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Arcteryx Beta vs Zeta

Last updated: December 7, 2021 by Canberk Koksal 20 Comments

Overview

In Fall 2021, Arc'teryx decided to bring back the once beloved Zeta AR - but only for women. Men's counterpart is still out of the catalogue for some reason. 

Also, Beta Long is introduced. 

NameActivityBreath-abilityWeather Res.Durab-ilityPack-abilityDiscontinued?M-WInsulatedReviewbetazeta
Alpha SL Anorak (Men's - Women's)Climbing6/105/105/109/10NoM WNoalpha
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)Climbing9/108/108/105/10NoM WNoReviewalpha
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)Climbing8/1010/1010/103/10NoM WNoReviewalpha
Alpha IS (Men's)ClimbingTestingTestingTestingTestingYesMYes (Synthetic)alpha
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All Round7/105/104/107/10NoM WNoReviewbetazeta
Beta Long (Men's)All RoundTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNoReviewbetazeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)All Round8/108/109/105/10NoM WNoReviewbetazeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All Round8/1010/1010/103/10NoM WNoReviewbetazeta
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)All Round10/102/103/108/10NoM WNoReviewgamma
Gamma LT (Men's - Women's)All Round10/103/107/105/10NoM WNoReviewgamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)All Round8/104/108/104/10NoM WNoReviewgamma
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)Hiking3/105/103/108/10NoM WNoReviewbetazeta
Zeta AR (Women's) Hiking7/108/107/104/10NoWNobetazeta
Macai (Men's - Women's Andessa)Skiing8/108/109/105/10NoM WYes (Down)Review
Macai LT (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMYes (Down)
Micon Heather (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNo
Micon (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNo
Cassiar (Men's)Skiing8/107/108/103/10YesMNoReview
Cassiar LT (Men's)Skiing6/106/106/105/10YesMNoReview
Ravenna (Women's)Skiing8/107/108/103/10YesWNoReview
Ravenna LT (Women's)Skiing6/106/106/105/10NoWNoReview
Procline (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNo
Rush (Men's)Skiing8/109/109/103/10NoMNoReview
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWNo
Sabre AR (Men's)Skiing7/108/107/107/10NoMNoReview
Sentinel AR (Women's)Skiing7/108/107/107/10NoWNoReview
Sabre LT (Men's)Skiing7/108/107/108/10YesMNoReview
Sentinel LT (Women's)Skiing7/108/107/108/10NoWNoReview
Sentinel IS (Women's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWYes (Synthetic)
Incendia (Women's - OP Women's)Skiing8/109/109/103/10NoWNoReview
Incendia IS (Women's) SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWYes (Synthetic)
Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)RunningTestingTestingTestingTestingYesM WYes (Synthetic)
Cita (Women's)Running7/104/105/1010/10NoWNoReview
Cita SL (Women's)Running7/104/104/1010/10NoWNoReview
Incendo (Men's)Running7/104/105/1010/10NoMNoReview
Incendo SL (Men's)Running7/104/104/1010/10NoMNoReview
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)Running7/106/108/108/10YesMNoReview
Trino SL (Men's)Running8/105/107/106/10NoMNoReview
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)Running8/107/108/107/10NoWNoReview
Nodin (Men's - Women's)Running8/105/105/1010/10NoM WNo
Squamish (Men's - Women's)Running5/105/107/109/10NoM WNoReview
Solano (Men's - Women's)Around TownTestingTestingTestingTestingNoM WNoReview
Solano Coat (Women's)Around TownTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWNo
Venda (Women's)Around TownTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWNo
 


Beta AR (see image). It's my one of two favorite Arc'teryx pieces, along with Proton LT. 

First thing you should know about these jackets is that Beta Long does NOT come with a two-way zipper. 

On Arcteryx.com's Beta Long product page, there's misinformation about this, so I wanted to clear this out of the way ASAP. I'm sure they'll also correct it there soon. 

