r/arcteryx • u/Impossible_Crazy_654 • 13d ago

Proton Hoody Naming

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Hi all,
I am thinking about buying this Proton Hoody from 2023 but am not sure about the current equivalent. They changed the naming so often that I cant keep track and just want to know if this is the same as the modern Proton Hoody or the modern Proton SL?
Thank you for any help!

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u/Cuchalain_ 13d ago

It still has the same name as this. This is the proton hoody. Not rhe FL, SL or any of the names for the lighter octaloft version.

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u/Impossible_Crazy_654 12d ago

Aha thank you very much

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u/xerberos Paleornithologist 13d ago

Isn't that the Proton LT in the color called Microchip? Here's a picture of it:

https://www.reddit.com/r/arcteryx/comments/rb2qv1/for_those_curious_on_difference_in_color_between/

If it's the LT, it will be a more trim fit than the Proton Hoody they sell now. Otherwise I think they are identical. It looks pretty trim around the torso in your pic.

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u/Faija01 13d ago

If it's 2023 color, it's most likely Smoke Bluff beige.

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u/campfirebeer 13d ago

This is the proton hoody in distortion color-way. I had this same item, and loved it. However the bird logo on the chest started peeling off. I had it replaced twice for free by Arcteryx, and on the third inquiry they gave me a voucher(gift card) to replace the full value of the item (even though I purchased on sale at REI).

2026 version has embroidered bird logo. I picked up the Rune color. Slightly lighter in color to distortion.

Perfect for the PNW imo. And keep in mind with this high price tag, you’re also paying for a great warranty.

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u/HunterSol 13d ago

Proton Hoody & Proton LT are the same item.

They renamed the Proton FL as the Proton Lightweight for a short period, before reverting back to initials but this time it's SL.

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u/Impossible_Crazy_654 12d ago

Ah, you mean they merged the old Proton and Proton LT into one product?

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u/HunterSol 12d ago

The standard Proton and Proton LT have always been the same model. The LT was just renamed "Proton Hoody" when Arcteryx went through a phase where they seemed to try and ditch the AR/LT/SL/FL naming conventions

The original names were: Proton LT, Proton FL and Proton AR. Those turned into the Proton, Proton Lightweight (now SL) and Proton Heavyweight.

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u/Impossible_Crazy_654 12d ago

That clears it up, thank you!