![]() I think your confusion is because in the last 5-10 years the boundary between midlayers and shells has been obscured. And the other benefit is once it gets to the warmer part of the day and I want to lose the mid layer I still have an outer layer so I’m not just down to my base layer. They also add abrasion and some weather resistance which means I don’t need to pull out the hardshell until the precipitation is fairly significant. My experience with using the Gamma SL and LT is they really protect against wind while having minimal impact on breathability of the overall system. I could of course use a more wind resistant mid layer like Atom but then I’m sacrificing breathability. I could certainly get away with out the soft shell but if it’s windy the warmth of the proton would be compromised. A typical three layer setup for me is phase ar base, proton fl or lt mid, and gamma sl or lt soft shell. ![]() If Arc would make a new Atom SV with 120gsm all around, or more, and the outer fabric with Gore Infinum, and make it a trimmer fit so it dosent look to bulky, I would be all over that in a heartbeat! Maybe for next winter season, fingers crossed.For me it’s all about maximizing breathability while still providing wind resistance, abrasion resistance, and some resistance to light precipitation and coming into contact with snow or damp areas. So those are the reason I went with the Atom AR. Used for units to put identification patches, makes sense in the tactical world but not so much in the civilian world. Just like people have said already the WX 'feels' warmer even with less gsm because of the Gore Infinum and probably because of the extra loft due to its size.Īnother reason I didnt go with the WX is because of the velcro patches on the arms. I might be able to get away with XS but finding one in stock is a hassle. So far someone like me, 5'10" 135lbs a small WX would look huge on me. All Leaf gear run larger because they are intended to be used with kit, plate carriers and chest rigs. I have the Atom LT and I like the fit, the AR is just a bit roomier but not by much. I was looking for a winter jacket this season and decided to go with the Atom AR, after looking at both the AR and Leaf WX LT. However, neither one is as warm as heavier coats like the Fission SV, Therme or the very warm Nuclei SV which will take you to zero F or colder.Ī few days late on this but wanted to thru in my two cents. Both have similar temperature comfort ranges, and can be worn into the 20's F with street clothes or lower with some layers. ![]() That being said its not an incredibly large difference. This is despite the fact that on paper it appears to have less insulation. Perhaps its the extra insulation in the arms/hood, and probably also the goretex outer, but it seems to have a bit more loft and holds more warmth. My experience in real world use is that the Cold Wx feels slightly warmer to me, particularly when the wind is blowing. ![]() The Cold Wx also has the goretex thermium/windstopper which makes it quite a but more windproof and slightly more weatherproof. As others have noted the Atom has more insulation on the core (120g) and less on the arms/hood, while the Cold Wx is 3oz (about 90 g) thoroughout.
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