As you can also see in Arc'teryx's Naming Scheme Page here as well - "Beta" and "Zeta" lines translate to All Round and Hiking/Trekking specific pieces in Arc'teryx terminology. 

  • #A sidenote here: Arcteryx.com's PDF guide to their jackets is GOOOLLDDD. Highly recommend you to check it out before you buy. 
 

REI blog also published a great article about the comparison of Beta and Zeta jackets here: https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/comparing-arcteryx-beta-zeta-jackets

Now, before I get to the typical buyer profiles, let me tell you that you must have a good reason to get a Zeta SL, and a very good reason to get a Beta Long. 

Because, Zeta SL is an emergency shell, and Beta Long somehow feels misplaced in the entire Arc'teryx line. 

  • COMPLETE DATA SET: Entire Arc'teryx Shell Line Performance Comparison

I've been gathering data on Arc'teryx shells for the last few years. Find my entire list here. 

Discontinued products are also there (because most of the time, they're re-introduced). 

Table is updated for Fall 2021. 

NameActivityBreath-abilityWeather Res.Durab-ilityPack-abilityDiscontinued?M-WInsulatedReview
Alpha SL Anorak (Men's - Women's)Climbing6/105/105/109/10NoM WNo
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)Climbing9/108/108/105/10NoM WNoReview
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)Climbing8/1010/1010/103/10NoM WNoReview
Alpha IS (Men's)ClimbingTestingTestingTestingTestingYesMYes (Synthetic)
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All Round7/105/104/107/10NoM WNoReview
Beta Long (Men's)All RoundTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNoReview
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)All Round8/108/109/105/10NoM WNoReview
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All Round8/1010/1010/103/10NoM WNoReview
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)All Round10/102/103/108/10NoM WNoReview
Gamma LT (Men's - Women's)All Round10/103/107/105/10NoM WNoReview
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)All Round8/104/108/104/10NoM WNoReview
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)Hiking3/105/103/108/10NoM WNoReview
Zeta AR (Women's) Hiking7/108/107/104/10NoWNo
Macai (Men's - Women's Andessa)Skiing8/108/109/105/10NoM WYes (Down)Review
Macai LT (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMYes (Down)
Micon Heather (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNo
Micon (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNo
Cassiar (Men's)Skiing8/107/108/103/10YesMNoReview
Cassiar LT (Men's)Skiing6/106/106/105/10YesMNoReview
Ravenna (Women's)Skiing8/107/108/103/10YesWNoReview
Ravenna LT (Women's)Skiing6/106/106/105/10NoWNoReview
Procline (Men's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoMNo
Rush (Men's)Skiing8/109/109/103/10NoMNoReview
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWNo
Sabre AR (Men's)Skiing7/108/107/107/10NoMNoReview
Sentinel AR (Women's)Skiing7/108/107/107/10NoWNoReview
Sabre LT (Men's)Skiing7/108/107/108/10YesMNoReview
Sentinel LT (Women's)Skiing7/108/107/108/10NoWNoReview
Sentinel IS (Women's)SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWYes (Synthetic)
Incendia (Women's - OP Women's)Skiing8/109/109/103/10NoWNoReview
Incendia IS (Women's) SkiingTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWYes (Synthetic)
Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)RunningTestingTestingTestingTestingYesM WYes (Synthetic)
Cita (Women's)Running7/104/105/1010/10NoWNoReview
Cita SL (Women's)Running7/104/104/1010/10NoWNoReview
Incendo (Men's)Running7/104/105/1010/10NoMNoReview
Incendo SL (Men's)Running7/104/104/1010/10NoMNoReview
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)Running7/106/108/108/10YesMNoReview
Trino SL (Men's)Running8/105/107/106/10NoMNoReview
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)Running8/107/108/107/10NoWNoReview
Nodin (Men's - Women's)Running8/105/105/1010/10NoM WNo
Squamish (Men's - Women's)Running5/105/107/109/10NoM WNoReview
Solano (Men's - Women's)Around TownTestingTestingTestingTestingNoM WNoReview
Solano Coat (Women's)Around TownTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWNo
Venda (Women's)Around TownTestingTestingTestingTestingNoWNo

Read more about this chart here in my Best Arc'teryx Shells post.

