Durable, flexible, and warm climbing jackets

Does anyone have any recommendations on climbing jackets? I am in the market for something that can take the abuse of climbing, while keeping me warm (but not too warm)

one of the best all time jackets is the arcteryx atom lt. I have one that is a large with a hood that I wear this time of year bouldering and when I ski I have a hoodless one in a medium that I wear under my shell. I don't know what time of year you are talking about, I wouldn't use this jacket in the dead of winter as an outer layer but this time of year I love it. I'd say I use this jacket until around 45 degree and then I will go to down.

I also love Arcteryx, though I am a fan of the newer Proton, it breathes better than the atom and in theory is more durable.  Not sure how much abuse you plan on delivering here, you could go for the lighter versions (Proton FL or LT depending on your temps) and then layer a shell over them for added warmth/protections from abuse.

Atom lt is outdated these days it's a 20 year old design, I would recommend looking at something like a patagonia nano air lite, or just go for a high pile fleece. 

Zev Fishman wrote: Does anyone have any recommendations on climbing jackets? I am in the market for something that can take the abuse of climbing, while keeping me warm (but not too warm)

Personally, the best method I've found is rather than an all in 1 jacket, grab a nice breathable shell (not waterproof but resistant) like the black diamond Alpine hoody jacket and pair it up with a quick drying synthetic insulation necessary for the kind of activity and temperature you plan on doing.

An R1 or grid like pattern fleece with a zipper that opens up deeply and a windbreaker work well. A gridlike pattern fleece  breathes so well that alone it'd be easy to get cold without the windbreaker. If you know you'll start working hard, open up the fleece and shell a bit to stay cool while working hard. If you sweat in the cold, you'll get cold fast. Key to staying warm in the cold is not to  sweat and if you do sweat dry your clothes fast.

The most durable jacket I've ever had is the gamma lt hoody. The material is so durable, breathes well, takes an absolute beating and comes out looking like new. Been through some chimneying on sandstone. Came out looking like how it went in. Absolute tank of a jacket.

I like the arc fortrez as it is form fitting, has the ninja hood balaclava and has a bit of a hardface so it blocks wind a bit but still breathes. When it's colder I go up to an older model half zip R1 with a removable light windshell on top. This is flexible for multipitch. Note the new R1s seem to be a bit thinner and less techy - plus as a climber you want the half zip rather than the jacket style as those are less techy with fewer features that play well with harnesses etc.

Another decent cheap option for a less serious day are eddie bauer quarter zip fleece pullovers. Frequently on sale and comfy the fleece is a little tougher than some other cheap ones and pretty warm. Not as stretchy or breathable as the arc models but fine for say bouldering or less demanding days.

All of the above pair well with a puffy of some kind. 

I was looking for a jacket like you describe but I was always putt off by prices... so my solutions is:
Cheap fleece pullover (Polartec is a nice one and not so expensive) and windbreaker pullover over it. The cheap lightweight ones that can be stuffed into the chest pocket (any ripstop one). Durable enough for me and versatile.

I like my ghost whisperer and or ascendent.  Although they are not the most durable.

Second (or third) in the simple tried and true fleece and shell route. If you are on a budget, the reality is that 90 of the cheap fleece will offer 90% of the performance of more expensive stuff. Paired with a soft shell of some sort and you’re good to go. Second on the Eddie Bauer fleece. Thin, light  and well made. As for a soft shell, there are tons of cheap options around. The standards of clothing are so well made today that the stuff at Costco rivals the high end stuff we wore in the 80s and I don’t ever recall being uncomfortable back then. I’m simply spoiled by Arcteryx and such these days. But in the end you are often paying 100%-200%  more money for 10% more performance.
Finally if you are environmentally sensitive you can find any high end gear for 25cents on the dollar in nearly new condition on a used clothing site because people change clothes so often. Especially if you don’t absolutely need the latest colorway of Patagonia or Arcteryx. That being said, I’m pretty darned fond of my Proton FL hoody. But my used $25 REI soft shell is likely tougher. 

I got a Patagonia Nano Air hoodie 3 years ago and I love it! It's my go-to jacket as it is light, warm, stretchy, and water resistant. I've probably climbed 70 pitches in it (not to mention countless approaches, descents, and days around town) and it doesn't have a single hole or tear. Plus it washes pretty well, so it still looks nice.