Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Jacket

This jacket has been excellent. It's kept me warm and dry while hiking in the Sierras

Received this after thorough research. It's phenomenal, light supple and stops wind dead. Have yet to use it in harsher conditions than 32 degree rain/ hail with only a T-shirt on underneath. It's a marvel in material technology and overall comfort. Bravo to the Insulated Beta, bravo!

I bought this jacket recently and got to wear it once before the end of the ski season. It was perfect with minimal layering underneath. It had great mobility on the slopes.

I bought this to replace am Arc'teryx coat I had worn for 12 years, and it started to show some wear. This is very similar to the previous coat, but with pit zips. Great that it has an internal pocket I can use to store my reading glasses and stuff pocket for ski goggles, water bottle sunglasses, etc. Besides everyday wear I'll use for cold weather cross country skiing now that I have pit zips to help with overheating.

To me this jacket is a perefect ski hill jacket, for Canadian climates. I get cold on resorts and need extra warmth. i also use it for ski touring where I know I will be hiking in my hiking layers and then I can put on this warm layer for the breaks and descents.

Goretex stylee no wet no wind, nice and warm. Zippers are top quality, lining is plush, pockets in all the right places, hood does all the things. So boss hog.

Great coat. I was looking for a insulated, Goretex coat to give me the best of both worlds this fitted the bill. Love the outer shell which is soft and very flexible. We bought two one for me and one for my wife, good fit sensible length to keep your bum warm and and a good length in the sleeves. Lots of pockets for storage. I can confirm very warm and water proof.

Bought this jacket 2 weeks ago and it came in time for some loss of -15 and wind chill of -37. I must say, I had this on with a thermal base layer and it was MORE than enough. Was debating between this or the Therme but I have no regrets. I went with this because it was more flexible and slim fitting. My fave jacket in my rotation!

For years I've used the 2016 Fission SV as my goto cold weather shell but it lacked a few things so when I finally could check out the Beta IS, I went for it. I did size up for layering to XL, I wear every other ARC jacket in Large but this felt too trim for a lot of layers in that size. This feels like the Fission SL that was my first piece from the brand. I also tried on the RUSH IS at the same time and felt like it would be too warm for my uses and closer to the Nuclei SV which I already have. The combo is perfect on this one, while sizing could be better to make it a perfect ski shell. Gore-tex, pit zips, pocket configuration are all winners. I would suggest this to ice climbers, snow shoers and just about anyone that recreates in colder snowy environments.

One more Arcteryx garment and as usual, performing, comfortable and stylish . Just one negative remark : Just one thing : could be a little bit more insulated but makes really the job though

NOTHING beats the now discontinued Fission-SV. With that being said, this does a commendable job attempting to fill that former coat's greatness. It is slightly less warm and the shell isnt as durable relative to the Fission SV, but it's warmth to weight ratio IS incredible and more than enough with a mid weight layer underneath in cold conditions. I appreciate the slightly longer length which covers my upper thigh and butt and longer under layers I typically wear underneath. The features i.e. fabric lined pockets, internal and external chest pockets, excellent hood, drawstring - all the features make this a home run in my book. Im 210 and 5'10 and find the Large more to my liking - it is a little roomy but the Medium for me would have been tight with an underlayer/sweater underneath. If you wanted even more versatility, you could probably do an ATOM AR and Beta SV Shell and the shell might be better against the elements but 9/10 times, I prefer to just wear 1 coat if I can swing it. Some staples needed - Atom LT, Beta AR, THIS coat and a Therme (SV) for those living in the coldest conditions - with that, youd be set for anything!

I am mainly using for after skiing or around the town. Nice trim fit cut , warm coreloft insulation and useful 2 way zipper. For me , this is an hybrid between skiing shell and around the town down jacket. All in one

I bought this several weeks as my first Arc'Teryx jacket. I love how well made it is and its warmth. I've taken it out in northern Michigan and takes on all challenges.

Fits the gap between my ATOM AR and FISSION SV jackets. pit-zips make a big difference during periods of increased activities or transitioning indoors temporarily. External chest pocket is perfect for fast access to a phone. Excellent warmth to weight ratio.