If you liked this table, you might also like other Arc'teryx tables I shared here in my Best Arc'teryx Jackets post. 

New member of Beta line Beta Long (Men's) feels weird. Really weird. A combination of N80p face fabric and regular Gore-Tex (not Gore-Tex Pro) is confusing. 

It's like they could make it either more breathable or more weather resistant & durable - but they messed up and ended up not achieving either one of these. Beta Long is kind of in purgatory. 

Beta Long is only available for men, and Zeta AR only for women (see both of them in this image). It also kind of feels like Arc'teryx tried to make a Zeta AR for men with Beta Long. I don't know. Even if this was what they tried, I think they still failed anyway. Because I wouldn't consider Zeta AR to be an unnecessary piece at all. It's actually a pretty solid one - and I recommend it to my hiker readers in my Best Arc'teryx Jackets post. 

To me, the only upside of it is that it's available in XXS and XXXL. We rarely see Arc'teryx offering these sizes. 

Speaking of which, no other Beta or Zeta offer either one of them. 

Other selling point can be seen as the suitability tall folks (owing to its lengthier nature) - but I kind of disagree with this. I'd rather get a slightly shorter jacket than a perfectly fitting Beta Long. The fact that it's lengthier doesn't justify its shortcomings. At least that's the case to me. 

In addition to that, length of other jackets in this roundup are more than enough for most of us - even for very tall folks (6'1"+). 

Tech specs

Find their spec comparison below. 

