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https://outlet.arcteryx.com/us/en...n-fl-hoody
This is considered to be one of the best Arcteryx jackets for those who are fans of the dead birds.
It's comfortable in 40degree weather with activity. Toasty at 50. Known to shed heat well. It is the replacement to the venerated Atom LT because of this function: the duality of warmth but shedding warmth with activity. Much better per reviews in outdoor gear labs and etc
At time of deal posting 10 mediums in stock in black
>Now Proteus XL, XXL, Black L
Hope this helps someone. I would jump on this if I hadn't already purchased a month ago
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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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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.
I winter hike / camp and when not a pandemic go shopping.
You could see me doing either activity and come up with a totally different take on how I use my gear and if I am a poser or not.
Kicking myself for paying so much for my Camosun.
Huge savings here!
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Practical people can't see past $$ in life.
I winter hike / camp and when not a pandemic go shopping.
You could see me doing either activity and come up with a totally different take on how I use my gear and if I am a poser or not.
This is actually why I like my arc'teryx gear. It's functional when I'm backpacking, but also looks good when worn casually.
Fission SV, Gamma LT, Venta AR, (first three shells outer) Atom LT, Proton FL, and also have Rho LT base layers full set.
Fission SV, Gamma LT, Venta AR, (first three shells outer) Atom LT, Proton FL, and also have Rho LT base layers full set.
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