Beta AR Jacke Herren

Review I bought this in Late 2019 as my first Arc shell jacket. First gore-tex product I've owned. It truly works, rain, snow, freezing rain, etc. Mostly hiking, but also activities like snowboarding, skiing, ice skating, cycling, etc. I live in Toronto so the climate is variable and ranges from 30+C to -20C plus windchill. I'll never forget about that day of freezing rain, and a layer of ice formed on my jacket that I could simply slide off like eggs in a teflon pan. I also travel to the rockies and I primarily used this jacket in the rain in my motorcycle, and it kept me really dry. Until it didn't. I maintain the jacket pretty regularly by washing and drying every so often. I spray DWR once a season, etc. At some point I started realizing that the coat wasn't keeping me dry anymore. By that point I noticed that the entire inner jacket membrane from my sleeves to my back had completely separated. I'm pretty sure my jacket was a dud. I issued a request for warranty, and they gave me a voucher for the value of the jacket during the time that I bought it. Great. Customer service rocks. And it opened up a whole can of worms for me. After experiencing the Beta AR as my everything jacket, I've come out with the mindset that if you're doing a wide range of activities like I have, you should not buy this jacket (contrary to what Arc’teryx and forums suggests). I hope this provides insight on whoever is deciding on getting their first "all around" jacket from Arc'Teryx that it is simply not great at everything (and to be fair that's kinda the point of this jacket by Arc’Teryx). It's a compromise for basically every activity you may end up doing. When it's warmer outside, you may sweat more than the rain pours, because the jacket is not that breathable. That will likely lead to further damage. And in the winter, I long for something more robust with more snow appropriate features, as snow can get into your jacket from underneath (and into your pants!) That's why I will buy 2 (and maybe you should too, if you can): - The Beta LT (or Beta) for hiking, city, motorcycling, cycling, short periods of climbing, etc. I hope that this gives a bit more breathability so I'm not sweating up a storm in a storm on the highway on my motorcycle. - Rush/Sabre Jacket for snow sports, skiing, snowboarding, backcountry, snow shoeing etc. God forbid I end up picking up an ice climbing hobby. Then I’ll really be hurting.

I've bought this jacket a little over 2 years ago. Even though it is quite expensive, I thought it'd be worth it since I had heard this brand can last you multiple years. When I got the jacket, covid hit, which meant no adventures... So I only took the jacket with me on little daytrips, where 4/5 times it just stayed in my backpack. However when it did rain it kept me dry, and after every 2-3 uses I washed it the way it's supposed to be washed. Since this is my first hardshell jacket that I've owned, and since it cost me alot of money, I always treated it with utmost care, however, after a little over 2 years, it started to delaminate in several spots... I was sure this must've been a faulty jacket, since it hadn't seen any abuse or mistreatment in the 2 years that I'd used it. So I sent it back, only to receive the response that this happens when it isn't regularly and properly washed and that there would be no repair or warranty possible. Granted, I didn't wash it after EVERY use, however I did follow the instructions from the beginning on how to take care of your equipment. I bought this jacket with the idea of it being a robust (goretex PRO) piece of equipment that can withstand the elements, and can handle being abused a little from time to time. Even though I didn't get the chance to 'abuse' it in the mountains because of covid, I did manage to 'break' it by just gently using it once or twice a month. Very dissapointed, would not recommend.

Bought this jacket a little over a year broken zip don’t know why they changed the zip that was used on Zeta ar

Can't ask for a better shell. Just amazing for any occasion.

I was instructed by sales staff at Arc’teryx WEM to get a medium size Beta A/R. The jacket performs great, but it's slim fitting. Im a 34 waist and the medium sizing chart says 34 waist. but if you want to layer an insulation layer underneath you'll need to size up. im pretty disappointed I was instructed to get the smaller size, as now I am not comfortable when I layer with an atom hoodie and base layer underneath. it would be nice if the sales staff would be more away of this when recommending sizes for a very expensive shell jacket