NameActivityDiscontinued?M-WFace FabricWeightLengthSizesColorsReviewbetazeta
Alpha SL Anorak (Men's - Women's)ClimbingNoM WHadron 3L Gore-Tex209 g / 7.4 oz76.5 cm / 30 inXS, S, M, L, XLBlack, Dynastyalpha
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)ClimbingNoM WN80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro430 g / 15.2 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLDynasty, MeteorReviewalpha
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)ClimbingNoM WN100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro510 g / 1 lb 2 oz78 cm / 30.75 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL24K Black, Dynasty, StratosphereReviewalpha
Alpha IS (Men's)ClimbingYesMN40p-X 2L Gore-Tex610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz78 cm / 30.75 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XLBlack, Magmaalpha
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)All RoundNoM W3L Gore-Tex395 g / 13.9 oz76 cm / 30 inXS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBinary, Black, Fortune, Ignite, TatsuReviewbetazeta
Beta Long (Men's)All RoundNoMN80p 3L Gore-Tex441 g / 15.6 oz85 cm / 33.5 inXXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXLBlack, Tatsu, KomorebiReviewbetazeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)All RoundNoM WN40d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro460 g / 1 lb 77 cm / 30.4 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Dynasty, Kingfisher, LadonReviewbetazeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)All RoundNoM WN80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz79 cm / 31 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLDynasty, Elytron, KingfisherReviewbetazeta
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)All RoundNoM WFortius 1.0310 g / 10.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Fortune, Labyrinth, Pegasus, SenseReviewgamma
Gamma LT (Men's - Women's)All RoundNoM WWee Burly545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz76 cm / 30 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Cobalt Moon, HeliosReviewgamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)All RoundNoM WFortius 1.0555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz74 cm / 29.1 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Dynasty, ExosphereReviewgamma
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)HikingNoM W2L Gore-Tex310 g / 10.9 oz77.8cm / 30.6in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Cryptochrome, Dracaena, Dynasty, Exosphere, InertiaReviewbetazeta
Zeta AR (Women's) HikingNoW3L Gore-Tex425 g / 15 oz80 cm / 31.5 inXS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Muse, Wander, Kingfisherbetazeta
Macai (Men's - Women's Andessa)SkiingNoM WN40p-X 3L Gore-Tex1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz76 cm / 30 in (Centre Back Length)S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Enigma, Neptune, RhapsodyReview
Macai LT (Men's)SkiingNoMN40p-X 3L Gore-Tex
Micon Heather (Men's)SkiingNoMNP100-d 3L Gore-Tex685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz83 cm / 32.5 inS, M, L, XL, XXLBlack Heather
Micon (Men's)SkiingNoMN80p 3L Gore-Tex685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz83 cm / 32.5 inS, M, L, XL, XXLFreeform, Storm Seeker, Blizzard Wizzard
Cassiar (Men's)SkiingYesMN70p 3L Gore-Tex820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz74.5 cm / 29.3 in (Centre Back Length)S, M, L, XLBlack, Dynasty, ParadoxReview
Cassiar LT (Men's)SkiingYesMN70p 3L Gore-Tex605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz75 cm / 29.5 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XLBlack, Dynasty, Enigma, Squid Ink, YukonReview
Ravenna (Women's)SkiingYesWN70s-4 3L Gore-Tex725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz69.5 cm / 27.4 in (Centre Back Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlack, Dark Inertia, ZephyrReview
Ravenna LT (Women's)SkiingNoWN70p 3L Gore-Tex540 g / 1 lb 3 oz69 cm / 27.2 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlack, Enigma, Fusion, Momentum, SundanceReview
Procline (Men's)SkiingNoMGore-Tex Infinium720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz76 cm / 30 inS, M, L, XL, XXLPhantasm, Glitch, Wildchild, Forcefield
Rush (Men's)SkiingNoMN80p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XL, XXLAlchemist, Deep Sea Disco, Galactic Halo, Glade Runner, PhoenixReview
Shashka Stretch (Women's)SkiingNoWGore-Tex Infinium670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz71 cm / 28 inXS, S, M, L, XLEphemera, Muse, Pipe Dream
Sabre AR (Men's)SkiingNoMN80p-X 3L Gore-Tex700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz79 cm / 31 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XL, XXL24K Black, Elytron, Galactica, Rhapsody, SoulsonicReview
Sentinel AR (Women's)SkiingNoWN70p 3L Gore-Tex590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz72.5 cm / 28.5 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLDark Inertia, Enigma, Quantum, Ultralush, ZephyrReview
Sabre LT (Men's)SkiingYesMN80p 3L Gore-Tex660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz83 cm / 32.5 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XL, XXLBacklit, Battlestorm, Gnarnia Glades, PhoenixReview
Sentinel LT (Women's)SkiingNoWN80p 3L Gore-Tex565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz73.5 cm / 29 in (Centre Back Length)XS, S, M, L, XLAnti-Gravity, Dark Magic, Enigma, Golden HourReview
Sentinel IS (Women's)SkiingNoWN80p 2L Gore-Tex
Incendia (Women's - OP Women's)SkiingNoWNP100d 3L Gore-Tex610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz79 cm / 31 in (Thigh Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlack HeatherReview
Incendia IS (Women's) SkiingNoWN80p 2L Gore-Tex
Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)RunningYesM WGore-Tex ShakeDry270 g / 9.5 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack
Cita (Women's)RunningNoWLumin120 g / 4.2 oz67.5 cm / 26.5 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLAntenna, Black, Dynasty, HubbleReview
Cita SL (Women's)RunningNoWPermeair 2065 g / 2.3 oz61.5 / 24.2 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLHolograph, Light Dakini, TechniumReview
Incendo (Men's)RunningNoMLumin125 g / 4.4 oz(Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLAeroscene, Black, Dynasty, NucleusReview
Incendo SL (Men's)RunningNoMPermeair 20 & Canim80 g / 2.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLCinder, Light Kepler, Light Labyrinth, PhotonReview
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)RunningYesMGore-Tex Infinium120 g / 4.2 oz77 cm / 30.4 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlack/Photon, Black/RoboticaReview
Trino SL (Men's)RunningNoMGore-Tex Infinium340 g / 12 oz74 cm / 29.1 in (Hip Length)S, M, L, XL, XXLBlackReview
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)RunningNoWGore-Tex Infinium290 g / 10.2 oz65 cm / 25.5 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlackReview
Nodin (Men's - Women's)RunningNoM W20D Tyono155 g / 5.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 in (Centre Back Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Dynasty, Exosphere, Kinetic, Pegasus II, Remix
Squamish (Men's - Women's)RunningNoM W30D Tyono140 g / 4.9 oz77.5 cm / 30.5 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLBlack, Hyperspace, Ignite, LadonReview
Solano (Men's - Women's)Around TownNoM WGore-Tex Infinium350 g / 12.3 oz72 cm / 28.3 in (Hip Length)XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLAlchemy, Black, Cinder, Fortune, Light KineticReview
Solano Coat (Women's)Around TownNoWGore-Tex Infinium365 g / 12.9 oz86 cm / 34 in (Thigh Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlack, Esoteric, Inertia
Venda (Women's)Around TownNoWGore-Tex255 g / 9 oz75.5 cm / 29.7 in (Thigh Length)XS, S, M, L, XLBlack, Exosphere, Flora, Light Wonderland
 

