Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

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

Arc'teryx Atom Hoody is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Arc'teryx Atom Hoody	Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Weight	320 g · 0.320 kg · 0.71 lb	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 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 TechFace Hoody

340 g

Stretch fleece hoody for active use in cold conditions.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody wins — at 320 g it is 20 g (6%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (340 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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