Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

I bought the Beta AR in June of 2020 a month before I was supposed to be guiding a trip down the Missinaibi river for 29 days. After purchasing the jacket I was on Oxtongue, Gull and Madawaska river training our whitewater rescue skills. During these training weeks we experienced some of the worse weather I have endured during a canoe trip during the summer in southern Ontario. It was as cold as 12 degrees and constantly raining. My Beta AR kept me dry the whole time. I then went on a 29 day trip down the Missinaibi River which my group and I endured all types of weather including a large amount of rain. I have never had a rain jacket that is of this quality and that has all the important features that you could want in a warmer weather rain jacket. I would strongly recomend this jacket to anyone looking for a very well made, versatile, stylish and comfortable jacket. I am planning and taking this jacket on every trip I guide from now on including the extended canoe trips I'm through Canada next summer.

I have the grid version 2018 Beta AR and it's been great at keeping me dry in wet weather including 3 heavy downpours .

Zipping up this jacket is like closing the car windows; you know the weather is out there but you can't feel it!

I have had two versions of the Beta AR dating back to the year 2000. The jackets have both been fantastic from hiking and mountaineering to skiing. It layers exceptionally well with the Atom LT for most West Coast weather. Below that I have layered it under a belay jacket for very cold. I have worn these jackets hard and when they have started to come apart under hard wear Arcteryx has been way more than fair in their warranty support. When my last Beta died I updated to the Alpha for the storm hood. I am happy to pay the price for these jackets for the many years of excellent performance and strong customer support.

I've had mine since fall of 2016 and I'm still impressed. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE for the quality of this shell. It packs up so small that people are always amazed when I pull it out of my bag. It feels like it was cut just for me, the fit is perfect. Has everything you need and nothing you don't, period. Wind, snow, rain, even salt water spray are all no match. The chest pockets distribute weight incredibly efficiently. You can carry a walkie without feeling the weight or being pulled down at all! Really remarkable here! Hood fits easily over a helmet. If you've read this far you're overthinking it. This is a quality garment that you will enjoy for years.

Material feels very durable but still breathable. Good fit - not too baggy, not too snug. For some people, two hand pockets might not be sufficient but I actually like the minimalist design.

this jacket is awesome. I work in forestry and this coat keeps my nice and dry everyday in the woods and is durable against branches while bushwhacking. this coat is also great for just around town or walking to school. its great for skiiing as well when paired with a puffy or other layers under! style is great, pockets are great, and hood is great. only thing that doesn't make it perfect is the length of the sleeves, they are way too long on me and i have to roll them up... size small was too small and now a medium is almost too big with the sleeve length! other than that it is my go to jacket and i will have it for years to come.

I purchased this jacket a month ago, and I absolutely love it. Fits great with or without layers. The water beads off in the rain, and the hood has some great adjustment options. As described, it's the perfect all round jacket.

Been using this for about two years now in moderate to heavy snow/rain. Can't give enough praise about how well this jacket stands up to it! Makes me feel invincible!

When my old favorite Sidewinder shell finally started showing a bit of wear, I had a tough time sending it away for repair (I somehow managed to detach most of the snow skirt after many years of use). When Arc'teryx received my "old friend", they told me that due to a repair backlog, I could either wait or trade it in for credit... I had been eyeing the Beta AR and decided to go ahead and trade the old girl in. I still miss that jacket, but the Beta AR has been a fabulous replacement- Good looks (that never even seems to get dirty!), amazing warmth and completely impervious to the worst that Mt. Bachelor or Mt. Hood can dish out. I'm so impressed with my Arc'teryx experience that I've been buying other gear, and I've learned for myself that everything they make carries the same amazing quality- the other manufacturers have their work cut out for them just to keep up.

Bought this jacket a few years ago and it the best jacket I have ever owned. I wear it all year around. The fit is great, I wear it alone in the summer during rainy days and in the winter I layer it with a sweater or my atom. Over all it's a wicked jacket and I use it for hiking to snowboarding and everything in between.

