Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

Einfach eine geniale Jacke, dank der Lftung unter der Schulter auch angenehm im Sommer und im Aufstieg. Die Jacke habe ich auf jeder Tour dabei, ob als Wetter-, oder Windschutz auf dem Gipfel.

Go to jacket for bad weather use in many outdoor activities. Looks good, too.

Have had mine 3 years and like new. Have worn the jacket during the three colder seasons in upstate NY with layers. Great fit and great look! Wouldn't hesitate to invest in this shell again!

Beta AR is the perfect jacket for hiking. The Gore-Tex Pro material offers excellent protection from rain and, with adequate layering, cold.

I own four goretex jackets and this is the one I like most. It is great for all round use and the material feels super durable as Arcteryx always is. What I like most is the collar design on this piece. It separates from the hood so I can always zip it all the way up to block wind with or without putting the hood on, which is nice as I don't always want to use the hood. And it looks better this way to me, too. Another great product from Arc'teryx!

This jacket is my favorite outer layer when the weather is wet, snowy or windy. It comfortably fits over a warmer down jacket on cold days or is perfect on its own when the temperatures are warmer. Love the venting zips and the cut of this jacket. Love the blue color I got!

Great shell - so far works for any temperature (with layers). Didn't realize how non water-resistant my old shell had become until I experienced first downpour in this one. Lightweight and (so far) durable.

This jacket is fantastic, I use this as my main waterproof layer and I love it. It is a bit of a heavier material but this is made up for by the fact that it is very durable and strong. I wear it hiking/snowshoeing in the mountains and during field work and never worry about it getting snagged or ripped up at all. The pit zips are great and allow you to vent heat when working hard. It's a good length and the fit is perfect - I layer it with a down jacket in colder weather and it works fantastic. The hand pockets are a great size and there is an interior pocket (would love it if it were large enough for a phone). I love how adjustable everything is (sides and top of hood, wrist cuffs, hem, pit vents) - it makes it very versatile for a variety of conditions. It is pricey but it is an awesome piece of gear and my favourite waterproof shell I've ever had.

Overall, a great jacket for any outdoor enthusiast. Solid material, construction and very functional design. Arc'teryx is great at form and function.

Couldn't be happier with this purchase. This jacket is everything I could ask for in a shell. Have been out in torrential rains and I have stayed dry and comfortable. Sizing is perfect as is freedom of movement. Have work with an insulated mid layer in cold temps and have stayed quite war,

As someone who travels abroad frequently, I found this jacket to be the perfect companion. Whether I am stuck in a monsoon in SE Asia, in the jungles of South America, or in an urban city environment, this jacket will do the job. At first I was extremely skeptical to invest so much in a shell... However, within no time, I had zero regrets as I realized this jacket is built to last. No matter where I travel, this jacket ALWAYS comes with me; it rolls up very compactly and easily fits in my messenger bag (Check out the Arc'teryx LEAF Courier bag if you're in "that" market...). ;)

Love my AR, it is very versatile and follows me on hikes, climbs and walks to work. Planning to use it this winter for cross country skiing too. I am wondering what might be the right synthetic insulating layer to pair it with? Any suggestions ? Thanks guys!! Jude

Love my AR, it is very versatile and follows me on hikes, climbs and walks to work. Planning to use it this winter for cross country skiing too. I am wondering what might be the right synthetic insulating layer to pair it with? Any suggestions ? Thanks guys!! Jude

My first Arcteryx jacket bought as a replacement due to the demise of a trusty old but now worn out Rab Event jacket. I had to breathe deeply as I shelled out a fortune for the updated 2018 Beta AR jacket in a smart Tui colour. I invested the time to try out a number of competitors jackets but did not think they came anywhere close to the Beta in terms of well thought out design, fit and finish. The Beta just appeared to be "better" in every department. I first tried out my new jacket hill walking for around 2 hours in a steady downpour with humidity at 90% and temperature around 16-18c. Under the jacket I only wore a long sleeved baselayer. After around 30 minutes exertion I started to become quite hot and sweaty and had to partially open the pit zips which immediately made things more comfortable. As an experiment I had placed a paper tissue inside each pocket to investigate if they became wet. At the end of the walk the tissues in the outer pockets remained bone dry and the one in the internal chest pocket had become a little damp I presume from the sweat and humidity building up inside the jacket. Needless to say I and my baselayer remained bone dry which is exactly why I shelled out so much for this jacket. I have subsequently worn the Beta AR for walking the dog in much cooler weather being happy that it was roomy enough to accommodate a warm light down jacket. I felt very comfortable and movement was still pretty much unrestricted due to the excellent cut and fit. The various volume adjusters around body and hood all work brilliantly as do the excellent zips. I look forward to taking it to northern Nepal next month to use as a wind proof layer over a down jacket and to put it through it's paces with some tougher Alpine tests next summer. hoping that the material will stand up well to abrasion. All in all it's quite a hefty price to pay to remain reasonably comfortable in hostile conditions but it's plain to see that it's probably a price worth paying in comparison to the majority of existing similar products. I just hope I don't break it!

