Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

Got this jacket last year, put it through the ringer climbing and hiking in the Vancouver rain, just had to apply the first DWR treatment after a year of use.

I like to keep my wardrobe simple and versatile, and the Beta AR delivers. I wear my Beta AR all year in all kinds of weather and conditions, and it has never disappointed me. It is the best shell jacket ever.

Depuis 13 ans, je porte des gore-tex Arc'teryx pour atteindre les sommets du nord est amricain. Je n'ai jamais senti que le vtement n'tait pas la hauteur. 13 ans me frotter aux conifres, m'enfoncer dans la neige, glisser le long des escarpements. Merci pour cette fiabilit sans gal!

Material ist great, Design ist functional und quality ist high! I can recommend it!

Material ist great, Design ist functional und quality ist high! I can recommend it!

je suis entirement satisfait, lger et trs robuste la fois. offre une protection incroyable aux intempries! Parfait par dessus une couche intermdiaire. je le recommande.

J'en ai 2, dont l'une a une dizaine d'annes. Superbement conues, pas de fioritures mais une efficacit et un pratique toutes preuves. Parfaitement tanches, quasi inusables. Que dire d'autre? Elles me servent en ville, en haute montagne, avec mes chiens. Un indispensable.

Jacket fits so well and guards against heavy rain. It's a life saver if you are outside for long periods of time in the rain. It covers our waist and bottom very well. It's the perfect length. Also incredibly lightweight for travelling.

I live in the North East where it can be inches of pouring rain one minute and a blizzard the next. I purchased the Beta AR to commute to work in. I ride several trains and walk several blocks depending on which hospital I am working in. I have walked in torrential rain, and snow always remaining, warm and bone dry. The armpit zips help immensely with venting heat in the summer during a storm and layered with the Arc'teryx Atom hoody, I remain warm and dry in the most extreme of snow events. I have done everything from commuting, to hiking, to shopping in the city in all types of weather and have no fear due to my Beta AR!

Can't recommend this highly enough. Wear this for skiing, walking, cycling; in the countryside and in the city. Had it since 2013. Great decision to buy a shell so it can be used with different layers depending on the conditions. Sent it off once to be cleaned and the Gore-tex reactivated.

J'utilise cette veste tous les jours de mauvais temps, par dessus une Proton lt. Coupe parfaite !

This jacket is the most thought through jacket you can buy. Beautifully simple. The large front pockets will hold anything while not pulling down. I did find the sleeves have allot of room from the elbow to cuff, maybe there is a reason for this.

My previous shell was an Alpha LT. I don't notice any significant increase in weight moving to the Beta AR - but there is a noticeable increase in wind proofness and weather protection. I havent had the jacket for long but it's easy to see that it will be more durable as well. I have the Tui colour which is like a dark navy - it looks great and can do double duty as an urban rain jacket without looking too out of place. But ultimately this jacket is for all season protection in bad weather - and the price is a reflection of the fact you're buying a lightweight fortress that will protect you in all types of weather.

I bought this coat to layer on top of my Cerium LT jacket and it was a perfect match. The material and waterproofing are top notch and better than my Beta SL jacket. I highly recommend it.

This is the best jacket I have ever owned, I have 2 now and love it for both work, skiing and around town. I work on a golf course in Alberta and the jacket covers every aspect of weather we work in with great style, fit and breathability. I am 6'2 and 190lbs and got a medium, it fits great because i dont like a lot of layering. This is comfortable with a thin down layer underneath.

Go to jacket for bad weather use in many outdoor activities. Looks good, too.

Like the energizer bunny, its just keeps on ticking. My jacket is over 6 years old and still performs as well as when new. I thought about retiring it this year, and took it in to compare with a brand new one, and there was hardly any difference. Will just have to keep it longer.

Go to jacket for bad weather use in many outdoor activities. Looks good, too.

I spent a lot of time in this jacket this year, including 1 canoe trip in the Yukon and 2 trips in Northern Ontario. It rolls up nice and compact and is very comfortable to wear. The hood is really well designed - I usually find a hood to be a pain but it was no problem to paddle and portage when it was on. In spite of the heavy usage, there does not seem to be any sign of wear.

Got this jacket about 5 years ago from REI and it still holds well. I tried many other hardshell jackets and this is the most durable one and has the best fit. I am 5'8' and athlete built (170 pounds). This jacket may be short for the tall guys but fits me perfectly. As I have a big butt, the typical shell jacket with long hip-length feels like a tight, short skirt which constrains my motion.

Einfach eine geniale Jacke, dank der Lftung unter der Schulter auch angenehm im Sommer und im Aufstieg. Die Jacke habe ich auf jeder Tour dabei, ob als Wetter-, oder Windschutz auf dem Gipfel.

Beta AR is the perfect jacket for hiking. The Gore-Tex Pro material offers excellent protection from rain and, with adequate layering, cold.

This jacket is fantastic, I use this as my main waterproof layer and I love it. It is a bit of a heavier material but this is made up for by the fact that it is very durable and strong. I wear it hiking/snowshoeing in the mountains and during field work and never worry about it getting snagged or ripped up at all. The pit zips are great and allow you to vent heat when working hard. It's a good length and the fit is perfect - I layer it with a down jacket in colder weather and it works fantastic. The hand pockets are a great size and there is an interior pocket (would love it if it were large enough for a phone). I love how adjustable everything is (sides and top of hood, wrist cuffs, hem, pit vents) - it makes it very versatile for a variety of conditions. It is pricey but it is an awesome piece of gear and my favourite waterproof shell I've ever had.

Couldn't be happier with this purchase. This jacket is everything I could ask for in a shell. Have been out in torrential rains and I have stayed dry and comfortable. Sizing is perfect as is freedom of movement. Have work with an insulated mid layer in cold temps and have stayed quite war,

As someone who travels abroad frequently, I found this jacket to be the perfect companion. Whether I am stuck in a monsoon in SE Asia, in the jungles of South America, or in an urban city environment, this jacket will do the job. At first I was extremely skeptical to invest so much in a shell... However, within no time, I had zero regrets as I realized this jacket is built to last. No matter where I travel, this jacket ALWAYS comes with me; it rolls up very compactly and easily fits in my messenger bag (Check out the Arc'teryx LEAF Courier bag if you're in "that" market...). ;)