Gear Review
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Women's
Some limitations
By magnetica210546
Ranked #444 - Women's Technical Shells
May 21, 2009
Overall its a great jacket light weight, water proof goretex pro shell that taskes very little pack space. However it was not suffiecient for my multiday skimountaineering demands. The material is a little to thin and not as durable as some other shells I own like the Patagonia Powderbowl or AK 3L given those are heavier. Also its not as wind proof as my other shells and the hood does not fit my helmet well So I ended up sending it back. I generally think Arcteryx products are great I own a pair of theta AR and beta AR pants which I love but were made in canada. I have a feeling since Arcteryx was baught by Amer sports and is producing in china the quality is not holding up to previous standards.
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View Details: Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Pro Shell; [lining] polyester
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Venting:
- laminated underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 internal
- Seams:
- fully taped w/ TinyGore tape
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Weight:
- 402 g
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, backcountry touring, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: October 6, 2009 By: Brandon Carlile
-The fabric on this jacket will actually hold up to abrasion better than the other mentioned jackets, due to the "maximum construction used on the face fabric -As with all Gore Tex jackets, wind will not penetrate the fabric. -Arc'teryx quality is absolutely unaffected by country of origin. The warranty return rate remains below 1% regardless of where it is made.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
-The fabric on this jacket will actually hold up to abrasion better than the other mentioned jackets, due to the "maximum construction used on the face fabric -As with all Gore Tex jackets, wind will not penetrate the fabric. -Arc'teryx quality is absolutely unaffected by country of origin. The warranty return rate remains below 1% regardless of where it is made.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes