Beta AR Jacket Men's
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Fits:, 3.229946524064171 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Quality of Product, 4.2 out of 54.2
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Comfort, 4.4 out of 54.4
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Durability of product, 4.5 out of 54.5
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Paris
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
2 out of 5 stars.
Délamination du gore tex...
4 years ago
J'ai acheté ma première Beta AR 06/04/2016, j'ai tout suite adoré la coupe et les finitions de la veste .
Je l'utilisais presque tous les jours à vélo et intensément, en randonnée , excursion , voyage...
J'ai pris des pluies diluviennes sans que l'eau ne passe , hyper isolante du vent, assez respirante les ouvertures sous les aisselles hyper utiles lors d'activités intenses ... Le tissu extérieur hyper solide contre l'abrasion bien protectrice.
Mais au bout d'un certain temps le laminé gore tex a commencé à se décoller (en moins de deux ans), j'ai alors contacté le service client et , après quelques échanges et un peu moins de 3 mois , Arc'teryx me proposait d'avoir une nouvelle BETA AR toute neuve!!
J'étais super content et pensais avoir eu de la malchance avec la première veste qui , il est vrai je n'avais pas lavé très souvent avec le produit adapté.
Ma deuxième Beta AR reçu en 2018 a été entretenue avec le plus grand soin , lavée au Nikwax selon les recommandations de gore tex ou Arcteryx , le dwr réappliqué...
A nouveau le gore tex s'est décollé rapidement rendant l'imperméabilité inefficace...
Au prix de la veste j'aurais espéré une durée de vie plus longue , je pensais avoir acheté une veste hyper solide pour une utilisation intensive mais ça n'est pas le cas le gore tex se décolle tôt ou tard... Je pense que le problème vient davantage du tissu gore-tex que de la fabrication d'Arc'teryx .
Peut être le nouveau gore-tex utilisé est plus solide et moins sujet à la délamination ? Quoi qu'il en soit je suis déçu et je ne sais pas si je prendrai le risque de réinvestir dans une nouvelle Beta AR ...
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: coupe , imperméabilité
Q: Cons:
A: Délamination gore tex...
Q: Activity
A: Randonnée , vélo , excursions ...
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Support
Bonjour Victor,
Merci de nous avoir contacté et de nous avoir fait part de vos commentaires sur la veste Beta AR.
Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que vous ayez rencontré des problèmes de durabilité avec vos vestes Beta AR. Bien qu'il semble y avoir une certaine contamination de la membrane Gore-Tex, Arc'teryx est fière de la fabrication de ses produits et nous se serons ravis de vous aider pour tout problème lié à la production ou aux matériaux.
Nous vous recommandons de remplir un formulaire de demande de service produit afin que nous puissions vous aider davantage : https://www.arcteryx.com/ie/fr/help/product-service/service-request/
Si vous avez d'autres préoccupations ou commentaires, n'hésitez pas à appeler notre service à la clientèle ou à remplir un formulaire de contact.
Bien à vous.
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Northern CA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Very solid jacket!
4 years ago
I bought this several months ago and use it for both a rain jacket and backcountry snowboarding jacket. It works very well for both! Pit zips are great and the hood articulate very well. It does not have a powder skirt but has not been a problem.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Montreal
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
1 out of 5 stars.
Garbage material
4 years ago
The first winter, a branch made a hole in the jacket. Garbage material. You’d thought it would be resistant for the price. This is literally like throwing your money out the window.
Q: Pros:
A: Colour
Q: Cons:
A: Garbage material, not resistant
Q: Activity
A: Watch tv, only thing this jacket is good for
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Service
Hi There,
Thanks for reaching out.
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing an issue with your Beta AR, we're here to help.
All Arc'teryx Products are covered for manufacturing and material issue, and we would encourage you to complete a Product Service Request through the link below.
https://www.arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service?intcmp=product-service
Our Aftersales Team will be able to provide an assessment of the garment and determine what options are available.
If you have any further questions our Customer Support Team can help through chat, email or our phone lines 1-866-458-2473
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Sofia, Bulgaria
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
2 out of 5 stars.
Great fit, disappointing durability
4 years ago
I was real Arcterix fen for many years and I have bought several products – Venta AR (great jacket, used for more than 10 years), Alpha SL, t-shirts, caps, accessories and more. This is my second Beta AR jacket for the last 7 years and probably the last, because the quality literally decay. The first one was too large for me /size L/ and I sold it after 2 years, still looking like brand new. The second one is the right size (M), it also looked very quality made. I have used it several years for skiing and hiking, relatively rarely (one or two times in a month, in the late autumn and the winter). Great fit. I love it and I have used and kept it very carefully, washing it not more often than once a year, according the instruction. It looked like brand new till the last week, when I washed it as usual – machine wash, the jacket only, into a big laundry bag, closed zippers, delicate cycle, 30 degree and using Grangers for Gore membranes. But, afterwards the entire adhesive tape at the bottom of the jacked have been fully unglued and torn. Really disappointed with the durability of an expensive jacket, manufactured by Arcterix.
Q: Pros:
A: Great fit
Q: Cons:
A: Low durability of some details
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, hiking
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Service
Hi there,
Thanks for reaching out.
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with your Beta AR, we're here to help.
All Arc'teryx products are covered for manufacturing and material issues for the practical product life span. From the images you have provided, we would encourage you to complete a Product Service Request, and our Aftersales Team will determine what options are available.
https://www.arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service?intcmp=product-service
As always, our Customer Support Team is here if you require any further assistance.
1 Comment
4 years ago
Goretex products should be washed with warm water and dried on medium heat, frequently in order to prevent delamination. Washing it with cold water less than once a year is the reason your jacket failed.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Seams Fail
4 years ago
I really loved this jacket until what seems to be the compound that attaches the seam to the zipper started to separate (as you can see in the photos). From reading other reviews this seems to be a known quality problem. I haven’t used this jacket enough nor have I had it long enough for it to have this type of issue. I have reached out to customer support (they gave a response time for my Product Service Request is 5 to 7 weeks). Until I ran into this issue the jacket had worked well as a light easy to layer shell.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Support
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to Arc'teryx with your feedback on the Beta AR Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have come up against with your Beta AR Jacket. While many factors will play into why a Gore-Tex item would be experiencing issues, factors such s age, care, etc., we appreciate your comments as we are always looking to meet the performance and durability expectations our users have.
We notice you have started a Product Service Request, and once our Product Service Team is able to get ahold of your case we hope to come to a suitable solution with you.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST), and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you.
All the best
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4 years ago
This is a follow up to my review. I’ve made it through the warranty process and customer support was able to resolve this issue. It took a couple of months, but aside from waiting it was an easy experience. I would raise my star rating based on this (and up until the seam and fabric failing I didn’t have any issues).
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Freiburg
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
2 out of 5 stars.
MATERIAL DOWNGRADE!
4 years ago
The new material got a downgrade from the last year model. I don't recommend it anymore!
Translate with GoogleQ: Activity
A: Skitouring
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Support
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to Arc'teryx with your feedback on the Beta AR Jacket.
We're sorry to hear the material performance on the current Beta AR Jacket did not meet your expectations. The updated Most Rugged 3L GORE-TEX PRO features a new backer and a more durable face fabric and membrane, and we're sorry these updated features did not suit your needs.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line or fill out a Contact Us Form.
All the best
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Quebec
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Améliorer le produit Beta AR
4 years ago
J'ai acheté ce produit l'an passé et je suis très satisfais mais je crois que l'on pourrait amélioré ce produit ex - la poche interne du Beta AR EST TROP PETITE ET UN PEU HAUTE ,aussi il manque à mon avis une poche sur la manche gauche ,pour mettre ex .. clé de cadenas de ski .clé d'auto ,protecteur pour les lèvres .
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Quelque un????.
Q: Cons:
A: très peu
Q: Activity
A: vélo, ski alpin, ski Haute Route ,raquette ,treck
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Cadiz
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
1 out of 5 stars.
