Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - deleted

From the first time I put the jacket on I knew it would be a great jacket. It fits perfectly. I got it big enough to put a heavy sweater or light weight down jacket under it. But it isn't too big when I wear it over a T-Shirt. I love it.

My experience with Arcteryx goes all the way back to December 2000, when I took a chance on a hitherto unknown brand and pulled the trigger on an unusually short Kappa SP shell (which is still very much in use - even the waterproofing is still going strong). After just a few times out with this marvel of textile engineering, I never even considered looking at any other brands. Since then, I've added a couple Beta ARs and a Beta FL to the list, wearing the first AR down from years of heavy use (still wearable, just not as waterproof) and the current AR and FL still serving me well. The fit of the AR is just about as perfect as a jacket can be - there's enough room to layer properly without feeling squeezed, but it can also be worn straight up without feeling like you're wearing a tarp. The sleeves will not hike up when raising your arms and the hem length provides constant coverage no matter how far you bend down. Even the hood works like a hood should, and this coming from an avowed anti-hood-wearer (childhood thing - bad hoody from mom). It sits properly and snugly on your head and follows its movements easily, even without a helmet. Beyond this, it's a relatively low-profile jacket, without a lot of extra frills - just the way a jacket should be. It has enough pockets to serve that purpose, but is otherwise economical in materials and weight. The material itself is initially a bit crinkly, but that soon disappears with use. Naturally, the waterproofing and breathability are spot on. All in all, you won't go wrong with this one.

Real nice jacket already have three and I Love them all

Great piece of kit. This jacket goes with me everywhere, from the Rockies in winter to tropical storms in Africa. Layers nicely over a puffy or sweater. Breathes and vents very well. Rolls up small for the pack.

This is one great Jacket! Great fit, not too big, not too snug and I'm 5'11 180Lbs. Ample freedom of movement and with a base layers and unabashedly fends off whatever the elements throw at you. I usually wear a Ghost whisperer thin down jacket under it on most ski days and no matter how low the temp or wind speed, I'm always at the right temperature. This is the one jacket that goes everywhere with me! I'm thinking seriously about getting one for my wife this Christmas, what's the old saying? "If you buy quality, you only cry once!"

My experience with Arcteryx goes all the way back to December 2000, when I took a chance on a hitherto unknown brand and pulled the trigger on an unusually short Kappa SP shell (which is still very much in use - even the waterproofing is still going strong). After just a few times out with this marvel of textile engineering, I never even considered looking at any other brands. Since then, I've added a couple Beta ARs and a Beta FL to the list, wearing the first AR down from years of heavy use (still wearable, just not as waterproof) and the current AR and FL still serving me well. The fit of the AR is just about as perfect as a jacket can be - there's enough room to layer properly without feeling squeezed, but it can also be worn straight up without feeling like you're wearing a tarp. The sleeves will not hike up when raising your arms and the hem length provides constant coverage no matter how far you bend down. Even the hood works like a hood should, and this coming from an avowed anti-hood-wearer (childhood thing - bad hoody from mom). It sits properly and snugly on your head and follows its movements easily, even without a helmet. Beyond this, it's a relatively low-profile jacket, without a lot of extra frills - just the way a jacket should be. It has enough pockets to serve that purpose, but is otherwise economical in materials and weight. The material itself is initially a bit crinkly, but that soon disappears with use. Naturally, the waterproofing and breathability are spot on. All in all, you won't go wrong with this one.

Just worn it for a whole day in Northern British Columbia watching bears and whales. Supremely comfortable, I wouldn't have known I was wearing it, and the air temperature varied from below freezing to above 14 degrees.

Really good allround jacket, really good for rain but works well as windstopper and just to keep some warmth as well. Makes quite a lot of sound, but that decreases a bit with use. The red color is great.

Perfect jacket for all your needs. Great for shoulder seasons where you don't know if you will get snow, rain or sunshine but also the dead of winter in the cold. We do a lot of long hikes that take us through different elevations and temps and this jacket adjusts well with venting when you need. I've never owned a jacket anywhere near this for how it is windproof which makes all the difference when you are in the open in the winter. The fit is perfect for a large, no excess through the body but still room to layer when you need to. Can't say enough about this jacket's versatility and durability. I've caught it on tree branches and been worried it would be damaged and it holds up to whatever you throw at it with no pulls or tears. Will last you as long as you need it to.

