Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

This jacket has become a staple part of my late winter thru spring closet. From an ice climbing shell to a rainy run to an extra waterproof layer over my cerium on a shifty weather day it really does it all. I feel like the cut this year has a little more room around the hips which has helped a lot with layering so I don't feel stuffed inside it and I have a bit more room at the bottom line of my bust so when I layer I don't all of a sudden feel like the jacket is straining over my chest and restricting my movement. Would like a touch more room in the top of the bust though because when I put my hands behind my back you can see a faint tug. Also the pocket to zipper ratio has been perfect, My phone, transit card, wrapper, raffle ticket, and all the tiny things that fall out of pockets all the time, have not in this shell.

I use this jacket for all my outdoor ventures - including as a wind/rain shell while biking, snowboarding, and hiking/backpacking. It is very waterproof (provided you wash/care for it as recommended); I've had no leaks in even the most extreme rainstorm in Patagonia. However, the little piece of metal underneath the fabric for the lower back draw strings on both sides has worn small holes through the fabric. I believe this is a result of wearing a backpack. I spoke with an Arc'teryx representative about this, and they consider this "normal wear and tear" and recommended I patch it with Tenacious Tape. Personally, I do not think a $750 should "wear and tear" like this.

Great all rounder, I've used it for backpacking, touring, resort skiing, climbing, and biking. It keeps a little too much heat in for higher output activities in the summer (biking, fast hiking) but that's the cost of using one jacket as your do-it-all. However, it sheds precipitation really well, that heat retention is great for colder days, and it's proven to be very durable. Would buy it again.

I love!! my Beta AR. I got the original AR last year in Sapphire and it is my go to rain and truly all weather jacket. I find it most useful on rainy chilly Fall/Winter hikes. The Goretex keeps me dry and the multiple use pockets + synch features make the jacket ideally technical snug and supportive. It feels almost too technical for everyday use but I get good use out of it on terrain when in the mountains or at the crag. One of my favorites!

This is my third Beta AR jacket. Clearly, I love them. I've been waiting for a color way that I like to get a new one, finally found the Eden. It's a lovely green! Fit is the same as previous jackets. My problem was that the jacket came with an anti-theft device attached. Customer service said I would need to ship it back to them to have it removed (initially they said I would have to pay for the shipping and get a gift card refund). Then they said that they emailed me a UPS label, which I never got. Finally, my husband smashed the tag and we removed it. But the experience was awful.

I purchased this jacket in the Orca colorway last winter (white with black logo) and wore it snowboarding and snowshoeing. I really loved the color and the fit. It was roomier than the previous Beta jacket from 2019 that I had but still cut nice. The pit zips were super nice to have to cool down. Wind and water resistant even in a heavy snowfall I stayed warm and dry. I like the inner pocket for holding my electronic ski pass. My only complaint is that the white stains easily (which I should have known). I assumed it would wash out with ease but once you get a black mark on it from rubbing on something it doesn't come out, even with proper care instructions and the Arc'teryx Gortex wash. I docked one star for that.

I recently bought this jacket for my mountaineering tripsfirst impression. I love the colour: Yukon/Amaranthus/Edziza. The material is fairly thin, and I hope it can withstand my outdoor activities. I hope this jacket is breathable and doesn't create too much condensation/sweat when I wear it. I can't wait to wear this jacket in the field:) Thank you, Arcteryx!

I've had this for a few weeks and so far here's my assessment: Pros: waterproof and windproof Love the color Fot is good overall Hood is very adjustable and easy to see in - best one I've had Collar also very adjustable - this is great Seems durable - time will tell Cons: very noisy - like wearing a paper bag Zippers are difficult to move, not smooth General: fit is good overall but the arms are a bit long.

Used this all of last winter in below 0 degrees celsius weather mostly doing mild output outdoor activities. Really comfotable fit allowing for unrestricted movement even with layers underneath. Breathes wuite well and if it gets too warm the pit zips help a ton. As I have a beard the stand up collar is a littlebit annoying but other than that I have found no issues with this jacket.

Compare with ALPHA AR JACKET I like Beta AR design better, especially the design of the two front pockets. I was trying to get a better color (red-bright) and was wating for a long time. But Custom Service told me that the new color would not come until in Dec. So finally, I selected the pinkish purple color since I need a replacement for my old Beta AR jacket for this season.

I have had it for 3 years and after 1/2-2 years the GoreTex began detaching around the sleeves. After just under 3 years one zipper broke, teeth detached in an area leaving a whole between the teeth and the rest of the zipper leaving it not water proof and unusable to zip all the way at least without it breaking further. Was very very good while it lasted though I expected it to last at least twice as long special when thinking of my very light use pattern and the price tag. Its a 50/50 for me regarding recommending. If durability was better this would be the best for all-round use.

