Arc'teryx Men's Beta AR Jacket

Anonymous - 2008-05-07

Very good jacket
I strongly recommend this jacket to anyone looking for a high end product for winter and wet climate. It is a bit short in jacket model, so I strongly recommend it with a tall trousers.

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Anonymous - 2008-01-15

Great Design - Looks, Feels and Performs Great
There are a select few purchases that you make that are among your timeless favorites. This jacket is one of those. It pays to read the reviews... Great service. Great product.

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Anonymous - 2008-01-10

Functional & Fashionable
I was looking for a new jacket that looks good and is waterproof. From the day I got it, I'm wearing it every day. As others have mentioned, the jacket is really light but keeps you warm and dry. And for the fashionable part... people keep asking me, where I bought this cool jacket!

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Anonymous - 2008-05-07

Very good jacket
I strongly recommend this jacket to anyone looking for a high end product for winter and wet climate. It is a bit short in jacket model, so I strongly recommend it with a tall trousers.

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Anonymous - 2008-01-15

Great Design - Looks, Feels and Performs Great
There are a select few purchases that you make that are among your timeless favorites. This jacket is one of those. It pays to read the reviews... Great service. Great product.

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Anonymous - 2008-01-10

Functional & Fashionable
I was looking for a new jacket that looks good and is waterproof. From the day I got it, I'm wearing it every day. As others have mentioned, the jacket is really light but keeps you warm and dry. And for the fashionable part... people keep asking me, where I bought this cool jacket!

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Steve in Encinitas - 2007-11-16

Awesome jacket
Light as a windbreaker, warm as a coat, roomy and keeps you warm and dry. Definitely get this one if you can afford it.

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Dean - 2006-10-05

Excellent jacket
This jacket is great for its waterproof qualities, but it also has a unique style/cut. I have a 50 inch chest and a 35 inch waist, so most things either look too large on the bottom or too tight up top. This jacket looks amazing (fits like a glove) and still allows room to layer a fleece underneath. The only caution I would give others thinking about purchasing this particular jacket is that the hood is not removable, which makes it a bit more cumbersome…but welcomed when you get caught in a storm. Highly recommended jacket!

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Anonymous - 2006-09-29

It's Great jacket
Very nice!!!!!

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KIM YUN SUNG - 2006-09-17

very awesome, nice, perfect.
very awesome, nice, perfect.

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Anonymous - 2006-09-13

Rounding out the collection.
I have the Alph and Theta and now the Beta. Each has a specific focus of function all would make an excellent go to jacket in rough conditions. The Beta is shorter but still keeps you covered when you need bullet proof protection. It has the typical Arc'teryx best in class quality, great fit and it has the look.

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Reed Wei - 2005-06-05

Best
Strongly recommand.

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don mclemore - 2005-05-31

Light weight, multi purpose
First 5 stars go to Altrec for it's excellent prices and great customer service. Arc'teryx's Beta AR Jacket is a great all around jacket. If I only had one jacket this would be the one. The short cut is more functional than a parka and it is longer in back so that it doesn't ride up during activities and can be cinched tight to keep the weather out. Layer up or down depending on the conditions and stay dry inside and out with excellent breathability.

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Anonymous - 2005-05-28

Great Jacket
I've only had this jacket for a short time but it's already my favorite. As usual with arc'teryx products, you can tell the quality as soon as you put it on.

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Jeansoo - 2005-05-24

Stunning!
Greatest Jacket in the world. VEry light and Durable! Arcteryx is the best item I've ever met!

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sizun antoine - 2005-05-23

Produit de grande qualité
J'ai acheté cette veste car l'ont m'avait dit que du bien de cette marque et effevtivement c'est vraiment du trés haut de gamme. La qualité de finition est exemplaire ,aucun défauts mais vraiment aucun !La veste est pleine de petites astuces tel que les renforts au niveau de la capuche permettant a celle ci de rester rigide meme sous des trompes d'eau .Les tissus sont de trés bonne qualité à l'instart des zippettes.Le XCR remplit trés bien sa tache et nous garde au sec quelque soit l'activité. Deplus la veste est trés sobre ce qui est vraiment un plus par rapport aux autres marques qui nous transforme souvent en panneau publicitaire. Pour ce qui est d'Altrec ils ont été trés rapide ,commande passée samedi ,posté le mardi alors que je suis europeen ! Bref si vous avez les moyens et l'utilité d'un tel produit n'hésitez pas c'est un vrai bonheur.

