Arcteryx Outlet has
Arc'teryx Proton FL Men's Hooded Insulated Jacket (Black Size L or Proteus Sizes XL or XXL) on sale for
$169.
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About this Jacket:
- The Proton FL Hoody balances air permeability and thermal protection during summer alpine and rock climbing, giving comfort over a wide range of temperatures, conditions and output levels.
- The Fortius Air 20 fabric has light wind resistance and air permeability, while Octa Loft breathable insulation maintains a comfortable micro climate.
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The reviews both professional and individual for those owning both proton and atom, all speak to how their new go to is not the atom but the proton, although to be fair, they are built for different purposes.
Atom is for idle heat. People complain it warms too much with activity.
Proton is for staying warm yet dumping heat once you're active. That duality is just amazing engineering.
Proton LT is thicker than FL, hence I gave my temperature ratings. FL is plenty warm for me here in 40s to 50s in so cal. Can't imagine wanting a jacket that's any warmer like the Atom for me.
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But either way, this proton FL is a seriously good jacket. I own a lot of arcteryx and NF summit gear and the proton FL is my favorite all-around jacket. So much so I'd have picked up another if my size was in stock.
But either way, this proton FL is a seriously good jacket. I own a lot of arcteryx and NF summit gear and the proton FL is my favorite all-around jacket. So much so I'd have picked up another if my size was in stock.
Unless you're mountaineering or rock climbing then you're just walking like everyone else.
I guess the big difference is that hikers don't have the luxury of bailing if their jacket fails them and they have to rely on it for long periods of time, but at the end of the day we are purchasing the jackets for the same reasons, its lightweight, its warm, its comfortable, and it has a great warranty.
Those benefits don't diminish if you're walking on a sidewalk vs dirt path.
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Height: 6ft 2"/188cms, Chest Width: 34"/86.4cms, Waist: 29"/73cms, Inseam: 34"/86.4cms
Wearing Size: Medium
can anyone help me make sense of this?
no way those measurements can be correct.
This jacket is basically the casual version of the atom. Not as warm or heavy-duty and the inner lining isn't as technical as the atom, but it looks way nicer when you wear it.
Unless you're mountaineering or rock climbing then you're just walking like everyone else.
I guess the big difference is that hikers don't have the luxury of bailing if their jacket fails them and they have to rely on it for long periods of time, but at the end of the day we are purchasing the jackets for the same reasons, its lightweight, its warm, its comfortable, and it has a great warranty.
Those benefits don't diminish if you're walking on a sidewalk vs dirt path.
If I'm on a 200-mile loop and rain is on the forecast, I need a jacket I can trust will keep the water out while I hike.
If I'm at 10k ele. and it's going to be 15 degrees and windy that night, I need a jacket I trust to keep me warm
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When your rely on your gear for survival, it's no longer just a dirt trail.
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