The gold standard for serious outdoor use, built with Gore-Tex Pro and a helmet-compatible hood. Blurs the line between rain jacket and hardshell for 4-season performance.
If you're in the backcountry or PNW rain regularly, the Arc'teryx Beta is worth every penny — Gore-Tex Pro waterproofing is simply in a different league.
“It's a bit on the pricier side, but it's seriously waterproof, using Gore-Tex Pro, which is top-tier when it comes to waterproofing.”
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“Arcteryx is generally the best, with higher end Patagonia, Marmot, and Helly Hansen coming in second.”
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“Combining 3-layer Gore-Tex construction with a host of technical features (including a helmet-compatible hood and pit zips), the Beta SL blurs the line between rain jacket and hardshell and delivers trustworthy performance for 4-season hiking and backcountry exploring.”
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