Je recommande fortement et le respect de la garantie est génial

November 14 2022 I have the Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket in NEW Coffee color (Bitters) and an older Beta AR in Neptune (Gray). I have been waiting for a dark brown color [NOT Relic color which is very light] for over three years till Arc’teryx decided to create a real Coffee color. Thank you but why not earlier? Please create different GORE-TEX and water-resistant Pants with the belt loop and without the TPU instep patches in REAL COFFEE Color (Bitters). No general tailor would want to take these pants to cut and adjust the length with thick Insteps. The insteps are for skiing. Think of people who want GORE-TEX but don't ski. Please modify the V-lcr- (Hook and Loop) cuffs on Arc’teryx Beta AR. The Loop part is unnecessarily long. Kids don't wear these Jackets. Normal adults don’t have that narrow of wrists. Please make a new Ship-Fix-Return service for the owners of your Shell Jackets to send in all their Jackets to replace the ugly black V-lcr- (Hook and Loop) cuffs to be replaced with the exact color of the jackets for a fixed fee. I will send all my 8 Shell Jackets to you to rip out the black un-matching V-lcr- (Hook and Loop) cuffs and send the jackets back to me for a $25 fee per jacket including both way pre-paid postage by Arc’teryx. You have the ability to do that because we see you have been doing that in your RUSH JACKET Men’s etc. You just need to make the cuff narrower like the original ones. It would be nice if the waist drawcord in your Shell Jackets be the same color as the jacket but I could wait for that. I hope you would take my request to the heart after investing so much purchasing your products. I have no way of sending my suggestions to your designers. I hope they would take a look at what I had to say. As a side-point, please make your shoes soles [back side] more durable. They get rubbed off easily.

I want to buy a men’s Beta AR jacket but the colour selection right now is awful. Phenom, daze (ugly yellow) and bitters colours are awful looking. Please bring back Vitality and Fluidity blue and the bright yellow from last season. I’ll keep checking the website until better colours arise!

Ich hatte diese Jacket vor ungefähr 3 Jahre gekauft und dachte ist teuer aber ist eine lange Investitionen für mich. Aber die ganze Gore-tex löst sich ab und die Nähte haben sich an einigen Stellen gelöst. Ich habe dann die Jacke zurückgeschickt ( 30 euro ) für Reparatur und sie haben mir nur gesagt dass sie können nichts machen und fragen mich ob sie können es in die Müll tun und mir eine 20 Prozent Kupon geben . Mmmh Danke Arcteryx...

great product, great waterproof work!!!!!! Really like it

Got this jacket a year ago. I do building inspections and need to walk and climb all day in all weather conditions. This jacket always holds up keeping the wind and water out. I got a size up so I can layer different thickness underneath depending on the weather.

Bought the AR around a year ago, this jacket takes everything you can throw at it, it never lets water in no matter how heavy the rain or how long the exposure to it. Wears excellently on its own or even with a big down jacket underneath, it's been up mountains in every weather condition and always excelled, no signs of any wear even after rubbing against rocks or having a heavy pack on for hours. Previously had an LT, which is almost as good, but the more rugged material and drop hood really make a big difference to longevity and practical use.

The Beta AR was my fist Arc piece I purchased. It's been my saving grace for Maine weather. Its the best shell I have ever owned, when layered properly this is the most important piece of my kit. I love the overall size and fit. Pit Zips certainly help expel heat when working outside and removing a layer when needed make this such a valuable piece for me. I was personally a bit hesitant to wash GORETEX however it has helped prolong the lifespan of my jacket. (Just ensure to follow Arcs instructions) This is the 1st piece I grab for all Maine weather even to let the dogs out or for a hike. However for prolonged periods of time the Beta AR doesnt wet out.

Bought this jacket in 2003 and it turned out to be my spring/fall jacket.

SUMMARY: I really don't recommend to buy this jacket. It's an expensive Gore-Tex Pro 3-layer jacket that should last for years with good care. In my case it started delaminating after 2 and a half years, while I did use it only occasionally and in casual circumstances. So far there was no solution or replacement provided. DETAILED EXPLANATION: I used the jacket once in a while in urban settings during rain and in about 4 holidays where i mostly took it along without wearing it. The Jacket still looks perfect, see pictures. I also washed it with Nikwax techwash, just the same way I treated my previous gore-tex pro jacket that lasted for 10 years. Nevertheless it started delaminating. I thought this was obviously a production mistake and send the jacket back. That has been more than two months ago, still no solution. This is not the quality I expected. To be fair, I have to say I am happy with other Arc'Teryx products, but this is really a major disappointment. Don't buy this jacket!

