Thanks for the helpful video! Researching hiking gear for hours can leave a person feeling like they’re heading into a black hole, haha. Thanks for pulling me out. Much respect.

Undoubtedly the most exceptional Osprey review you'll ever watch.

Can you put it in the dryer even if the garment says not to.

Where did you get 20% off ?

hey there! amazing review! i'll be going to iceland in september, expecting good amount of rain. I live in Seattle, so I would love to repurpose my rain jacket to future hikes in the area. The price is bugging me. What other options would you recommend?

thanks for the vieo Will! you sold me an LT one

Excellent set of reviews! I had been looking at the LT for a while, for exploring and photographing the outdoors, in all weather, with a lot of backpacks. After these videos i think the AR might be better suited, as im often worried about scratching branches and stones when going through the undergrowth or laying down 😄

I tried for a long time to go to a 34l Troops. The truth is, for winter travelling you need a 40l minimum for long term travelling

REI did a video with gore Tex and they specifically say to wash with any liquid detergent and you SHOULD tumble dry it. And then an extra 20 minute dry cycle.

I will buy the long version of the Atom hoodie. My husband used all winter the LT( Quebec) with his Alpha shell. It'very usefull thanks for your review.

Thanks for being one of the few people who comment on it not being comfortable to use for long or compared to the hiking backpacks.

I wish the Patagonia Capilene would have an option for a pocket. would be the best tee ever

Good video, just don’t like the revised version as much why would they take the Arcteryx logo and place it on the hood? 😅

So what smaller bag do you use?

and compareto to the exos 58?

You sold me on this bag. Can’t find it in stock though

Can it squeeze under the seat on an airplane if not fully packed??

Thanks for the detailed info. You have made my decision easy now. I have only done a couple of long walks, with my old 40l rucksack which was completely crap in the rain, (I found a lake inside it when I opened it). I was thinking of either the 65l atmost ag or the lt version this time, but couldnt decide on which one to get. You have now made the decision for me. Its the LT version that I wil be getting. Thanks again.

I use to wear cotton all the time and never knew why was so cold. Granted in the begining after 20+ yrs of riding I found that i had good caring family members and they would present me gifts at xmas and would be fleece or insulated thermal etc.

Hey bro i am doing ebc in october along with 3 passes would it be a good shell or should i consider something else😊

Why did Osprey replace all of the heavy duty plastic buckles with much flimsier buckles on their new packs? I just bought an Osprey Atmos AG 50 at REI for $315 (July 2024). I like the pack, but what is the advantage of the flimsy plastic buckles? Gregory still uses the heavy duty plastic. The weight difference couldn't be more than an ounce; did they really save lots of money? Also Osprey replaced the strong elastic cords that hold the hiking poles (as shown in your video) with much flimsier cords that will break after a few years. I've had an Osprey Stratos 36 and my wife has had a Sirrus 24 for ten years. They are great packs (and they both came with built in rain covers). Why the quality downgrade on the new Osprey packs? Did this happen after the company founder sold to Helen of Troy in 2021?

Great Jacket, got one in Basalt, it’s great go german winters 😊

blocking wind is not what it is made to do. you are supposed to wear a layer over it to block wind and rain

I'm 5'10 and 160 pounds - do you think I should go for a M or L. I would personally want it to be an athletic fit but not be restrictive, mobility wise. Thanks!

We are going on an Alaskan cruise in June with what I’m told is going to require waterproof layers. The weather is rainy, since that area is considered rainforest. We will be hiking. Which jacket would you recommend? I want breathable, dry, not bulky and longevity. I’m not opting for the PFC free.

My 1'st gen atmos ag 50 came with a raincover?

Nice is the logo or name engraved on the zippers ? Just curious.

Thanks Will for the video!