I own this and anther arctyex shell because they are the best built. Unfortunately those who aren't perfectly slender climbers will have trouble with the fit in the waist and hem areas. I'm 6' 190 and the large fits fine in the top but the bottom is just a little restrictive.

I shopped around for a Gortex shell to invest in. I chose the Beta specifically for the collar, so please keep it! It's great for keeping out the elements with the hood down. My only complaint is the sizing. I am between xs and small, opted for the small for layering. The shoulders in both sizes seemed to have too much fabric. Some reviews said the jacket wore better after some use, I still find it an issue still. I have broad shoulders and even with layers underneath there is still extra fabric that bunches up in the shoulder area. For the price point, I want it to fit amazing which is why I give it four stars. I'm also not a fan of the colour scheme these days, bring back vibrant mountain colours! Also shout out to Arcteryx customer service, it's a big factor when deciding on Arcteryx so keep up the good work!

I bought the BETA AR Jacket and I am very please with the fit and feel of it! I was surprised how different the colour was from the original website picture. I got the Kingfisher orange and the coat I received is a lot more of a light brown than orange. I expected a different tone but not a different colour.

This is my first Arcteryx Goretex jacket. It is a great jacket overall especially for waterproof and windoroof. The only drawback for this jacket is the hood. It is more designed for people to wear helmet inside, otherwise you need to adjust which could be annoying.

Pretty much everyone has had a similar experience with the jacket. Waterproof, durable, yadda, yadda, yadda. Just one thing, the sleeves are like slender man long. Most places fit alright, ample spaces for layers under, but I am short and can't really downsize from XS, gonna look like I have super long arms. Maybe just the cutting of this year.

This jacket was my first Arc'teryx product and I was so excited when it arrived. The jacket itself feels amazing and the materials are excellent. The only problem is that the sleeves are just crazy long. Like 3 inches too long. I ordered a small and the jacket fits perfectly everywhere else so I wouldn't bother sizing down, especially since I'll usually be wearing this on top of other layers. But I just don't understand why the sleeves are so long. You can tighten the cuffs which is nice but I think I actually have slightly long arms for my size and the sleeves come down to the very tips of my fingers before any adjustments. Just kind of bummed that i have so much extra material bunched up on my arms Overall, almost perfect jacket, the sleeves are truly the only flaw for me.

I have had this jacket for a while, and it has done everything expected and advertised. However, I wish the jacket was a bit longer

Just purchased a second one after destroying the last one. My previous Beta AR lasted 10 years. I wasn't very easy on it. Surprised it asked that long. Was happy to buy a new one knowing it would serve me well for the next decade.

This replaced my first beta AR (which I loved until it delaminated after only one season and the pockets would fill with water). I would like to think I simply had a jacket that slipped through the cracks in terms of quality control, especially as none of the quick "fixes" worked either. But oh how I miss that Whiskey Jack colour. Can't fault the customer service - this was very quickly taken care of for me in terms of a credit and once I could find a replacement (I get it - the outdoors is in an even higher demand during Covid). However I wanted to upgrade to Alpha AR which was to be "restocked in 2 weeks" yet that message lasted for 2 months until I was informed "try Fall 2021". So I'm giving the beta a second chance. Have high hopes for my replacement especially as the price has since increased and I still think highly of the brand. I can understand wear & tear but I'll be raising my eyebrows if I only get a season out of this. I have no problem paying for quality but that's what I should then receive. The kingfisher colour is much nicer in reality than online too (apparently I like the bird theme colours). I can still nicely layer underneath too even in an XS. Sleeves a bit long on me but not a big deal in the grand scheme.

I bought this jacket for both backcountry skiing and mtn climbing in the NW where it can get pretty wet. So far i've mostly used it for bc skiing and it has performed very well by keeping me completely dry when snowing hard and of course blocking the wind. It seems to breathe pretty well also. I've also had it out on some mtn climbing trips where it was snowing hard and it performed well. The reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is i wish it came in a shorter sleeve length. I ordered a small which is the correct size for me but the sleeves are just too long for a person of my height.

Practical and versatile coat and seems robust. Has enough features to be worn in extreme weather but is smart enough to be worn casually too. 4/5 as the hood doesn't pack away, but other than that a fantastic hard wearing jacket.

Great jacket...really keeps you dry. The underarm zipper is an excellent feature to have. The velcro around the wrist is very strong. On the down side, I wish it had a packable bag to put it in so you can just hook it onto a backpack

I bought this to replace my Beta LT I had and so glad I did. It's a perfect fit and keeps me dry. I wear this everywhere. The hood is big but not too big and has a cinch if needed. I don't carry a purse/bag if I'm out for a walk, and wished there was an extra chest pocket for my credit card or cash so I can keep my hands in my pocket without worrying that they'd fall out when I take my hands out.

1st Arcteryx jacket. Very durable. Big fan of the side pockets which most of my shell jackets have. Not a big fan of the hood. I like the fast the goretex logo is the same color of the jacket.