Arc’teryx Beta Lightweight Jacket Review

Formerly known as Beta LT, the revised Arc’teryx Beta Lightweight offers the same exceptional waterproof protection and features in a lighter weight and more sustainable package. This is what we want for hiking into a downpour. Shop now.

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• Weight: 12.0 oz
• Price: $500
• Fabric: 3L Gore-Tex ePE, 40dx70d recycled nylon
• Pros: 3-Layer. New ePE Gore-Tex. Sustainable. Durable. Immaculate quality. Great waterproofness. Pit zips. Hip belt compatible pockets.
  
• Cons: Light-not-ultralight. Very expensive.

Construction & Features

Arc’teryx brand Gore-Tex rain jackets have always existed at the pinnacle of quality, durability, reliability, waterproofness, and expensiveness. All of which remains true in the revised Beta Lightweight series. But now you can add eco-friendliness to that list thanks to its ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane which is PFC-free and supplemented by an FC0 DWR. AKA, the same great protection without forever chemicals. And let’s not forget about the use of recycled fabrics, bio-derived materials, bluesign approval, and fair trade certification.

The chassis is constructed with mixed 70d/40d recycled nylon. The 70d is used on the arms, shoulders, and hood to protect high wear-and-tear zones, while lighter weight 40d nylon covers the low-abrasion-zones including inner arms, and mid-to-lower torso. The interior is backed entirely with Gore C-Knit, which increases breathability, garment lifespan, and is soft and pleasant to the touch. And in totality, the entire jacket is two ounces lighter than the LT series – now 12 oz, down from 13.9.

Moving onto the features, we love everything that Beta Lightweight brings to the table (and is virtually unchanged from its LT predecessor). That is to say, you still get large pit zips, large hip-belt compatible front pockets, interior pocket, and fully adjustable hood and cuffs. Plus a lovely front zipper with teeth that never seem to get stuck.

Arc’teryx Beta Lightweight Jacket Review Verdict

The Arc’teryx Beta Lightweight Jacket is proof that you get what you pay for. Incredible quality and exceptional backcountry performance, now lighter weight and more sustainable than ever before. This is a lightweight rain jacket to behold.