Made for alpine adventures, this Arc'teryx shell has GORE-TEX for waterproof, windproof protection. Pit zips provide venting. It also has a built-in RECCO® reflector. A trim fit allows easy layering.
Key Details
Type of Waterproofing
3L GORE-TEX ePE waterproof/breathable membrane
Ventilation
Pit Zips
Back Length
Hip-length
Weight
12 ounces
Features
PFC-free GORE-TEX ePE membrane provides breathable weather protection and is laminated to a bio-based nylon face made with fibers derived from plants
Innovative GORE-TEX fabric provides a long product life, is PFC free and has a reduced carbon footprint; FC0 durable water repellent (DWR) finish repels moisture
GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology is light, soft, comfortable and breathable
Helmet-compatible StormHood™ provides full coverage without impacting visibility
Pit zippers for easy venting
RECCO® reflector aids search and rescue in emergency situations
Articulated patterning for unrestricted mobility
Internal zippered chest pocket
2 hand pockets with zippers
Adjustable cuffs with hook-and-loop closures
Full front zip
Fitted: This trimmer Arc'teryx fit is patterned to stay close to the body through the chest and waist; its low profile eliminates bulk, moves with the body and layers well
If you notice the fabric wetting out faster than you'd like, simply wash the jacket and dry it to remove the oil contamination and bring the DWR back to its full power
Machine wash medium; tumble dry normal medium; do not bleach; do not iron; wash separately; do not use fabric softener; double rinse; do not leave wet; remove immediately
Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Imported.
A note from Arc'teryx: The Beta SL jacket was previously the Beta Lightweight jacket.
3L 40-denier x 70-denier GORE-TEX ePE with C-KNIT backer technology, plain weave recycled nylon, jet dyed, FC0 durable water repellent (DWR)
Windproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Type of Waterproofing
3L GORE-TEX ePE waterproof/breathable membrane
Hood
Yes
Ventilation
Pit Zips
RECCO Reflector
Yes
Back Length
Hip-length
Back Length (in.)
30 inches
Gender
Men's
Weight
12 ounces
Sustainability
Fair Trade Certified
Contains recycled materials
Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Size Chart
Arc'teryx Clothing - Men's
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
XS Short
S Short
M Short
L Short
XL Short
XXL Short
S Tall
M Tall
L Tall
XL Tall
XXL Tall
28
30
32
33
34
36
38
Chest
33
35
37
40
43
47
51
54.5
35
37
40
43
47
51
37
40
43
47
51
Sleeve Length
30
31.5
32.5
34
35
36
37
38
32
33
34
35
36
37
33
34
35
36
37
Waist
27
29
31
34
37
40.5
44.5
48.5
29
31
34
37
40.5
44.5
31
34
37
40.5
44.5
30
32
34
35
36
38
40
Hip
32.5
34.5
36.5
39.5
42.5
46.5
50
54
34.5
36.5
39.5
42.5
46.5
50
36.5
39.5
42.5
46.5
50
35.5
37.5
39.5
40.5
41.5
43.5
45.5
Inseam
31
31
31.5
32
32.5
33
33
29
29.5
30
30.5
31
31
34.5
35
35.5
36
36
31.5
31.5
32
32
32
32.5
33
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Buying Advice
How to Choose Rainwear
Waterproof vs. water-resistant
A waterproof jacket keeps out hard, driving rain
A water-resistant jacket can handle light rain for a brief time and is more breathable
Windproof vs. wind-resistant
Any waterproof jacket is also windproof to shield you in stormy weather
A wind-resistant jacket will offer much lighter protection
Hard shell vs. soft shell
Like a waterproof and windproof rain jacket, a hard shell will offer the most protection, but less breathability than a soft shell.
Do you need insulation? For very cold rainy weather, consider an insulated shell, which will have down or synthetic fill for warmth while being waterproof and windproof.
Proper care is key to performance
Every rain jacket or rain pant needs regular maintenance to keep on keeping you dry, so follow care instructions to keep yours lasting.
28 out of 33 (85%) reviewers recommend this product
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
5 Reviews 5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Ultralight Shell, in all the right ways.
Dad with young kids
11 months ago
Received free product
I first thought this jacket’s uses would be limited. Like it would do really specific things really well, but I didn’t think it would be very versatile and fit other needs too. It’s like an ultralight shell, but sometimes shells can feel like overkill for everyday use; while tough, they can lack in comfort.
