Gear Review
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Men's
Minimalist and More than Enough
By David Platt
Ranked #688 - Men's Technical Shells
January 7, 2011
This is as minimal as they come - light weight, no frills, but totally solid. No liner or bulky pockets. Fit is a little boxy, wide and shortish. Shoulders seem a little spacious at first, but when you raise your arms above your head there is no movement of the cuffs or hemline. Drop hood is awesome - fits great over a helmet (any helmet) and the stand up collar is great. I use it for alpine skiing with no issues - but I've never felt the need for the bulk of a powder skirt. Haven't used it on a really cold windy day yet - only concern is no external flap on the main zipper. Craftsman ship is good - made in Canada.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Pro Shell (3-layer); [shell] nylon
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- athletic
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2` zippered hand, (internal) 1 zippered
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Weight:
- 15.3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- climbing, apline touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: July 20, 2011 By: Tyler Perkins
Waterproof zipper eliminates the need of a zipper flap. I've never had any icing problems with it.
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