What is the Proton FL Hoody?
If you're familiar with the immensely popular Arc'teryx Atom jacket, you'll be able to recognise where the Proton FL gets its good looks from! However, with completely different functions from the Atom, the Proton FL has a high performance design and synthetic insulation, versatile enough to suit a range of fast paced activities.
What is it made of?
Using a combination of Octa® Loft Knit insulation and a durable Fortius™ Air 20 face, this jacket is super warm and breathable to keep you feeling fresh but cosy all day long.
Insulation: Octa® Loft Knit is a durable, synthetic insulation that offers a long lifespan and performs well even in wet conditions, unlike down. It provides exceptional warmth and airflow to control the body's microclimate in exposed conditions while resisting packing out to create the ultimate layer of high performance thermal protection.
Outer: The outer of the Proton FL Hoody is constructed using a lightweight Fortius™ Air 20 face fabric. Fortius™ Air 20 feels balances air permeability to regulate temperature whilst keeping out the wind chill from your surroundings. It has excellent weather resistance for less reliable conditions with the overall durability of a loyal outer layer.
What are its features?
Ideal for climbing and multi-activity days in the mountains, the Proton FL Hoody comes with an adjustable, helmet compatible hood. The hood feels cosy and insulative and can be worn over a helmet when tackling colder, open routes on the rocks. The adjustments allow users to cinch the hood in for a more accurate fit which helps to guard the head and neck area to retain warmth.
The elbows are articulated to allow improved mobility and freedom of movement in the arms, by providing extra fabric around the joints. Gusset panels are placed under the arms to provide extra stretch in key areas for technical ascents and scrambles where you need a little more leeway.
A No Slip Zip™ front zipper sits in the centre of the jacket, providing easy access if you need to put on or take the jacket off quickly. A zipper fastening also provides great ventilation when you need it - simply pull the zip down a quarter or halfway to let some of the fresh air in.
In terms of storage, there are two stretch woven zippered pockets for securely storing valuable essentials such as a phone or GPS. There's also two zippered hand pockets, ideal for both keeping your mitts warm or carrying extra trail snacks and gels to maintain energy levels throughout your adventure.
The Proton FL Hoody is finished with a durable water repellent, to repel moisture from rain and snow, providing light weather protection if you're out exploring in changeable climates.
How does it fit?
This jacket has a trim fit to enhance its athletic performance and retain warmth. By sitting close to the body, the fabrics will be able to work more efficiently in regulating temperature and improving comfort levels in harsher conditions.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
Wear the Proton FL as a light outer layer for fast paced activity, or a breathable midlayer in winter.
Features:
- Durable Fortius™ Air 20 face fabric balances air permeability with light wind resistance
- Octa® Loft knit insulation provides breathable warmth, resists packing out
- Adjustable, insulated hood provides additional warmth and fits under helmet
- Stretch-woven zippered chest pocket sized for radio
- Zippered hand warmer pockets
- Trim fit with articulated patterning for mobility and freedom