Originally Posted by
dwmckee
Honestly, I had no problem with fleece until I tried other solutions like the Arcteryx Atom mid layer with synthetic insulation and other well thought out ventilation and moisture management features. Then I realized how much more comfortable other well designed garments can be...
My atom jacket works extremely well from 20 to 60 degrees with just a shift of the zipper position.
Arcteryx Atom LT looks great & has nice reviews for skiing, biking etc. Just makes sense to have a good mid-layer to go w/the rain shell vs just grabbing base layers, sweaters or even (gasp) sweatshirts. I see an Atom on closeout for $150 & am really tempted. Obviously good for cold weather; in 7°-10°+ (45°-50° F) temps I like to use shorts if possible & a good upper mid-layer would help counteract heat loss from legs.