Beta AR Jacket Men's

I have been wearing the Beta AR now for about 3 months, and am thoroughly enjoying it. I was in the market for a hardshell for a while, and tested out a wide range of jackets. What I really like about the Beta AR is the lenght. I don't like it when a jacket is too long, and this one just fits well. The jacket is tough, and well constructed. The zippers work well and are robust, the hood can be very nicely adjusted so that you can keep looking left and right and your visuals are not blocked. On the downside, the goretex pro is a bit noisy. My kids keep saying, hey there's dad, you can hear him come from a mile away. I guess that's part of the fabric. The sleeves are also very long, something that i've seen with more jackets. With the sleeves being very long, it gives a bit of a bulky look for an overall perfect slim fitting jacket.

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.

I purchased this jacket 2 years ago as I wanted a durable hard-shell for outdoor activities in the schizophrenic New England coastal weather. After researching and trying on different options from Arc'tyrex, I settled on the Beta AR. The Gore-Tex Pro is the best gore-tex offered. A little stiff at first but allow some time to break it in and you'll appreciate it more! Athletic fit with enough room to allow for layering in colder temps. I've worn this jacket skiing in snowy western Maine in the middle of February, getting on and off chairlifts and holds up well. Works nicely for spring skiing with pit zips. Throw it on for riding single track in pine forests or transition from ski season to early spring rainy weather and still performs. Tough jacket and sheds rain/snow well. Excellent all rounder.

Honestly my favorite jacket. I’ve had mine going on 5 years, and it’s still going strong. It’s great for layering and is very versatile.

I bought this shell years ago on a stormy day in Colorado and haven't regretted it a minute since. Gore-tex does exactly what you expect from the fabric and the fit is just right for an athletic shell. Drop-hem is just right, and the hood sinches up or fits over a helmet just right. The stand alone collar is great for keeping driving wind off the face and neck without the hood. It's a bit trim on features but the trade-off is that the jacket packs very small. I roll the whole thing into the hood and have it in the bottom of my pack any time I might see precip. At 5'10", 180lbs a medium fits perfectly.

Great pro shell jacket lighter than my mountain equipment one and more breathable. Not a massive fan of the collar design but the hood is fantastic.

The Beta AR Jacket is the jack of all trades. It combines functionality, weather protection, and comfort altogether! When you decide to make the purchase for this product, you will not be disappointed by how perfectly it will fit your needs. Take it out for a light shower during your city commute, or take it outdoors to the wilderness where the elements are much tougher, and it will still stand the test. In my opinion, this is the best rain jacket you can buy. Heck ya, my friends!

Absolute quality manufacturing and precision detailing, coupled with style and versatility. Money well spent!

Shell is pricey, but well worth the price. Waterproof, lightweight and breathable all in a stylish package.

Eine super Jacke für jeden Tag - egal ob mit Jackett, Fleece oder Shirt darunter. Ideal wäre noch ein Gummizug im Taillenbereich, was aber ein „klagen“ auf ganz hohem Niveau ist.

I got this jacket as my backcountry skiing but it is very comfortable, it became my daily jacket. It fits to any occasion. I strongly recommend this jacket.

強雨用や秋口のアルプス用に使っています。 汗をかいた時の脇のベンチレーションは、とっても役に立ちます。 細部の配慮でポケットの中に水が侵入することはありません。

I’ve been doing outdoor things for four decade-plus, from Montana mountains in blizzard conditions to Noachian downpours in Amazonian rainforests and more. I require durable, effective waterproof gear to keep me dry, warm, and, ultimately, alive. The Arcteryx Beta AR is, in a nutshell, the one jacket I would get/have if I can have only one. It’s absolutely top-notch in waterproofing/rain resistance, with well-thought-out design and functionality from hood to hems, and well and truly durable—my current one just survived another wrestling match with a pack of dogs this morning. (Two Aussies, a Siberian Husky, Two Labs, and a German Shepherd Dog, if you’re curious.) I wear it fishing, climbing, backpacking, to the library, and even home for the holidays. I’m a tough sell—I didn’t buy it ‘cuz of the cutesy name and its alleged fashionability—I bought it when all others were found wanting. I was not compensated for this review, and the people at Arc’teryx don’t know who I am. But they know how to make a great shell jacket.

