Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

Bought last season for touring and it's awesome, super light weight for packing

Blocks wind, comfortable, excellent hood keeps rain and wind out. Great value!

Love this Shell. Amazingly waterproof. Spend winters in the NW mnts. where the weather changes from rain to snow within minutes. Have never gotten my mid layer wet or had the swap out my Beta AR after 4-8 hours of being rained on. Highly recommend!

I bought this two months ago and it has been great for skiing and now in the shoulder season for hiking in spring like (rainy) conditions. I love the length of the jacket as it keeps me warm and dry.

I bought this for a heavier shell (winter) to replace a parka. Boy did it exceed my expectations! The fit is almost perfect, it's loose without a mid layer, but that's the design. It's wonderfully light weight and very breathable. This has quickly become my favourite piece! I've used it for winter hikes, and cross country skiing in Ottawa and not once was I cold!

I've used this jacket for five years now and everytime it gets the job done. It's great all year and has never waivered. Compactable, sturdy, great look. Those are just a few of the reasons why I'll keep this jacket as long as I possibly can!

Living in Vancouver is wet wet wet. Love this jacket.

I love this jacket Its such a solid year round jacket

I've owned this for over a year and do not regret my purpose. I am 6'3" and about 190 lbs and I love the cut of this jacket- not baggy at all unlike so many other rain jackets. The breathability is great with the vents open and it repels water like nothing I have ever owned.

I purchased this hard shell approximately a month ago along with an Atom AR and was out in 45 mile an hour winds at 10 and was toasty warm as if I was sitting by my woodstove.

Super comfortable and lightweight, yet durable. I've taken this jacket backpacking through snow/rain, snowboarding, and even fishing. Never once has the jacket let me down. Been pushed through rough brambles and branches and not even a single sign of a tear. Looks as good as the day I bought it. The only "downside" I have about the beta ar is that it's a bit noisy.

This is the best jacket I've ever had. It keeps you dry even in heavy rain.

This really is an outstanding all around jacket. I have worn it layered to ski comfortably in -25 degree conditions in the mountains, but also wear it with jeans walking around the city when it's above zero. I will always have an arcteryx beta AR jacket in my closet.

So glad that I chose to invest in this jacket. I absolutely love it! It really helps me to have the confidence to be outside when the weather changes and know that I will be completely dry. Not only does it do the job, but I also love the look and feel of it

I bought this jacket two months ago, been bone dry ever since. Out hiking in thrashing rain and wind, and it's not leaked any water once, and I keeps the wind at bay. All whilst remaining breathable, and extremely light weight. Well, well worth the price.

I've had this jacket for 2 months now and I'm extremely satisfied. The jacket is lightweight and packable but still has all the features I could possibly need.

Unlike a lot of jackets that claim to be waterproof, I have had zero breaches so far. Longest test has been a 6 hour hike on the moors where it rained constantly. Not the roughest test but you can only beat what's put in front of you.

This jacket has met the challenge for everything I have had for it so far, all while giving an exceptional fit, something I often struggle with for shells. I am 6'2" and 190lbs, not abnormally long arms but long enough to not fit many jackets. From single track riding, xc skiing, backpacking my little one around, and walking the dog, it has held up beautifully and performed as expected. The biggest star for me is the stand up collar, it makes a massive difference to close out the elements and seal in the heat when the wind chill is stiff. No wonder it is a fixture to the stellar Arc'teryx lineup

Great fitting shell that doesn't ride up with excessive arm movement. Good selection of colours and lightweight, ideal for those wet walks and likes in the British countryside.

I picked this up about 2 months ago, honestly worth every cent. First day out wearing it I was caught in a downpour. Was I wet? Nope, not at all. The material is thick and makes a little noise, maybe as it breaks in it will be quieter so sneaking up on Sasquatch will have to wait. It fits about spot on, pockets are in a usable spot. This is the jacket you need, it's the do it all, see it all jacket to travel the world with. Just don't try to be a Sasquatch catcher........... at first.

I bought this jacket a few months ago and it has turned out to be the best investment I could make. Went for a good long steep hike and the jacket held up to all of it's accolades. Kept me dry, pit zips allowed me to not get too sweaty and the well thought out hood kept me completely dry. My only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner as I went snow shoeing earlier in the year and got drenched with a competitors jacket. Fabulous jacket, the Beta AR and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking full protection from the elements.

I bought this jacket for an Iceland trip as it's light weight, packs down small, but could also deal with the wind and rain. It was the perfect jacket for Iceland as the layer goretex is 100% waterproof and wind proof. It held up against everything Iceland throw at us over 8 days of hiking and exploring in the rain, snow, wind and the low temperatures. I also use it back home in Flordia as a rain jacket. It's so extremely breathable so it works better than my thinner lighter rain jacket is not breathable so during the spring and summer showers I feel clammy and hot. I also use it skiing in winter and again its perfect! Enough warmth for the lefts and breathability during exertions. The Bata AR is a go-to for and output with full wind proof waterproof features.

I bough the Beta AR for all around use, IE skiing shell, rain jacket for summer adventures, etc. Couldn't be happier. Keeps me dry through all the elements and fits like a glove.

I've had this jacket for the winter and now into the spring. Used in a variety of conditions for both casual use, hikes, and snowboarding. Worked amazing in all conditions with great durability. Looks great and fits great! The collar makes layering up with hooded mid-layers difficult. I wish there was a small side pocket for RFID cards for resorts. I know it's not a ski/snowboard specific jacket, but a small side pocket would be helpful.

I bought this jacket a few months ago and it has already served me better than any other shell I've owned. Arc'teryx is genuinely the best outdoor company in existence and no one else does quality like they do. ARCY FOREVER!