Winter Jacket Sizes & Layering...and Arc'teryx Proton FL impressions

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  • Curious how not to freeze to death during winter adventures? I'm here to help. In addition, also are my impressions of the Arc'teryx Proton FL, which truly impressed me, and made for a very successful 2 layer system during medium to high exertion in 25F degree weather in the mountains.
    Full list of gear
    Baselayer: Head Performance T-shirt (Medium)
    Mid-Layer: Arc'teryx Proton FL (XL)
    Hardshell: Arc'teryx Theta AR (L)
    Belay Jacket: Patagonia Micro Puff Storm (L)
    Softshell Pants: Black Diamond Dawn Patrol LT (Medium)
    Thermal Bottoms: Patagonia Capilene mid-weight (Medium)
    Backpack: Osprey Talon 22
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  • @thechief043
    @thechief043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You were worried about this review being unprofessional? This was great. Subscribing.

  • @bondpit8750
    @bondpit8750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation! Have skied Alta and Snowbird

  • @giottodiotto1
    @giottodiotto1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good explained!

  • @k9usa149
    @k9usa149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video brother! I just bought the same Arc'teryx Beta AR shell and love it. Tried the Arc'teryx Atom LT (hated it, zipper would open on its own). Now trying the merino wool 150 base layer and the Norrona Falketind alpha 120 zip hoodie under the shell.
    Also ordered the Arc'teryx Proton LT to try under that shell.

  • @ObjectiveMedia
    @ObjectiveMedia ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content man, really thorough and informative 👍

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it!

  • @MeMe-dg4oh
    @MeMe-dg4oh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very underrated channel

  • @Tiger24kicks
    @Tiger24kicks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best advice i just picked up 2 Nike Gore Tex Jacket and a Jordan Gore Tex I'm looking for something to layer under the jacket.

  • @EK-em2zv
    @EK-em2zv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the review, just ordered one 😊

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enjoy. You won’t be disappointed. It’s not ski and snow season anymore so now is the time to make those outerwear purchase.

  • @user-jj1ph3mq1x
    @user-jj1ph3mq1x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the way you talk boss

  • @PabloSanchez42069
    @PabloSanchez42069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @jackbooth4460
    @jackbooth4460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @viprcuisine241
    @viprcuisine241 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your vids and I also own a Theta, which I’ve owned for 12 YEARS now. Sent it in 2 years ago to re-tape. Very rugged shell. Wonder why they discontinued?

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’ll notice Arcteryx has slowly killed off their wonder all-in-one jackets like the Theta AR and Rush LT. The last hold out is the Beta SV and it was barely available this last winter and vanished off the site a couple of months ago .

  • @pureblood8307
    @pureblood8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you going to make a new video? It’s been a while

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Soon I hope. COVID, earth quake and a fire in my mother’s place have created some serious challenges on time and availability.

  • @ss2miraitrunks
    @ss2miraitrunks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the new version of the Patagonia micro puff storm?! Why did Patagonia discontinue it :(

    • @VB-3
      @VB-3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably the best new option is the current generation DAS. It’s a beast of a jacket. From Arc’teryx you have the new Nuclei SV as well.

  • @eddiecooley1681
    @eddiecooley1681 ปีที่แล้ว

    How bulky is the proton fl compared to the proton lt ?

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Proton FL is quite a bit thinner. Maybe about a 1/3 of the amount of loft.

  • @cwoutkast491
    @cwoutkast491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about the loft compression under the large outer layers? I’ve heard it’s “bad” to do this as it won’t keep you as warm? Is this accurate?

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the cut of your jackets is wrong, you will compress loft and be less thermally efficient. Not a concern with this particular set up. You most often have this problem when trying to fit bulking puffy layers under slim fitting softshells and hard shells.

  • @mackue8913
    @mackue8913 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey what kind of pants are u wearing?

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  ปีที่แล้ว

      Think for this video I was wearing Black Diamond Dawn Patrol pants from 2015. However I greatly recommend the ARC’TERYX Gamma AR pants. I have two pair and they are great for cold weather mountain activities but they aren’t ski boot compatible so no touring in them.

  • @whbjr2528
    @whbjr2528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm guessing you have long pants under your pants; also 2 layers means your not sitting still too long?

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you’re referring to base layers for the legs, yes. I’ve been wearing Patagonia Capilene midweight and thermal weight base layers for several years. They are excellent. Not sure I understand your comment on 2 layers.

    • @whbjr2528
      @whbjr2528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ALTAGEAR 2 layers is bold in that type of cold!

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whbjr2528 Most of that day I was actually just wearing the Proton FL on top so really 1 layer (and T-shirt). I only put on the Theta AR when the snow started coming down hard. I was really comfortable on the ascent. It’s only when I stopped moving for awhile that I felt cold.

  • @District.24
    @District.24 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re talking about wearing only two layers, yet you’re wearing three. The t-shirt counts as your base layer. You also said you were fine and chilly in the same sentence. A person loses very little articulation when wearing Arc’teryx, because their clothing is made for mountaineering. Their stuff is designed to climb in. I’m a medium sized male. My base layer is always medium and my mid layer is always medium, I prefer a large shell layer. Although I’ve worn medium shell layers and they fit, I prefer the large, because I have a dad-bod. Proper sizing is key.

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  ปีที่แล้ว

      Running chilly while active is more efficient. Ideally you feel chilled/comfortable while moving. Warm when static is desirable, warm while mortaring is more draining. However outerwear needs is always evolving. I ski mostly not and my needs are very different than a couple of years ago.

  • @sweetsushiness
    @sweetsushiness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    why you not wearing wool underwear?++

    • @felegybunch7973
      @felegybunch7973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because it holds moisture far to long. Polyester is Hydrophobic, wool is hydrophilic.

    • @30m3
      @30m3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@felegybunch7973 Merino wool is hydrophobic.

    • @felegybunch7973
      @felegybunch7973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@30m3 please provide material science data on the molecular and covelant bonding properties of merino to hydrogen and oxygen. The dozen or so papers I've read and years of experience says otherwise.
      A quick google search to satisfy the point
      trailrunnernation.com/2012/05/wool-101/#:~:text=The%20cortex%20of%20the%20wool,(i.e.%2C%20moisture%20hating).
      "The cortex of the wool fiber is hydrophilic (i.e., moisture loving) and is estimated to absorb 1/3 of its weight in water without feeling damp to the skin. The exterior of the wool fiber is hydrophobic (i.e., moisture hating). "

    • @ALTAGEAR
      @ALTAGEAR  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been very happy with my Patagonia Capilene base layers. I have no bias against wool, I’m just content with what I have.