Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

I have owned this jacket for a few months now, and it is great for everything. I'm in Edmonton, so the cold weather is a killer. In -30C i wore this over my down puffy and was warm as can be. Having it out on the trails is great too. Took it snowshoeing in a heavy snowfall and didn't notice at all. Walking the dog, shoveling the sidewalk, going to and from work, it handles it all like a champ. As far as fit goes, I'm not sure where some of the complaints come from. I am 6'1, and an athletic 200-205, with big shoulders and long arms, and a medium fits like a dream. There is enough to throw one mid layer underneath it at that size, which suits my needs great. The arms are a great length for me as well. The drop hood might be my favourite part of the jacket. I find with most full zip hoods where the zip comes above your chin, the hood will be too tight around the chin/neck, but with the drop hood built in collar its very comfortable, and makes layering up for the cold that much easier. The pit zips also allow you to use this jacket for running, which I did a few times on top of my baselayer in -15 to -20 weather with no issues. While I wouldn't recommend it for running all the time, it does work great in a pinch for those cold days.

Excellent Jacket: This is my second one as i like the New Labyrinth color. Very breathable, packable with out adding excessive extra weight to your backpack. Used it on my hike to the Scotland highlands.. Came up super handy and i remained dry during humid moisture and rainy days in Scotland. It was a great companion and as usual the Arc'teryx quality and style stood out. Thanks Arc'teryx for keeping me dry in such wet conditions.

I was skeptical to spend so much on a rain jacket. After wearing this jacket in a storm in Patagonia I am happy I did. As the others in the groups rain jackets soaked through the Beta AR kept my dry all day. The jacket feels durable and strong. My only complaint is it could be taller in height.

I live in a coastal rainforest next to the ocean that can see well over 100mm of rainfall in a month. I've had shells from other brands and they've either had the goretex wear out or layers delaminate and flake away over time. I've had this as my full time, all season, everyday main jacket for about 2 years now. And I've never had a single issue with it. It repels all water that hits it and can dry in less than a half hour. I really like the durability of it and not having to think about going easy when pulling the zippers. The draw strings on the hood allow it to be custom fit to whatever type of headwear I happen to be wearing. Which is impressive for a hood that's sized for a helmet. I also do a fair bit of surf photography and this does great when standing against onshore winds for hours. I always thought Arc jackets were too pricey but stumbled across a 50% off sale and couldn't say no. Not only was it worth what I paid, but I'd consider it worth every penny of it's regular price now that I've put it through its paces. I normally wear a size L in most clothing. I got a size L as the M felt a tad too snug for my preference. (Although M wasn't actually too small). The size L easily allows room for a hoody or fleece underneath and feels totally non-restrictive and doesn't feel bulky at all. Can't recommend this jacket enough.

Just took my new beta AR jacket out for it's first adventure snowboarding at Jay Peak in Vermont and loved it! Great range of movement, very effective weather protection in high winds/cold temps. Color is beautiful. Great shell. Thanks Arc'terx :)

I'm 6'0 185 lbs 33" waist. For me this All-Round jacket fits perfect. It's not trim, but also not a bag around your body. I own slimmer jackets that I just in the late Spring, Summer and early Fall. Being an AR jacket I wanted a jacket that I wear without layering or with. In the Bend Oregon area the only real time this jacket is not required is July-August. Obviously it's great a rain jacket as well as ski jacket layered the trim down jacket of vest. It's well "sized" for the perfect all-around jacket. In terms of moisture and wind protection, 2nd to known

I am 6'2" and wear a 18 1/2 / 37 tailored fit dress shirt. I'm wider at the top than at my waist(Think upside down triangle). The sleeve length in a XXL is perfect, but the rest of the jacket is a bit bulky. I wish there was an XL Tall option, but the XXL does the trick. The fit allows me to layer up underneath without motion being constricted. Five stars b/c jacket keeps me dry and comfy when weather gets rough.

I live in Squamish BC; temperature at sea level average out around -5c to 5c in winter. Not terribly windy in winter but it rain almost everyday. Spring and fall average around 0c to 10c and very windy. I walk 5 miles everyday after work and hike on the weekend. I purchased the Beta AR early this fall and been using it ever since. It rains all the time where I live and it is fairly warm at sea level. What is the one thing most wives or girlfriends ask you? "Honey... Do you want to go for a walk?" I never liked walking aimlessly in the past and discovered the reason why not long ago: Because I never been properly dressed for it. I have had the pleasure of discovering liking going for a walk now that I can stay dry and warm. This hard shell is amazing for a few reasons: It actually got my off my butt and made me want to go play outside would probably the best part of it all. It also give me a chance to reminisce about when I was a kid fishing on the lake while wearing this god aweful rain jacket that made me sweat like crazy. It also reminded me of some of the most wonderful days spent in camp with a tin roof listening to the rain and feeling warm and protected in my sleeping bag. this is the feeling I get when I wear the Beta AR. I feel protected and it inspires me to be a better person, corny isn't it? well it's the truth. Some people have bought this shell to stay dry and save their lives while in dangerous weather environment. On my side it's been more about a psychological improvement about the way I think about myself and the environment I am in. It opened my eyes to the beauty of the nature where I live in Squamish, BC. It also gave me a chance to go and scout mountain bike trails when it is too wet and greasy to bike. Whether you want physical or emotional protection, this shell has a funny way of opening your eyes to the environment you live in.

When I started looking for jackets I was used to a dept store 3 in 1. Went to the Arc'teryx store here in town they explained me the differences in the products and jacket types. So very happy with this jacket got the Midnight Sun based on what my good friend said was best and have nothing but compliments on the jacket. Would definitely recommend anything Arc'teryx they well worth it.