Anyways, without further ado, let's move on to typical buyer profiles because it's highly likely that you're one of these guys. 

Typical buyer profiles

  • "I really don't need any really specific features. I want to stay active during the quite cold winters in my town: A lot of fat biking, outdoor climbing, hiking, skiing, snowboarding etc. I'm looking for a jacket I can easily use during all these."

Now if this is you... 

Then I'd recommend the Beta AR (Men's - Women's) to most of you my eyes closed. 

It's one of my two favorite Arc'teryx pieces (along with Proton LT), and I think it's one of the most versatile hardshells out there (along with Beta LT). 

Beta SV (Men's - Women's) is an absolute unit. It's single handedly the most robust jacket in this roundup in entire Arc'teryx catalogue (along with Alpha SV - climbing specific counterpart of Beta SV). 

If, on the other hand, you either (1) want something even more durable than the Beta AR, (2) will be hiking in quite severe weather and/or (3) want something baggier to maximize your under layering options, then Beta SV (Men's - Women's) can be an amazing choice for you. 

You can check out my Beta AR vs SV post if you'd like to read more about this. 

If you're on the other side of the equation...

...Meaning that if you need a lighter, more packable alternative to the Beta AR, then I'd recommend you the Beta LT (Men's - Women's). 

In one of previous updates, Beta LT had gotten slammed. From an amazing Beta AR alternative, it had suddenly turned into a cheap Beta AR. 

Luckily, Arc'teryx was on the issue and they fixed it. Once more, I started to recommend it my eyes closed. It's literally a light Beta AR with minimal sacrifices. 

  • "I want to stay active during the quite cold winters in my town, will be doing various activities with my jacket, but at least 80% of the time during these activities I'll be hiking/trekking."

If this is you...

Then I would have recommended the Zeta AR (Women's) to most of you, but as I said earlier (and as you can see here), after Fall 2021 update, it's only available for women and not for men. 

You might still be able to find it on other stores such as REI and Backcountry, though. 

If you couldn't, then I'd recommend you the Beta AR (Men's - Women's). 

  • "I'm looking for an emergency shell I can pack and put on easily during in case of downpours. My main (or only) expectation from this shell is superior waterproofing."

If this is you...

Then I'd recommend you the Zeta SL (Men's - Women's). After 2021 updates, this is your only option anyway. Arc'teryx discontinued Zeta FL (read my review), Beta FL (read my review) and Beta SL Hybrid (read my review) all together.

You can still my reviews of them if you'd like, because it can be possible to find them on other retailers such as REI and Backcountry. 


One last point I'd like to make before we move on to cross price checking, if you'll be using your jacket mainly for climbing, then I'd recommend you to stop reading this post and go visit my Arc'teryx Alpha vs Beta post. 