After a couple weeks of use in a range of scenarios, I can say this jacket is great. The materials are well chosen and it feels both rugged and well-made. It has an almost tailored fit, which has its pros and cons. It’s summer and there isn’t much need for insulation, but I could see this getting tight with more layers underneath. As a summer rain jacket, its breathes ok, but really regulates well with the pit zips opened. The hem also synchs tight to collect the extra material when it’s unzipped so it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a cape (my other rain jackets all feel too baggy when open, but this one is just right).
The lining is high-quality and needs to be felt to appreciate it.
The interior pocket is fused so it looks seamless and big enough for most smartphones, but not much else.
The hood is great over a helmet, but kinda big when not up. The RECCO reflector is on the back of the hood, out of the way and not noticeable. The sleeves are cut long, which is always helpful in a downpour.
Highly recommend this jacket if it fits in your price range - you will appreciate the materials, craftsmanship, and fit. It does a lot of things really well and you’ll look great too.
5 Reviews 5 reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
Sizing is off
Johann
10 months ago
This may be a great jacket, but the sizing is completely off. I am normal built and sometimes Med sometimes Large. The L was like an XL with arm length for a giant, the Med like a Small. It seems that the size in between is missing. Sad to be sending both back because it would be a good jacket.
One of the best constructed rain & wind jackets I’ve ever owned! Just like every other Arc’teryx jacket I’ve owned, the design and build quality are fantastic.
There are a few things I would like to highlight.
1) The fit in the torso is slightly trimmer than other Arc’teryx jackets I’ve had, but I still take the same size as usual.
2) The sleeves on the other hand are a little larger in diameter, but the velcro cuff ends make it fit comfortably to your liking.
3) The pockets are not lacking! Every rain coat I’ve ever owned has been lacking in pockets in useful places. This jacket has great storage and in the right places.
All in all, this is a fantastic lightweight option for rain & wind for your outdoor adventures or just around town! One thing I would have loved is a two way main body zipper. It’s not a deal breaker, just my personal preference.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Yes , I recommend this product
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Warmth
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Outdoor Explorer
Received free product
Salt Lake City, UT
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Initial Impression: Simple, Light, & Functional
11 months ago
This review is based on my initial impressions, as I've only had this jacket for about 3 weeks, with only a few outdoor trips in mild weather, but so far, I've been impressed with the quality, design, features, how lightweight the jacket is, and its relatively compact size in a pack. This is the type of jacket you want to keep in a pack for just-in-case adventures. It's aesthetically simple and lightweight but functional where it matters.
I'm 6'2", 185 lbs, 40" chest, 31" waist with a longer-than average torso and arms (sleeve size 33/34”). Sizing-wise, I went with the large, which is baggier in the torso than I'd prefer, so if you share similar dimensions, the medium will likely fit much better. I decided to go with a large for more room to layer in cold weather, but if I were using this jacket exclusively for warmer and wet, windy conditions, I'd go with a medium.
Since I'm in SLC and its summer, it's been hot and dry for weeks, so the only wet or windy weather I've had the opportunity to wear the jacket in lately has been a mountain thunderstorm that lasted about 15 minutes, with a lot of wind but relatively light rain. When waiting out the storm, I stayed 100% dry as expected with a Gore-Tex jacket. I confirmed with an Arc'Teryx product rep that the jacket has a 28000mm water column rating, so I have no doubt this jacket would keep me dry in heavy rain or even snow (which I’ll be testing this fall/winter).
Fit/Design: The jacket is on the trimmer or more fitted side (close to the body), especially in the torso, but allows for a great range of motion thanks to the sleeve width/length and slightly wider shoulder areas. I can lift and rotate my arms and turn my head easily without the jacket feeling restrictive, with or without the hood on.
Materials: High quality. I was frankly expecting this jacket to be heavier and bulkier as a 3L waterproof jacket, but that is not the case at all. On my gear scale, the jacket (size large) weights 12.4 ounces (.77 lbs), just slightly over the claimed weight. The interior backer is also comfortable against the skin if just wearing a t-shirt. It's not clammy or annoyingly plastic feeling.
