Floyen Hooded Midweight Insulated Jacket

I'm 5'10 and 165lb with a rock climber build (waist 31 and wide back with broad shoulders). I initially bought the Medium and it was tight around my armpits and chest/upper back area specially when moving my arms around. The length of the jacket was perfect sitting right in the middle of my glutes, as well as the length of the arms. I decided to exchange it for a Large which it fit me better around my chest but now the hem was way past my glutes and the arms sleeves slightly long, nothing crazy since I got this jacket for outdoor adventures. I got this jacket around June 2023 (Hot in Cali USA) so it stayed in my closet until mid Nov. I wore the jacket no more than 5 times casually around town for a few hours at a time when I start to notice premature wearing and pilling on the right cuff, I couldn't believe it since everyone swears by the quality materials Jottnar uses. I attached pictures of the left and right cuff so you can see the wear. I decided on buying Jottnar because all the reviews were great. Do I have bad luck and I get the 1 in a million defective jacket??? I mean I didn't get to wash it at all not even once. Other than that the quality of the stitching is amazing, not a single thread sticking out, I wore it on 35* F around town with a single shirt underneath and it kept me warm. I haven't contact Jottnar about this issue yet so I don't know if they have a repair or return/exchange option.

Used and abused in Snowdonia this weekend, wet and windy conditions. This is the first "working" layer I have used in that it kept me warm and dry whilst on the move and the garment didn't cause me to overheat...Polartec technology fabrics for the win! Fits like a glove, longer tail and free moving. Highly recommend

Great synthetic lightly insulated jacket. It’s ideal for light activity in cold weather, think walking the dog at 5 degrees. I have no doubt it would be very well suited to ‘proper’ use in the mountains. Fit is good, I’m 6’1” and 40” chest and wear a medium. It’s not too bulky to wear a hard shell over it.
The closest I can compare it to is an Arcteryx Atom LT, I’ve owned both and prefer the Floyen. The stretch panels at the side are great for movement and breathability.

Tested it out last week on Ledge Route, worn as a mid-layer and it performed brilliantly, keeping me warm without causing any excessive perspiration. The functionality of it whilst moving was excellent, including the oft overlooked need to be able to pull up or down a hood over a helmet. Great purchase. And trust me, I am wearing it in the photo :-)

Ideal jacket for fast and light activities in snow, rain and windy conditions. Excellent fit. A go-to bit of kit for a wide range of temperatures.

Can you make a dog sized one?

Great stand alone jacket fits perfectly.
Hopefully get a actual winter to put it through the real cold tests.

This is the best softshell I've ever had and I can say that without any doubt.
I haven't tried the softshells of every outerwear brand in the market but I've tried quite a few, some of which were the more expensive names.
I previously swore by the Arc'teryx Atom softshell. It was great but this is better in every way.
I would absolutely recommend the Jottnar Floyen jacket to anybody that asks for my advice.
It guarantees comfort, durability and performance and is very easy on the eye.

I have a rigging company in the tv/film sector and these jackets are my go to for company merchandise.

Brilliant quality, very warm, really well made.
170cm / 82kg - the Medium's a great fit.
But it just doesn't breathe. After a 10 mile cycle you're steaming up on the inside

Received my coat from jottnar, over all very pleased with the quality of the actual coat. Very water resistant, wind proof, and warm. Only downside was I ordered a black, and received a blue.. never mind as blue is also a nice colour, just a shame the correct colour I ordered didn’t arrive

Bought this almost 2 months ago and have reviewed on the basis of wear in a variety of conditions; winter walking in The Lakes, skiing in sub-zero temperatures, wind, rain etc.
As recent reviews of the new Floyen say, the material is durable and certainly warm and windproof. The fit is good, not too loose, not too slim. I am 175cm of average build and the medium fits perfectly. I tend to wear small base and mid layers but my Jottnar jackets are medium. Worn over a base and mid layer and under a shell it provided good insulation in below freezing temperatures in a recent skiing trip to Austria. Uphill exertion in the Lake District left me almost too warm but resting for a period of time with significant wind chill afterwards did not leave me too cold at all. The Floyen is a a more hard wearing and better insulated jacket than my 4 year old Asger but the latter is more breathable and better suited to more aerobic activity whilst still providing warmth when resting. I love both but the Floyen is undoubtedly my favourite and I can thoroughly recommend it. Comfortable hood (lack of a draw cord not an issue for me to be honest) and a good fit around the neck as well as 4 useful pockets.