Broken almost without use
4 years ago
I have many products from this brand, many are coming out good but in the case of this jacket a disaster.
It has little use since I only use it on a few occasions and only to take the dogs for a walk when it rains.
As you can see in the photos and in the video it has everything broken and without signs of wear, the seams came off.
I do not understand how a jacket that is designed for climbing and heavy wear sports can suffer these tears.
I have other brands and they all last me more than 10 years and without breaks or strange things but this one is not only 3 years old and is detached.
It is not the first time that it happens with a product of this brand, also in another something similar happened to me.
Translate with GoogleNo, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Support
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to Arc'teryx with your feedback on the Beta AR Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your Beta AR Jacket.. What appears to be happening is some of the compounds at the hem are breaking down and in a case such as this, we would want to take a closer look at your item.
It looks as though you have started the product Service process, and we hope to assist you with a suitable solution for your jacket.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line or reach out to your Product Service representative for further assistance.
All the best
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Manchester
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
1 out of 5 stars.
Faulty Pocket Zip Within 2 Years
4 years ago
I purchased a Beta AR jacket on 23/09/2018. After less than 2 years use the zip failed and now the pocket fills with water. I returned the jacket to Ellis Brigham who assured me the jacket was returned under warranty and that I should receive a favourable outcome. After waiting almost 3 months I have now been told the jacket will not be replaced or repaired! Avoid Arc'teryx products, you are paying a premium for sub-standard equipment that doesn't last. They prefer to send ambassador's around the globe on jolly's instead of looking their loyal customer's, disgraceful behaviour.
Q: Pros:
A: None
Q: Cons:
A: Price, Performance, Poor Support
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Support
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Beta AR Jacket.
We are sorry to hear about the durability issues you have experienced with your Beta AR Jacket. That said, we could not find any record of a product Service Request.
Be sure to fill out the Product Service Request so we can assist you with your jacket. We are definitely here to help:
https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service/service-request/
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST), one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you.
All the best
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Huntsville, AL
Age:25-34
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Great Performace, Tough to keep clean looking
4 years ago
So, I purchased my Beta AR a month ago. it got its first use on a raining morning on the trail. performance was excellent with no water penetration in moderate to heavy rain for about 4 hours. My one gripe is that the jacket got dirt marks along some creases where my pack's wait strap was cinched down. I washed it immediately after getting home (per the instructions with the Nu Care detergent), and these dirt marks didnt come out. I did get the Glade color, so I understand that dirt will be easier to see. Still, I'm disappointed that my first noderate use already has these lifetime stains.
Q: Activity
A: Backpacking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Winterberg
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Super Passform
4 years ago
Kürzlich gekauft bei Peter O in Winterberg. Schöne schlichte Jacke ohne Schnörkel und super Passform. Top zum Einsatz für alle Outdooraktivitäten.
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Qualität
Q: Cons:
A: Preis
Q: Activity
A: Ski
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Glenside, PA
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
1 out of 5 stars.
Drawstring cover comes apart within 3 years
4 years ago
Two of these models in my family had to be sent back for repairs within 3 years of purchase. Speaking with customer service, I was advised the jacket should be washed after every 12 to 14 times it's worn. WHAT?? Now there's a strong selling point.
Q: Pros:
A: it works
Q: Cons:
A: until it breaks way too soon
Q: Activity
A: Hiking and skiing
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Support
Hi Al,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Beta AR Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have experienced with your past iterations of the Beta AR. Properly washing and drying your Gore-Tex items semi-frequently is important for two reasons: it will keep the Gore-Tex and the components of the jacket free of debris, oils, and dirt that can build up over time and will also help keep adhesives bonded through the drying process.
Due to the minimal nature of our adhesives and seam tapes we use to achieve an incredibly lightweight yet durable item, we recommend regular washing so that your Gore-Tex jacket will achieve its maximal practical product lifetime.
That said we appreciate your comments, and see that you have started a Product Service Request. We hope we can help you with a suitable solution.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM PST), and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you.
All the best.
