Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Men's

Well worth the money spent on this jacket. Wore it last weekend while climbing Quandary in Colorado with only a Patagonia Capaline 3 shirt under it and stayed plenty warm. Great jacket at a reasonable price. I would suggest it to everyone that wants to keep warm at a fair price.

The price is right for a very tough, waterproof, and packable shell. Mine has done all I needed it to do. Skiing, climbing, mountaineering.

I just finished testing my new Beta SL in its first major rain storm and couldn't be more impressed. I remained completely dry and comfortable throughout the experience. I was especially impressed with how the water beaded up on the surface of the fabric allowing me to easily shake it off once I stepped out of the rain. I've found that lower quality materials simply get coated with water and while they often are sufficient to keep me dry, the water must be dried off them with a towel or allowed to evaporate over time once I step inside which can be a real inconvenience. With Gore-Tex XCR on the shoulders and elbows and laminated zippers, this jacket looks very cool and I am also very happy with how well it packs down. I am easily able to cram it in a 9" x 4" stuff sack without the aid of compression straps - something most Gore-Tex jackets would have trouble doing. I also enjoy the inclusion of hand pockets which seems to be a feature many ultra-light jackets lack. The fit is both athletic and trim. I am 6'2" with an athletic build, and the Large fits me well. The sleeves are plenty long, but keep in mind that Arc'teryx typically cuts their garments short at the waist for added mobility. I wouldn't want the jacket to be any shorter in front - if you are taller than me or prefer longer jackets, you may want to try one on in person before buying. Using the hood's draw cords, I am able to achieve a perfect custom fit which is something I couldn't quite achieve with my old Marmot Oracle. The hood manages to offer excellent protection while being snug to your head. This allows it to move with you when you turn your head to the side - no more restricted vision! The jacket is a little on the expensive side, but after getting wet through my last non-Gore jacket in an extended downpour, I would highly recommend spending the extra cash to upgrade to a jacket of this caliber.

it´s raining since i have the jacket...but who cares :-).exactly what i was looking for. for fast mountain sports where have to count each gramm. light,waterproof,fit´s great, not too long,stowable hood. quality as arcteryx stands for. absolut nothing to add. i am happy

I have worn this jacket in a pouring wind driven rain lasting for a couple of hours, and my upper body was bone dry. Jacket is very nice looking as well. Arc'teryx will be my first choice of outerwear in the future.

Great Jacket but the length was to short. It should have come past my waist.

This shell performs as advertised. Easy to put a heavy fleece underneath (my choice Maverick SV) when it's a blizzard. Hood adjustment is easy and precise for my bald dome to a helmet when I ski. Heavier fabric on top of shoulders protect from pack straps or skis.

This was my first Arc'teryx product. I never thought I'd spend the money for it, but this jacket is going to be my favorite for a longtime. Great fitting, lightweight, packable, durable, large fitted hood, and has strong VELCRO®-brand fastener cuffs to seal you off from the downpours. I used this jacket hiking with pack up above snowline. The long pit vents make it very easy to regulate heat. The hood tucks away nicely in collar. The newest favorite jacket of mine, I can't wait to use it on the slopes this winter.

This is by far one of the best jackets I have ever purchased. It is extremely well made, but the best part is that it is so lightweight you can roll it up and easily fit it into any pack you are carrying. It also breathes on vigorous hikes, so you don't get covered in sweat. I only wish they came in more colors!

When I first opened the box with this jacket inside, I had to say I was a bit disappointed in the color. The green looked like split pea soup. I tried it on and felt that the fit was nice and it definitely is light. For me, it was too light and felt cheaper than a top of the line jacket. Add to that, it was made in China and it didn't take me long to return it. I haven't bought a rain jacket for 7 years, which means I'm out of the loop relative to new styles and functions, but this jacket didn't seem worth the huge cost.

If you like layers (and who doesn't) this is a great jacket. It’s light and packs well but is more durable than a standard rain shell. So far I’ve only used it around town and on a backpacking trip, but it should make an awesome outer layer for all but the coldest days skiing.

I’ll put it simply this jacket rules. It's super windproof and waterproof, extremely light and the fit/cut is ideal for skiing. The pitzips are well placed and effective, the waterproof zips are fantastic and the stow-away hood is great. I wear it around town as a casual jacket as much as I wear it shredding on the hill and it's never let me down, super light and very high performance jacket, very happy with it.