Live price checking for Beta and Zeta lines: 

NamePriceBackcountry PriceREI PriceDiscontinued?M-WReviewbetazeta
Alpha SL Anorak (Men's - Women's)NoM Walpha
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)NoM WReviewalpha
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)799.00NoM WReviewalpha
Alpha IS (Men's)YesMalpha
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)399.00NoM WReviewbetazeta
Beta Long (Men's)NoMReviewbetazeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)599.00NoM WReviewbetazeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)NoM WReviewbetazeta
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)NoM WReviewgamma
Gamma LT (Men's - Women's)NoM WReviewgamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)349.00NoM WReviewgamma
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)299.00NoM WReviewbetazeta
Zeta AR (Women's) NoWbetazeta
Macai (Men's - Women's Andessa)NoM WReview
Macai LT (Men's)NoM
Micon Heather (Men's)NoM
Micon (Men's)NoM
Cassiar (Men's)YesMReview
Cassiar LT (Men's)YesMReview
Ravenna (Women's)YesWReview
Ravenna LT (Women's)NoWReview
Procline (Men's)NoM
Rush (Men's)749.00NoMReview
Shashka Stretch (Women's)NoW
Sabre AR (Men's)675.00NoMReview
Sentinel AR (Women's)675.00NoWReview
Sabre LT (Men's)YesMReview
Sentinel LT (Women's)NoWReview
Sentinel IS (Women's)NoW
Incendia (Women's - OP Women's)749.00NoWReview
Incendia IS (Women's) NoW
Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)YesM W
Cita (Women's)NoWReview
Cita SL (Women's)NoWReview
Incendo (Men's)NoMReview
Incendo SL (Men's)NoMReview
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)YesMReview
Trino SL (Men's)219.00NoMReview
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)219.00NoWReview
Nodin (Men's - Women's)NoM W
Squamish (Men's - Women's)NoM WReview
Solano (Men's - Women's)NoM WReview
Solano Coat (Women's)NoW
Venda (Women's)NoW

My Arc'teryx database: 

