Arc’teryx Beta Jacket
Gore-Tex all-rounder- Membrane
- GORE-TEX ePE (PFC-free) with C-KNIT backer; 80D face fabric
- Weight
- 13.2 oz / 375 g
- Hood
- Adjustable low-profile StormHood with single pull adjuster
- Price range
- $$$
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| Product | Weight | Type | Waterproofing | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor ResearchOutdoor Research Helium UL JacketUltralight packable | 5.7 oz / 162 g | 2.75-layer waterproof/breathable rain shell | Toray Dermizax 2.75L on 15D nylon ripstop | $$ | |
| RabRab Borealis Hooded JacketBreathable soft shell | 9.6 oz / 273 g | Single-layer softshell | No membrane | $ | |
| MarmotMarmot PreCip Eco Rain JacketPit zips, packs in pocket | 11 oz / 305 g | Waterproof/breathable rain jacket | Marmot NanoPro Eco | Not listed | |
| Arc'teryxArc’teryx Beta JacketGore-Tex all-rounder | 13.2 oz / 375 g | 3-layer waterproof/breathable hard shell | GORE-TEX ePE | $$$ | |
| PatagoniaPatagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket3-layer everyday rain shell | 14.1 oz / 400 g | 3-layer waterproof/breathable rain shell | PU membrane with 13% biobased content | $$ | |
| Helly HansenHelly Hansen Verglas 3L Shell Jacket 2.0Helmet-ready mountain shell | 22.9 oz / 650 g | 3-layer waterproof/breathable hard shell | HELLY TECH Professional | Not listed | |
| Black DiamondBlack Diamond StormLine Stretch Rain ShellStretchy, packs small | Not listed | Waterproof rain shell with stretch fabric | BD.dry | Not listed | |
| The North FaceThe North Face Antora JacketMesh-lined everyday shell | Not listed | 2-layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket | DryVent 2L on 70D x 70D recycled nylon ripstop | $ |
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Outdoor Research Helium UL JacketFrom the Outdoor Research channel on YouTube. May cover the whole Helium UL collection, not only the jacket. Privacy
Marmot PreCip Eco Rain JacketFrom the Marmot Europe channel on YouTube. From Marmot's European channel; it may show an earlier version of the jacket. Privacy
Arc’teryx Beta JacketFrom the REI channel on YouTube. May show an earlier version of the Beta. Privacy
Before you choose
2-layer vs 2.5-layer vs 3-layer jackets: what the numbers mean
The layer count on a rain jacket describes how the waterproof membrane is protected on the inside. Here's how 2L, 2.5L and 3L shells compare and which one fits how you'll use it.
Jacket breathability ratings: MVTR, RET and what to compare
Breathability numbers come from different lab tests that don't line up. Here's how to read grams per square meter and RET, and when to ignore both.
Waterproof ratings explained: what 10,000 mm really means
The millimeter figure on a jacket or tent tells you how much water pressure the fabric resisted in a lab. Here's how to read it, and what it leaves out.