Cela fait plusieurs années que je possède cette veste. Je l'utilise aussi bien en environnement urbain qu'en randonnée, voire parfois en course à pied lorsque les conditions sont vraiment très difficiles (vent, pluie forte, etc). La qualité de la membrane reste excellente et ne s'est pas dégradée au fil du temps. En termes de coupe, de légèreté et d'efficacité, cette veste reste pour moi d'une utilité maximale en toute saison et toute condition.

Searching for a hardshell which is durable and works with all layering. Found it in the Beta AR. It works well in heavy rain and also no problems while wearing a backpack. On other rain jackets I´ve always problems with the abrasion on the shoulders. GoreTex worn out very early, not with the Beta AR. Easy to say... absolutely satisfied!

I bought the jacket 5 years ago, the Jacket accompanied with me to several times of outdoors atctivies. No matter windy,snowy or rainy day, it can help you overcame both of them and support me to reaching my full potential. I highly recommend the Jacket for you.

I've had this jacket for a year and a half and have been using it as a commuting and hiking jacket in a very rainy country. This thing holds up in wind and wet like an armored tank, I've never been happier with a jacket in my life. Fear rainy days no longer!

Have had this jacket for about 6 years. Liked the model, used it weekly, both in town and regular trekkings. Took care of the jacket as recommended by you and your instructions, It`s important to me to have a product that really works, function in bad weather. After 4½-5 years, it leaked over shoulders and back, and around my sleeves, really bad. Most seams fell apart during the same time. To bad durability for this price. Not sure that gore-tex is a reliable product over time.

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.

J'ai acheté ce produit l'automne passé. J'ai fais plusieurs randonnées d'hiver et souvent je portais seulement cette veste et un gilet à manche longue en merinox. Très bon coupe vent et garde bien la chaleur. Nous avons fait un voyage dans l'ouest canadien à la mi juin. Nous avons eu toutes les conditions possibles. Neige, froid, pluie et cette veste a été d'un très grand secours.

162cm, 50kg, loose fit on me , wore this in Norway

The Beta AR serves me perfectly well for each of my trips to the summit. However consider its overkill durability, might go for a lighter version for better versatility.

Had this jacket for just over 3 years and it has completely delaminated. I don’t abuse this at all. I wear it often around town and while I camp and/or hike but that’s it. Wash it fairly frequently, more than any other piece of rain gear I’ve ever owned. Sent it in for warranty and they will not replace it because it was a replacement from a previous model that did the same exact thing. I love the products Arc’teryx offers but it is asinine to have a $600 jacket only last a few years. I have other goretex jackets from different manufacturers that are pushing 20 years old that look better than my Beta AR did after only 3 years. They did offer me a 20% discount code to use for a new one which I guess is cool but I don’t see the point in spending that much money when I’ll get the same longevity out of jacket 1/3 the cost from a different brand.

I've had this jacket now for about 5 months and it has always turned heads whenever I walk past somebody. Not only that but the denier of the face fabric is so durable and it amazes me about the quality!

I bougth this piece cause a I needed something rough for high mountain activities. Very dissapointed, it is actually no waterproof at all.

Jacke wurde vor 7 Jahren gekauft und war 5 Jahre als Backup in meinem Rucksack, kam nur zum Einsatz bei wüstem Regen und als Windschutz bei Gipfelaufenthalten. Wie schon bei der Vorgängerjacke löst sich nach etwa 3-4 Jahren allmählich die Verklebung des Hüftzug-Tunnels. Ich habe Arcteryx nach Anregung bei "Globetrotter" um eine Reparatur gebeten. Antwort: Jacke sei "abgetragen", Reparatur lohne sich nicht. Bis auf ein paar kleinste Flecken (hellgelbe Jacke) an den typischen Stellen Ellbogen/Taschen/Kapuze keine Schäden oder Abnutzung zu erkennen. Jacke wurde nicht gewaschen, da nur selten im Einsatz und um den Hüftgummizug nicht noch früher freizulegen... Wir schreiben 2022. Was bedeutet "Nachhaltigkeit" ? Umständliches, teures, wenig transparentes Einsenden in die Schweiz. 2 Wochen keine Reaktion, dann spröde Antwort. Arcteryx Pseudopremium. Die Beta AR bekommt bei mir lebensverlängernde Hilfe mittels Schonung durch eine unverwüstliche Softshelljacke von einer anderen Urzeittier-Marke.