I have trusted Arcteryx products to keep me alive and warm for almost 8 years now and it's rare I write a review. I am 6'1" 180lbs with an average size torso to give a reference to the picture. Pros: I have worn the Jacket in the alpine about a dozen times now and it has treated me very well. I've had it on while climbing cracks and rubbing against chimneys and it has not shown any wear at all. Had four hours of heavy rain on an approach in RMNP and stayed completely dry. This is one of the lightest shells I've had that has the durability to handle several days of harsh alpine conditions. It packs down to about 1.5 liters when you tuck everything into the hood and smash it into a pack. The hood is easy to adjust over a around a helmet and not impede your vision at all. Overall awesome lightweight shell that I trust to do its job on heavier objectives. Cons: I would give the Beta AR 5 stars other than than the waist being to short. Not a big issue if you're not a climber. I had the jacket ride up and out from my AR-395 harness a couple times on an 8 pitch route with wind gusts around 50mph. Rapid loss of body heat every time this happened. Also if you are planning on using this shell to ski, I would recommend wearing bibs along with it.

I bought the Jacket 2 years ago and it's kept me dry in rainy Vancouver weather.

Diese Jacke ist ein gutes Beispiel dafür, dass hochwertige Verarbeitung und guter Membranen beileibe nicht alles sich, was eine gute Jacke ausmacht. Wasserdicht? Definitiv nicht. Völlig ummöglich sogar. Kaufen Sie dies Jacke auf keinen Fall, wenn Sie nicht nur in Eis und Schnee und vielleicht etwas Nieselregen unterwegs sind. Wenn Sie starken Regen erwarten und es sich nicht leisten können nass zu werden- Lassen SIe die Finger davon! Die Jacke hat einen extrem einfachen, völlig Wasserdurchlässigen Frontreissverschluss billiger Machart. Man muss kein Top- Designer sein - es reicht ein bischen Outdoorerfahrung - ja sogar Großstadterfahrung um beurteilen zu können, dass dieser Reissverschluss garantier bei starken Regen der Fronteinwirkung niemals standhalten wird. Die Jacke hat nämlich keinen Reissverschlußsteg! So etwas war früher selbstverständlich!!! Hier begnügt man sich mit einer Abdeckung von innen, was keinesfalls ausreicht. Probieren Sie es aus. Warten Sie auf ein starkes Sommergewitter oder halten Sie sie unter die Dusche. Nach zehn-15 Minuten ist Feierabend. Der billige Frontreissverschluss ist ausserdem nur ein Einwegereissverschluss. Hierduch büsst die Jacke massiv an Universalität ein. Von wegen Multifunktionsjacke. Jeder, der draussen unterwegs ist, weiss, dass ein Zweiwege- Frontreissverschluss hervorragend zur Klimatisierung geeignet ist und solch eine Jacke erst zu einer Drei/Vierjahreszeitenjacke macht. Wohlgemerkt - Wir sprechen hier von eine Jacke für 550 Euro!!! Es ist eine Schande, dass Arcteryx hier die Fangemeinde so schändlich beleidig und ein so billiges Produkt für so viel Geld anbietet. Gute Verarbeitund und Goretex Pro reichen nicht aus. Das hier ist Pfusch Zyniscmus gegenüber dem zahlkenden Kunden!

Had the jacket for 3 months, and so far I have mainly used for dog walks, out in Victoria BC we see a significant amount rainfall this jacket has held up superbly to all weather conditions, and has kept me bone-dry by the end of our walks (up to 2-3 hours at time), and have found the pit zips perfect for venting while we lightly jog. I plan on using this for the ski season, mainly coastal PNW mountains, the fit is perfect for layering to stay warm on and off the hill. A lot of comments have been focused on the drop-hood but I like the look and design of it personally.

The Beta AR was my first Arcteryx purchase seven years ago, and I couldn't find any issues with the build quality, durability, or performance of the jacket. It can be used as a shell in any (any) weather, from mist to driving sleet. I recently purchased an updated version and the new release on the hood drawstrings and zipper pulls are nice. If you want a shell jacket that will last you for a decade pull the trigger, you won't regret it.