Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

Arc'Teryx has really pulled off the impossible with this jacket. It might be said that with competing jacket features of lightweight, breathable, and waterproof as options - where others have said, "choose two" - with this beast you get ALL THREE IN SPADES. Almost feather light when considering what it delivers. Super breathable, yet windproof (seems impossible, right?) Built like a tank in terms of waterproofness and durability. I will own one (or more!) of these until the day I die.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This jacket is my favorite outer layer when the weather is wet, snowy or windy. It comfortably fits over a warmer down jacket on cold days or is perfect on its own when the temperatures are warmer. Love the venting zips and the cut of this jacket. Love the blue color I got!

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.

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.

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,

Have had mine 3 years and like new. Have worn the jacket during the three colder seasons in upstate NY with layers. Great fit and great look! Wouldn't hesitate to invest in this shell again!

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

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.

Overall, a great jacket for any outdoor enthusiast. Solid material, construction and very functional design. Arc'teryx is great at form and function.