Prime Day is Nearly Upon Us. Here’s What’s On Sale.

Rocktober is upon us, which means that the leaves are turning, the humidity is about to drop, and snowfall is just around the corner. Whether you’re anxiously waiting for crisp conditions on your sport proj, for water-ice to freeze in the alpine, or for that manky sitstart to dry out, Prime Day is a good opportunity to replenish your battered climbing gear at a steep discount. (Prime Day’s full name is actually “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale” but who the hell has time to say that?)

Prime Day runs from October 8-9 and typically includes sales from big-label climbing brands like Black Diamond and Arc’teryx. Most of the sales will be announced tonight at midnight, but we’ve taken note of a seriously good early-bird discount on Arc’teryx’s beloved Atom SL hooded jacket (currently $168 from $300). Check back here tomorrow morning for our picks of the best October Prime Day deals.

Buy the Arc’teryx Atom SL Hoody ($168, was $300)

The Atom hoody has been around for decades and, in our opinion, for good reason. The latest iteration of the Atom SL is about as “four-season” as insulated jackets come, with 40 grams of synthetic insulation providing a reasonable summer-time belay jacket—or, in winter, a breathable, high-output midlayer.

The Atom SL’s breathable face fabric saves it from the humid, garbage-bag feel of other lightweight insulated jackets, allowing us to wear it for far longer throughout a day while staying comfortable. We were much more likely to reach for the Atom SL for an alpine scramble or ice-climbing approach than, say, the Nuclei (not on sale), whose wind-proofness makes it better suited for long belays in alpine environments. The Atom SL’s fabric is, at best, wind-resistant, but it is finished with a DWR coating to provide a bit more protection from the elements.

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