I was looking for a product to replace my lost KAPPA jacket. The BETA fit the description!!! As a Professional Adventure Guide in the Canadian Arctic, I need a warm solid and well designed product, my life depend on it too often to cut the corners... Hope this jacket (it look like it will do) will match the old version of it. Hey! and by the way, I LOVE the "pit zip"

The Beta IS as I will insist on calling it is a fantasic all-winter insulated jacket. This fills a roll similar to the Alpha IS, Kappa and Fission SL - but much more versatile. It's warmer than an Atom LT, but not as stupid warm as the Atom AR. It feels a bit like a Proton LT glued to a Beta LT with the fit, coverage and features of the Beta SV. This means you can still engage in moderate output activities in cold weather without overheating, as well as functioning as a richly-featured belay/rest jacket in freezing wet weather. It's a great combination. Fit is TTS, with some room for layering over a Proton FL or just about an Atom LT of the same size. It's long like the Beta SV and Alpha IS, but two-way zip allows for routing a belay or sitting at rest comfortably (or taking a whiz). No snagging of the zip, I like it. Hood is pretty big but not Alpha SV big, completely uncinched it will just fit a size L Black Diamond climbing helmet. Easy to tighten down around a bare head and stays snug in place. Perfect size IMO. Just like the Beta SV, this will also be great for skiing without being niche. I think the design is supposed to fit under the new Alpha Lightweight Parka so we have a mild winter belay (30F/-1C, Beta IS), moderate winter belay (17F/-8C, Alpha Lightweight Parka), and extreme winter parka (-13F/-25C, Alpha Parka). The feature set and overall design is very similar. However the Beta IS with it's pit zips, 2L membrane, and lower synthetic fill enables it to be used across more active pursuits in colder weather with better breathability and venting. This is what makes it so versatile and so enjoyable to wear. I'll be using mine Scottish winter mountaineering, skiing, winter overland camping with my dog, and daily wear in the bitter wet cold of Northern Scotland when I just want to throw on a coat and seal out the elements. Fantasic piece, very well thought out, thank you Arcteryx.

I was so excited about this jacket and wanted to like it so badly, but two things really turned me off: 1) it ran a bit large and looked baggy on me for the normal size Large I always buy in Arc'teryx; 2) the sound was so "crinkly" I felt like I was wearing a plastic trash bag. I had seen so many good reviews of this jacket, but I couldn't get past the noise it made every time you moved in it. Unfortunately, while it may perform well, I had to return it

The star rating is kind of questionable due to the short time I have had the product. Longevity and usage will probably change my mind, one way or another. So far Ive only worn the Revised Beta insulated jacket in 28 degree weather. Initial feel on unpacking it is that it is rather thin and the fabric feels and sounds papery and easy to rip. It makes a papery noise all the time when putting on and off and hanging. My older North Fave Gore-Tex is thick and substantial. This one I am nervous about doing any work in it because it feels like it may tear or puncture easily. I could be wrong and maybe all the Gore-Tex is thin like this now. My older Army Gore Tex (30 years old) is thick and substantial like you would expect it. The North Face Gore-Tex (5 years old) is also thick like the military one. This one IS much lighter but in the cold that I wore it in, it was warm, comfortable and very light. Durability is my concern. I have high hopes for this jacket.

The quality of this jacket is exceptional. However, the sizing is off. Medium was way too big and the sleeves were extra-long. Small was too tight around the chest and armpit. I am 5'10", 145#. Had to return both sizes.

Great jacket so far. I have only worn it a few times but it fits perfect. I like the pit zips, and how light it is. This will be perfect for skiing on the mtn and cold backcountry days!

Great coat, super light but very warm. Very windproof, for those cold windy Saskatchewan days!

Light and comfortable with perfect skape. Varm, but not too warm.

I'm usually a Medium but this one I had to get exchanged for a Small. Very warm, light, comfortable and the Blue looks amazing. 5'6 160lbs size Small.

This jacket is more blue than any black color. I have an older Beta jacket that I wanted to replace and was hoping this was it as the one I had is out of stock and not sure when will be available and this jacket did not do it. It is a nice jacket but does not match our old one so will wait till the other jacket is available. This jacket is very light.

Really like everything about this new Beta Insulated EXCEPT how tight and restrictive the underarm area is. It feels like the pit zips are digging into my underarms and sizing up isn't an option because the rest of the jacket becomes way too large and baggy. Hopefully next year's model is revised to correct this issue.