Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - deleted

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.

I was real Arcterix fen for many years and I have bought several products Venta AR (great jacket, used for more than 10 years), Alpha SL, t-shirts, caps, accessories and more. This is my second Beta AR jacket for the last 7 years and probably the last, because the quality literally decay. The first one was too large for me /size L/ and I sold it after 2 years, still looking like brand new. The second one is the right size (M), it also looked very quality made. I have used it several years for skiing and hiking, relatively rarely (one or two times in a month, in the late autumn and the winter). Great fit. I love it and I have used and kept it very carefully, washing it not more often than once a year, according the instruction. It looked like brand new till the last week, when I washed it as usual machine wash, the jacket only, into a big laundry bag, closed zippers, delicate cycle, 30 degree and using Grangers for Gore membranes. But, afterwards the entire adhesive tape at the bottom of the jacked have been fully unglued and torn. Really disappointed with the durability of an expensive jacket, manufactured by Arcterix.

Purchased the green because the grandma lipstick pink and the fire engine red were vomit worthy. Turns out the green is more of a decomposing pine-bow color suited more for a lumberjack than a ladies coat. Let's get with it Arcteryx and get some colors that make a girl look good while getting it done in the outdoors! Hopefully I can sell mine to a forester, then wait for something better to come along.

So, I purchased my Beta AR a month ago. it got its first use on a raining morning on the trail. performance was excellent with no water penetration in moderate to heavy rain for about 4 hours. My one gripe is that the jacket got dirt marks along some creases where my pack's wait strap was cinched down. I washed it immediately after getting home (per the instructions with the Nu Care detergent), and these dirt marks didnt come out. I did get the Glade color, so I understand that dirt will be easier to see. Still, I'm disappointed that my first noderate use already has these lifetime stains.

Love everything about this jacket except when it is zipped up to the top - the chin guard comes up so high on my face that it is extremely uncomfortable - it rubs on the chin because the jacket is so stiff around that area due to the heavy duty zip and the stiffened fabric around the chin area. Maybe ok if you wear a balaclava over your face or have fabric that can be covering your chin to stop the friction....but it can be raining in warm humid weather too and I won't be wearing a layer over my chin for those days. I am returning it as it was too annoying and stiff for me. I am Petite at 5 ft and 105 lbs, but I think this issue would still hold true for people taller than me.

I bought this jacket a year ago for a long stomp around Europe (I intended to get the Zeta AR but came out the store with this instead) I was out for a whole winter in this, one week in the worst rainfall I've ever been caught in and I was comfortable, if not pleased, to be out hiking in that. Also came back without a scratch or a stain despite the rough treatment it was given. So when it really counts, this jacket aces it! But on the day-to-day or to take with you just-in-case it's a nuisance. The hood is just irritating, the fabric is noisy and the fit is awful if you aren't properly layered. I ended up buying another 3L in a similar style to the Zeta which is my go-to while this has stayed in a wardrobe undisturbed for several months until conditions made it worth breaking out again recently. The jacket is undoubtably a worthwhile investment for serious outdoor types with frequent cause to be layering up, wearing helmets and getting the use out of the jacket it is marketed for. If, like me, you are mainly out and about in mild but wet conditions and not climbing on anything more challenging than the back of a horse, I'd say Arc'teryx have better products for you to splurge on. The three stars reflect the cast-iron five stars it deserves for the four months of the year I've got out of it.

I bought this jacket a couple of months ago to replace an older model Beta AR. The new version is lovely, with a different material, stronger zippers and a few new well thought out details. The jacket runs bigger than older models and is a lot wider and longer through the arms.

I bought this shell last winter for ski touring and to bring it to all of my summer treks. I loved it touring. I loved it hiking. I loved it skiing inbounds. I litterally carried it through all of my hikes this summer as a bullet proof protection in case a storm caught up with us. Other than that, it fits nice and looks great!

I bought this jacket about a month ago, unsure if I would be using it the mild fall temperatures in Canada, however I have found use for it almost daily since. It is fully water/wind proof so it immediately takes care of those elements. Only trick is finding something to layer underneath. I run warm and am good with just a thin sweater underneath in 0-10 degree weather. I am an athletic 5'9' build and the small fits great. It is likely to be too small if I use puffier base layers (down). I got the Caribou color and am super pleased with it. The hood is not attached to the main portion of the jacket which is the reason I bought this jacket. I really hate the tugging feeling if you aren't wearing the hood so I opted for this option, with this separate and it does exactly that; very very pleased with this item.

Ce manteau a tout pour lui! Il est rsistant, souple et sa coupe le rend confortable et polyvalent. C'est un incontournable!

I've had an Alpha SV for decades and used it for every hiking or canoeing trip. It never fails but is becoming a little old. I wanted something equally sturdy but a little longer, a little less bulletproof, not sized for a helmet and a little more appropriate for walking instead of climbing mountains. I bought the Beta AR at your outlet site and it seems to fit the bill beautifully.

