Which is warmer, the Down Sweater Hoody or the Atom Hoody?

The Down Sweater Hoody is warmer. Its 800-fill down traps more heat for its weight, while the Atom's 60 g/m² Coreloft is a lighter synthetic layer.

Which handles rain better?

The Atom Hoody. Synthetic Coreloft keeps much of its warmth when damp, while wet down collapses and loses loft. Neither is a rain shell, so carry a waterproof layer.

Is the Atom worth it at $300 versus $329 for the Patagonia?

At current prices the Atom is $29 cheaper at Amazon as of November 5, 2026. Pick it if you want lighter weight and better damp-weather performance; pay the extra for the Patagonia if you need more warmth.

The Down Sweater Hoody stuffs into its internal chest pocket, which doubles as a stuffsack with a carabiner loop. Down also compresses more than synthetic fill.

Which fits better under a hardshell?

The Atom Hoody. Its fitted cut slides under a shell more easily; the Patagonia's regular fit leaves more room for a midlayer but can bunch.

Did either price drop recently?

The Atom Hoody fell to $199.83 on November 2, 2026, before returning to $300.00 at Amazon on November 5. The Patagonia has held at $329.00 at Amazon since October 31, 2026.

Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody vs Arc'teryx Atom Hoody

Buy the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody if you want maximum warmth for cold, dry conditions and value repairability and recycled materials. Buy the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody if you run warm, get wet, or want a trimmer everyday layer. As of November 5, 2026, the Patagonia is $329.00 at Amazon and the Arc'teryx is $300.00 at Amazon, so the Atom is $29 cheaper at current prices.

Today the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody costs $29.00 less at its best price.

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