Good material, nice quality...infact top product. I bought it for backpacking-trekking in Patagonia, but I should have taken a longer model. Without backpack ok, but with the belt on your belly it even shortens. So my pants became wet even with a gore-tex pants under it

I just tried out this jacket for the first time today....awesome! It fits true to size, the hood adjusts perfectly to fit with or without a helmet...very lightweight but warm.

I just tried out this jacket for the first time today....awesome! It fits true to size, the hood adjusts perfectly to fit with or without a helmet...very lightweight but warm.

I love this coat. I was holed up at 14'000 feet on Rainier in a summit bivy. I had to piss so bad with no piss bottle. I used the POCKET OF THIS COAT and it held steady all night long.

I have used TNF shells, then I moved to Mtn Hardwear, this jacket is my first Arcteryx. It is the best shell I've ever owned. Lighter and more streamlined then any shell I've owned. What a product! Perfect for ski mountaineering, climbing, etc. I was concerned about what size to get. I'm 5'10" and 160 lbs. and the medium fits perfect. I use the Arcteryx Venta AR as a softshell layer. Perfect combo. Wow!

I bought this jacket about 2 months ago. I have now used it numerous times for early season skiing and other high-country adventures. In short, it is totally bomb-proof and worth the money. It is my first Arc'teryx product and I am totally satisfied. The fit is very athletic (I am 6 feet / 185 pounds and got the large), although some may find it too short in front for their taste (but I like the cut as it allows for excellent range of motion). The jacket is also roomy enough for plenty of layers beneath, and the pit zips actually work extremely well for high output heat dumping (thanks to the superior design and construction). The Gore-Tex Pro material is also amazing -- repels water like I have never seen and melts snow on contact. I purchased the "Jalapeno" green color (now discontinued), and the jacket truly proves that "less is more" (no unecessary bells and whistles). Serious props Arc'teryx. Much appreesh your product and committment to quality.

I recently purchased this jacket to replace my older Beta AR (XCR Gore-tex). Initially I was hesitant on sizing however the medium fits perfectly (5'8", 150lbs).
In comparison with the older version (same size, medium) the newer is slightly longer and roomier especially around the armpits and chest. The only thing that I can see being a problem is the Gore-tex pro seems a little more fragile, only time will tell.
This jacket is the perfect length for use with a harness, if you are looking for something longer take a look at the Alpha or Theta series.

This jacket is great. There is plenty of neck room so when you zip it up you aren't choking when you lift the hood up, unlike my Marmot oracle. The Gore-tex Pro is super breathable. Zippers are tough and general design principles seem to be really well thought through. For instance when you draw the hood closed the straps aren't flying out in your face, they pull nicely through gussets that keep them clean. Really nice jacket, well worth the price. One thing is that it only comes about an inch below the top of your hip bone but the cinch cord shuts it down so air cant get up in there. I look forward to testing it out with a New Hampshire winter!

This is by far one of the best, if not the best jacket I have ever owned. It is bomber proof, is packable enough to carry with me in a small pack and does it all. From rain storms riding on a motorcycle at 100 mph to the worst bllizzards on planet earth. I stay dry, the jacket is like a john deere tractor in that it never breaks down. Arcteryx know this stuff and since I bought this jacket I have upgraded all of my gear to this brand. their pants are bomber as well and have put up with some of the worst treatment ever just as has my AR .

If you skimp on the few extra dollars for this kind of quality, then surely you will pay twice in the long run. This is a jacket that will last me twenty years. Arcteryx customer service in BC is the best company I have ever talked to about their garments. they back up their stuff 110%.

Also made in Canada by people earning living pay wages, not some chinese sweat shop labor making fat cats greedy rich.

I have owned this jacket for over a year and it has treated me very well. It is a technical shell, thus being shorter that others due to the fact that if you are backpacking, hiking, climbing, ice climbing, ect. and are wearing a type of harness or belted backpack it performs well without interfering and getting in the way. It is weather proof, Chicago rain/snow/winds to Colorado skiing and hiking, its lightweight and easy to maintain(keep clean). I would highly recommend this jacket. They back their products 100% and I will never purchase another brand of technical outerwear. Throw this shell over a soft shell with and you are good to go!

I've put about 20 months on this jacket thus far. It has excelled in the wettest of conditions and withstood abrasion like a champ. The DWR treatment is still alive and kickin' keeping me dry. This is a great heavy duty rain jacket or an excellent light weight shell for snow filled pursuits. The Gore-Tex Pro Shell is super tough. I recommend this for a good all round bomber shell. For those looking for a lighter version of this jacket for rain protection try the Beta SL Jacket. Same jacket made with lighter Gore-Tex that is ultra packable and still provide wetness protection.

