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A packable, windproof and waterproof jacket made from 100-denier Gore-Tex PRO ePE waterproof fabric backed with polyurethane-coated nylon. A helmet-compatible DropHood™ gives coverage and unobstructed peripheral vision and includes a RECCO® reflector hidden in the brim, making this an ideal jacket for hiking and snow sports.
- 27" length (size Medium)
- Front zip closure
- Adjustable, helmet-compatible DropHood
- Adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs
- Front zip pockets; interior zip pocket
- Drawcord-toggle hem
- 100-denier 3L Gore-Tex PRO ePE recycled plain weave, 135 g/m², with 3L Gore-Tex PRO ePE Beam Dyed 80-denier plain weave recycled nylon, 126 g/m²
- Gore-Texb waterproofing provides all-condition dryness
- RECCO reflector aids search and rescue in emergency situations
- Windproof
- 100% nylon, with 100% recycled nylon contrast
- Machine wash, tumble dry
- Imported
- PFC/PFAS-free, durable water-repellent coating is free of per- and poly-fluorinated chemicals, some of which can be harmful to the environment
- Item #11038247
Size info
- The brand says this runs true to size.
- Get the fit you want. Book an appointment with our onsite experts or stop by your nearest store.
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Arc'teryx
With a name inspired by the first reptile to sprout feathers for flight, it's no surprise Arc'teryx is all about creating outdoor clothing and gear that allow users to perform at the point of extreme need. Its innovative, highly technical outerwear protects against the elements while ensuring ease of motion for an optimal outdoor experience.
Most helpful positive review
Mar 31, 2026
Love this jacket
Great jacket for wearing around town or for a hike. I bought it primarily to keep me dry and it meets my expectations. Easy to layer over a tshirt and/or light midlayer. Love the colors too.
Dave62
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Most helpful critical review
Oct 25, 2025
Not worth it
Watered out on first use. Really disappointing from Arcteryx
Bazza
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arcteryx.com response
Hello Bazza, thank you for reaching out. We’re sorry to hear your Beta AR Jacket wetted out on its first use. That’s certainly not the experience we want for our guests, and we understand how disappointing that must be. This jacket features our updated GORE-TEX PRO ePE fabric, which is free from intentionally added PFAS and designed to be just as strong and durable as previous versions. That said, if it’s not keeping you dry after just one wear, we encourage you to submit a Product Service Request form. Our team would be happy to assess what’s happening and assist you further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service/service-request
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Dave62
Reposted from arcteryx.com
Mar 31, 2026
Love this jacket
Great jacket for wearing around town or for a hike. I bought it primarily to keep me dry and it meets my expectations. Easy to layer over a tshirt and/or light midlayer. Love the colors too.
Branndished1
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Mar 3, 2026
Love it!
I haven’t had a need to wear it much, but I love it.
TomB
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Mar 2, 2026
Good...with some fit limitations
It’s a great shell from a performance standpoint. Waterproofing is solid, it blocks wind well, and it breathes nicely.
The problem is the fit. It’s uncomfortably tight in the shoulders and pit area. I have to keep the pit zips partially open just to wear it, which defeats the purpose.
Bought it online without trying it on — lesson learned.
arcteryx.com response
Hello there, thank you for sharing your experience with the Beta AR Jacket. We’re glad to hear the performance met your expectations, but we’re sorry the fit didn’t work for you and that the shoulder and underarm area felt uncomfortable. Purchasing online without the chance to try the jacket on can make sizing difficult, and we understand how this outcome didn’t match what you were hoping for. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll be sharing this feedback with our teams as we continue reviewing guest insights and looking for ways to improve both our products and the guidance we provide.
Aidan762
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Feb 22, 2026
Awesome shell
This jacket is awesome! Came just in time for a snowstorm! Super high quality, really breathable and even kept me a bit warm with just a long sleeve under it. Water beads off like no other jacket I’ve had. Goes well with my atom hoodie! Thank you Arc'teryx!!
TPT37
Reposted from arcteryx.com
Feb 20, 2026
Durability Issues
After just a few years of use, the adhesion between panels does not hold and the jacket is literally falling apart. Previous version lasted more than 5 years.
arcteryx.com response
Hello there, thank you for sharing your experience with your Beta AR Jacket. We’re sorry to hear that the panel adhesion has started to fail after a few years of use, especially since your previous version lasted longer. Your feedback is important, and we’ll be passing it along to our Product Development team as part of our ongoing review of materials and construction. If you haven’t already, we’d recommend submitting a Product Service Request so our team can assess your jacket directly and determine the best next steps. https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service/service-request
Whitley
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Feb 14, 2026
Bad cuff design
I bought this for half off on a friends and family deal so I’m only upset with spending over 400 and not furious with spending over 900.
The cuffs are horrible. Every time it’s raining the cuffs turn into sponges that seep up to both my wrists. Not sure if the rain seeps into and through the Velcro or the stitching at the bottom of the cuffs is the culprit.
And the pockets are useless, they are placed way too high.
Rant over. I wish I bought something else
arcteryx.com response
Hello Whitley, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Beta AR Jacket. We’re sorry to hear that the cuffs and pocket placement haven’t worked well for you. We understand how uncomfortable it can be when the cuffs absorb moisture in sustained rain, and your observations about how water interacts with the materials are important for us to hear. The pockets on the Beta AR are intentionally positioned higher to remain accessible while wearing a climbing harness or hipbelt, since this jacket is designed for alpine use — though we recognize this placement can feel less intuitive for everyday wear. We’ve shared your feedback with our product team as part of our ongoing review process, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know how the design is working for you.
