We didn’t set out to reinvent the wheel with the Atacama. Honestly, there wasn’t some moment of divine inspiration or dramatic mountain epiphany. There was simply a gap — a space between our more technical, heavy-duty jackets (like the Rain Jacket and Mountain Jacket) and something you’d wear day to day.
The brief was clear: build something lighter, more modern, and more wearable — but still unmistakably Cactus. Tough.
The Atacama is our response to those asking for a jacket that’s more versatile, more streamlined, and just a little more street-ready. It’s designed to move with you, not just stand up to gales. And while it won’t replace your Mountain Jacket when you’re pushing hard in the high country, it’ll be the one you grab for school runs, bike commutes, weekend tramps, and yes — standing on the sideline at your kid’s rugby game.
We engineered it to pack easier, wear cleaner, and strike that sweet spot between technical and everyday. Still built with the same attention to durability — just fine-tuned for your weekend missions.
Stylistically, we found the balance between Cactus-tough practicality and a modern, athletic fit that offers maximum versatility. If you’ve been after a jacket that bridges performance and everyday wear, this might just be it.
- Alice, Chief Designer.
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