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4 years ago
Weight vs durability/longevity of the jacket. My Theta is on the way to you as we speak, this is the third jackets with the delamination issues, perhaps it is time to look at other ways to keep jacket together, I don't see how anyone would mind a few extra grams but more reliable jacket.
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Southampton, UK
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
3 out of 5 stars.
Great jacket - but not great for me
4 years ago
I bought this jacket a year ago for a long stomp around Europe (I intended to get the Zeta AR but came out the store with this instead)
I was out for a whole winter in this, one week in the worst rainfall I've ever been caught in and I was comfortable, if not pleased, to be out hiking in that. Also came back without a scratch or a stain despite the rough treatment it was given. So when it really counts, this jacket aces it!
But on the day-to-day or to take with you just-in-case it's a nuisance. The hood is just irritating, the fabric is noisy and the fit is awful if you aren't properly layered. I ended up buying another 3L in a similar style to the Zeta which is my go-to while this has stayed in a wardrobe undisturbed for several months until conditions made it worth breaking out again recently.
The jacket is undoubtably a worthwhile investment for serious outdoor types with frequent cause to be layering up, wearing helmets and getting the use out of the jacket it is marketed for. If, like me, you are mainly out and about in mild but wet conditions and not climbing on anything more challenging than the back of a horse, I'd say Arc'teryx have better products for you to splurge on.
The three stars reflect the cast-iron five stars it deserves for the four months of the year I've got out of it.
Q: Pros:
A: Bulletproof fabric, very breathable
Q: Cons:
A: Cut at waist, not that versatile
Q: Activity
A: Long-term hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Netherlands
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
3 out of 5 stars.
Great jacket with one major flaw (for me at least)
4 years ago
Ok, just to be clear beforehand: this jacket should have had five stars, was it not for one major flaw that makes it unusable for me. I first bought the medium-sized jacket and although it fits great, the pit zips push into my armpit. This is even without layering. So, I bought another one in large with the pro-shell fabric. The pro-shell is a welcome upgrade but I still got the pit zip problem. However, an improvement on the medium-sized jacket, the pit zips are still annoying and the fit is now on the large side. I would describe my body type as athletic, but not even close to being a bodybuilder. So, I am quite surprised, that I don't read more reviews about this. Assuming that most users of Arcteryx are at least sporty. So Arcteryx, is there another jacket in your line up - with a slightly more accommodating cut - that is a better fit for me? For example the Alpha series. I know you have options without the pit zips but I still prefer them to dump excessive heat. To buy another beta jacket, for me, the sleeves or the pit zips need a design update.
Q: Pros:
A: Fabric and colour
Q: Cons:
A: Pit zips
Q: Activity
A: Everything mountain related
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4 years ago
I have the same issue with the pit zips, which push into my armpit... so annoying and uncomfortable ! Would not recommend for that reason.
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Montreal
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
My go-to shell
4 years ago
I bought this shell last winter for ski touring and to bring it to all of my summer treks. I loved it touring. I loved it hiking. I loved it skiing inbounds. I litterally carried it through all of my hikes this summer as a bullet proof protection in case a storm caught up with us. Other than that, it fits nice and looks great!
Q: Pros:
A: Waterproof, breathable, fit, look
Q: Cons:
A: Noisy fabric
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Lévis
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Du style, du confort et de la qualité
4 years ago
Ce manteau a tout pour lui!
Il est résistant, souple et sa coupe le rend confortable et polyvalent. C’est un incontournable!
Translate with GoogleQ: Activity
A: Multi sport
Yes, I recommend this product.
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4 years ago
I bought this AR as a replacement for a Beta LT from 2018 that sadly delaminated. I waited specifically for this years goretex pro most rugged because it’s supposed to be less prone to delamination. So far I really like the jacket. It’s fits a little bigger than my LT which is nice because I better accommodates for my winter layers. So far I prefer the drophood over the stormhood design because it keeps my neck out of the wind. I hope this one will last me many years!