I was a bit hesitant to order this jacket based on some of the reviews about the length of the jacket 'and bagginess' around the shoulders, but it turned out to be a non-issue for me. I own several Arc'teryx jackets (Fission AR and SV, Alpha LT) and I have to say this is truly and all around (AR) jacket. It is definitely shorter than the Alpha, it sits exactly below my belt, and the rear drop back covers 3/4 of my rear end. I can see that if you have a longer torso, this jacket would just be too short. If I wear a slightly longer fleece, the front edge will peek underneath the jacket around the belt. The extra room around the shoulder area is great for me. For whatever reason the other jackets like the Theta AR always seem to rub against my armpits and this is just uncomfortable. I do not have this problem with my Beta AR, and I can put a fleece underneath with comfort. The other feature I like is the collar, you can zip it all the way up and it protects your neck from the elements. I think this is an important distinction with the Alpha line. The Alpha design probably assumes that you will have the hood up most of the time. Don't get me wrong, the Alpha LT is probably my favorite jacket for the outdoors, the fabric is super tough and more flexible, and is a little longer overall front and back. The only thing is that the Alpha leaves your neck more exposed if the hood is down. The fabric looks bombproof and the cut is trim. I actually love this about Arc'teryx in general, but this jacket is particularly nice fitting. I am 5'10" and 169 lb, athletic build and I just love how this M size fits me. The hood is very well designed as well, you can custom fit it to perfection with all of the adjustments possible. The Beta AR is significantly nicer that the Beta SL. It is not only a bit longer (about 3/4" longer, and it may not seem like much but it makes a difference), has pit zips, and the Gore-Tex PRO breathes significantly better than the thinner GoreTex Pac-Lite.
Great construction, fully taped seams, and quality zippers. Very happy with this one. I thinks this is a very well designed jacket. Get it on sale while it is available!

good fit for tall guys. it has long arms, is a bit too wide and bit too short at the waist. still, it fits me pretty good, is durable, all the zips work smooth, neck is good protectet form wind and snow blowing in.........
only real downturn: it's so expensive.

I spent last summer in Svalbard and in the High Canadian Arctic and my Beta Jacked performed very well. Warm enough to be comfortable in Summer Arctic temperature below zero it kept me dry. It fits very well and it can accommodate some layering. I like it quite a lot and I look forward to use it next Winter in the Alps.

The best jacket I have ever owned! I have had this jacket for about a year now and have used it for everything from backcountry hiking to backcountry skiing. It works great in all situations. I am only 5'7 and this jacket fits me just perfectly. Nice and slim cut. I love the fact that the shorter cut does not interfere with my pack or leave all kinds of excess material bunched up. It's nice and light with a minimal design. No unnecessary frills. The hood is really well thought out with a miriad of adjustable pulls on it to cinch it any way you need. The bottom closes up nice and snug. The fabric is very durable. I have put it through all kinds of abuse hiking, skiing, and climbing and it still looks and performs great. It breathes extremely well in the hot and humid...yet still keeps you really warm with just a simple base and mid underneath. This jacket is completely waterproof. I have hiked all day in a serious downpour, skiied in deep powder, canoed in blowing rain, etc...only to find myself dry as a bone underneath. The jacket has great style too! I get all kinds of compliments on it when I am just wearing it around town. I have the black version and it has a great understated yet tech forward look to it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a light, minimal, durable, shorter cut and stylish jacket for go anywhere in any weather functionality.

I really tried to like this jacket but no. I'm 5'11" and size medium was perfect for me (sleeves, shoulders and chest were not too long, too loose or too tight, these were perfect). But jacket is just cut too short from the front. This is the reason I'm selling this and getting something else... haven't decided yet.

PLUS:
-light
-waterproof as Pro Shell should be.
-quality product

CONS:
-front is cut too short. It does not cover my belt buckle so all the shirts stick out and cold air comes in.
-baggy around belly area. If you have a large gut then this is good but remember the first con.
-expensive

Before you buy you should try it on and really pay attention to the front is cut.

I think the material is great but I have to say it is too short. The front comes just above your belt. Probably the perfect cycling jacket but for style and skiing... too short.

Perfect for climbing where the length is short enough that the jacket does not get caught in the belay device. The large is what I got, I'm 5'7 170 with broad shoulders so the athletic fit is just perfect. There's enough room that I can still layer and that I don't feel bulky.

is maybe not how Arc'teryx will describe this jacket. Nevertheless thats how I will describe it. The fabric you'll find in almost every other top jacket. But this jacket is short with a tight fit - and goes as well on the slopes (with a bib) as in the city. I havent found the same versatility in any other jacket.

wore it during a big shower at Grandes Jorasses, France/Italy - and it kept me absolutely dry! Leightweight - style and versatility are great!!!

I took a medium which is what I usually wear for jacket. Also, I too find it to be baggy, especially around the arms. I also feel it's short and the hood is very large.

The material is very nice, however and would have loved it if it were cut differently.

I just bought this jacket and it was a bit of a disappointment. My main complaint was the length. Like others have said, it is just too short in the front. Its so short that its hits above my belt line and if you wore a fleece underneath it will hang out. Another complaint for me is that the arms were a little too baggy and long. Maybe I should go down in size, I dont know, but I where a medium in every jacket I own and while this one fits in the chest, its too large in the arms and as previously mentioned, too short in the front. Besides that, it does have good construction and seems tough.

Streamlined, super well built, couldn't ask for anything more. Great climbing piece, I also use it as my everyday ski shell. Layered with a Gamma MX for high output activities or a down sweater for those chilly days, it has proved excellent in all conditions.

Double xl fits just perfectly sleeves lenght and all...I love it Thanks PierreL