Arc'teryx Men's Beta AR Jacket

About This Item

Fit and Design

  • N40d Most Rugged 3L GORE-TEX Pro 2.0 in the main body keeps jacket light and supple
  • Hardwearing N80d Most Rugged 3L GORE-TEX Pro 2.0 reinforces high wear areas
  • Helmet compatible DropHood with Cohaesive cord lock front hood adjusters
  • Recco reflector in the collar
  • #5 WaterTight Vislon centre front zipper
  • RS zipper sliders on hand pockets
  • Internal zippered security pocket
  • WaterTight pit zippers for ventilation
  • Adjustable hem adjusters seals out cold
  • N40d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro 2.0
  • Brand : Arcteryx
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 23AYTMBTRJCKTMF23MOU

REVIEWS

4.6
89%
Recommended

83 Reviews

Great Color...

Feines Teil...sitzt sehr gut, hat lange Ärmel was mir wichtig ist !! Beim Eisklettern super Passform... Leicht und komfortabel !!

Waterproof Shell But Not Much Warmth

The Beta AR Jacket is a great waterproof and windproof option for mild temperatures. I am 6'0" and 145 pounds and really like the fit of a medium. The Black Sapphire is a fantastic color. I hope Arct'teryx continues it as a basic color. For me, this jacket does not provide much warmth. On a cloudy, windy, 50° day the Beta AR stopped the wind, but I still felt cold with just a long-sleeve shirt underneath. Going forward, I see my Beta AR as a waterproof jacket on mild to warm days. or as a waterproof shell with an Atom or other mid layer. As far as design, the velcro closures at the wrist are fine, but there may be a better option like what is found in the Atom jacket.

Great Jacket!

Great jacket! Sized a bit smaller than expected, but that’s another sign for me to lose a few inches! Durability of fabric looks like it’ll hold up well to weather and wear, but only time will tell. The driving factor for buying are the colors—love this combination of Electra/Soulsonic!

Weighs Nothing And So Compact

I’m 5’11”, 185 lbs and purchased size L to be used as my “everything” shell, with the primary use being downhill skiing, but also serving alpine touring, ice climbing, and backpacking rain shell. The Beta AR will replace a low-end jacket from a competing brand. I considered a dedicated ski shell, but decided on the Beta AR (despite missing a powder skirt and a pass pocket)due to its ridiculously low weight that I think will be generally advantageous. The over-the helmet sized hood is awesome, and is also adjustable to fit nicely without a helmet. The chest pockets are easily accessible while wearing a backpack/hip belt, and it compresses down to almost nothing while not being worn

Arc’teryx Quality Isn’t Matching The Prestige

This is now the second Beta AR jacket I’ve had to retire because of delamination in the Gore-Tex layers. For a brand that prides itself on premium quality and durability, having a jacket fail in six years is incredibly disappointing. The Re-Bird credit also felt disappointing, “Here’s a token amount for a defective product, but that’s all you’ll get since a previous product already failed you”. Overall, the experience has left me frustrated and disappointed with the durability and the support provided. I expected better from Arc’teryx.

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