Proton Hoody Men's

This has been my go jacket for most of my activities in colder weather. This jacket is always the first thing I pack when traveling for hiking and climbing adventures. The jacket breathes well while exerting yourself. Sweat moves through the jacket and evaporates quickly. It provides plenty of warmth even when wet. It remains remarkably warm while static, and I'll usually pair it with my Squamish Hoody or a hard shell jacket when the wind is really blowing or its extra cold. The cuffs are really unique and keeps the sleeves in place. The pockets sit high enough to still access with a harness on and the chest pocket comes in handy for quick access to maps, hand warmers, and anything I might need access to in a pinch. The hood can fit well over or under a climbing helmet and does a great job of cinching down to keep cold air from creeping in. The only thing I would change about this jacket would be a slightly longer bottom hem. I have never had an issue with it coming out from under my climbing harness, but an inch or two would be ideal for me and my body type. I got a medium sized jacket and it fits a bit snug, but a large is too baggy for me. It still does not restrict movement and doesn't interfere with climbing. Overall I have really enjoyed this jacket and it is a great all around jacket for most of my adventures. It has shown no signs of wear and tear despite the many miles and pitches I have put it through. It'll continue to to be my go to jackets for years to come. One of the best pieces of gear Arc'teryx makes in my opinion.

Great shoulder-season jacket. Used for hiking, bike commute and throwing on when I need a bit more warmth than a hoody. Yes it's expensive but I recently packed it in my carry on for a trip to Europe; it packs down really small, it's very light weight and it was perfect for this time of year (Sept/Oct). It provides minimal water resistance but I got caught in a few rain showers and it held up fine. Overall very happy with it so far. Dropped one star for 'value' rating. If I get more use of it through the winter months then I'll revise it up to 5 stars.

Most comfortable daily wear jacket I have. It's soft, warm, and breathable. I bought it to wear under a shell for skiing, but have not had a chance to use it for that use case. In the meantime, I wear it almost everyday, when I expected to just keep it in my closet until ski season. The fit isn't as flattering as my other Arcteryx stuff. Not sure if it's because of the puffiness, but I wear it a lot in spite of that. I do wish they made a non-hoody version. I tried the Atom, but the Proton is superior in terms of insulation and feel.

There is nothing revised about this Proton at all. It’s the same 2019 product just more expensive. Second, I live in Florida and only use this Jacket during the winter when traveling north for work. I’ve maybe worn it a total of 8 times in 10 months. The logos which are smaller are already falling off or are totally faded. This is not the case with my 2019 jacket. Don’t buy.