I’ve been wearing Jottnar for some years now so have quite a few iterations of jackets - this new version of the floyen is naturally a different material, pertex adds more wind/weather resistance but still has 90% of the movement in body and arms as the previous version. I’m 6ft with a 40” chest and the L fits me well when wearing a t shirt or a technical baselayer underneath.

Only annoyance is I bought this just before the discount deals came in! Guess I should have waited but also find it hard to wait 😂

Love the colour, external pocket and internal pocket. The ripstop fabric is excellent too feels very durable. I replaced my old faithful atom LT with this and have to say I’m very pleased. Only reason for 4 star is I’m not a massive fan of the hood not having a drawcord to adjust the fit. Aside from that, 10/10!

The floyen hoody is a super piece of gear. It feels very sturdy - the pertex fabric fabric feels way more robust than its competitors, allowing it to be an excellent standalone jacket or to be kept as a middle layer. As a standalone I’ve already used it in a wide range of activities in everything from 0 to 15 degrees.
Furthermore, the fit and detailing is just excellent! I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile midlayer.

Light weight however incredibly warm. I’m 6 feet tall 75kg average build and size medium fits beautifully. Lots of useful pockets. Overall very happy with my purchase

The jacket fulfills its porpuse keeping you warm in normal cold conditions. However, by the price, I was expecting a higher quality. Zips feel low quality, and seams across the jacket are very unregular. Note: Jacket's cut comes a little tight on the back.

I love this jacket. I previously had the hoodless version and it was great but this one is just the next level. The warmth of this range of jacket is second to none and it really does keep out the wind too. The pockets are lovely and deep and very warm and the zips make them safe to store things in.
The hood is a great fit to your head and turns when you turn your head so you get full vision at all times instead of looking at the inside of your hood, like you do with other jackets, when you turn your head.
A phenomenal mid layer below the Odin hard shell.
Would have no hesitation to recommend the Floyen range be it hooded or hood less.
Fantastic quality and easily the best customer service I have ever dealt with.

Was looking for a jacket to keep in my ski touring pack to put on for transitions and food stops. Haven't used in earnest yet but fits the bill. A good balance of weight and warmth. I may end up keeping it on for moving when the weather is poor. That seems to be most of the time in Scotland!

It is incredibly warm for such a lightweight jacket. Quality and style are very good. I would have liked to have more colour options but I'm very happy with my purchase.

Bought Large (6’1, 90kg, ‘athletic’) and fits perfectly. Vented sides balance the excellent insulation. Wore in place of a down jacket in the High Atlas mountains this November above the snow line; bombers. Hood fits great too, and smart colour.

Recently used on a climbing and hiking trip. Excellent jacket and thermal quality. Fantastic customer service aswell.

great fitting jacket, great quality!

Was a bit wary about buying from a company I hadn't heard of, did the research, read the reviews etc.

The jacket cut is loads better than fossilised bird of similar design , no excess material here and there and it feels sculptured to your torso.

The quality of the materials are top notch, little things like the embroidery give it a quality feel, the warmth is there but yet to test it on a colder day.

I'm very happy with my purchase, would 100% recommend! I will look to Jottnar for future purchases.

Warm, light and comfortable. I love it.

I have owned this jacket for over two years and has performed amazingly in all conditions I have used it in, ski trips, Winter Ultra Running, wear it most days into the office as well and still looked good. I had a slight issue with a zip, and the team a Jottnar were happy to help to fix this even after all this time. This is above and beyond any other outdoor clouthing manufacturers I have dealt with, show what pride and level of quality they expect from their garments. You will not find that elsewhere

Absolutely thrilled with the customer service from Jottnar. Bought a coat a while back for my son for Christmas and even though the purchase was made a few months ago, they went above and beyond when there was an issue and were very accommodating and willing to rectify when they really didn’t have to. So grateful to them and very pleased. And the coat is lovely, great quality!!

Further to my last review. I’ve decided to stick with the medium. Large way too big. I’m sure the medium will work having reassessed. I’m 5’10 and 80 kilos of athletic build.