Arcteryx Beta AR Review - New Gore -Tex Pro Shell Most Rugged 

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Thank you for your review on this jacket it is absolutely stunning and one is going to be in my mailbox in about four days thank you sir

Looks great! Have the current Beta LT and it's a helluva hard shell. Wearing it with an Atom LT underneath (both XL) the fit is ridiculously on point. 👌

Right on stoked to get mine thanks for the video

I hope this Pro Rugged resolve the problem of delamination.

I loved my Beata AR jacket, but I'd call it the absolute worst jacket for backpackers. Here's why. I bought mine just before the pandemic (who knew?). As a result, it got very light use for two years. I only wore it in the city to go shopping and for a few day hikes in a nearby forest. Suddenly, the main zipper stopped working. The jacket still looked like new, but it wouldn't zip. That would be tragic if I were backpacking in the snow. To make matters worse, I sent it abroad at my own expense to be repaired, and not only would Arcteryx not repair it, but they also refused to honor the warranty. I have a Jack Wolfskin jacket that's nearly fifteen years old that still has perfectly working zippers and cost a fraction of the price. I've heard from people who had a good experience getting repairs and replacements, but it's not a guarantee. Their customer service is random, and at this price point, it's not worth the risk.

I want to get one in large one day to have a winter shell. Super expensive I’m not worried about damage but theft.

Just bought bata AR jacket brand new from Arc’teryx in Boulder Colorado and does not have that red new gore-Tex Pro read label? Did they somehow get an older model ?

Hey mate, I know you have been answering this question already. Have you also had the chance of testing the beta lt? Honestly, I do not that mega hiking stuff, but might be into them sometimes. Also I do rarely ski/snowboarding. I actually want to buy a good daily rain jacket, my only jacket to backpack and travel with when visiting different countries. Next year I’ll be in Australia during the winter season. Also exploring new zeleand. Would you prefer the Lt or ar? Honestly?

А что вы имеете против юбки, у нее в лесу есть отличная функция-защита от клеща!😊

Excellent review, thank you. I’ve had 5 Arc jackets and loved them all but my prized Theta AR is delaminating over a huge section of the back. Like you, I’m on the taller side, and the Theta fit great being their longest shell. Unfortunately they stopped making it but I’ve heard that the newer Beta’s are longer than before. Do you know if that is accurate because that one seems to fit you very well and be longer than the previous models that I’ve seen. Thank you for your time.

In my honest opinion, I think the new Beta ARs may be more "durable" and maintain waterproof properties easier, but damn the shell is a lot thinner now. The older models had that nice thick rigid shell feel. Stock up on your vintage Arc'teryx now or you may pay a big premium soon.

Great jacket. I’ve owned one in the past in size M but found it slightly snug with a fleece underneath. I’m 5’11” 155 should I go for a large?

I am going to buy an Arcteryx a little closer to christmas, but I am worried about how it fits. There are no stores in my area that hads them, so I have to buy online. I just tried a very cheap raincoat today in L and XL that cost 45$, and it fit like shit. Large fit so snug I could barly have my fleece underneath, and XL fit so big it looked offsetting. I want to use the Arcteryx Beta AR for hiking and long walks with my GSD in the woods and plan to layer up. I need it to fit a merino wool base layer and a fleece mid layer, maybe a thinner down-jacker during the winter. Would you recomend the L or XL? I'm usually L in everything.

im thinking of either this or the fjällräven keb eco shell. seen ure review on it aswell =) think u can give the pros and cons/biggest differences between the two?

is this as waterproof as the fission sv? im debating on which one to get because of the collar gaurd, the beta ar and the fission sv are the only ones with it

Have you taken the Beta AR while skiing yet? I know it's rated as a shell for skiing/boarding but I'm curious how it holds up. Could be the perfect 'all around" if I can actually use it hiking in the spring and skiing in the winter. Thanks!

How do you find the length in the body? I'm 6ft 2 and my Large 2017 version seemed to be super short. I'm considering a new one in XL.

Great review! I'm looking into getting a jacket that can be used for frequent hiking and snowboarding a few times per year as well as general purposes. Would you recommend the Beta AR or do you think a Beta LT would be sufficient? Or another option of course.

I bought a beta ar from arteryx il. two weeks ago.. how do you know if it's a new gore tex pro? knowing that in store none has the new gore tex pro red paper. thank you

Thanks for the review 👍 I have one question, whats the diffrence between the beta ar and the alpha sv jacket?

Might pull the trigger on a size L im 6'1 190 and layer lightly when I ski. Thoughts?

Hi there’s a person selling a size small beta ar i’m usually a size medium like my zeta sl that fits perfect would a small beta ar be fine?

How often do you wash it/have to apply DWR?

Is it better than the Patagonia Pluma Jacket?

What sunglasses are those?

The “new” most rugged is the same as their “old” goretex pro in their “old” beta ar from 2020. It’s an 80-40 mix.

Is this coat good for winter?

What color is this jacket in the video? Thanks

very noisy?

Why are you wearing sunglasses? It's very distracting in the video.

youre mid

Do you still have this jacket? Can you let me know where it is made? Based on what it actually says on the jacket itself near the hood?