Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

Love this for layering as a shell and how lightweight it is. I've used it for day hikes in the spring, fall, and even winter. It is durable and holds up well.

My husband and I picked up these jackets for our vacation to NFLD. Kept us safe from all the elements! I continue to use this jacket with an Arcteryx lightweight fleece under for my winter snowshoe adventures! Best invested ever! It has accompanied me all over Canada- all seasons- all sorts of adventures!

This jacket will keep you dry without fail! I've used it through many rainy PNW days this summer and look forward to using it for backcountry skiing this winter. It feels burly and durable. Pit zips are nice, hood can cinch up, bottom drawstring keeps rain and snow out, sleeves are long enough to not ride up when moving my arms. A medium fits well over other layers.

Manteau de qualit et trs polyvalent (t comme hiver) en plus d'une couleur passe-partout.

C'est ma deuxime veste bta AR et suis trs satisfaite

I've been looking at getting a jacket and I finally made the plunge. I'm so very pleased with the style, colour and fit of my jacket.

WOW! la couleur est super ptante et la coupe est vraiment confortable!

This jacket is my ideal all season jacket. I wear mine while I am shredding the slopes at the ski resort. As well as, I use this jacket for hiking in the summer/ spring. I like how the jacket is not too heavy but also quite durable. I like how the top layer is more durable then the botton and how the bottom is more breathable.

Manteau vraiment la hauteur de mes attentes pour une sportive voulant un manteau utiliser en multi couches

Surprisingly warm and cozy for such a lightweight coat. My second Arc'teryx shell, great jackets.

My partner offered me the Beta AR two years ago as a do-it-all jacket I could use for every season. Hands down the best jacket I've ever had! I've used it in all conditions, from summer hikes in the rockies to ski touring in winter and it does the job every time! It's waterproof, durable, blocks the wind very efficiently and I add the Atom LT jacket to keep me warm during fall and winter activities!

I do love Arcteryx kit and have many items. I've had four generations of this jacket and to me they seem to be getting flimsier in order to reduce weight and using more eco friendly waterproofing which doesn't last as long (in my experience anyway). Fit is excellent and well protected in elements.

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.

Love the fit, color, and quality. Wish there were attachments at the cuffs to hold a liner jack but otherwise is perfect!

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.

Like the jacket - the green color is a tad off. Its a Kelly green, which some might love, but a bit too yellow/grey for my taste. I traded for black. Too bad there arent better colors.

Arcteryx customer service made it so easy and affordable for me to replace my 15 year old goretex jacket that I loved. My new Beta AR Jacket looks and fits great, but I havent had a chance to wear it yet. I have no doubt that it will also serve me well for many years to come.

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 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 bought this jacket because i needed a light weight jacket for hiking and have always been pleased with the performance of Arcteryx products since they came out. My only complaint is I cannot tighten the collar enough when walking into a strong head wind. Still prefer it to the storm hood most of the time.

I am on my second beta AR jacket now, my second one was replaced by warranty. This is my go-to jacket for every season; camping, skiing, climbing, etc. It is really easy to layer under and packs down really small. My only complaint would be the colour choice and my second jacket I did size down because it seemed a lot bigger.