Perfect jacket for all your needs. Great for shoulder seasons where you don't know if you will get snow, rain or sunshine but also the dead of winter in the cold. We do a lot of long hikes that take us through different elevations and temps and this jacket adjusts well with venting when you need. I've never owned a jacket anywhere near this for how it is windproof which makes all the difference when you are in the open in the winter. The fit is perfect for a large, no excess through the body but still room to layer when you need to. Can't say enough about this jacket's versatility and durability. I've caught it on tree branches and been worried it would be damaged and it holds up to whatever you throw at it with no pulls or tears. Will last you as long as you need it to.

amazing jacket for any activity in somewhat chill weather. Fits great over a fleece/hoody/midlayer. Very durable, waterproof, windproof. real goretex pro. I have a lean body, 5.7" height, XS size runs bit bulky for me over just a t-shirt (without midlayer), so for hiking in warm weather I'd prefer Beta SL or LT (probably becase AR is a regular fit, not trim)

Great jacket for layering. I got it for my hike up Kilimanjaro last October, and have used it a ton since. Very durable, and versatile. I'm happy with how many layers I can fit underneath, and how it also fits just on it's own. Just wish the pockets were a little more user friendly :)

I've had this jacket for two years now and I've worn it all year around. It's highly versatile and have never failed me despite all the things, and all the seasons I've put it through. I highly recommend it to everyone who needs a good looking, durable, lightweight and versatile jacket!

This was my first Arc shell and I have nothing but great things to say. I've put some high mileage on this shell in pouring rain, blizzards you name it. I've bushwhacked for miles in it. This gore pro jacket is strong and will last you forever. I love the pit zips, I've had them open in light rain and still stayed dry inside the shell. Great jacket for backpacking and many other activities. I am currently trying to cut ounces for some thru and partial hikes and would love to try a lighter shell such as the alpha fl ;). My AR is a size large and slightly big on me but you want layer room. I'm 6' and 185 lbs and could probably downsize to a medium and still have a base and mid on.

I just came back from a "testing" walk in the woods. I bought this jacket some weeks ago but it never rained, until today. The jacket performed really well. You probably read a lot of reviews by now so I won't reiterate what has been already said: Yes, it is waterproof Yes, it is built like a tank, it may not look so from the picture but believe me, it is and the materials and the workmanship look/feel very solid and durable. As a result it may be a little stiff and noisy if compared to other materials but it seems to me that after a little of "break-in" it becomes more supple. The noisiness I haven't found to be that bad, I was worried about it when I read other reviews but it's much more silent than I thought. Obviously you can't expect it to be silk (or Atom LT, for who already has one..) I actually like the cuffs to be velcro tightened as opposed to elastic as elastic can give in time and velcro is precisely adjustable and stays tight if you need to. The hood works really well: it has three regulations via draw strings: the top one tightens the hood around your head allowing it to follow its rotation/movement thus guaranteeing uncluttered vision when turning. Right below you have another drawstring to adjust the "height" of the hood, the third comes in form of two drawstrings on each side of your neck and tighten the area around the face reducing the space between brim and collar. One plus note about the hood is that it is quite "high"; I have a very long neck and I consistently find that hoods are too short and as a result I have to keep my shoulders a little razed in order not to have the hood pull down on my head, this does not happen with the Beta AR, yay! I would have liked a way to tighten the collar around your neck in order to minimize the chances of water seeping in with heavy/windy rain. The arms are finally quite long, I have very long arms and most of the time a jacket that fits me well on the shoulders will be short on the arms, not the Beta AR, yay!. I understand that this jacket is meant to be the wore with layers underneath and it surely can, the thing is that it is really quite baggy in the belly area, I think that a different tailoring making it more slim there would make the jacket more appealing without sacrificing the ability to wear layers under it. No big deal anyway... Fit: I am 194cm tall (6'4") weighting about 80Kg, quite lean and I have bought an L size. It fits perfectly. As I said I have the longest arms and this jacket cover them perfectly with room for movement without riding up my forearm. If you need more info comment and I'll be happy to answer if I can.

