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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Nanga Aurora Down Jacket

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

Arc'teryx Atom Hoody is the lighter option — 330 g lighter than the Nanga Aurora Down Jacket (51% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Atom Hoody Nanga Aurora Down Jacket
Weight 320 g · 0.320 kg · 0.71 lb 650 g · 0.650 kg · 1.43 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Nanga
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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Nanga Aurora Down Jacket
650 g

Premium down jacket with 90-10% Spanish Duck Down (760FP fill power). Features AURORA-TEX waterproof breathable membrane with water pressure resistance of 20,00...

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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Nanga Aurora Down Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody wins — at 320 g it is 330 g (51%) lighter than the Nanga Aurora Down Jacket (650 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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