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Arc'teryx Atom Jacket vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

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

Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom Jacket (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Atom Jacket Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Weight 355 g · 0.355 kg · 0.78 lb 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Atom Jacket
355 g

Insulated mid-layer with Coreloft Compact synthetic fill and stretch panels. PFAS-free DWR finish (2025). Versatile for active use in cold wet conditions.

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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
354 g

Highly breathable technical fleece midlayer with zigzag-knit construction for airflow. 100% recycled polyester, Fair Trade Certified.

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Arc'teryx Atom Jacket vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody wins — at 354 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom Jacket (355 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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