Bought as a replacement for a previous version of the Beta AR that lasted 18 years of four season, multi-sport (skiing, hiking, around town) hard use (2 minor fixes by Arc Teryx during it's lifetime until the zippers de-laminated). The new Beta AR has updated zippers, nicer Gore-Tex and a larger hood. I expect another 18 years out of this one.

I've taken this jacket out in a wide variety of conditions - tropical storms in Mexico - misty hikes in the Pacific Northwest - downpours in the Mid Atlantic US It's fantastic as a wet weather barrier, extremely packable, and the one jacket I trust to keep me dry when I need it to. Fits well, accommodates a Phase AR + Atom LT for easy layering/warmth. Rolls into its hood and stuffs into a crossbody hipsack for unpredictable weather days. Great jacket to bring with you no matter where you go.

I've taken this jacket out in a wide variety of conditions - tropical storms in Mexico - misty hikes in the Pacific Northwest - downpours in the Mid Atlantic US It's fantastic as a wet weather barrier, extremely packable, and the one jacket I trust to keep me dry when I need it to. Fits well, accommodates a Phase AR + Atom LT for easy layering/warmth. Rolls into its hood and stuffs into a crossbody hipsack for unpredictable weather days. Great jacket to bring with you no matter where you go.

Just bought this after months of research...Have owned Columbia and North face jackets to name a few...Also compared to other skiing and winter jackets, but I am looking for a product that is long lasting and can do what I need it to do...Looks like I made the right choice so far. Pending long term review.

This was my second major purchase frlm Arcteryx, the first being the Atom AR Jacket. Both jackets were size 'S' (5'7"; 157lbs; 38"chest; 31waist) and i was hoping that my BetaAR would fit overtop of the Atom...fit beautifully with the hood up...a little cumbersome with the hood off but doable. so far ive used this in the Western Pa weather, late summer and Autumn, and this jacket kept me warm during a complete downpour with 25-35mph gust. Felt invincible. While there are other jackets in the lineup that may be superior, this was the best fit all around for camping, hiking, and outdoor work. Additionally the fit overtop of my revised ATOM AR, was a success. Spend the money and be happy.

I bought this jacket a few months ago and have used it a handful of times this fall. It's held up great to the rain. I really like the fit, as I am shorter, so it hits me in a great spot without being too long. I usually wear a small in tops and that's what I purchased. It leaves lots of room to layer. I wear my synthetic jacket under it and I'm toasty warm. It even leaves room for a vest. I intend to wear it skiing all winter. The only drawback for me is, having a little wider hips, it's very fitted around my hips. But I couldn't have sized up, or I would have had way too much room in the arms and chest. My only little complaint, is that it is quite loud. But I'd rather have a bit of crinkling and be warm and dry; than quiet and cold! I'm really loving it so far!

This was my second major purchase frlm Arcteryx, the first being the Atom AR Jacket. Both jackets were size 'S' (5'7"; 157lbs; 38"chest; 31waist) and i was hoping that my BetaAR would fit overtop of the Atom...fit beautifully with the hood up...a little cumbersome with the hood off but doable. so far ive used this in the Western Pa weather, late summer and Autumn, and this jacket kept me warm during a complete downpour with 25-35mph gust. Felt invincible. While there are other jackets in the lineup that may be superior, this was the best fit all around for camping, hiking, and outdoor work. Additionally the fit overtop of my revised ATOM AR, was a success. Spend the money and be happy.

J'ai cet article depuis dj 3ans. Il est super et peu tre port dans plusieurs situation. -seul en t par un te la venteux et pluvieux -printemps automne avec un chandail en dessus. - hiver avec une couche intermdiaire de duvet (tant Donner sa grande polyvalence je l'utilise mme comme "Shell" jusqu' des temperature de -20,-25C Pour le ski alpin ) Un produit dont je me passerai plus.

I bought the beta ar shell two years ago and it's the most used outer wear item in my collection. So versatile I carry it with me all the time.

I have had my beta ar for about a year now I've used for about all of my fall winter activities from every day walks in the rain to snowboarding every time it has kept me nice and dry no signs or wear works like new still

Fits great, very durable. Will last a long time. Great jacket!

I bought this jacket a few months ago and have used it a handful of times this fall. It's held up great to the rain. I really like the fit, as I am shorter, so it hits me in a great spot without being too long. I usually wear a small in tops and that's what I purchased. It leaves lots of room to layer. I wear my synthetic jacket under it and I'm toasty warm. It even leaves room for a vest. I intend to wear it skiing all winter. The only drawback for me is, having a little wider hips, it's very fitted around my hips. But I couldn't have sized up, or I would have had way too much room in the arms and chest. My only little complaint, is that it is quite loud. But I'd rather have a bit of crinkling and be warm and dry; than quiet and cold! I'm really loving it so far!

Just bought this after months of research...Have owned Columbia and North face jackets to name a few...Also compared to other skiing and winter jackets, but I am looking for a product that is long lasting and can do what I need it to do...Looks like I made the right choice so far. Pending long term review.

Great Jacket for wind and rain. I have bought two of these jackets now one for work and one for weekends. Very happy with the quality and materials of this jacket