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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Black Diamond Deploy Down Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Black Diamond Deploy Down Jacket is the lighter option — 170 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody (53% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Atom Hoody Black Diamond Deploy Down Jacket
Weight 320 g · 0.320 kg · 0.71 lb 150 g · 0.150 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Black Diamond
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Atom Hoody
320 g

Versatile synthetic insulated hoody with Coreloft Compact insulation. Excellent moisture resistance and packability; ideal as standalone or layering piece.

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Black Diamond Deploy Down Jacket
150 g

Ultra-packable 800-fill down jacket at just 5.3 oz. Water-repellent DWR shell, helmet-compatible hood. Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio for shoulder-season and...

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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Black Diamond Deploy Down Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Deploy Down Jacket wins — at 150 g it is 170 g (53%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody (320 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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