Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

i bought my beta at 2 months ago and it was fine until around 2 weeks ago, i have been using the arcteryx nu care products to clean and reapply the dwr on the jacket and now it won't even apply, i do not recommend getting these jackets when the goretex doesn't even work properly, if i can i would like to get a new one sent because i am not impressed

Please contact me customer support. My jacket wets out within half an hour of light rain, I'm hoping it is a faulty product if not I'm extremely disappointed in a seemingly top of the range jacket. Look forward to hearing your response.

Best jacket I ever had - loved the fit and functionality for biking and the annual skiing trip. Really sad it only lasts 2-3 years as the layers are now peeling and waterproofness is gone. I expected more from Arcteryx making the most expensive jackets in the business. Great functionality but not made to last - even just with mild use.

Just got the jacket in the mail as a replacement for an old one that did not last very long. Disappointed is an understatement. The arms come to my fingertips and the body is so tight there is no room for layering anything underneath. It's going back in the morning. I'm getting my money back and I will never spend another dime with this company. My 8 year old looked at the website and declared all of your jackets overpriced. He's right. Considering the very bad fit of the new jacket and the way the old jacket would soak through after a couple hours in the rain, and fell apart after only a few years, I've decided to not shop with you ever again. Your products are not at all a good value for the large prices you charge for them. I really wanted to support a Canadian company but I am completely confused by your sizing and extremely disappointed by your product's durability. You have lost a customer.

Well-constructed, but way too small. I'm a 6-05 former collegiate athlete who still keeps fit. The size charts indicate that XXL will fit a chest measurement up to 50.5 inches. My chest measurement is 52-53 inches, which would easily be accommodated by a jacket in size 3XL. There are a lot of larger men like me who have become avid outdoor enthusiasts after their athletic careers ended, and I would not be surprised if your inventory of 3XL jackets sold out quickly (they do with other brands).

I have purchased three Beta ARs over the years. The jacket layers well for mountaineering and backpacking. My two prior jackets were durable. My latest one is not. The material wore our much more quickly, and seams came undone from normal use. The jacket no longer is worth the very high price.

The first winter, a branch made a hole in the jacket. Garbage material. You'd thought it would be resistant for the price. This is literally like throwing your money out the window.

First off I could not get my jacket in the color I wanted. Found comparable rain jackets made equally well by other vendors considerably cheaper. Expected a life time warranty for a rain jacket at that price and a stuff sack to go with it. For real

First off I could not get my jacket in the color I wanted. Found comparable rain jackets made equally well by other vendors considerably cheaper. Expected a life time warranty for a rain jacket at that price and a stuff sack to go with it. For real

Like every Arcteryx product, it works in the beginning then as it's out of warranty it starts to have problems with the zipper, the heat-sealing and small holes in the fabric. Considered the high-price paid you would expect a definitely longer duration of the product. It doesn't happen with Arcteryx at all. Strongly NOT recommended. Writing this review after 5 years of ownership and test in outdoor, city life mostly. So didn't go extreme weathers and product was always stored with maximum care. SHAME!

Like every Arcteryx product, it works in the beginning then as it's out of warranty it starts to have problems with the zipper, the heat-sealing and small holes in the fabric. Considered the high-price paid you would expect a definitely longer duration of the product. It doesn't happen with Arcteryx at all. Strongly NOT recommended. Writing this review after 5 years of ownership and test in outdoor, city life mostly. So didn't go extreme weathers and product was always stored with maximum care. SHAME!

I have owned lots of Arc'teryx gear over the years and treated myself to a new Beta AR this year. I'm sorry to say that this jacket was a very expensive disappointment. There is one thing I expected it to do -- keep me dry -- but it absolutely failed from its very first use. Since I have had Arc'teryx rain gear in the past and just assume it works, I didn't hesitate to pack this jacket for a Kilimanjaro climb as soon as it arrived. Bad move. We had a few days of rain on the mountain and, though it wasn't extreme or torrential, I found my inner layers consistently got wet. The arms of this jacket soaked through especially quickly, and the only part of me that wasn't wet down to the base layer after a couple hours of hiking in steady rain was the area of my back covered by my pack -- starting from its very first wear!! I so, so wish I had tested this jacket in rain before relying on it as an essential piece of gear. Because I hadn't, I was wet and cold and uncomfortable for much of my climb. If you're going to just wear this jacket to and from the car on drizzly days, it might be fine. But if you're looking for actual rain gear that will keep you dry in the great outdoors, I'm sorry to say you'll have to look elsewhere.

I have owned lots of Arc'teryx gear over the years and treated myself to a new Beta AR this year. I'm sorry to say that this jacket was a very expensive disappointment. There is one thing I expected it to do -- keep me dry -- but it absolutely failed from its very first use. Since I have had Arc'teryx rain gear in the past and just assume it works, I didn't hesitate to pack this jacket for a Kilimanjaro climb as soon as it arrived. Bad move. We had a few days of rain on the mountain and, though it wasn't extreme or torrential, I found my inner layers consistently got wet. The arms of this jacket soaked through especially quickly, and the only part of me that wasn't wet down to the base layer after a couple hours of hiking in steady rain was the area of my back covered by my pack -- starting from its very first wear!! I so, so wish I had tested this jacket in rain before relying on it as an essential piece of gear. Because I hadn't, I was wet and cold and uncomfortable for much of my climb. If you're going to just wear this jacket to and from the car on drizzly days, it might be fine. But if you're looking for actual rain gear that will keep you dry in the great outdoors, I'm sorry to say you'll have to look elsewhere.