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Toronto, ON
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Beta AR - True All Around
4 years ago
I bought this jacket about a month ago, unsure if I would be using it the mild fall temperatures in Canada, however I have found use for it almost daily since. It is fully water/wind proof so it immediately takes care of those elements. Only trick is finding something to layer underneath. I run warm and am good with just a thin sweater underneath in 0-10 degree weather. I am an athletic 5'9' build and the small fits great. It is likely to be too small if I use puffier base layers (down). I got the Caribou color and am super pleased with it. The hood is not attached to the main portion of the jacket which is the reason I bought this jacket. I really hate the tugging feeling if you aren't wearing the hood so I opted for this option, with this separate and it does exactly that; very very pleased with this item.
Q: Pros:
A: Detached hood, water/windproof
Q: Cons:
A: Fabric is crunchy
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, Snowboarding, kayaking, biking, etc.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Vancouver
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Beta AR
4 years ago
Bought as a replacement for a previous version of the Beta AR that lasted 18 years of four season, multi-sport (skiing, hiking, around town) hard use (2 minor fixes by Arc Teryx during it’s lifetime until the zippers de-laminated). The new Beta AR has updated zippers, nicer Gore-Tex and a larger hood. I expect another 18 years out of this one.
Q: Pros:
A: Durable
Q: Cons:
A: Price
Q: Activity
A: Multiple
Yes, I recommend this product.
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worldwide
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect jacket for worldwide conditions
4 years ago
I've taken this jacket out in a wide variety of conditions
- tropical storms in Mexico
- misty hikes in the Pacific Northwest
- downpours in the Mid Atlantic US
It's fantastic as a wet weather barrier, extremely packable, and the one jacket I trust to keep me dry when I need it to.
Fits well, accommodates a Phase AR + Atom LT for easy layering/warmth. Rolls into its hood and stuffs into a crossbody hipsack for unpredictable weather days. Great jacket to bring with you no matter where you go.
Q: Pros:
A: keeps you dry, genius hood design
Q: Cons:
A: none
Q: Activity
A: hiking, around town, walking in the rain
Yes, I recommend this product.
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California
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Great outer layer
4 years ago
Great durability, should last quite a while. Fits well over a puffy, but also doesn't look too baggy with less layers.
Q: Pros:
A: Keeps the wind and wet out
Q: Cons:
A: Price
Q: Activity
A: skiing and winter sports
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Coquitlam, BC
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Best all round shell jacket hands down
4 years ago
I bought the beta ar shell two years ago and it’s the most used outer wear item in my collection. So versatile I carry it with me all the time.
Q: Pros:
A: Rugged, waterproof, versatile
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, backpacking, travelling, everyday wear
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Stamford, CT
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
My first ArcT outter layer, worth the wait
4 years ago
Just bought this after months of research...Have owned Columbia and North face jackets to name a few...Also compared to other skiing and winter jackets, but I am looking for a product that is long lasting and can do what I need it to do...Looks like I made the right choice so far.
Pending long term review.
Q: Pros:
A: Goes a bit big, needed for layer
Q: Cons:
A: If no layering, looks too big
Q: Activity
A: Ski, winter, fall outter wear
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Pennsylvania
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent All Around Shell
4 years ago
This was my second major purchase frlm Arcteryx, the first being the Atom AR Jacket.
Both jackets were size ‘S’ (5’7”; 157lbs; 38”chest; 31waist) and i was hoping that my BetaAR would fit overtop of the Atom...fit beautifully with the hood up...a little cumbersome with the hood off but doable.
so far ive used this in the Western Pa weather, late summer and Autumn, and this jacket kept me warm during a complete downpour with 25-35mph gust. Felt invincible.
While there are other jackets in the lineup that may be superior, this was the best fit all around for camping, hiking, and outdoor work. Additionally the fit overtop of my revised ATOM AR, was a success. Spend the money and be happy.
Q: Pros:
A: Waterproof; versatility; color opti
Q: Cons:
A: Takes this to breakin
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, Camping, Post Celebratory Beers
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Vancouver
Age:18-24
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Great all around jacket
4 years ago
I have had my beta ar for about a year now I’ve used for about all of my fall winter activities from every day walks in the rain to snowboarding every time it has kept me nice and dry no signs or wear works like new still
Q: Pros:
A: Very versatile
Q: Cons:
A: Thick gortex limits mobility
Q: Activity
A: Everything
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Guelph
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Great jacket! Held up great in 3 days of rain!
