Arc'teryx NEW Beta Jacket Review - Overhyped or Just Overpriced | PFC Free Gore-tex

Here is my review of the brand new 2024 Arc'teryx Beta Jacket. It has the PFC free gore-tex fabric. Comment below if you have any questions.
Intro 0:00
Design and Features: 0:31
Sizing and Fit: 4:41
Should You Buy It: 6:42
Conclusion: 9:51
#arcteryx #review #beta #jacket #shell #goretex

[@gonzopaddler5996]

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!

[@WillFaulkner]

@@gonzopaddler5996 really appreciate the support !

[@anthonytroxell]

Thanks for the review. I’ve been eyeing this jacket and the lightweight and wondered how the new version is. Looks good!

[@WillFaulkner]

Thanks !

[@rossbarr-scragg4076]

Thanks Will. This was very helpful. I think I'm now going to be hunting the previous Beta LT or AR for Skiing

[@WillFaulkner]

Good move

[@mattgoeswheelin]

For skiing I use the Beta SV. Perfect for it. The Beta LT and AR might not be durable enough.

[@dom901]

I'm really contemplating this jacket for my main hardshell... please do make an update vid when you've tested further! 😀

[@AetherCS2]

I just got this jacket, and so far so good. It was a tough buy because there were next to no reviews on it. I noticed the hood didn't bead as well so most likely have to reapply after the first wash. I also noticed its pretty loud but its my first proper hard shell and I suppose the 80d face material is the culprit. I was debating if I wanted this Beta, the LT, or the Lightweight but the 80d material and the inner pocket sold me. Hopefully it all works out

[@WillFaulkner]

Yea try throwing it in the dryer. Will help activate the dwr

[@austinmoore7078]

will you be doing a review on or do you have thoughts on the new Beta Lightweight. It's getting a lot of good reviews. A lot like the lT but it has an internal chest pocket!

[@WillFaulkner]

Yup planning doing review of the new lightweight soon

[@austinmoore7078]

just watched it. thank you!@@WillFaulkner

[@bonmindanao4361]

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?

[@ilanmichel]

Great review but did you end up using the camera audio or mic audio haha

[@WillFaulkner]

My mic didn’t end up recording. Have had so many problems with it I’ve ordered a new mic that will be much better

[@royyyywwww1111]

Thanks for the review, Will! Have you tried the Proton Hybrid before, I saw it's on sale and considered buying it, but it seems to be a relatively niche line. Not sure how versatile it is, and maybe I should go with the more mainstream line like the Beta family? Most of my time is spent in SoCal...Thanks!

[@WillFaulkner]

It really depends what you are using the jacket for. Is it to keep warm or for rain protection ?

[@royyyywwww1111]

@@WillFaulkner Thanks for the quick reply! Mostly keep warm and prevent wind, it's hard to get rain in LA

[@WillFaulkner]

@@royyyywwww1111 the standard recommendation would be the atom lt. There is also the Epsilon which o want to buy to replace my atom lt but it is currently unavailable

[@royyyywwww1111]

@@WillFaulkner Thank you Will! Super helpful!

[@user-po8oq5oj4v]

Thanks for the review! Where can I still purchase the version with PFC?

[@WillFaulkner]

You’d have to find it used or on a different website that still has past seasons. Alternatively, you can buy the beta ar or lt that’s on arcteryx website

[@charlesandjulien]

My main question is; if the revised beta has a 80d construction throughout, wouldn’t that make it more durable against general wear and outdoor use compared to the AR’s 40/80?

[@WillFaulkner]

Part of it has to do with the Goretex membrane. There is more to the durability than just the face fabric.

[@JohnLukins-bk1ce]

Hi Will . As mentioned in the video for 500 dollars there should be no compromise regarding the jacket .

[@WillFaulkner]

Yup totally agree

[@jannik2372]

does somebody has a "sweat problem" too? in my case if i go climbing or hiking everything is nice, but if i wear it in daily use like commuting or other stuff and wear a normal hoodie underneath it i get really sweaty armpits and i normally don't have that problem? Does somebody has an solution for this problem?

[@WillFaulkner]

Yea I had the problem too. It was due to drinking too much coffee. Might not be the same for you though. I’d recommend switching up your base layer shirt to something more breathable

[@solidsnake2261]

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?

[@WillFaulkner]

Depends on your level of use. I’ll use usually wash mine beta ar twice a season. With the new dwr, probably 3 times a season

[@WillFaulkner]

Yea the beta lightweight is more durable

[@100percentMozarella]

You weren't kidding about the really long sleeves, I tried it on today in store and the bunching up was ridiculous. Does the beta AR have shorter sleeves? I tried on the lt as well but it was too tight across my waist and butt.

[@WillFaulkner]

Yea Beta ar will work better your you, shorter and wider fit compared to the other beta jackets

[@100percentMozarella]

@@WillFaulkner how much shorter would you say the beta AR sleeve is compared to the new beta jacket?

[@WillFaulkner]

@@100percentMozarella seems like 2.5 to 3 inches shorter

[@100percentMozarella]

@@WillFaulkner perfect, thank you