Like the jacket, better quality than my last rain jacket, plenty of room for layering. Not a great fan of the hood - but it works which is important.

I have had this jacket for 8yrs and have only ever used it for casual use. No major adventures. I wash it today for the 2nd time only and the waist cord has popped out of the hem. Very disappointed. Previously I had a Berghaus Goretex for 14 years with adventure use and it never failed. I admit the Arcteryx is a lot lighter than the Berghaus, however, I feel Arcteryx is stamping a premium for name's sake and the quality isn't there. If I had got close to 14 years of use then I would have bought another one because the style and function are certainly worth the price. however, I'm done robustness is equally important. This is a made in CANADA jacket...not CHINA.

I saved up and treated myself to this jacket, and I loved the performance overall. However, after maybe 5 mountain-climbing excursions, I found two spots on the inside lining that have worn almost completely through. I did not abuse the jacket at all, but I guess maybe there was some exposed velcro on my pants that was rubbing during the climb. I contacted the warranty center, but was told that this can't be fixed; instead they sent me a piece of tape to patch it. I've only had the jacket for a little over a year...have to say I now regret the purchase. Bottom line: if you decide to spend the money on this jacket, be very careful with it - the inside lining can be easily damaged. And despite what the Warranty and Repair Policy says, it will not be "repaired at a nominal charge."

I saved up and treated myself to this jacket, and I loved the performance overall. However, after maybe 5 mountain-climbing excursions, I found two spots on the inside lining that have worn almost completely through. I did not abuse the jacket at all, but I guess maybe there was some exposed velcro on my pants that was rubbing during the climb. I contacted the warranty center, but was told that this can't be fixed; instead they sent me a piece of tape to patch it. I've only had the jacket for a little over a year...have to say I now regret the purchase. Bottom line: if you decide to spend the money on this jacket, be very careful with it - the inside lining can be easily damaged. And despite what the Warranty and Repair Policy says, it will not be "repaired at a nominal charge."

After having had 3 outdoor jackets (from TNF, Patagonia and Berghaus) in the past which all lasted 10+ years. I decided to step up in price a little and buy an BETA AR. I'm sad to say that it turned out to be a great disappointment. After about 1,5 years the loop for hanging up the jacket came off. Soon after that a number of taped seals started to come off which I glued back with seamgrip. After about 2,5-3 years in the seams around both cuffs and the seems holding elastic cord at the bottom of jacket started coming loose. Now after 3,5 years, the only issue I don't directly fault Arc'teryx for, the zipper has died. I would not recommend this jacket to anyone.

After having had 3 outdoor jackets (from TNF, Patagonia and Berghaus) in the past which all lasted 10+ years. I decided to step up in price a little and buy an BETA AR. I'm sad to say that it turned out to be a great disappointment. After about 1,5 years the loop for hanging up the jacket came off. Soon after that a number of taped seals started to come off which I glued back with seamgrip. After about 2,5-3 years in the seams around both cuffs and the seems holding elastic cord at the bottom of jacket started coming loose. Now after 3,5 years, the only issue I don't directly fault Arc'teryx for, the zipper has died. I would not recommend this jacket to anyone.

Trs mauvaise tenue dans le temps : Membrane gore tex dcolle au bout de 3 ans puis en suivant dcollement des tissus intrieurs, passages d'lastiques ...

This jacket is not durable and is currently going back to Arc'Teryx a second time repairs. I wear the jacket out and about the city (Minneapolis) and it just can't hold up to mild/moderate use in the couple years I have had this. For the price of the jacket I would have expected it would last longer than it has.

I had two beta AR since 2009 . One manufactured in China, the other in Canada. Both jacket faced quality problems one with goretex delaminating, zipper failing and seems coming undone. For the price, I would expect a much more durable product. I own quite a bit of Arcteryx products, I unfortunately cannot recommend buying their shells after my experience

I bought this Beta AR to replace an Alpha SV that I had had for many years, that gave great service before giving up the ghost. Have other Arc'teryx items that are also great pieces of kit, so was expecting good things from the Beta. What a let down! One hour over the moors in not too heavy rain to find when I got home that the jacket was totally permeable to the rain - not just the odd patch, the inside was soaking. I would have been interested in knowing the reason for this total failure of the material and did ask for this, as I appreciate the odd problem can happen and I am a fan of Arc'teryx products. The good thing is that Arc'teryx refunded my money without a quibble. I would have simply requested a replacement except Arc'teryx's system does not allow this. I am now wondering if I should risk ordering another Beta - it is a lot of cash to have tied up if it goes wrong again!?

I wore this jacket on the Northern Way in 2013 and it failed me several times in keeping me dry. At the time, I attributed it to sweat (that is an arduous trek). This year on the Portuguese Camino, it failed catastrophically again, leaving me soaked several times and I know it was not due to sweating. Had it been cold, I would have been in serious trouble. I have a much older Arc Teryx that is bomb-proof and reliable, but it's heavy for these long walks. Something has been lost with the lighter-weight new versions and I no longer can recommend the brand for serious use, especially given the price.