4 years ago
Just bought this jacket and used in on a hiking trip near jasper BC. It rained for 3 days straight and this jacket kept me fairly dry, which considering the conditions, is awesome. My only complaint was that the hood felt a bit uncomfortable, I just couldn’t quite since the straps in a fashion that I was happy with
Q: Pros:
A: Rainproof, great fit
Q: Cons:
A: Awkward hood
Q: Activity
A: Hiking/camping
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Austin, TX
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Durable
4 years ago
Fits great, very durable. Will last a long time. Great jacket!
Q: Pros:
A: Highest quality materials
Q: Cons:
A: Runs a little big for layering
Q: Activity
A: Hiking/Snowboarding
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Vancouver, BC
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Packable, lightweight, ultra waterproof.
4 years ago
Incredibly versatile shell that I've owned for about 4 years. Great for layering, or for taking out for a run or bike ride in the wet. A must-have jacket for anybody who lives an active lifestyle, or for somebody who leaves the house on occasion in a climate like Vancouver.
Q: Pros:
A: Lightweight waterproof and durable
Q: Cons:
A: Length of sleeves too long
Q: Activity
A: General use, skiing, biking, running.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Montreal
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Super produit
4 years ago
J’ai cet article depuis déjà 3ans. Il est super et peu être porté dans plusieurs situation.
-seul en été par un te la venteux et pluvieux
-printemps automne avec un chandail en dessus.
- hiver avec une couche intermédiaire de duvet
(Étant Donner sa grande polyvalence je l’utilise même comme “Shell” jusqu’à des temperature de -20,-25C Pour le ski alpin )
Un produit dont je me passerai plus.
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Très résistant. Polyvalent léger
Q: Cons:
A: Aucune
Q: Activity
A: Marche. Sortie en ville, ski alpin, randonné
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Victoria BC
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Great for west coast weather
4 years ago
Great Jacket for wind and rain. I have bought two of these jackets now one for work and one for weekends. Very happy with the quality and materials of this jacket
Q: Pros:
A: Quality
Q: Cons:
A: Price
Q: Activity
A: Working in weather
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Scottish Highlands
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.
Expensive but worth it
4 years ago
I have had a previous version of this jacket since 3 years and it is as good now as the day I bought it. Expensive but these jackets are the best and will last years.
Q: Pros:
A: Reliable and very well made
Q: Cons:
A: Price
Q: Activity
A: General day to day use, hill walking, skiing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Beta AR Jacket
Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All round mountain apparel. | AR: All Round.
$600.00
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Versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell for all round use
Beta AR Jacket Men's
Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across the spectrum of alpine environments and activities, the Beta AR Jacket is created to deliver performance versatility. The GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology - a next-gen material we developed in collaboration with Gore - delivers maximum durability. The helmet compatible DropHood™ has an internal collar for added protection and an embedded RECCO® reflector improves searchability in emergency situations.
Beta
Versatile: high performance for diverse activities and conditions.
Trail
For technical mountain activities, durable and protective designs with a focus on freedom of movement for remote and varied conditions.
All Round
High performance weather protection and materials, emphasizing versatility for multiple activities.
Fair Trade Certified™
Produced in a Fair Trade Certified facility. Building worker well-being into our product DNA.
GORE-TEX weather protection
Waterproof, windproof, and breathable, GORE-TEX’s proven performance and durability meets our standards for lasting, reliable weather protection.
Embedded RECCO® reflector
RECCO® reflectors can help ski patrollers and mountain rescue teams utilizing RECCO® detectors more quickly locate a lost or buried person.
Taped seams
Taping seals the holes sewing creates. Our narrow tape works with Micro Seam Technology for protection with better breathability and reduced weight.
High stitch count
We use stitch counts as high as 19 per linear inch — twice the industry standard — to add strength while maintaining mobility and comfort.