps the wind from robbing all your body heat.
Finally, two zippered hand pockets can securely hold your small accessories, like keys or credit cards.
Related: Cotopaxi's Ultra-Cozy Soft-Shell Jacket Is Nearly 50% Off at REI
What Shoppers Are Saying
Shoppers have left glowing feedback for the Atom SL in the REI reviews section. Judging from the reviews, it’s one of those rare pieces that works exceedingly well for all kinds of activities—shoppers have used it for high alpine climbing, hiking, and even everyday wear, and they love it.
Reviewers said it’s “super lightweight and versatile.” Its combination of streamlined insulation, low weight, and stretch makes it particularly appealing: Shoppers called it “stretchy where it needs to be” and very comfortable to wear. Overall, it’s a jacket you’ll reach for again and again, because it works so well in so many situations. One shopper summed it up like this: It’s the “best lightweight insulated jacket you can buy.”
The Atom SL will keep you warm and protected through all your outdoor adventures this spring, but at 19% to 20% off, this jacket is going to sell fast at both REI and Zappos. Don’t wait: Lay claim to yours before your size goes out of stock.