Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets

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1. Jacob says

   February 28, 2020 at 12:06 am

   Love all the comparisons you’ve put together o the site, and this beautiful table of warmth estimates. Would love to hear your thoughts (and warmth estimates) on the Proton FL and Nuclei FL. I’m in the mild weather range most of the time, and curious to see how these stack up against the cerium and proton options that hovered around the 0C mark on your table.

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   • Canberk Koksal says

     February 28, 2020 at 11:17 am

     Glad you liked it Jacob 🙂

     I’m pretty glad to see the return of Nuclei FL. It’s a fantastic series of insulated shell jackets and don’t really have a substitute in the entire Arc’teryx line up.

     Although they did trim down the fill compared to the previous version, it’s still significantly warmer than Proton FL.

     Chart is updated with both jackets. Because my site is using a cache, you might not be able to see the updated chart when you refresh this page. In that case, try reloading the page through Shift + F5 keyboard shortcut.

     Hope this is helpful.

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2. Benoit says

   April 17, 2020 at 10:06 pm

   Hi,

   Love the site and the comparisons of all the different gear. I would love to hear your opinion on the gear “problems” i face at the moment:

   I own a macro puff hoody, i use them in dry weather for low activity cold-hikes, choice depending on temps. On ski holidays the macro is ideal for apres ski and extra warmth post – slopes.

   I use a stretch rainshadow as my primary rain protection shell and only comes out when it rains. It is packable so it comes easy.

   For hikes and walking in belgium or other higher output activities depending on temperatures and weather i use the atom Lt or a gamma Lt.

   Next i have a micro puff, i bought it initially for its packability. When on holidays or hikes or… it stows away very nicely. But i am tending to sell it, because of the bulkier fit, the thin fabric and the special patern that makes it a garbage bag sometimes. Also i want my products to last and because its stowed away most of the times..

   Next september i will summit mount meru in tanzania so i will still need something packable to throw on when i stop for the day. When on the climb i will wear the atom if necessary temperature wise ( i need something packable that works and fits great with good warmth value, not as much as the macro puffy).

   With this in mind would you:
   – still keep the micro puff, its a niche product but still the best aNd accept the reasons why you like it less.
   – replace it by the cerium Lt (down and packable and maybe more durable)
   – replace it by cerium sl (not as warm as micro puff level?)
   – replace it by atom ar (if only it could be stuffed as the products above)

   Thanks for reading man!
   Kind regards

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3. Benoit says

   April 18, 2020 at 6:35 am

   Hi guys,
   Love the site, the info etc.

   I own a micro puff hoody, mainly because of its packability. I wear it when it’s dry on its own as a outer layer or under a rain shell when raining. Mainly for walking, hiking and general use. I own a macro puff for the case of ultra low temperatures.

   Now i dont like the shiny garbage like feel of it, the very thin shell and i am a bit worried about long term durability. The fit could be better for my type. But hey it still a good jacket!

   But i would pass it on en go for alternative (i go for mount meru in september so i ll need an insulator thats highly packable and gives warmth when stopping the active part)

   So would you suggest:
   Atom ar hoody (but not packable, i own an Lt for the active colder temps)
   Cerium lt
   Cerium sl (to less warmth?)

   Thanks guys!

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4. Jonathan says

   December 2, 2020 at 7:53 am

   Great information. I’m wondering where you think the LEAF Cold WX Jacket SV Men’s fall in the chart?

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   • Canberk says

     December 8, 2020 at 12:25 pm

     Glad you found it helpful Jonathan 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to comment!

     Unfortunately, not enough information is available for the LEAF Cold WX Jacket SV – as it’s the case with many Arc’teyrx LEAF products. So it’s difficult to make an estimate.

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5. Christopher Sayers says

   February 2, 2021 at 5:05 pm

   One of the best gear blogs I’ve ever read. Keep up the good work! Where do you think the new Patagonia DAS Light Hoody stands in this line-up?

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6. Ron Prud'homme says

   November 22, 2021 at 8:35 pm

   Hello, I really enjoyed reading your articles and you were able to clarify a lot of uncertainties I had about the myriad of options offered by Arcteryx!

   Could I have your insight regarding the following: I am looking for an all around casual winter jacket for the Ottawa, Ontario area. I am currently considering the Fission for its versatility and clean/simple design and Therme for the same reasons (I am not in love with the Therme collar though) – i know these jackets differ a bit, I want a nice warm simple « grab-and-go » winter jacket or parka that will allow me to take brisk walks, low intense skating once in a while and other low output activities.

   Much appreciated!
   Thank you,

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