All-mountain hardshell built to weather the worst elements
Built with a strategic hybrid design, the Beta AR Jacket leverages ultra-durable GORE-TEX PRO ePE across high-wear areas like the shoulders and arms, while utilizing a lighter construction to prevent unnecessary bulk. The result is an exceptionally durable, waterproof shell that delivers relentless weather protection.
Features
Helmet-compatible DropHood™ adjusts tightly without compromising your peripheral vision
Glove-friendly Velcro cuff adjusters and hem drawcord seal out cold wind, snow, and rain
Underarm pit zippers dump excess heat during high-output climbs
Articulated patterning allows freedom of movement when layering up
Integrated RECCO® reflector in the brim aids search-and-rescue teams in emergency situations
Sizing
The Beta AR Jacket fits true to size. Take your usual jacket size.
Machine wash medium, tumble dry normal medium, do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not iron, wash separately, do not use fabric softener, close all fastenings before wash, double rinse, do not leave wet, remove immediately
About
You may only know Arc’teryx from their pristine final products—but in our opinion, it’s all the hard work and experimentation behind the scenes that deserve an even bigger shoutout. From their homebase in Vancouver, every new jacket goes through a training regimen rivaled by the montage in Rocky IV—where it’s brought to the breaking point, refined, and refined again between rounds of high-tech lab testing and punishing field trials in Arc’teryx’s backyard, the British Columbian Coast Mountains. The end result is famously clean and functional outerwear that pushes the outdoor industry to new heights with every iteration. Seriously, GORE-TEX jackets would not be as lightweight and durable as they are today without the work these guys put in. Our picks from Arc’teryx are jackets and fleeces we’d feel comfortable wearing every day. Simply put, they’re as indestructible as mountaineering gear but also look put-together on your train ride into the office.
