Arc'teryx NEW Beta Jacket Review - Overhyped or Just Overpriced | PFC Free Gore-tex 

Outstanding Review! Your very thorough review was information dense, well spoken, fair & balanced, detailed and informative. I appreciate your thoughts and efforts in producing an excellent product review. I liked your side by side comparison of you wearing 2 different Arc'teryx jackets while putting your hands above your head & moving; great visual comparison. I also appreciated your thoughts on sizing. Thanks Will!

Thanks for the review. I’ve been eyeing this jacket and the lightweight and wondered how the new version is. Looks good!

I'm really contemplating this jacket for my main hardshell... please do make an update vid when you've tested further! 😀

Thanks Will. This was very helpful. I think I'm now going to be hunting the previous Beta LT or AR for Skiing

I just got this jacket, and so far so good. It was a tough buy because there were next to no reviews on it. I noticed the hood didn't bead as well so most likely have to reapply after the first wash. I also noticed its pretty loud but its my first proper hard shell and I suppose the 80d face material is the culprit. I was debating if I wanted this Beta, the LT, or the Lightweight but the 80d material and the inner pocket sold me. Hopefully it all works out

Hi @willfaulkner If you were to choose between the beta 2023 vs 2024, which would it be? Is the 80d compared to previous 30d really a big deal when it comes to durability?

Thanks for the review, Will! Have you tried the Proton Hybrid before, I saw it's on sale and considered buying it, but it seems to be a relatively niche line. Not sure how versatile it is, and maybe I should go with the more mainstream line like the Beta family? Most of my time is spent in SoCal...Thanks!

will you be doing a review on or do you have thoughts on the new Beta Lightweight. It's getting a lot of good reviews. A lot like the lT but it has an internal chest pocket!

We are going on an Alaskan cruise in June with what I’m told is going to require waterproof layers. The weather is rainy, since that area is considered rainforest. We will be hiking. Which jacket would you recommend? I want breathable, dry, not bulky and longevity. I’m not opting for the PFC free.

My main question is; if the revised beta has a 80d construction throughout, wouldn’t that make it more durable against general wear and outdoor use compared to the AR’s 40/80?

Thanks for the review! Where can I still purchase the version with PFC?

Hi Will . As mentioned in the video for 500 dollars there should be no compromise regarding the jacket .

does somebody has a "sweat problem" too? in my case if i go climbing or hiking everything is nice, but if i wear it in daily use like commuting or other stuff and wear a normal hoodie underneath it i get really sweaty armpits and i normally don't have that problem? Does somebody has an solution for this problem?

Great review but did you end up using the camera audio or mic audio haha

I got a couple questions, hope you can answer. How often does it needs to be dwr compared to the old one? Is the new 40 - 70 for the beta lightweight more durable than the 30d non epo?

You weren't kidding about the really long sleeves, I tried it on today in store and the bunching up was ridiculous. Does the beta AR have shorter sleeves? I tried on the lt as well but it was too tight across my waist and butt.