FlyLow Gear Quantum Jacket

I just spent the weekend living in the Flylow Quantum Jacket. I was looking for a basic roomy shell for layering and handling a range of conditions (MN). Went from hockey rinks, to running errands, snowblowing, and shoveling. Didn't get hot, didn't get cold and only wore a heavy wool sweater for insulation. My biggest problem in coats is fit, and I took a chance and ordered the Quantum = homerun. I'm 6'2, 250 lbs , 36" waist with wide shoulders, longer torso, and long arms. The XXL fit for me is perfect and I have plenty of room for one/two layers of insulation. Breathability of the coat was in a word = awesome. A couple features that I really like are two ext. chest pockets and the lower waist pockets are cavernous. One clever design is how the snow skirt ends tuck into triangular pockets and snap in place. The Red coat with tan zippers looks good, received several compliments on the jacket to my surprise. The red is on the darker side compared to what THF or Marmot would use, but it's a nice change from generic safety red most clothing companies use. Not as bright as the Backcountry website shows. Fabric has a nice finish, but is a little on the crunchy side noise wise.
"if you have the means, I highly recommend it"

Traditionally I always have used Gore-Tex in Marmot products up until a few years ago. I had some durability issues with pants in particular and was extremely happy with how my Flylow Magnum pants withstood the bushwhacking and backcountry abuse. The fit is baggier than I was used to, but after I began using it I realized the fit was much nicer to layer with if I wanted and was much more comfortable. It is not 100% waterproof, but its just about as close as you can get. I've only had water come through the shell one day skiing in a rainstorm for 6 hours. The features of the jacket are great. Perfect pocket placement, a great powder skirt, plenty of storage, and the only jacket I have ever owned that I can actually ski with the hood over my helmet. The shell has a ton of versatility and can be used almost all year in foul weather. Very breathable on the skin track! Phenomenal product.

I have been free skiing all of my career and rarely have I come into a jacket of this stellar quality and durability. Great technical design for the serious skier who never wants to think about a jacket failing while touring (my past 2 jackets were from Salomon - epic fails). I am 5'9 - 185lbs - 42' chest - medium is the fit with plenty of room for layers or sweater jacket. I typically see about 60 days a season and this jacket will be with me for at least 5 seasons. Light, durable, taped zippers (tough also), killer skin pockets inside(smart), 2 deep front pockets for ipod/radio, powder skirt with real metal snaps (not that plastic sh$t that salomon uses). The calibre of this jacket rivals that of Arc'teryx but at fraction of the cost. Minimalist design yet just what I needed. tx Flylow! c

I wasn't too sure about this coat when I bought it. I really wanted to buy an acteryx coat, but could not justify spending twice the $. I had never heard of "Flylow" before, but I have been very impressed with their commitment to quality, and making a coat that I feel like I can do anything in. This coat has changed the way I layer and prepare myself for spending a full day in the mountains. These guys really do spend time designing their products. The other mid layer coat and vest fit perfectly under the quantum and keep me toasty on the way down and well vented on the way up. Well Done team Flylow!

I have last years (green). It is VERY green. I like the thought that went into this jacket: great pockets, huge pit zips, capacious hood. For a hardshell, it has a "soft hand" and feels a little stretchy: much less crinkly than my older Arcteryx. My only 2 "gripes" (which aren't really gripes):
1) I like a small sleeve pocket, which this doesn't have
2) the fit is a bit baggier than I'm used to. I'm 5'7" 150 lbs and I swim a little in the M although of course that's great for layering warm stuff.
Good job!

Well it's a solid jacket; good for layering under, fits to size and keeps me dry. Still, I had to treat it regularly to keep water from saturating the outer fabric...far more than I did with my last jacket (Arc'teryx). What bugged me most was the lack of pockets, particularly a sleeve pocket. I'd recommend it to most people, but I'm just tend to nitpick these things. I'll be upgrading to another fully waterproof jacket, but will keep the quantum for hiking/skinning, as it does breathe and vent exceptionally well.

Full Disclosure, I'm a Flylow athlete. I've been using Flylow jackets since the original Lab Coat (Flylow's first hard shell) and the Quantum is by far the best jacket to date. I put over 100 days on mine last year and it will easily go another 100+.
Pros: Durable, waterproof, great fit, huge inner pockets (i use these for skins, or beers), huge pit zips,and helmet compatible hood.
Cons: Can't think of any
Sizing: I'm 5-9, 155lbs and I wear a large

We have been designing and making clothing for 7 years now and this is the toughest, lightest and best 3L shell we have made. I am 5'11" and 180lbs and the LG fit great. Plenty roomy for layering with a puffy on a cold wet day and not too big for touring with just a base layer. The huge vents come in handy on the touring days and toe powder skirt zips in and out depending on depth...

This is a bomber coat that is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound. Just the right amount of bells and whistles without sacrificing the simplistic function that it's shooting for. As far as hardshells are concerned, this is my favorite jacket to date and I will likely only replace it with another Quantum. Likely not for a good few years though because these are built to last.