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Herm - 2005-04-25

Perfect
Let me start by saying that arcteryx is the best brand period. It blows away all others: MHW, TNF, Cloudveil, etc. The jacket is perfect size and made for athletic purposes. It repeals all weather and keeps you warm. Also, altrec is the best because it is has the cheapest gear anywhere and it ships very fast. Its a win win situation.

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Paul Baumann - 2005-04-04

light and warm
Expensive but nice

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Gabe - 2005-03-10

Better Beta AR
My second Arcteryx jacket is the Beta AR. Wanted something more durable than my Theta SL for heavier use . Like them both. Current Beta AR is improved over old models with fully welded hems instead of stitching,longer back and better pit articulation.Beta Ar pants are great as well,fit and articulation is great. Nothing is perfect in this world, but Arcteryx pleases me.

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Hans-Peter Thorsen - 2005-02-02

Couldn´t be more pleased
If you want top quality clothes there is really only one choice and with the design that comes with it... outstanding. I couldn´t be more pleased.

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shoon mak - 2005-02-01

beta a.r.
I ordered my jacket from atrec.com because it was the best deal compared to all the major outdoor stores. I knew if I went to the store and try on the product to determine what I want, I would then know what to order online. I then compare value. Trust me, there was no one out there that was able to give me a great deal than altrec.com.

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Anonymous - 2005-01-31

Outdoor clothing raised to high art
Right after I received the beta AR jacket I got to put it through it's paces in a severe storm on the Oregon coast. It was a case where you really do get what you pay for. This jacket was absolutely dry, wind proof and didn't flap in the wind. Extremely mobile athletic cut and perfect stitching. I've used several parkas over the years from top makers, but this definitely is the best of the best.

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Anonymous - 2005-01-27

great product, well designed
what a great jacket..been a while since i bought my last gortex so I was expecting a lot from a new one... nicely cut giving ample elbow and shoulder room..beautiful jacket

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Anonymous - 2005-01-24

Great Shell - Trim fit
Light, fits great. A little stiff out of the box.

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Anonymous - 2005-01-11

Excellent.
Men's Beta AR Jacket is defied convention when they shaved ounces while redesigning their athletically-oriented Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket. This waterproof and breathable hiking, climbing and mountaineering shell features no-lift gusseted underarms.

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Anonymous - 2004-06-29

excellent jacket
Well designed durable shell

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Anonymous - 2004-04-28

Great jacket
It's a great jacket with the classic high quality of Arc'Teryx. Like other Arc'Teyx shells, it is built from 3-layer Gore-Tex XCR, which is very light but has great breathability. It also has 2 large pockets and the cool waterproof zippers. It's comfortable to wear and has excellent fit. Basically you wouldn't be disappointed with any of Arc'Teryx shells.

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Anonymous - 2004-03-29

Nice Jacket!!!
Nice jacket, that's all you can say, it has the standard arc'teryx features, like water-res. zippers, 3 layer XCR, zipper-garages etc., it's great to wear. The hood is the best feature, just one pull and it fits perfect! Now lets see how this Jacket works when I'm wearing it on Mont Blanc in summer!

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philip smith - 2004-01-16

light and unpenetrable
it weighs almost nothing....and cannot be penetrated by anything....its practically bulletproof...its a little shortcut in the front...but if wearing a harness...its perfect...the hood is sick and keeps your head dry...

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Anonymous - 2004-01-01

Great lightweight jacket
Great jacket for climbing and skiing. The short length is nice and helps avoid the jacket getting tangled with a climbing harness. There is no powder skirt, something to keep in mind in the context of your ski pants (i.e., bib or not, etc.). Nice lightweight, bomber jacket for tough conditions.

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Gary Brackin - 2003-11-06

ultra expensive but sweet!
This ultra-light waterproof shell was way way too expensive but it is an excellent product. Every seam is welded and was flawless. I stood in the shower for 10 minutes with water on the zipper and zero moisture penetrated. Realize, it offers zero insulation but that's why you would wear your normal clothes for the climate your in and just put this shell on if a downpour occurs. I really paid too much but it beats trying to lug a hefty raincoat if you're packing. If weight and quality is your concearn, take out a loan and buy this product.

