The Beta AR Jacket for men is the ultimate companion to tackle various alpine terrains. This jacket is comfortable and has optimal freedom of movement this is not the only thing as the jacket also has excellent breathability, is durable and waterproof, keeping you comfortable and focused on your adventures. The jacket is treated with the innovative GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, this allows the Beta AR Jacket to offer unparalleled durability, allowing it to withstand the harshest conditions. Whether you're climbing icy peaks or navigating unpredictable weather, this jacket is built to handle it all. Equipped with a helmet-compatible hood and featuring an internal collar for added protection, the Beta AR Jacket ensures your safety without sacrificing comfort. Plus, with an integrated RECCO reflector, emergency responders can easily locate you in case of emergencies.
The Beta AR Jacket for men is the ultimate companion to tackle various alpine terrains. This jacket is comfortable and has optimal freedom of movement this is not the only thing as the jacket also has excellent breathability, is durable and waterproof, keeping you comfortable and focused on your adventures. The jacket is treated with the innovative GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, this allows the Beta AR Jacket to offer unparalleled durability, allowing it to withstand the harshest conditions. Whether you're climbing icy peaks or navigating unpredictable weather, this jacket is built to handle it all. Equipped with a helmet-compatible hood and featuring an internal collar for added protection, the Beta AR Jacket ensures your safety without sacrificing comfort. Plus, with an integrated RECCO reflector, emergency responders can easily locate you in case of emergencies.
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The lowest price for Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket Men's Jacket Kingfisher right now is $1,630.00.
Prices last updated 4 Jan 2026.
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket Men's Jacket Kingfisher
The Beta AR Jacket for men is the ultimate companion to tackle various alpine terrains. This jacket is comfortable and has optimal freedom of movement this is not the only thing as the jacket also has excellent breathability, is durable and waterproof, keeping you comfortable and focused on your adventures. The jacket is treated with the innovative GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, this allows the Beta AR Jacket to offer unparalleled durability, allowing it to withstand the harshest conditions. Whether you're climbing icy peaks or navigating unpredictable weather, this jacket is built to handle it all. Equipped with a helmet-compatible hood and featuring an internal collar for added protection, the Beta AR Jacket ensures your safety without sacrificing comfort. Plus, with an integrated RECCO reflector, emergency responders can easily locate you in case of emergencies.
The Beta AR Jacket for men is the ultimate companion to tackle various alpine terrains. This jacket is comfortable and has optimal freedom of movement this is not the only thing as the jacket also has excellent breathability, is durable and waterproof, keeping you comfortable and focused on your adventures. The jacket is treated with the innovative GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, this allows the Beta AR Jacket to offer unparalleled durability, allowing it to withstand the harshest conditions. Whether you're climbing icy peaks or navigating unpredictable weather, this jacket is built to handle it all. Equipped with a helmet-compatible hood and featuring an internal collar for added protection, the Beta AR Jacket ensures your safety without sacrificing comfort. Plus, with an integrated RECCO reflector, emergency responders can easily locate you in case of emergencies.
Last updated at 04/01/2026 17:30:31
originally posted on arcteryx.com
I have now had this jacket for a few months and it's become my most worn article of clothing. AR is literal in this sense. It is light, very well engineered, and is simple yet sophisticated with its looks. I had tested the Beta and Beta LT in store to get an idea of the sizing and can confirm this jacket is a bit "baggier" than the other two which are more formfitting. Is that a bad thing? No, I've noticed the benefits this fall as the ability to layer underneath has been such a welcome! My favorite part of this jacket? Feeling invincible as you trek through rain. I've gone on bike rides, hikes, and walks to the supermarket and water has had no chance of getting me wet when I get caught in it. Pit zips are far more used than I thought and really help with cooling ... MoreI have now had this jacket for a few months and it's become my most worn article of clothing. AR is literal in this sense. It is light, very well engineered, and is simple yet sophisticated with its looks. I had tested the Beta and Beta LT in store to get an idea of the sizing and can confirm this jacket is a bit "baggier" than the other two which are more formfitting. Is that a bad thing? No, I've noticed the benefits this fall as the ability to layer underneath has been such a welcome! My favorite part of this jacket? Feeling invincible as you trek through rain. I've gone on bike rides, hikes, and walks to the supermarket and water has had no chance of getting me wet when I get caught in it. Pit zips are far more used than I thought and really help with cooling off if you start to sweat a little. If I needed a new one, I'm getting one without hesitation.