Great overall shell jacket. I'm in love with the colour too!

I love my Beta AR coat! I had a previous version of this jacket for 10 years and just got a new one! This jacket has amazing durability with a bit of care. I love the cut of the jacket as it is a bit longer with good room to layer underneath. I usually wear an XL in most of Arc'teryx's clothing, but this one I did size down a bit to a L, as it still fits my layers underneath well. Arc'teryx gear is well worth the investment!

I wanted a waterproof shell that fit my build well, and that's exactly what I got with this jacket. Just as with every Arcteryx product, quality is top notch. The fit is excellent. I've found that many Arcteryx size small regular cut works very well for my build. Arm length and torso length/width are spot on. I've used this in straight downpours and remained completely dry. True story, I met up with a friend for lunch. Happened to be during heavy rain. My office is only a couple of miles away so I decided to just walk. Arrived at the restaurant and was told I was nuts for walking out in the rain. Took off my jacket and then whoa you're not even slightly wet? Grabs my jacket (at this time all the water had shed off), holy cow what jacket is this? I could have sworn this was completely wet when you came in. They now own a Zeta AR. Thanks Arcteryx! For reference I am 5'7 150lbs, 38.5inch chest, small is perfect.

Finally a jacket that keeps me dry and is so comfortable that I don't mind wearing it. I have owned many other rain/shell jackets and not only did they not keep me dry but I just did not like wearing them so I would avoid it at all cost. I love my Beta AR jacket so much that I find myself wearing it as an outer layer even when it's not raining. I wear it with my Atom LT and it keeps me warm and comfortable in 40 degree weather. If it's around 30 degrees I would wear a warm base layer too. I did a short 3 mile hike in steady rain to test it out and I was completely dry. The water just shakes right off of it. The hood has many adjustments to make it fit just right. At first I did not like the stiff collar but now I appreciate how it keeps the wind out. I am 5'5 and 127lbs and the small fits just right. I had a hard time deciding on the color but I went with Labyrinth and I love it. I love the contrasting color on the zippers too. I can't wait to try it for snowshoeing.

Back in the day, when I used to do all the fun things, I had a very well loved and used Beta AR. I needed to warranty it, but wasn't optimistic that it would be covered. However, to my wonderous surprise, ARCTERYX did warranty my jacket and sent me a new one -- super Fast!! And while I am no longer able to blaze through that chest deep pow or hike the whole of the Appalachian Trail, I can still chase my mini-me's in style and dry comfort!! Thank you ARCTERYX for making me even more grateful that I invested in your product, the Beta AR.

Great Jacket. Very durable. Use it all year. The hood is fantastic for incorporating a helmet under. Lots of pockets make for great storage.

This is. Used for hiking, around town and mountaineering. It does all these very well in conditions where it is not too warm and where it is expected to be tough. Perfectly sized for these activities too as comfortably enough room to layer underneath. Incredibly tough looking: I hiked the AT with this jacket and have done hundreds of miles more in the mountains and doesn't look any different. Potentially for mountaineering/ ice climbing the pockets of the alpha would be more suitable but still performs fantastically. Looks great being worn around town too. I would say it is overkill for most scenarios if you wanted to get a cheaper jacket that would be fine and certainly on hikes where you would expect to have it in your bag more (I.e. summer) there would be options I would take instead to be lighter and more breathable but that isn't really this jackets fault (you need more than one jacket if you want one to be perfect for every scenario) and it truly is a bomber which acts as an amazing weather protector

Best all around jacket keeps me warm in rainy conditions athletic fit its perfect looks good too expensive but well built I love my beta ar definitely will purchase Arcteryx products in the future better than north face.

From Skiing to Climbing to around town, this jacket is the superior jacket of them all. The jacket's fit and durability are a notch above the rest. I was so impressed with my first AR that I bought a second one. I cannot express how incredible this jacket is.

Absolutely love my Beta AR. It's my daily driver and fits well, looks stylish, and is perfect for the rainy climate in which I live. I pair it with a small puffy as an underlayer during the winter and just the shell for the spring/summer. If I HAD to complain, it would be the collar that flattens after a couple of years... but honestly, it's not a big deal especially since it's been used extensively.

Great looking, great fitting, highly breathable all around wet weather performer. Suitable for the mountains, forests, and going downtown on a wet and windy day. My favorite shell. I have owned Arc'teryx shells for 15+ years, and this is my favorite.

The Beta AR Jacket is an essential must have jacket. For all weather conditions. It will not bleed through in Rain, has breathable side zippers to control temperature and lots of adjustable pulls to fit all types of layering. Packs up nicely into the hood. I highly recommend this jacket as an essential out shell with great versatility.

This is a substantial jacket. The fabric feels thick in the hands and doubly so in some of the reinforced areas (the shoulders where a pack could cause abrasions). The DWR has held up for 2 winters now, I wear it often about 6 months out of the year. It is an excellent piece on top of a light sweater or thermal layer, but a bit too loose on my torso when paired with a t-shirt for example.

Iv had a beta AR for almost 6 years now and it still holding up strong. Iv done everything in this jacket, snow shoes, 15 day backpacking trip, everyday commuter, and climbed baker and golden ears with this jacket. This is the best all round jacket you can get. Mine is showing some slight wear in the inner fabric, but after >6 years of hard use, id expect it.

Super. Very comfortable. Resisted heavy rain and strong winds

This is my first waterproof shell and I really love it. I wanted something I could wear for all my outdoor activities - lots of walking with my dog, but also cycling and trying some alpine sports later this year. I heard amazing things about Arcteryx jackets and figured I'd go with the investment piece. You can tell it's super high quality and there are lots of nice little features. Highly recommend, I would for sure repurchase.