Features: The hood is helmet compatible and has good adjustability without restricting vision, a plus for rock climbing, mountaineering, or, so far in my case, wearing the jacket in some windy weather hiking and MTB. You can easily wear a brimmed hat under the hood with room to spare. The two front zippered pockets are high enough to be accessible while wearing a pack and are quite large/deep, so sufficient storage for gloves and a few snacks if needed. The interior zippered chest pocket is made of a slightly stretchy material that fits an iPhone 15, so plenty of space there. Including pit zips was an excellent decision for this jacket. In terms of breathability, without using the pit zips, the jacket is noticeably not as breathable as Gore-Tex's Paclite Plus material. It runs warmer, especially when you work up a sweat. The zipper pull-tabs are an interesting lightweight plastic. Ergonomically they work just fine, and I suspect are to help with keeping the overall weight of the jacket down. Initially I wondered if the plastic pull-tabs would blow around against the fabric and be noisy in wind, but no issues so far.
Functionality: This is a very versatile jacket. I think this is the type of jacket you keep on hand and can take along for a variety of outdoor activities, especially for mountaineering, climbing, hiking, backpacking, spring skiing, and even MTB or bikepacking for stormy weather protection in rain, wind, and/or snow. The jacket is so lightweight and relatively compact that it’s barely noticeable in a backpack.
What could be improved? The ability to pack the jacket into one of its own pockets would be a welcomed feature and adding a two-way main zipper would be useful for helping vent moisture and heat during higher exertion activities.
Unknowns? Durability. I haven't had the jacket long enough to make any conclusions about long-term use, but so far the jacket appears solidly built with no obvious issues. I’ve owned other Arc’Teryx and Gore-Tex jackets and haven’t had any durability issues after years of use and regular maintenance, so hopefully that’ll be the case with this jacket.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
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Warmth
Not Insulated / WarmVery Insulated / Warm
Product Weight
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Dad with young kids
Received free product
North Carolina, USA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Ultralight Shell, in all the right ways.
11 months ago
I first thought this jacket’s uses would be limited. Like it would do really specific things really well, but I didn’t think it would be very versatile and fit other needs too. It’s like an ultralight shell, but sometimes shells can feel like overkill for everyday use; while tough, they can lack in comfort.
After a couple weeks of use in a range of scenarios, I can say this jacket is great. The materials are well chosen and it feels both rugged and well-made. It has an almost tailored fit, which has its pros and cons. It’s summer and there isn’t much need for insulation, but I could see this getting tight with more layers underneath. As a summer rain jacket, its breathes ok, but really regulates well with the pit zips opened. The hem also synchs tight to collect the extra material when it’s unzipped so it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a cape (my other rain jackets all feel too baggy when open, but this one is just right).
The lining is high-quality and needs to be felt to appreciate it.
The interior pocket is fused so it looks seamless and big enough for most smartphones, but not much else.
The hood is great over a helmet, but kinda big when not up. The RECCO reflector is on the back of the hood, out of the way and not noticeable. The sleeves are cut long, which is always helpful in a downpour.
Highly recommend this jacket if it fits in your price range - you will appreciate the materials, craftsmanship, and fit. It does a lot of things really well and you’ll look great too.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
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Warmth
Not Insulated / WarmVery Insulated / Warm
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Chris
Germany
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected!
7 months ago
When I received the jacket I liked the fit and the fact that it is lightweight. But... first time I tested the jacket in light rain (hardly wore the jacket 2-3 times before that), directly after a couple of minutes water was not repelled like it should have and jacket got wet directly in a couple of different spots. Would never expect a gore-tex jacket to fail like that. I had jackets with different membrane types and also much cheaper ones which worked better in the rain. Maybe the DWR was not applied correctly in the factory?
I sent the jacket back. Too bad because I had really high expectations.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Customer Service
7 months ago
Hello Chris, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Beta SL Jacket. We’re glad you liked the fit and lightweight feel of the jacket, but we’re sorry to hear about your water repellency concerns. The dark wet spots you noticed, known as “wetting out,” don’t indicate an issue with the GORE-TEX membrane. Instead, they relate to the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment. This jacket now feature an FC0-DWR, free of PFAS, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. This treatment requires more frequent care than the previous C6 version to maintain water repellency. While the DWR helps water bead and roll off, it doesn’t affect the waterproofness of the GORE-TEX membrane, which remains fully waterproof even if the outer fabric absorbs moisture. We appreciate your feedback, and if you have any further questions, feel free to reach out!