My first Arcteryx jacket bought as a replacement due to the demise of a trusty old but now worn out Rab Event jacket. I had to breathe deeply as I shelled out a fortune for the updated 2018 Beta AR jacket in a smart Tui colour. I invested the time to try out a number of competitors jackets but did not think they came anywhere close to the Beta in terms of well thought out design, fit and finish. The Beta just appeared to be "better" in every department. I first tried out my new jacket hill walking for around 2 hours in a steady downpour with humidity at 90% and temperature around 16-18c. Under the jacket I only wore a long sleeved baselayer. After around 30 minutes exertion I started to become quite hot and sweaty and had to partially open the pit zips which immediately made things more comfortable. As an experiment I had placed a paper tissue inside each pocket to investigate if they became wet. At the end of the walk the tissues in the outer pockets remained bone dry and the one in the internal chest pocket had become a little damp I presume from the sweat and humidity building up inside the jacket. Needless to say I and my baselayer remained bone dry which is exactly why I shelled out so much for this jacket. I have subsequently worn the Beta AR for walking the dog in much cooler weather being happy that it was roomy enough to accommodate a warm light down jacket. I felt very comfortable and movement was still pretty much unrestricted due to the excellent cut and fit. The various volume adjusters around body and hood all work brilliantly as do the excellent zips. I look forward to taking it to northern Nepal next month to use as a wind proof layer over a down jacket and to put it through it's paces with some tougher Alpine tests next summer. hoping that the material will stand up well to abrasion. All in all it's quite a hefty price to pay to remain reasonably comfortable in hostile conditions but it's plain to see that it's probably a price worth paying in comparison to the majority of existing similar products. I just hope I don't break it!

Bought this jacket as a go-to hard shell and it has performed amazingly. It performed to and excelled my expectations. Usually, use to it get to school in the rain or just hiking, and camping. I would definitely recommend!

I was on a canoe trip on the Great Whale River and we dumped. I had my coat on and when I got out of the water my entire upper body dry besides my wrist which was damp. That saved me from hypothermia that day because the water was about 40 degrees Fahrenheit and I was swimming for a while.

An excellent jacket for mountain hiking, though sleeves could be slightly shorter

I have worn Arc'teryx for years in all forms (mostly base and mid-layer, some footwear) but this is my first outer shell. I wanted lightweight, waterproof, durable and flexible and got all of these with a hood! This jacket gives me options in different environments and I am very happy. I also took advantage of one of the offers, so great quality at real value!

C'est mon achat de vtement prfr depuis 10 ans.

Unfortunatly ?? there is no rain to be expected in Belgium any time soon. So to test this jacket I jumped into the shower. After five minutes I was still completely dry. Only when I pointed the shower head fully on the front zipper the water came trough. The jacket is also a bit noisy, but that should get less in time. I hope it will prove worth the money, because it surely is expensive.

Unfortunatly ?? there is no rain to be expected in Belgium any time soon. So to test this jacket I jumped into the shower. After five minutes I was still completely dry. Only when I pointed the shower head fully on the front zipper the water came trough. The jacket is also a bit noisy, but that should get less in time. I hope it will prove worth the money, because it surely is expensive.

This is intended as an all purpose jacket. However, Archteryx is geared towards alpinism/climbing. It has a drop hem for more coverage in the back and is intended to be shorter in the front incase you want to use it with a climbing harness. It makes sense to know the features and purpose of the jacket you are buying to avoid being disappointed and complaining online about your uninformed purchase. Great jacket if you know what your buying and why!

Bought it a year ago, have been skying this season paired with an Atom AR as mid layer, absolutely great. I had rain, snow, very cold weather... always performed super. Would repeat again with no doubt

I bought this jacket a month ago for preparing for round the world trip for every season and weather. It is lightweight, water and windproof. this Winter i use this combine with atom LT. it is so warm, i even only wear t shirt underneath it.