originally posted on arcteryx.com
This jacket is fantastic, but the company itself is beyond amazing. I had first purchased this jacket in 2007. Recently the seam tape on the inside started coming loose. I sent the jacket into Arcteryx for repair. They notified me of their inability to repair back to original condition. They gave me a credit of 100% of the original cost of the jacket and said I could use that credit toward the purchase of a brand new jacket. I am unaware of another company that would do something like that. Incredible! I am an Arcteryx customer for life. Their products are terrific. Original cost is pricey, but the company stands behind their products as evidenced by their credit of 100% of the original purchase price after 17 years of use. I am still blown away by how they took ... MoreThis jacket is fantastic, but the company itself is beyond amazing. I had first purchased this jacket in 2007. Recently the seam tape on the inside started coming loose. I sent the jacket into Arcteryx for repair. They notified me of their inability to repair back to original condition. They gave me a credit of 100% of the original cost of the jacket and said I could use that credit toward the purchase of a brand new jacket. I am unaware of another company that would do something like that. Incredible! I am an Arcteryx customer for life. Their products are terrific. Original cost is pricey, but the company stands behind their products as evidenced by their credit of 100% of the original purchase price after 17 years of use. I am still blown away by how they took care of me. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
originally posted on arcteryx.com
The Beta AR jacket is great for all around activities and for leisure! The fit is very comfortable and with a mid layer its good for winter condition so usefull for 3 seasons! I love the colour Navy (black sapphire. Its light but windproof and waterproof. I bought a Nuclei jacket also to wear as a mid layer and its very warm despite being very light and comfortable. Lots of pockets and opening that are well positioned! The quality of the material is outstanding and its a very stylish design.
I have now had this jacket for a few months and it's become my most worn article of clothing. AR is literal in this sense. It is light, very well engineered, and is simple yet sophisticated with its looks. I had tested the Beta and Beta LT in store to get an idea of the sizing and can confirm this jacket is a bit "baggier" than the other two which are more formfitting. Is that a bad thing? No, I've noticed the benefits this fall as the ability to layer underneath has been such a welcome! My favorite part of this jacket? Feeling invincible as you trek through rain. I've gone on bike rides, hikes, and walks to the supermarket and water has had no chance of getting me wet when I get caught in it. Pit zips are far more used than I thought and really help with cooling ... MoreI have now had this jacket for a few months and it's become my most worn article of clothing. AR is literal in this sense. It is light, very well engineered, and is simple yet sophisticated with its looks. I had tested the Beta and Beta LT in store to get an idea of the sizing and can confirm this jacket is a bit "baggier" than the other two which are more formfitting. Is that a bad thing? No, I've noticed the benefits this fall as the ability to layer underneath has been such a welcome! My favorite part of this jacket? Feeling invincible as you trek through rain. I've gone on bike rides, hikes, and walks to the supermarket and water has had no chance of getting me wet when I get caught in it. Pit zips are far more used than I thought and really help with cooling off if you start to sweat a little. If I needed a new one, I'm getting one without hesitation.
This jacket is fantastic, but the company itself is beyond amazing. I had first purchased this jacket in 2007. Recently the seam tape on the inside started coming loose. I sent the jacket into Arcteryx for repair. They notified me of their inability to repair back to original condition. They gave me a credit of 100% of the original cost of the jacket and said I could use that credit toward the purchase of a brand new jacket. I am unaware of another company that would do something like that. Incredible! I am an Arcteryx customer for life. Their products are terrific. Original cost is pricey, but the company stands behind their products as evidenced by their credit of 100% of the original purchase price after 17 years of use. I am still blown away by how they took ... MoreThis jacket is fantastic, but the company itself is beyond amazing. I had first purchased this jacket in 2007. Recently the seam tape on the inside started coming loose. I sent the jacket into Arcteryx for repair. They notified me of their inability to repair back to original condition. They gave me a credit of 100% of the original cost of the jacket and said I could use that credit toward the purchase of a brand new jacket. I am unaware of another company that would do something like that. Incredible! I am an Arcteryx customer for life. Their products are terrific. Original cost is pricey, but the company stands behind their products as evidenced by their credit of 100% of the original purchase price after 17 years of use. I am still blown away by how they took care of me. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
The Beta AR jacket is great for all around activities and for leisure! The fit is very comfortable and with a mid layer its good for winter condition so usefull for 3 seasons! I love the colour Navy (black sapphire. Its light but windproof and waterproof. I bought a Nuclei jacket also to wear as a mid layer and its very warm despite being very light and comfortable. Lots of pockets and opening that are well positioned! The quality of the material is outstanding and its a very stylish design.
