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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Air Hoody

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

Patagonia R1 Air Hoody is the lighter option — 14 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Atom Hoody Patagonia R1 Air Hoody
Weight 320 g · 0.320 kg · 0.71 lb 306 g · 0.306 kg · 0.67 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
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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Patagonia R1 Air Hoody
306 g

Polartec Power Air fleece midlayer with excellent breathability and moisture management. A reliable active hiking layer for cool conditions.

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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Air Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia R1 Air Hoody wins — at 306 g it is 14 g (4%) 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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