I just came back from a "testing" walk in the woods. I bought this jacket some weeks ago but it never rained, until today. The jacket performed really well. You probably read a lot of reviews by now so I won't reiterate what has been already said: Yes, it is waterproof Yes, it is built like a tank, it may not look so from the picture but believe me, it is and the materials and the workmanship look/feel very solid and durable. As a result it may be a little stiff and noisy if compared to other materials but it seems to me that after a little of "break-in" it becomes more supple. The noisiness I haven't found to be that bad, I was worried about it when I read other reviews but it's much more silent than I thought. Obviously you can't expect it to be silk (or Atom LT, for who already has one..) I actually like the cuffs to be velcro tightened as opposed to elastic as elastic can give in time and velcro is precisely adjustable and stays tight if you need to. The hood works really well: it has three regulations via draw strings: the top one tightens the hood around your head allowing it to follow its rotation/movement thus guaranteeing uncluttered vision when turning. Right below you have another drawstring to adjust the "height" of the hood, the third comes in form of two drawstrings on each side of your neck and tighten the area around the face reducing the space between brim and collar. One plus note about the hood is that it is quite "high"; I have a very long neck and I consistently find that hoods are too short and as a result I have to keep my shoulders a little razed in order not to have the hood pull down on my head, this does not happen with the Beta AR, yay! I would have liked a way to tighten the collar around your neck in order to minimize the chances of water seeping in with heavy/windy rain. The arms are finally quite long, I have very long arms and most of the time a jacket that fits me well on the shoulders will be short on the arms, not the Beta AR, yay!. I understand that this jacket is meant to be the wore with layers underneath and it surely can, the thing is that it is really quite baggy in the belly area, I think that a different tailoring making it more slim there would make the jacket more appealing without sacrificing the ability to wear layers under it. No big deal anyway... Fit: I am 194cm tall (6'4") weighting about 80Kg, quite lean and I have bought an L size. It fits perfectly. As I said I have the longest arms and this jacket cover them perfectly with room for movement without riding up my forearm. If you need more info comment and I'll be happy to answer if I can.

I wear this jacket all year around, as a standalone shell in the summer and layered for winter hiking. I've had it for going on 3 years now and its still as tough and waterproof as when I got it. This past winter I've walked to work every day wearing it, plus winter hiking, and I wear it fishing in the summer when it rains. fantastic shell and I would buy a new one in a heartbeat if anything happened to it.

Thanks Jesse Robson for introducing me to the Arkteryx product. This is a very well built garment and it can be used equally hiking in the Coastal Mountains or for business casual daily wear in cool wet fall/winter weather. The pockets, pit zips and adjustments are well placed for function and to allow the jacket to be personalized for fit. It is a great weight. Nice work Arkteryx.

Zwischenbewertung nach 2 Monaten regelmssigem Gebrauch: Ich habe mich von der Beta AR hinreissen lassen, weil ich ein 2017-Modell zu einem guten Preis erstehen konnte. Farblich (grn) ist sie jedoch fr mich keine Augenweide. Ich besitze seit 2008 ein MX Gamma Hoody der ersten Generation und seit 2010 eine Atom LT der ersten Generation. Von beidem bin ich restlos berzeugt. Doch die Beta AR ist etwas anders gelagert: Plus Passform der Jacke - bei Krpergrsse 183 cm und sportlich/krftiger Natur (breite Schultern) trage ich blicherweise eine XL mit dem Nachteil an zu langen rmeln und zuviel Stoff am Bauch. Die Gamma, die Atom sowie die Beta habe ich in L gekauft und bin absolut zufrieden. Genug Platz fr Mittelschicht und nicht zu salopp wenn solo getragen. Zudem Stadttauglich. Die eher kurze Hftlnge kommt mir beim Fliegenfischen sehr zugute - nicht zu kurz, damit ein Hipp-Bag noch darber passt - nicht zu lang, dass sie nicht gleich im Wasser hngt, wenn Mann mal etwas tiefer watet. Beim Fahrradfahren ist die Krze auch gerade noch ok. Material - wie von Arc erwartet gibt's hier keine Kompromisse. Absolut perfekt. Minus Passform der Kapuze - macht Kopfdrehungen ohne Helm nur schlecht mit und kann aus meiner Sicht um Einiges schlechter justiert werden als bspw. bei der Gamma. Ich trage in diesem Fall immer eine Basball-Cap unter der Kapuze, was das Mitgehen beim Kopfwenden sehr vereinfacht. Mit Helm passt und funktioniert die Kapuze nahezu perfekt. Platzierung der Reissverschlusstaschen - vielleicht ist das nur bei mir so: trage ich einen Rucksack, verlaufen die Rucksack-Riemen beidseits genau ber die Reissverschluss-Garage, so dass ich nur mit Fummeln und -wenn eisig -nur mit ausgezogenen Handschuhen den Reissverschluss bedienen kann - was mitunter sehr, sehr nervig ist. Kein Zwei-Weg-Reissverschluss - fr eine AR-Jacke, die fr Hiking, Snowsports, Climbing und dergleichen deklariert ist, ein absolutes Must. Nachholbedarf! Keine laminierte rmeltasche - gerade beim Skifahren vermisse ich diese, fr Arc ansonsten so typische, laminierte rmeltasche auf der linke Armseite - was habe ich das bei der Gamma MX schon zu schtzen gewusst. Das sollte meiner Meinung nach unbedingt berarbeitet werden. Fazit: Passform und Material top (5*) - Funktionalit fr eine Allround mittelmssig (3*).