Extremely pleased with the Beta AR. Like all Arc'Teryx products, the quality is outstanding. There is nothing unnecessary on this jacket. It is perfect for what it was designed for. I also tried and returned the Alpha AR because I preferred the neck and hood and the pockets of the Beta. I am 5'9" 175# and the medium fits me close but with enough room to wear a pretty big puffy and two base layers under it and not lose any range of motion.

I bought this jacket off season this year and am now wearing it with our change in weather. It is such great quality, you can dress it up and wear it with good pants or pair it with jeans. I really value the many options for layering with it. The fit is great!

Feels like it will last a lifetime, mine already went through a lot and isn't showing a single sign of wear. I'm 175cm 62kg and wear a size L, enough space for a midlayer.

The gore-tex shell for this Beta AR is softer, less stiff, and provides just as much protection as my old Theta AR. The hood design is great and allows you to wear the jacket with the hood down while still maintaining a snug fit around the neckline. Zipper redesign seems a little cheaper, but so far they have performed well.

I got the Beta AR a few months ago, it is a great jacket and I find the range of adjustments perfect. I like that the arms are long as this avoids a wet cuff riding up your sleeve when you reach for something, nothing worse than that. I prefer this type of hood to the type integrated with the neck, especially for year-round use as it is easier to get out of the way when the sun comes out. My only gripe would be it is quite a noisy shell, but I'm not taking it hunting. Perhaps I have not broken it in enough yet. Highly recommend!

I bought this jacket last year for rainy days in the city, resort skiing and ski touring. It exceeded my expectations and has kept me dry. Would highly recommend.

Versatile and effective waterproof shell. I have used for a variety of activities (hiking, skiing, fishing) in all seasons and this is sufficiently adjustable to meet all needs and keep me dry

This is my second Beta AR jacket and I can/t see myself use any other jacket for all my outdoors needs. Quality all around. This jacket ROCKS!

Bought this about 1 year ago, and have used it from around town use, to hiking, and skiing as well. Has worked flawlessly, and I love the drophood construction as well. Definitely an excellent all-rounder. Definitely on the roomier side for plenty of layering, so make sure to account for that.

This is my second Beta AR purchase it has the best front pockets for everything needed while skiing and any outdoor winter activities.

I purchased my beta jacket 9 years ago. Obviously an older model but this thing could have been indestructible. This piece was a true soldier. I used it for hiking, a rain coat, outdoor exercise, you name it. It's oddly warm considering the thickness of the jacket. The material is so light yet dense, no wind gets through whatsoever. With proper layering this shell kept me warm and dry while spending a couple months in the winter. Only in the last 6 months ago did the coat decide to give up. All of the seams where the material is glued came apart. What I didn't know was that this coat needed to be washed more often. I would just wipe down the exterior as needed, but after speaking with a customer service rep from the company did I find out that after extensive use, body oils and sweat will eventually break down the adhesive glue. If I would have cared for it better I'm sure it would still be holding strong. 9 years of protection and versatility with this coat. I will be missed, but I'm keeping it as a relic and badge of honor. I'll definitely get another one soon.

I got a beta AR to replace a jacket that is no longer in production and it is AMAZING. The gore-tes performs as you would expect and it fits with enough room for layering underneath without being too tight across the shoulders/chest but not oversized to wear without the layers. This will be your new go-to everything jacket. Durable for adventures but stylish enough for city use.

I purchased this jacket over the summer in hopes of having some insurance against sketchy weather in the Alberta Rockies. I was worried about the bulk of this coat while reading the reviews; however I was pleasantly surprised when I actually got it in my pack for the first time. It is a little bulky but isn't too big of a sacrifice for what protection it brings you. It doesn't weigh a ton, and in my time so far in the rain with it - it has performed incredibly. I'm looking forward to doing some further testing with it in the winter, however as of now I'm quite happy with the purchase!

I bought this beta AR from a recommendation of a family member, and I never thought I would find myself spending that kind of money on an outer shell but I'm so glad I did. If you throw a nice base layer and middle layer under this outer shell you could walk clear through the tundra and feel warm and toasty without ever worrying that this garment will fail because it won't! This company clearly puts the X in exceptional!!