NameTemp (°F / °C)BreathabilityWeather Res.DurabilityPackabilityReviewREI PriceBackcountry Price
Alpha Parka Men's-17/-276/1010/1010/108/10
Alpha Parka Women's-17/-276/1010/1010/108/10999.00
Ceres SV Men's-15/-267/1010/1010/106/10Review
Firebee AR Men's-10/-237/1010/109/107/10Review
Firebee AR Women's-10/-237/1010/109/107/10Review
Fission SV Jacket Men's3/-166/1010/1010/101/10Review
Nuclei SV Parka Men's5/-15TestingTesting5/108/10
Nuclei SV Parka Women's5/-15TestingTesting5/108/10
Cerium SV Hoody Men's7/-145/109/109/103/10Review
Cerium SV Hoody Women's7/-145/109/109/103/10Review
Kappa Hoody Men's7/-145/109/109/102/10Review
Thorium AR Hoody Men's8/-136/108/108/105/10Review325.00
Thorium AR Hoody Women's8/-136/108/108/105/10Review325.00
Thorium AR Jacket Men's8/-136/108/108/105/10Review
Atom AR Hoody Men's18/-86/108/109/103/10Review
Atom AR Hoody Women's18/-86/108/109/103/10Review
Atom AR Jacket Men's18/-86/108/109/103/10Review
Cerium LT Hoody Men's28/-26/107/107/106/10Review379.00
Cerium LT Hoody Women's28/-26/107/107/106/10Review
Nuclei FL Jacket Men's32/07/107/106/108/10Review
Nuclei FL Jacket Women's32/07/107/106/108/10Review
Atom LT Hoody Men's36/28/106/108/105/10Review259.00
Atom LT Hoody Women's36/28/106/108/105/10Review259.00
Atom LT Jacket Men's36/28/106/108/105/10Review239.00
Atom LT Jacket Women's36/28/106/108/105/10Review239.00
Proton LT Hoody Men's37/39/106/107/105/10Review299.00
Proton LT Hoody Women's37/39/106/107/105/10Review
Proton LT Jacket Men's37/39/106/107/105/10Review
Seton Jacket Men'sTestingTestingTestingTestingTesting
Rico Jacket Men's39/4TestingTestingTestingTesting
Cerium SL Hoody Men's43/67/105/104/1010/10Review359.00
Cerium SL Hoody Women's43/67/105/104/1010/10Review
Proton FL Hoody Men's48/910/104/106/109/10Review
Proton FL Hoody Women's48/910/104/106/109/10Review
Argus Jacket Men's45/7TestingTestingTestingTesting
Gaea Jacket Women's45/7TestingTestingTestingTesting
Atom SL Anorak Men's52/119/104/106/109/10Review
Atom SL Anorak Women's52/119/104/106/109/10Review
Atom SL Hoody Men's52/119/104/106/109/10Review229.00
Atom SL Hoody Women's52/119/104/106/109/10Review182.93
Nexis Jacket Women'sTestingTestingTestingTestingTesting
Semira Jacket Women'sTestingTestingTestingTestingTesting
Alpha AR Jacket Men'sN/A9/108/108/105/10Review
Alpha AR Jacket Women'sN/A9/108/108/105/10Review
Alpha SL Anorak Men'sN/A6/105/105/109/10
Alpha SL Anorak Women'sN/A6/105/105/109/10
Alpha SV Jacket Men'sN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Review799.00
Alpha SV Jacket Women'sN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Review799.00
Beta AR Jacket Men'sN/A8/108/109/105/10Review599.00
Beta AR Jacket Women'sN/A8/108/109/105/10Review478.93
Beta LT Jacket Men'sN/A7/105/104/107/10Review399.00
Beta LT Jacket Women'sN/A7/105/104/107/10Review399.00
Beta SV Jacket Men'sN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Review
Beta SV Jacket ReBird Men'sN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Review
Beta SV Jacket ReBird Women'sN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Review
Beta SV Jacket Women'sN/A8/1010/1010/103/10Review
Cassiar Jacket Men'sN/A8/107/108/103/10Review
Cassiar LT Jacket Men'sN/A6/106/106/105/10Review
Cita Hoody Women'sN/A7/104/105/1010/10Review
Cita SL Hoody Women'sN/A7/104/104/1010/10Review
Gamma LT Hoody Men'sN/A10/103/107/105/10Review
Gamma LT Hoody Women'sN/A10/103/107/105/10Review
Gamma LT Jacket Men'sN/A10/103/107/105/10Review
Gamma MX Hoody Men'sN/A8/104/108/104/10Review349.00
Gamma MX Hoody Women'sN/A8/104/108/104/10Review
Gamma SL Hoody Men'sN/A10/102/103/108/10Review
Gamma SL Hoody Women'sN/A10/102/103/108/10Review179.93
Incendia Jacket Women'sN/A8/109/109/103/10Review749.00
Incendia One Piece Women'sN/A8/109/109/103/10Review999.00
Incendo Hoody Men'sN/A7/104/105/1010/10Review
Incendo SL Hoody Men'sN/A7/104/104/1010/10Review
Nodin Jacket Men'sN/A8/105/105/1010/10
Nodin Jacket Women'sN/A8/105/105/1010/10
Norvan SL Hoody Men'sN/A7/106/108/108/10Review
Norvan SL Hoody Women'sN/A7/106/108/108/10Review
Micon Jacket Heather Men'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTesting
Micon Jacket Men'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTesting
Procline Jacket Men'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTesting
Ravenna Jacket Women'sN/A8/107/108/103/10Review
Ravenna LT Jacket Women'sN/A6/106/106/105/10Review
Rush Jacket Men'sN/A8/109/109/103/10Review749.00
Rush Jacket ReBird Men'sN/A8/109/109/103/10Review
Sabre AR Jacket Men'sN/A7/108/107/107/10Review675.00
Sabre LT Jacket Men'sN/A7/108/107/108/10Review
Sentinel AR Jacket Women'sN/A7/108/107/107/10Review675.00
Sentinel LT Jacket Women'sN/A7/108/107/108/10Review
