I own many of the synthetic insulated jackets made by Arc'teryx and Patagonia, including the Patagonia Nano Puff and the Arc'teryx Atom (formerly Atom LT). Let's take a look at
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Arc’teryx Gamma SL vs LT vs MX
Gamma Lightweight in Phenom color. I'm 5'11" 165 lbs athletic build, size M. As you see it wets out immediately under direct rain for more than 15 mins. I've
Arc’teryx Atom Hoody vs Atom SL: 2025 Review & Comparison
The Atom Hoody is a year-round performer as both a midlayer or standalone outer layer, but its versatility really starts to shine in spring and fall's variable weather
Atom (aka LT) vs Cerium (aka LT): Temp ratings & more
Y'all know this is just my opinion... right?I own both. Winter '24 Cerium (aka LT) on the left in Black Sapphire and Winter '24 Atom (aka LT) on
Arc’teryx Thorium vs Cerium: Do you want warmer or lighter?
Thorium vs Cerium: Overview Y'all know this is just my opinion... right?I'm 5'11", 165 lbs athletic build. Size M Cerium (aka LT) fits me perfect. Names of Thorium and Cerium
Here is Why Climate Change Is Making Mountain Climbing More Dangerous
This post is about climate change.Enter Greta Thunberg...Recent years have put the issue of climate change in a more serious light. Melting ice caps, rising sea waters, struggling
Arc’teryx Thorsen vs Therme vs Camosun
Before comparing Thorsen, Therme and Camosun; note that Thorsen (Men's) and Camosun (Men's) remain discontinued in FW23. The Therme line, on the other hand, is expanded and now contains
How do the different GoreTex technologies line up?
This is a cross post from this guide by Arc'teryx: https://outdoorcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eng_arc´teryx_specs_clothes.pdfFind more information about Arc'teryx's Gore-Tex Guide here.GORE-TEX®All GORE products reflect the new brand naming schema implemented by the
Proton/Atom vs Nano Air: First hand (temp ratings & more)
Y'all know this is just my opinion... right? NameEst. Temp (F/C)BreathabilityWind Res.Abrasion res.ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Discontinued?bestsyntheticjacketsInternal pocketsExternal pockets Arc'teryx Alpha Parka
Patagonia Nano Air [Fall 2019] Update: What is new?
Most recent (Fall 2019 model) Nano Air. As some of you know, Nano Air received an update in Fall 2019. On Patagonia's site, this is the new hoody. I couldn't