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Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody vs Patagonia Down Sweater

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

Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody is the lighter option — 82 g lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody Patagonia Down Sweater
Weight 318 g · 0.318 kg · 0.70 lb 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody
318 g

Coreloft insulated hoody with excellent breathability.

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Patagonia Down Sweater
400 g

800-fill down jacket with recycled shell fabric.

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Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody vs Patagonia Down Sweater: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody wins — at 318 g it is 82 g (21%) lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (400 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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