Shashka Stretch Jacket Women'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTesting
Solano Coat Women'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTesting
Solano Hoody Men'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTestingReview
Solano Hoody Women'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTestingReview
Solano Jacket Men'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTestingReview
Squamish Hoody Men'sN/A5/105/107/109/10Review
Squamish Hoody Women'sN/A5/105/107/109/10Review
Trino SL Anorak Women'sN/A8/107/108/107/10Review219.00
Trino SL Hoody Men'sN/A8/105/107/106/10Review219.00
Venda Anorak Women'sN/ATestingTestingTestingTesting
Zeta SL Jacket (US) Men'sN/A3/105/103/108/10Review299.00
Zeta SL Jacket (US) Women'sN/A3/105/103/108/10Review299.00
Andessa Jacket Women's5/-158/108/109/105/10
Alpha IS Jacket Men's7/-145/107/108/109/10
Norvan SL Ins. Hoody Men's14/-10TestingTestingTestingTesting
Norvan SL Ins. Hoody Women's14/-10TestingTestingTestingTesting
Macai Jacket Men's5/-158/108/109/105/10Review
Macai LT Jacket Men'sTestingTestingTestingTestingTesting
Rush IS Jacket Men'sTesting5/108/106/103/10Review
Sentinel IS Jacket Women'sTestingTestingTestingTestingTesting
Shashka IS Jacket Women'sTesting5/108/106/103/10Review
Thorsen Parka (US) Men's-7/-22N/AN/AN/AN/AReview
Therme Parka (US) Men's-2/-19N/AN/AN/AN/AReview
Piedmont Coat Men's-2/-19N/AN/AN/AN/A
Camosun Parka Men's0/-18N/AN/AN/AN/AReview
Radsten Parka Men's3/-16N/AN/AN/AN/A
Patera Parka (US) Women's5/-15N/AN/AN/AN/AReview
Radsten Insulated Jacket Men's7/-14N/AN/AN/AN/A
Sensa Parka Women's7/-14N/AN/AN/AN/A
Koda Jacket Men's8/-13N/AN/AN/AN/A
Magnus Coat Men's19/-7N/AN/AN/AN/A
Fraser Jacket Men'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A499.00
Keppel Trench Coat Men'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Sawyer Coat Men'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Andra Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Andra LT IS Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Codetta Cinch Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Codetta Coat (US) Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Codetta Cinch H. Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Durant Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Mistaya Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Nuri Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Sandra Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Seyla Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Wynd Softshell Coat Women'sTestingN/AN/AN/AN/A
Atom LT Vest Men'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A175.00
Atom SL Vest Men'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Atom SL Vest Women'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cerium LT Vest Men'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A249.00
Cerium LT Vest Women'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cita Vest Women'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Incendo Vest Men'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Nexis Vest Women'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Piedmont Vest Men'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Seyla Vest Women'sN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A


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  1. Molly Klag says

    March 15, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Thank you for the article. It is very informative.
    I need some advice. I need a packable rain jacket for mountain hiking to layer over my Atom sl as needed. I also need it for extreme wind in the Falklands (40-50 degrees).
    I have been researching the Beta sl hybrid and Zeta lt. Can you please offer some advice?

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  2. Robin Brown says

    February 11, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Your charts are very helpful. Could you add a ranking for noise? I could use more information on quiet jackets are for someone who is hard of hearing. My understanding is that, for Goretex, C-knit is quietest, but Arc’Teryx has discontinued all C-knit products.

    Note, Beta SL is still being produced (or being produced again?). Arc’Teryx recommended that as the most similar to the Zeta AR.

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  3. Sabrina says

    September 2, 2021 at 8:52 am

    Such a great article – thanks a lot!

    You mentioned that the Beta LT was much better in the past. Do you know when Arcteryx changed it?

    Best wishes from Copenhagen,
    Sabrina

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