I would like to know if it’s good for snowboarding

I bought the Men's Atom hoody in a size small (I'm 5'7", 140 lbs) and it's disappointing compared to my Wife's Atom hoody from 5 years ago (named the Atom LT hoody at the time). I noticed instantly the material felt thinner and cheaper. The fit of the new Atom is also very boxy and I would not consider it "fitted" at all. I have an older Beta shell in size XS which I find can be tight in some spots so I ordered the Atom in size S, which turned out to be quite roomy. I definitely could have fit an XS and it still probably wouldn't be "fitted". The fit of Arc'teryx overall seems to have become boxier which is quite disappointing. I used to be a big fan of Arc'teryx gear but will have to reconsider ordering any more gear from them due to their decline in quality, unpredictable sizing and fit, and poor customer service.

Was thinking about getting something lighter than my Aether 65 but, NO. I love the Aether because you can get in from bottom, top and front. It's a bit heavier but with a Load range 30 - 60 lbs, you know you get the stability.

Very helpful, thank you! Think I'm going to order a few and try them out

Thx for all the reviews on the new Beta, Beta SL, Beta ARs, I couldn't find any other useful reviews on the new 2024 models. It's really nice to hear about the length, this helps me a tonne. I thought the AR might be nicer than the SL because of the durability and improved hood, but it seems that the hood is actually not that nice and the length is so short. Not good for me :) 185cm.. So I guess I'll go with SL again!

Does the LT65 has frontopening zippers?

What is the downside of this jacket compare to the Pro Plus model? I am sure Plus version is more durable and rigid?

Would you recommend the Beta LT or AR for onebag travel as a raincoat? Wish you had some shots of them packed up.

When you put on Beta AR jacket, I am sure you sometimes use the hoody. Does it happen to get blown off when you go downhill at a high speed? Do you think I should go with a storm hood version instead of the drop hood one? Since I like the look of drop hood and I have a Beta LT, so I kind of don't want to buy another Beta jacket with a storm hood.

Good to hear the size isn’t an issue on flights. How about weight? How much does yours weigh fully packed? The airline I’m getting on allows 8kgs

I am starting to get a minor addiction to your channel, I love it

Outstanding Review! Your very thorough review was information dense, well spoken, fair & balanced, detailed and informative. I appreciate your thoughts and efforts in producing an excellent product review. I liked your side by side comparison of you wearing 2 different Arc'teryx jackets while putting your hands above your head & moving; great visual comparison. I also appreciated your thoughts on sizing. Thanks Will!

how is it holding up?

Found a lot of Arc'teryx stuff for way cheap on shop. Picked up the sabre for a hundred bucks.

Hi @willfaulkner If you were to choose between the beta 2023 vs 2024, which would it be? Is the 80d compared to previous 30d really a big deal when it comes to durability?

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Great review, thanks! It's funny though, here in Sweden the Canadian Goose jackets are (or atleast were) considered to be THE premium winter jacket brand. Fjällräven has obviously had a great marketing campaign internationally to reach this brand recognition. They are also quite popular here in Sweden, although they're at least as expensive here as they seem to be in Canada. When us swedes that are now in our middle age we're growing up in the early '80's, pretty much everyone had a Fjällräven backpack to school (the model called Kånken) and it was not at all considered as premium as they are now. I'd say at least three out of four kids came to school in a Fjällräven Kånken (perhaps it was not as popular in southern Sweden as it were in the north, though. Fjällräven is made in Örnsköldsvik, a northern city) Keep up the good work!

dont buy... water beading wears out the fastest. better to buy uniqlo...

I got a couple questions, hope you can answer. How often does it needs to be dwr compared to the old one? Is the new 40 - 70 for the beta lightweight more durable than the 30d non epo?

Can you get away with the Osprey 20l daypack as a personal item?

I just tried this jacket on in the store and quite liked it for the features. I didn't love the fit of my body (tall, slender but curvy female medium build), and tend to wear really oversized garments, of what would be considered the "correct" size for me and actually found the best size was the men's XL. At this size, it looked very fashionable. The sleeves however were VERY long, as you mention, but you can use the velcro at the wrists and have a sort of ruched effect where the fabric gathers. It's not the look for everyone, but it worked for me. However, I have two questions: is there a comparable lightweight jacket with similar features at a lower pricepoint that you would recommend? AND: can you recommend a good resource for learning about how and when to re-proof a water resistant jacket after wear? Thanks so much!

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