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Arc'teryx Atom Jacket vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie

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

The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie is the lighter option — 151 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom Jacket (43% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Atom Jacket The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
Weight 355 g · 0.355 kg · 0.78 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Arc'teryx The North Face
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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The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
204 g

Grid-fleece midlayer with stretch fabric for dynamic movement. Features full-zip front, kangaroo pocket, and thumbholes at cuffs.

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Arc'teryx Atom Jacket vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie wins — at 204 g it is 151 g (43%) 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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