Tag: active insulation

Arc’teryx Proton Hybrid Hoody

The Arc’teryx Proton Hybrid Jacket (M) is a step forward in active insulation. Strategically placed insulation helps protect the core, while panels of breathable and permeable nylon allow solid ventilation and an airy feel. On cold and windy-cooler days, the jacket shines on the skintrack (the active part), and provides ample protection on descents (the insulation).

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Patagonia’s Airshed Pro: A Four Season Backcountry Piece

It’s a bird, it’s a plane. Nope. Just some cat charging along in the versatile, functional, and made to be taken along Patagonia Airshed Pro. Patagonia’s Airshed Pro Pullover is hard to categorize but easy to judge: it’s become an essential piece of the warmish-day ski kit. Call the Airshed Pro a utility piece when you experience mild winds, engage in high-output activities, and the temps range from a bit below freezing to the 50s.

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