![]() At about 5'11'' and roughly 75kg (to mix my measures) I've been using a men's size Medium. I have been wearing this over a warm baselayer and occasionally a thin fleece hoody as well. The Atom LT comes in both men's and women's versions. Just to be clear, this is not in any way in belay jacket territory - at least not as far as winter is concerned. In less challenging conditions it'll function as an outer layer, but for winter in particular this really feels predominantly like a midlayer, and much more an active piece than something to stand around in for hours. Lightweight stuff like this could be used all year round in various environments. I'd dispute Arc'teryx's claim that this jacket has "a high degree of weather resistance" - that's not what it's for at all. For this reason, most of the time in the winter I ended up putting a shell over the top. However, with this breathability comes air permeability, and you feel cold penetrating when the wind blows hard. It feels light and unencumbered in the upper body, and breathable enough that you can wear it in comfort when working hard. I have used the Atom LT as an outer during climbing, walking and nordic skiing in more benign winter weather. The OR Ascendant hoody weighs a claimed 13.0 oz, which is a whole 1.4 oz lighter than the top-recommended Arcteryx Proton LT.© Dave Saunders In winter - mostly a midlayer Perfect for aerobic climbs and ski tours, the mens Uberlayer jacket combines weather-resistance, warmth and breathability for a jacket you can wear whether. The Ascendant uses the same weight of PolarTec Alpha insulation as the reviewed Uberlayer, so I assume they would both be the same warmth. Outside Magazine says Outdoor Research perfected the mid layer with the Ascendant, but I disagree. They first perfected it with the Uberlayer, and then.Īnd according to Max’s review, the Uberlayer is the same warmth as the Proton LT and Nano Air. Designed for high-aerobic ascents in cold winter weather, the Uberlayer is filled with a breathable and moisture-resistant Polartec Alpha insulation to keep you warm, even when you're sweating it out on the up-track. So Max, I have two questions if you would be kind enough to reply. Prizes & Approximate Retail Value (ARV): One prize winner will receive a choice of one men’s or one women’s Outdoor Research Uberlayer Jacket, 299.00, and one pair of men’s or one women’s Outdoor Research Luminary Sensor Gloves, 129.00, subject to winner’s choice and availability. Outdoor Research Uberlayer: 299: 19.9 oz. First, how do you think the OR Ascendant hooded jacket would compare in this review?Īnd, you state that PolarTec Alpha insulation is not durable? Can you please explain why? I thought that since Alpha is basically long-pile fleece, it would not break or lose loft like short-fiber, loose synthetic insulation fills having very small fiber diameters. Polartec Alpha (98g) 30-denier: Yes: Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody: 259: 12.7 oz. FullRange (60g) 20-denier: No: The North Face ThermoBall: 199: 12.3 oz.Ĭoreloft (60g) 20-denier: No: Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody: 299: 13.6 oz. PrimaLoft ThermoBall (33g) 15-denier: Yes: Black Diamond First Light Hoody: 249: 18 oz. Do you have experience with Alpha not being durable? I’ve not noticed my fleece layers losing loft. I am asking sincerely, because I plan to buy either the Proton LT or the Ascendant hoody soon, and I want to make sure I correctly understand the pros and cons of each.
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