Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket

Industry leading quality. Perfect for the Pacific Northwest!

I bought this for all-round use and it does the job perfectly. Light enough to take anywhere whilst also protecting against the native climate of Scotland: wet, windy, and cold.

I bought this as a Christmas gift to myself (I love outdoor jackets and have quite a collection) i can safely say this is my favorite lightweight superb quality and very stylish for urban wear too. best Jacket i own easily :).

I bought this is in February. Great outer shell, wear solo over a shirt in spring sunshine and showers, or over a number one layer on a frosty early morning. Rugged enough for hikes, cool enough design to attract inquisitive glances. Liked it so much, I bought two colours.

Bought a few months ago, worn in rain multiple times. It has always kept me dry and is great over a mid layer.

I bought a Beta LT to be my go-to shell for all conditions and haven't been disappointed yet. Rain, snow, sleet, wind- it's kept me warm and dry. It breathes well, and if conditions demand, the pit zips add quick ventilation. It is super lightweight and easily packable into a small pouch. Definitely recommended as a versatile, all-around lightweight shell that will stand up to the heaviest of downpours.

My business has been doing curbside service for the last year so I bought this jacket to stand in the rain all day. Never once has the rain soaked through to my clothes underneath. I've worn it over light layers as a rain jacket and over multiple warmer layers in the snow. It always performs. My only critique is that I wish it had some type of chest pocket (internal or external) so if you want more pockets, look for the Beta SV or other Beta.

I purchased this jacket about two months ago and have loved it since it arrived. It's much more than a light shell jacket, it is robust in the worst weather ( mix of rain and snow ) -10c to -20c with a light down underneath is awesome. Blocks wind like no other and is waterproof. Excellent value and excellent product.

Light and waterproof, not as breatheable as i had hoped for

I bought this a couple months ago and it is great just enough protection I previously owned the beta AR and it was a tad to bulky this I feel gives all the same protection but lighter. Wish the pockets were a tad higher but not a big issue

I use this as a packable rain and ski jacket... it's extremely light weight and packs to nothing but gives complete rain and wind protection,

Super waterproof, love the fit, everything I want in a jacket. The pit-zips make this a great piece to wear during any snowboard trip or just as a raincoat.

Very happy about this purchase, got mine in Dimma and I love the colour. Always keeps me 100% dry.

I bought to replace an arc'tery lightweight jacket that I had for over 10 years. Very happy with product, quality and fit. I'm slim so I like the tighter fit and adjustments. I went with this model because of the vented armpits which is a must in warmer humid climates. I use as my go to rain jacket.

Great for a run in the rain on its own, perfect for thicker weather layered over the same-size Thorium

Love having this in my backpack on hikes as backup for when the weather changes. It's lightweight but provides great rain and wind protection and acts as a great layer to throw on once you reach the summit and are hanging out for a bit. It fits great and not baggy at all.

This jacket is the best. I was a little concerned that it didn't have pit zips, but it breaths so well that they are not missed. I'm about 6' and 195lbs with long arms and a large fits perfect with a mid layer. I work in the film industry and arcteryx is the go-to jacket for long days in all types of weather.

I own 3 hardshell jackets by the leading outdoor brands,this is by far the best, i like the clean lines and the fit is superb, tested it out on two mountains so far, beads water like a ducks back, great wind protection, and so lightweight and compact in my rucksack its easy to forget its in there. This jacket has a athletic fit so i went for a size up so i could layer a micro-down-jacket underneath for time spent on the Sumitt's.

This is a very high-performance shell. Light, absolutely waterproof and breathable. The zips are well made, as well as the shape of the hood that one can adjusted to reach an optimum visibility with or without an helmet. It follows the Arc'teryx's philosophy: it gives you all you really need outdoor without any frill.

I required a robust, light-weight hard-shell for commuting and bike-packing. I received the Beta LT jacket a few weeks ago and it has instantly become my go-to riding jacket. It fits slim - I'm 6"2", 200 lbs and the Large size is adequate for a thin, down layer (I wear a Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer) or fleece. Anything more would require a size up. Although the jacket is snug, the design allows ample movement and I never feel confined, especially around the shoulders and arm pits. The hood is functional and highly adjustable. As with any technical garment, the test will be whether the design stands up to daily use. I will update this report after a few months. For now, highly recommended.

When trying this on I was blown away that it's Pro shell. It's light and feels like Paclite or Active shell. The fit is definitely on the slimmer side for me. I'm 5'10" 180 pounds and squeeze in to a medium with almost no room for a fleece mid layer. I've had this jacket in terrible rain for about 20 miles on South Manitou Island in Michigan for a week where the jacket was covered in bug spray and mud and performed just fine. Never soaked through but definitely got hot in there. After being balled up, packed, and smashed, a quick wash took care of everything and looks brand new. I wouldn't expect anything less. Highly recommend.

Love my Beta SL for around town urban escapades in the wet. As well its proven its worth in the more rugged terrain. When I decided to upgrade and get a more aggressive Goretex piece I opted for the Beta LT for its Pro Shell fabric. I must say, layering my Atom LT under it is just as nice as under my Sabre SV. I wear size Large in Arcteryx. Arcteryx products are so incredibly designed, working seemlessly together! The cut of the Beta LT is very nice, the hood is a bit larger than the Beta SL and it fits just ever so much larger for better layering. I'm looking forward to putting it through more paces, but so far so AWESOME. Worth every penny, fit and finish is just so much better than any other competitor out there!

I have used my Beta LT jacket now for 7 years. 3 of those years it was my ski jacket with heavy use skiing 4 days a week. Backcountry, ski instructing, etc... It is super light weight, excellent waterproof, great breathability and a comfortable fit. I take it everywhere with me, every season. Perfect summer jacket for high country mountaineering, solid winter jacket for those warmer days. Not super durable fabric but light weight and packable is the tradeoff. If you want a light weight do-it-all jacket then your search is over!

Love this jacket. Gore-tex PRO provides shelter from the rain, and the light weight fabric means you can always carry it with you - doesn't take up any space in your pack. As all Arc'teryx products, you got everything you need, and nothing you don't need: Hood just fits, long sleeves that stay with you during activity and also made a Medium fit me (6'2"/188cm slim/athletic) snugly but nicely - without getting short on the arms. Well done! The pockets are great, and the little extra length in the back helps keeping you warm and dry. I've used the jacket for everything from hiking with/without backpack, crosscountry skiing, alpine skiing to just everyday, rainy day wear. Where I live, it rains often and A LOT, and this jacket keeps me nice and dry every time. It also keeps well against wear. Love it. Bottom line: For a short cut, long sleeved, functional and lightweight hardshell, look no further.

How good will be layering,Beta LT with Thorium AR Hoody (both size S)? Maybe to baggy?