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Arc'teryx Atom Jacket vs Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket

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

Arc'teryx Atom Jacket is the lighter option — 182 g lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Atom Jacket Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
Weight 355 g · 0.355 kg · 0.78 lb 537 g · 0.537 kg · 1.18 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Rab
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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Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
537 g

Premium ultralight down jacket with 900FP hydrophobic down and TILT zoned insulation in a lightweight Atmos shell, built for cold alpine conditions.

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Arc'teryx Atom Jacket vs Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Atom Jacket wins — at 355 g it is 182 g (34%) lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (537 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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