Arc'teryx

Beta AR Jacket

Men's

Great quality.

This jacket is awesome! Came just in time for a snowstorm! Super high quality, really breathable and even kept me a bit warm with just a long sleeve under it. Water beads off like no other jacket I've had. Goes well with my atom hoodie! Thank you Arc'teryx!!

This jacket is awesome! Came just in time for a snowstorm! Super high quality, really breathable and even kept me a bit warm with just a long sleeve under it. Water beads off like no other jacket Ive had. Goes well with my atom hoodie! Thank you Arc'teryx!!

Arc'teryx Beta AR (Black Sapphire) Review I've had this jacket for a few months now and it's been spot on. The fit is excellent, mobility is great, and it works just as well as an everyday walking jacket as it does for proper outdoor use. For sizing reference, I'm 5'11" (179cm), around 200 lbs (90kg), and I wear a size Large. I run slightly hotter than most, and during skiing temperatures ranging from about -10C to +5C, I wore just a long-sleeve thermal base layer with either a T-shirt or thin fleece underneath and felt perfectly comfortable the whole time. Breathability has been excellent, especially combined with the pit zips, which made it easy to regulate temperature on warmer days or during harder runs. Waterproofing has also been flawless in snow and wet conditions. Being a shell jacket made layering much easier and more freeing, as I could choose my own insulation depending on conditions rather than being locked into built-in warmth. I recently took it on a ski trip to Mayrhofen and it performed brilliantly. The helmet-compatible hood has excellent adjustability with the pull cords, and the drop hood design helped keep my lower face and chin protected from wind chill whether fully zipped with the hood up or down. After plenty of falls on the slopes, the jacket still looks brand new with no noticeable marks or scratches. That's what really sold me on the Beta AR over the Beta SL. The thicker fabric feels much more durable, so you can rough it up without constantly worrying about damaging it. Overall, this is a solid, versatile shell that feels premium, performs exactly as expected, and is tough enough for skiing, hiking, and everyday wear. I'll definitely get a lot of wear out of it and it's well worth the price tag.

Love the fix, style, functionality, overall versatility of this jacket. Exceeds expectations in various weather conditions. Example, wind, rain, snow, cold. Highly recommend!