Exceptional clothing for all weather conditions. I recommend it to all hikers.

Exceptional clothing for all weather conditions. I recommend it to all hikers.

La veste beta AR est une excellente coquille a utiliser au quotidien comme dans les expditions les plus demandantes, Je l'utilise a chaque jour en vlo , en randonne 4 saisons, en ski hors-piste , en tlmark et a l'occasion en mtro , L'impermabilit est suffisante ( ne vous attendez jamais a avoir une impermabilit parfaite avec le gore-tex) la ventilation est suffisante, la coupe de la veste est vraiment excellente , toujours confortable , peu importe les couches intermdiaires on est toujours confortable et on a assez d'amplitude de mouvement. Le gros point ngatif de ce manteau est l'accessibilit et L'utilisation des glissires de ventilation sous les bras, Presque impossible a utiliser avec des gants, il y a toujours un plis dans la glissire qui les rends presque trs difficiles a ouvrir 100% sans enlever le manteau ou demander de l'aide, rsultat : des glissires toujours ouvertes a 80%. et oubliez pouvoir utiliser ces glissires avec un sac a dos , il faut l'enlever chaque fois. Finalement, aprs 2 ans d'utilisation soutenue incluant 2 lavage par mois , attendez-vous a de la dlamination et a un dcollement des panneaux, Heureusement , la garantie couvre cela mais on aimerait tout de mme que le produit soit plus prrein, car ce dernier est quand mme cher ... en plus de ncessiter l'utilisation de plus nos ressources limites chaque 2 ans.

Overall a good jacket, I wish it was better for the price I paid. I had the Theta AR before it was damaged, Arc'Teryx was unable to repair the jacket and offered me the Beta AR, I accepted. Big mistake! The jacket is much too short around the waist, in casual settings your under layers poke out of the bottom of the jacket and with a pack on the jacket constantly rides up past the waist strap and causes lots of discomfort. I've had the jacket for 3 years now with moderate use and I've noticed the layers separating and causing bubbling around the wrist area. The outer material is quite durable, I've walked through plenty of thick brush and rubbed up against boulder and only experienced one small tear in the outer fabric. This jacket will keep you dry and warm with sufficient layers. Do yourself a favour and get the Theta AR, great jacket, just unhappy about how short the waist is.

I don't think I've ever been happier with a piece of outdoor clothing. I've owned this jacket for 3 years now, and its honestly as good as the day I got it. Does it carry a hefty price tag? Yes. But is it worth every penny? Absolutely. It's lightweight, robust, and most importantly, it keeps me bone dry in all weathers! I mostly use it for hiking/backpacking around Britain and Arctic Sweden, but have also taken it downhill/cross country skiing a couple of times, and have found it to cope with all situations thrown at it. It weighs barely anything and screws up tiny, yet I have never for one minute questioned its durability. The material feels bombproof, and the construction is incredibly solid. There's no seams or stitching that feels like they may become a weak point. The design is very well thought out. It is a relatively parred back design, yet it doesn't feel like anything is missing. The pockets are well placed, the pit zips easy to use on the move (I've had some previously on a different jacket that were very awkward to zip and unzip while wearing it and walking). The hood is also easy to adjust and fit. If this is alls sounds rather gushing, then its because it is! I really couldn't be happier! In terms of fit, I'm slim (UK 8/10) but tall (5'8"). I'm also a curvier, rather than straight build. The jacket has quite a fitted cut, and is long in the body and the sleeves. I chose a size medium, which for me is near on perfect. I don't worry about the body rising up and leaving my hips exposed to getting damp (which can be an issue in jackets cut shorter!) and the sleeves cover half my hands - meaning no soggy sleeves! Although I could have gotten away with the small, I prefer the roominess of the medium for sticking layers underneath. If I was just hiking in just base layer and fleece wouldn't be an issue, but I do need to layer up the jumpers on occasion, and find the medium less restrictive in that situation - especially under the arm pits. I suppose the one issue that could be found, is if you do prefer a boxier fit, this probably wouldn't be the right jacket. It is fitted, especially round the waist and sleeves. Otherwise however, if you're looking for a lightweight but bombproof waterproof, I honestly can say I'd never use anything else.

J'ai fais l'acquisition de cette veste il y a maintenant 2 ans. Je l'ai utilis pour la Patagonie, Sibrie et rcemment pour la Norvge, elle est utile pour toutes les mauvaises conditions climatiques. Aprs avoir pris plusieurs douches de pluie, je n'ai jamais t mouill. un trs bon coupe vent, lger ! Schage en 15 minutes chrono !! Le prix est certes lev, mais elle la vaut !