Beta SL Hybrid Gore-Tex^® Hooded Jacket

I like the color options, The pit zips and how light weight the jacket is. The surface fabric is not as durable as the LT with pro, so if you're hiking through foliage especially bramble, you may have abrasion and possibly minor damage. The sizing is also a little off, as other reviewers have noted, it's not as trim as past jackets. I think the price is pretty high for having a lower level and cheaper Gore-Tex fabric. Not a fan, bring back a pro version of the LT please!

I have this in my pack almost daily when I'm in working tropical countries as the rainfall and weather change can be quite unpredictable. It is highly packable into a roll and weights almost nothing. When rolled, fits into my helmets, and survived quite a feel torrential downpours, keeping me dry. Can get quite warm depending on the humidity of the country, but it's a relevant trade off for high durability waterproof shell, might be good to have some simple vent system like the rest of the Beta series. The fit is great for general commuting, cycling and hiking, shoulder region can be a bit tight for overhead arm movements.