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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Men's
I'm 5'9" and 165 lbs. - right on the line between...
By Ben
Ranked #1213 - Men's Rain Jackets
August 17, 2009
I'm 5'9" and 165 lbs. - right on the line between small and large with jackets usually. What would you suggest for me for this jacket?
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By Dan Ralston
Ranked #7 - Men's Rain Jackets
August 25, 2009
Ben, I have another opinion for you. I am 5'9" and 165#. My picture is shown wearing the jacket on this page as a review. My guess is at 5'9" and 165# you have a bit of a chest. For a 5'11 at the same weight he would be very slim. This is a slim cut jacket as are most ArcX items. If you wear it alone the Medium would probably be ok but if you wear a base layer or two under or you do activities that require you to reach you should get the large. This has been my go-to jacket for a couple of years, I really don't take my pack out of the house without in being in there. My picture above was at Rainier and the one here is climbing in the Tetons last month and we got a downpour in the middle of the climb. The large gives me room to reach and wear a base layer or 2. I say go with the large.
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By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #6 - Men's Rain Jackets
August 24, 2009
I'd say medium (which is right between small and large) I'm 5'11 170 and Medium Arc'teryx Beta SL fits me perfectly.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Paclite
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Hood:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 11oz (314g)
- Recommended Use:
- Lightweight hiking, climbing, trail running
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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