Nathan4517
Received free product
Phoenix, Az
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps you dry inside and out
11 months ago
Absolutely love this jacket keeps you dry inside and out. Recently took this jacket on a deep sea fishing trip in Oregon and it kept me dry and protected from the rain for 6+ hours. I have used rain jackets in the past that either could not sustain long periods of rain before soaking through or they breath so poorly that you are wet from your own sweat. I had neither problem with this jacket. The fit is great and can be adjusted to fit your needs. Great build quality that I expect to last for years and years.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
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EastSideJ
Received free product
Central Pennsylvania
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
A High Performance Jacket for the Outdoor Inclined
11 months ago
THIS IS AN INITIAL REVIEW. I PLAN TO UPDATE AFTER SOME UPCOMING OUTINGS ON THE AT HERE IN CENTRAL PA!
Arc'Teryx is synonymous with high quality gear. They outfit some of the best in the business so a certain level of performance is expected.
This is a top notch piece of gear and performs well. I took it out on an initial foray of poking around my house exterior during the rain from the leading edge of Tropical Storm Debbie with rain coming down at a rate of 2 inches per hour. The jacket performed admirably (I had no worries that it wouldn't) and was comfortable. It breathed well and I even gave myself a bit of extra air with the pit zips and still didn't get soaked. The hood was really roomy so I had to play with the adjustments to get it to a tight enough fit, but it wasn't difficult. Plenty of room for a hat or helmet, if you want or need one. I REALLY like the location of the front drawstrings for the hood as they are mounted a few inches below the openING making them easy to find and adjust and also far enough from my face that the wind didn't whip them into my cheeks.
The only real issue is that I feel that my normal plan of going a size up with Arc'Teryx gear due to a normally "athletic" fit was unnecessary here as it is plenty roomy with the more relaxed fit in the arms and hood. Another minor nitpick is that the front zipper is only a single zipper. Having the capability to open the bottom for venting or waist pack access would be welcome. This may not be a concern to you, but it was an observation.
I plan to spend more time with this jacket on the trail in the next few weeks and will report back, but I have no hesitation in counting on it to keep me dry and comfortable.
PROs
- High Quality Materials and Construction
- Definitive Capability in the Worst Rain
- Comfortable Fit and Breathability
- Well Thought Out Design
CONs
- Price Is High (but you do get what you pay for here)
- Seems a Bit TOO Roomy (compared to my Zeta LT, but I think its mostly in the arms as there are zippers where the Zeta has none)
- No Two-Way Zipper
You may want to order this true to size as the standard more athletic fit of Arc'Teryx seems more relaxed here. Not a complaint, just an observation.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
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Cindy
Ny
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Beta sl vey good
5 months ago
Look very fashion , I like the color very much , I am waiting for this color long time
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
outdoorsy
Phila, PA
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Item appeared great; but torso was very narrow.
5 months ago
High quality item, but had to return it based on sizing. Waist and torso, specifically, were very narrow (listed as 34" waist, but I wear 31" jeans and I couldn't wear a sweatshirt under it comfortably), but arms/sleeves were super wide.
Had to return it, unfortunately.
Normally b/w a M & L due to long arms -- arm length was great.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
No, I do not recommend this product
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Warmth
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Mike
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Some odd sizing unfortunately...
5 months ago
I dont know guys, but imho sizing is out of order. Seriously. I have always used M sizing and my measurements didnt change at all. My previous Beta SL is still fine, little worn out so I tried and compared M and S of the new model. So the M is bigger in every aspect, and sleeves are tooo long realy. While the S size is simply too small... Maybe not the sleeves, they measure just fine 🙂 Dear Asteryx team, I am fan of your products sinse like 2012... And always loved your style and technically advanced clothes. But this time, I dont know how... But the sizing changes are to radical for me. Looking forward to revised release of this model. Cheers
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Guest Services
4 months ago
Hi Mike, thanks for sharing your feedback on the Beta SL Jacket. We're sorry to hear that the sizing didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your input and will be sure to pass it along to our team.
Johann
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Sizing is off
10 months ago
This may be a great jacket, but the sizing is completely off. I am normal built and sometimes Med sometimes Large. The L was like an XL with arm length for a giant, the Med like a Small. It seems that the size in between is missing. Sad to be sending both back because it would be a good jacket.
