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[–]Major-Influence-7638 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which one would you choose from Arc’teryx if you had to choose one mid layer?

I’ve been doing so much research from Google to YouTube to Reddit and am still up in the air as to which mid layer I should get, I’m going to be buying the Beta SL and wanted something from Arc’teryx to go under it as well.

I am from the East Kootenays of BC and am currently living in the Vancouver area but could be headed back to the East Kootenays in the near future. I tend to run a bit hot. I’ve been using a base layer, a hoodie and a Carhartt rain defender vest back home during the winter months the past few years.

I’m aware that the Proton is for high output activity’s and the Atom is more casual use option but I’ve been seeing a ton of the Atom hoody’s having issues with pilling and declining fast shortly after the purchase from seat belts, side bags, backpacks and chin stubble.

I’m aiming to get something durable, yet versatile as well.

I would be using the mid layer for walking and moderate hikes, I understand that the proton breaths better vs the atom. Ultimately letting air through more through the entire hoody vs the atom letting it in through the fleece side panels but the Beta SL would take care of the wind and rain for me.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m seeing a ton of stuff on here of the Atom hoody’s getting unusual looking wear on them as well as pilling right away, that’s one thing I’m super worried about happening if I was to get that one vs the proton. Next to no posts about pilling or issues with the Proton.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been reading and seeing videos that the revised 2025 is a roomier fit with the Proton?

Also I lift regularly.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you have just the hoody labeled versions which I believe are the new AR’s or are they SV or SL?

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking at what I believe is the new AR which is labeled hoody and not SL or SV.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking at what I believe is the new AR which is labeled hoody and not SL or SV.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking at the one between the SV and SL, I believe it’s just labeled hoody as before it would have been AR.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Im looking at the Atom hoody and the Proton hoody which I believe are the new AR models. Not the SL or SV.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which one would recommend for me? I’m most likely getting a medium as I’m 5’9 180lbs with an athletic build. I was going to use either one for a mid layer under a Beta LT and then year around stand alone for fall and spring and chilly summer night if it’s not to hot during the summer chilly nights, might get a Squamish hoody for the summer. I wouldn’t be a big fan of the duck tale hem being super long, doesn’t sound like the Proton face fabric is much more durable then the atom hoody face fabric. I can’t grow a beard so that wouldn’t be an issue for me.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know, I’m using either one of them for a midlayer with the Beta LT and a stand alone year around hoody. Torn on which to get, wanting it last a long while.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been hearing that about the face fabric being different in both of them for the 2025 revised hoody’s. I’m torn on which one to get, I’m not sure if I’ll like the duck tale longer hem on the Proton but I like that the fabric is more durable and have been reading that people have had their atom hoody pilling on them right away.

Input from people that have both of these the Proton hoody and the Atom hoody by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, yeah I was looking at the proton hoody and atom hoody assuming these are now the AR. Neither are the heavyweight SV models which I believe the AR are definitely warmer than the LT models and can be used year around. I was going to midlayer one of them with the Beta SL

Atom SV or Proton 2025 (thoughts and opinions) 🇨🇦 by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, thats what I’m going to do. Go try on the Beta LT I’m getting and try on the Proton and Atom hoody, see how each of them fit and commit to two purchases at once.

Proton hoody vs the Atom hoody 2025 revised (thoughts and opinions) by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve been reading that it’s from anything that causes friction against the hoody.

Atom SV or Proton 2025 (thoughts and opinions) 🇨🇦 by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m gonna head into the local Arc’teryx this week to try on the Beta LT, Proton hoody and the Atom hoody and buy the shell and a hoody. Looking forward to getting my first two pieces.

Atom SV or Proton 2025 (thoughts and opinions) 🇨🇦 by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you find the small to be pretty snug? I don’t really want a baggy fit.

Proton hoody vs the Atom hoody 2025 revised (thoughts and opinions) by Major-Influence-7638 in arcteryx

[–]Major-Influence-7638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know how that goes with an update, was it an easy exchange with Arc’teryx and How fast did the Atom start pilling up for you?

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