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freddy - 2003-11-06

bargain!
this is a full-on 4 season xcr shell that is bomb-proof and featherweight! at this price you can not let this one get away! the hood adjustment is a 3 way design that is the best i have used. Cinder is a nice dark grey with a blueish tint.

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Anonymous - 2003-11-03

excellant lightweight waterproof
excellant waterproof shell. very scuff/tear resistant, all zippers are laminated, pit zips are perfect for keeping cool in heavy rain

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Tom - 2003-09-22

This is HEAT!
I got this jacket after going through 3 Gore-tex jacket in 10 years. I like this, because of its hip length(works great with harness), two pockets provide nice hand warmer, and waterproofness (it may get a little hot, but you can open arm pit zip) I wish I can roll the hood, but not a big deal. This jacket is HEAT!

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Zachary MacLean - 2002-12-19

Couldn't live without it.
I really couldn't live without it. It rains a lot in Minnesota and nothing has kept me as dry as this. Plus the Gore-Tex, as we all know, is such an amazingly breathable membrane. It can't be beat.

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Nathan - 2002-10-20

Awesome Jacket
I just bout this Jacket yesterday, but I close it over the TNF (The North Face) equivalent. The detail and quality are amazing and it is so light you just have to try one on to believe it. I paid $270 for mine and think that was a steal for what you get. I highly recoment this jacket to anyone that wants a light jacket.

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adrian - 2002-05-16

The best there is!!
I have worn my jacket the last 2 ski seasons with no complaints. The Gore Tex XCR is keeps all moisture out. No other company spends so much time on little details. The taped seams around the zippers are reason enough to buy this jacket. The Beta AR pants make for the ultimate ski/ backcountry gear there is.

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Glen Stellmacher - 2008-09-24

Great Jacket
I love it. Sleek and lean, its a bare bones shell with 3 pockets and an awesome hood.

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Anonymous - 2005-02-05

Great Jacket But
This is a great jacket. It is Very confortable and works well in many conditions. I live in a cold climite and it snows a lot and is windy quite often and this jackets stands up very well. The jacket is a little short in the front and it would be nice if it was a bit heavier. It is not really desigined for cold weather (-25). But overall it is a great jacket.

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Anonymous - 2005-01-23

Best in its class....can be improved
This jacket is wonderful. It does what I want it to do. The length is great..not too long, not too short. The pockets work well, and the quality is impeccable. The watertight zippers are a bit higher in friction, and I'm not too sure how they will hold up in the long run. It seems the zipper coating may wear quickly. Also, with a bit of freezing, operation becomes a bit more difficult, but otherwise the best product of its kind. Maybe if they added a bit of stretch, slimed the fit slightly, and improved the zipper (which I think they already did only on the Alpha), it would be pure perfection.

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Jakob Nilsson - 2004-11-14

Light and tough jacket
I have had the beta AR jacket for almost a year now and used it almost everyday (it rains quite a lot here) and on several hiking trips and on skiing. I had the North Face Mountain Guide jacket for 4 years before that. The greates advantage of the jacket is that it is extremely light and even after a year the water protection is as good as on the first day. I really enjoy that it is a light jacket compared to the Mountain Guide jacket that is more heavy. It gives more freedom to move around.

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Anonymous - 2004-01-23

good jacket
really good jacket, fished in it in hard cold rain. Skied in it on wet slushy snow and was great could be a tad bit longer in the front.

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Anonymous - 2003-12-13

vrey good, not great
first arc'teryx purchase, had always been marmot and north face customer. quality and design are very good, though the jacket could be 2 inches longer all the way around. definitely order up if between sizes. does its job well, and looks good doing it, just a little short on the cut.

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Jim Harris - 2002-01-10

Best damn jacket I have ever worn!
I like this jacket for many reasons. I love the lightweight, minimal material way it is built. The zippers are great and the hood works terrifically. I would recommend this jacket 100%.

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Anonymous - 2005-02-06

Great Jacket.....But
This is a great jacket that is very confortable and light weight. I live in a very cold climite in the winter (-25) It would be nice if it was a bit heavier and a little bit longer in the front, it is much smaller in the front than the back of the jacket. It will be a geat early spring and fall jacket, I don't think there is a better jacket out there for that time of year.

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