Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/773724
Just to summarize. It's Arc'teryx. Top-notch quality, very durable products and materials are from top shelf. As we know, price is high but we know for what we pay. As a midlayer insulation jacket it is perfect and worth the price. And what is important for many people – low-viz Deadbird on the chest ;) IKEM pOINT Of VIEW For quite long time I was using Arc'teryx Atom SV hoodie from outdoor collection but it wasn't perfect solution. For some activities it was way too thick, too warm – and mostly – too bulky so it was limiting the mobility on the shooting range and that is why I decided to put my money on Atom LT in only true color – Crocodile. It goes well with Multicam camouflage as well as solid Coyote/ OD Green. Thanks to its lower profile look, it is good for civilian use (EDC or any other physical activities) as well as for more tactical/military. It se LEAF, right? It was meant for such use. In my evaluation it is perfectly constructed insulation midlayer, often used as outer layer during chilly but dry days. About its waterproof capabilities – it can hold a drizzle but that is all. Normal rain will make it damp and heavy. Keep in mind that despite being wet, Coreloft insulation still warms you up but is it comfortable to wear? Well, it is disputable. A piece that needs to be highlighted are side panels – perfect thing for a shooter. They fit really well and don't have any sticking out parts. They don't interfere with gun drawing and material allows to reach it silently as it doesn't swish. The jacket length will not block the ac- cess to the battle belt. Lack of Velcro and stretch knit cuffs additionally eli- minates problems that we have in traditional jackets and solutions used in Atom LT keep sleeves in place and prevents them from sliding up the arm. What is more, construction of the cuffs eliminates possibility of catching them while using a weapon. Side panels are made that they are reaching not only armpits but also biceps and material used provides very good thermal and moisture transpiration while workout or other activities. It is worth mentioning that despite trimmed fit I am able to draw my pistol, either if it is placed at 12, 3 or 5 o'clock no matter if jacket is zipped or unzipped. CLOTHING