Beta AR Jacket Men's

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.

The jacket is expensive but on the other hand i wear it everyday. Just make sure to use the right layering and you can wear it all 4 seasons. Great quality and flawless workmanship. I wish the hood could be tucked away. However the hood is not a dealbreaker. Great mobility

I'm not sure who decides the colour choices, but they sure don't get skiing. Wearing a slightly brighter jacket can be a positive safety issue these days. This jacket will blend in with the trees and isn't a particularly flattering colour.

The Beta AR is the best jacket I own for almost any activity. It'll stand up to any weather, including prolonged heavy rain. The hood has to be the best hood Arc'teryx make, as it's adjustable in so many ways, and always moves with my head. Pit zips allow venting if the temperature increases, and a hem drawcord is good for keeping the jacket close to your body. I genuinely can't find anything bad to say about this jacket.

Hands down the best jacket I own. Had to talk myself into spending the money, but well worth it. Have used this jacket almost year round in rain and snow all over Michigan and Colorado.

Bombproof and solid jacket! Great all-round hard shell. Good weight to durability ratio. Fits a bit large. I’m generally large or extra large in Arc’teryx and for this one at 6’2” about 220 I’m a large with space for light layering.

I love this jacket. My only problem is when I use this with a hooded mid-layer then the collar would be a problem. Should have bought the beta LT.

veste de montagne utilisable pour de nombreuses activités de montagne

It's perfect hard shell for winter activities. But for "AR" purpose, it's a little too hard and make lots of noise use in other seasons. The sleeve is just too long compare with any other brand.

Obviously great quality, in material and fit. I didn't expect it to be so light, which is nice in summer and spring months. However it does suffer from the gore tex shuffle sound. Dont expect to be too stealthy in this.

I've been really happy with my purchase. The jacket is perfect for the warm, wet outdoors and in winter with a fleece or other clothing underneath it will also excel even more. The performance is perfect and more importantly the build quality which is what broght me to the purchase. The only downside is that you need or want the same level of performance on the legs in the harsh environment. Given how long this will last and perform it's well worth the money. Built to last

I purchase this jacket to add to an older one that I've purchased from REI, New York City. The color I chose was Tui and it's perfect for the concrete jungle. I enjoyed Arcteryx products so much that I also own high performance shirt and pant.

I now have two of these - in Medium and Small. The medium was bought ~12 years ago; still looks and works as though brand new. Every couple years I've DWR'd it. I picked up the small earlier in the year because I wanted a less bulky fit (5'8", 160lbs). Comparing the two jackets - the formula hasn't had to change much over time - they were close to perfection before, and they've made a few refinements. Details around hood are the most obvious - slightly different cut that keeps drawstrings in check; the newer drawstring mechanisms work better - very solid to grab, and easier to adjust with bulky gloves. Same with zippers. The fabric and stitching still feel tough as nails. I had one "service request" on the older jacket: the waist drawstring sheath wore through after a decade of use. Although I can't speak for all "service requests" - Arc'teryx didn't charge for this repair, were quick to get the jacket back to me - and the jacket looked and worked as good as new on return. The sheath on the newer model (just like the old) is held in place with mix of stitching and glue - it's possible this'll be a wear point if you get a size that's too big and have to cinch it up a lot. I can confidently say the jacket'll last at least another decade, though. This is probably the last hard shell you'll ever need to buy...

I have a jacket collection....yes, closets of jackets. If I had to keep only one, this is the one. It is really the perfect blend of weight and features - what you need, not more. You can add a light vest or down shirt underneath for greater warmth, leave on its own for summer rains. This is the jacket that goes everywhere with me on travels around the world, looks new after 7 or 8 years of regular use. I highly recommend.

Worked excellent on our Winter Summit to Mount Washington N.H.

Love this jacket!! It’s my go too for whenever I do anything outdoors and also acts as my shell for winter season. With a decent down puff jacket underneath the heavy gortex shell can really help keep the cold air and wind out.

I wanted this jacket to be great in heat (rainforest) as well as cold. It delivers on that - the goretex pro and pitzips made this very comfortable even in humidity.

I've been through my share of "waterproof" rain jackets and have been disappointed more than once. This time, I wanted to test it out myself before I took this jacket into a harsh weather environment. I put on a white shirt, then this jacket, and sat in the shower for 45 minutes. Inspecting afterwards, there wasn't a drop of water on the shirt. In real weather, my experience has been similarly satisfying.

I was looking for a shell jacket that would be very versatile as I cover a wide range of activities. I have used it for walking, hiking, trail running, climbing and even snowboarding. This jacket has exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a great versatile gore-tex jacket then the Beta AR is definitely what you are looking for.

I bought this jacket for my husband last year. He absolutely lives it. In addition to being a great fit and loving the color, he wears it 3 seasons of the year. He wears it on its own in spring and fall and on warmer winter days and in addition to an insulated layer on colder days. It has been his go to jacket for hiking, snowshoeing and our kids mountain and cyclocross bike races. I'm going to invest in one for myself and my two kids this fall!

I have had this jacket for 3 years now, yet it still looks brand new, despite being past 4500 metres twice, in hot 30 degree weather, in cold -20 degree weather and blustering winds. The vents are inspired. A way to wear this even when the weather is warm.

I'd like to start off by saying that the build quality of this jacket is absolutely fantastic. You can tell when a company goes the extra mile to polish off little areas that others probably wouldn't. It's one of those items that even though you've invested a large amount of money in you know you don't have to worry about damaging it when out facing the elements. Therefore you end up with stellar protection coupled with the confidence required to take on tricky situations. Perfect. When wearing this jacket my range of movement never feels hindered however it never feels like there is any excess material getting in the way either. It is incredibly easy to pack down and weighs next to nothing. The waterproofing is absolutely excellent and so is the breathability. The ability to vent in the underarm area and adjust the hood to accept a helmet (whilst still being extremely effective without a helmet) makes this quite a versatile outer layer. On top of this it looks smart and wouldn't look out of place worn to the pub after a long day in the mountains. 10/10

Great jacket for all weather activities, I climb, cycle, and run and this jacket has never let me down.

love this product -- take it skiing and climbing. great in rain and snow

Good jacket that kept me dry in Sweden and during Caucasus trip through the mountains. Sizing is very weird - size S (which I have) fits perfectly on the body, but the sleeves are too long, size XS doesn't fit body at all (and the sleeves are still long), size M is too large.

The vast majority of jackets suppress the wind, this jacket actually blocks all wind, it was amazing on the peak of mountains to just a sideways blowing storm of snow and rain. I have long hair and so it is nice to have the extra large hood if I have my hair up in a bun. Not totally what it was designed for but and added benefit. Although the pockets have the water resistant/proof design the very tops seem to let in just the most minor moisture to the pockets. If they added a small flap to the top of it so the zipper could tuck into it and prevent any issues.