Arc'teryx

Beta Jacket

Name: Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Brand: Arc'teryx

CurrentResearch-based assessment

Listed by Arc'teryx as a current model at our last check. The Beta family also includes SL, AR and SV variants with different specifications.

Last updated September 10, 2026Published September 9, 2026Sources last checked September 10, 2026By WaterproofJacket.com editorial desk

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Verdict

A pared-back all-round hardshell where the engineering goes into hood, cuff and pattern rather than into extra features.

Research status: Research-based assessment

Best for

Mountain days in wind-driven rain
Helmet use
One-shell-for-everything buyers

Not ideal for

Tight budgets
High-output running
Buyers who want pit zips

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Price and availability

$400 USD · US · manufacturer price last checked September 10, 2026
£350 GBP · UK · manufacturer price last checked September 10, 2026
€400 EUR · EU · manufacturer price last checked September 10, 2026

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ⓘ What the specification labels mean

Manufacturer published: printed by the brand on an official page or document. Independently measured: reported by a named third party. WaterproofJacket.com physically tested: measured by us from a real test record. Not published: we checked the brand's documentation and it does not publish this figure. Not researched yet: we have not checked this field yet. Not independently verified: we have seen the value but not yet confirmed it against a dated primary source.

Construction and waterproofing

Layer construction: 3L
Membrane or coating: 3L 80d GORE-TEX ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane with C-KNIT backer, FC0 DWR
Membrane generation: Not independently verified
Face fabric: Plain-weave recycled nylon face, laminated to the ePE membrane
Face-fabric denier: 80 denier
Backer or lining: GORE C-KNIT backer
Seam sealing: Not published by the manufacturer
DWR treatment: FC0 DWR
Manufacturer PFAS wording: "free from intentionally added PFAS"; fabric treatment listed as "FC0-DWR"
Recycled content: Recycled nylon face fabric (percentage not stated)
Country of manufacture: Fabric and dyeing in China; manufactured in Indonesia

Performance figures

Waterproof rating: Not published by the manufacturer
Waterproof test method: Not researched yet
Breathability rating: Not published by the manufacturer
Breathability test method: Not researched yet
RET: Not researched yet
MVTR: Not researched yet
Air permeability: Not researched yet
Windproof claim: Not researched yet
Our own measurement: Not applicable
Third-party measurement: Not independently verified

Hydrostatic head, MVTR, RET and air permeability come from different laboratory methods. We never convert one into another and never present a manufacturer's laboratory figure as our own measurement.

Weight and packability

Published weight: 375 g (13.2 oz)
Version measured: Not researched yet
Sample size: Not published by the manufacturer
Independently measured weight: Not independently verified
Packed dimensions: Not researched yet
Self-stowing: Not researched yet
Stuff sack: Not researched yet

Hood, ventilation and features

Hood: Adjustable low profile StormHood; single pull adjuster does not restrict vision
Hood adjustment: Single pull adjuster
Helmet compatible: Not published by the manufacturer
Main zipper: WaterTight Vislon front zip with chin guard
Two-way front zip: Not researched yet
Storm flap: Not researched yet
Pit zips: No pit zips are listed; by contrast the Beta SL page lists pit zippers
Other ventilation: Not researched yet
External pockets: Two hand pockets
Internal pockets: One internal laminated zip pocket
Cuffs: Not published by the manufacturer
Hem: Dual lower hem adjusters
RECCO reflector: Not researched yet
Snow skirt: Not researched yet

Fit and layering

Manufacturer fit: Regular fit; centre back length 30" / 77 cm in size M
Our fit assessment: Not independently verified
Layering capacity: Not researched yet
Hem length: Not researched yet
Sizes: XS–XXXL
Size notes: Not researched yet

Ownership, care and repair

Warranty: Limited warranty against non-conformance with material and workmanship specifications for the "practical product lifespan", which Arc'teryx states "does not mean for your lifetime"
Repair programme: ReBIRD Repair programme
Spare parts: Not researched yet
Washing instructions: Not researched yet
Reproofing guidance: Not researched yet
End-of-life programme: Not researched yet
Availability: Not independently verified
Colours: Not researched yet

Strengths

Three-layer GORE-TEX ePE construction with a C-KNIT backer against the skin
80-denier face fabric, heavier than most all-round rain shells
Repair route through Arc'teryx's own programme

Limitations

No published numeric waterproof or breathability data
No pit zips, and no cuff specification published for this model
High price

Jackets with something in common

Grouped by a shared, documented property. Not a ranking.

Rab Men's Downpour Eco Waterproof Jacket · Same primary use (Hiking)
Rab Men's Downpour Mountain Waterproof Jacket · Same primary use (Hiking)

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a hands-on review?

No. It is a research-based assessment. Physically tested jackets are labelled separately and only from a real test record.

Sources

officialArc'teryx US — Beta Jacket Men'schecked September 10, 2026
officialArc'teryx UK — Beta Jacket Men'schecked September 10, 2026
officialArc'teryx DE — Beta Jacket Men'schecked September 10, 2026
officialArc'teryx — Warranty and repairschecked September 10, 2026

Specification correction history

No corrections recorded for this record.

Status: Current · Written by WaterproofJacket.com editorial desk

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