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Fission sv temperature rating7/23/2023 ![]() So, let’s get started… The Line-Up of Arc’teryx Puffy Jackets: Then decide what weight of insulation is needed for the general temperature range in which you’re planning to use it: SL, FL, LT or AR depending on the line. So how do you select the right jacket? First, pick the type of jacket based on the use: active insulation, mid-layer or top-layer. Some of the same names also bleed over into other areas such as footwear.Įach of the insulated jackets that we’re looking at have been designed with a different use in mind, though they can look very similar on the surface. Table I: Arc’teryx Apparel Naming Scheme A summary of the current acronyms used by Arc’teryx when naming various garments. A very user friendly system once you know it. This makes it simple to separate how warm a jacket is from the type of use it’s designed for. The Atom, for example, comes in SL, LT and AR versions. A given category of jackets will keep the same name but utilize different descriptors to identify how heavily insulated it is. Second, because of the relative simplicity of their naming system. First, they make very high quality, well thought-out gear. To facilitate this discussion we’re going to compare three different Arc’teryx puffy jackets: Proton, Atom & Nuclei. Picking that one perfect puffy jacket for a given activity is not always easy! down at this point so we will be focusing solely on jackets with synthetic insulation. I don’t want to go down the rabbit hole of synthetic vs. We’re going to focus on how to select the right puffy jacket for you. Of course this abundance of choice can be found in a lot of different areas but one that’s particularly prolific in the outdoor industry is insulated jackets. Or, it can be an absolute pain in the ass when all the subtle differences between options blur into a quagmire of indecision. There’s an absolute mountain of choice (yes, the pun was intended) when it comes to good quality kit! Now, a wide selection can be a great thing as it allows you to find the perfect item to suit your application. Walking around an outdoor gear store, or perusing one online for that matter, can be both fun and intimidating. Specifically the Quantum Series which includes the Proton, Atom & Nuclei. A head-to-head comparison review of synthetic Arc’teryx Puffy Jackets.
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