I received my Beta AR jacket recently and have not had the chance to fully enjoy/test the jacket just yet so this review will be aimed more at Arc’teryx’s exceptional customer service.Here’s an example: I was on a ski trip a month ago and was using my Stingray jacket from 2006 when, on the last day, the snow skirt tore off. The rest of the jacket was still in incredible shape but I thought I’d contact Arc’teryx anyways.Upon contacting them, I was told I could get a 100% credit for the full price of the jacket—an 18 year old jacket! I have since sent in my old jacket and used the credit to purchase my new Beta AR that I am sure will accompany me on many more adventures.I was very impressed with this level of service, please keep it up going forward Arc’teryx!
Great jacket. I’ve used this as a rain jacket in torrential downpours and it’s my primary ski shell. The hood is the best in the rain of any jacket I’ve ever used. The fit is good with enough space to layer, but not too bulky feeling. The only complaint I have is after several years the zipper has become a little finicky and sometimes separates. Even after washing an lubricating the zipper I still have this issue. Otherwise this jacket feels perfect as a very waterproof do everything shell
I bought this a month ago and I am a big fan of the drop hood design. The fit around the chest and shoulders is a little tight but not uncomfortable. Overall a great product.I have a zeta AR model and I noticed one thing missing was the waist tightening straps. I have a wider chest but narrower waist (athletic type would be best descrition) and wish the Beta Ar had the waist tightening system to better fit the midsection of the shell to my body. It's not a big concern but I worry that the sides catch on something since it is wider than my waist.
Just bought this as my first Arcteryx jacket and I am liking it so far. Compared to the Beta I like the Goretex pro material better as it feels more durable. I wanted something that could do it all so the All-Round (AR) made the most sense. Can't wait to take it hiking, camping, and more! No more trapped heat with the pit zips which I needed to have, and the draw strings for the hood adjust well to my small head + hat combination.Drop hood is nice and comfortable. Looks great.Pockets are a good length and size.
I have owned this jacket for a few months and am already regretting my purchase.A few days after getting the jacket, my partner noticed a weird stain around the collar. This stain does not go away, you can wash it was some detergent (have to be careful with the Gore-Tex) but it remains. I have to follow review guidelines so I can't speak more about this.Other than my particular issue, which to be fair, could likely be avoided by picking a darker color, there are some other issues. Like one reviewer mentioned, the sleeves are really long and the overall fit is weird. It's tight in the shoulders and chest but loose everywhere else. But, if you are a lanky skinny fat guy then this jacket might be the perfect fit for you.The DWR is the worst I have ever ... MoreI have owned this jacket for a few months and am already regretting my purchase.A few days after getting the jacket, my partner noticed a weird stain around the collar. This stain does not go away, you can wash it was some detergent (have to be careful with the Gore-Tex) but it remains. I have to follow review guidelines so I can't speak more about this.Other than my particular issue, which to be fair, could likely be avoided by picking a darker color, there are some other issues. Like one reviewer mentioned, the sleeves are really long and the overall fit is weird. It's tight in the shoulders and chest but loose everywhere else. But, if you are a lanky skinny fat guy then this jacket might be the perfect fit for you.The DWR is the worst I have ever experienced. After a day or two of moderate (not heavy) rain, it already wore off. I was unable to refresh it in the washer/dryer so I had to apply a new DWR coating but that didn't work very long either.Because of the way the jacket fits, the "storm hood" isn't really that functional. If you are wearing anything on top of your head, or have long hair, you will still have to unzip your jacket in order to put the hood up, which kind of defeats the purpose. Then, because of the way the hood is shaped, it is impossible to get it tightened correctly so it doesn't keep flying down when you're in...a storm (or even moderately windy weather). Having a more traditional integrated hood would be lighter and better.I have also noticed patchy areas on my arms and chest where even though it is a 3 layer shell, the water can come through at parts where there are seams. I have not had this issue with other shells, except when the membrane started failing, not in a new jacket. The overall construction appears much lower quality than other shells I have had from Arcteryx or any other brand.There are other things I think you should know but I have to follow review guidelines so I won't. This jacket should be and easily could be much better for how much it costs.
Bought over the summer for the wet. This is a pretty solid jacket. I fit an XS but bought an S for room to layer in the colder months. That was a good choice. Just about everything is solid on the jacket, including all pockets and zips. Hood fits over a variety of head accessories. There's just one issue though. Every time I wear the jacket in serious rain, the cuffs wet out. I don't know what the underlying cause is; I've cinched them down pretty tightly. It's really disappointing since it's uncomfortable, and I was hoping a reconditioning (wash + DWR) would take care of it; sadly not. Maybe you (Arc'teryx) can look into it? I've tried to see if others have had this experience as well, but haven't found much online.
Recently bought this jacket and used it for the first time on a trip to Park City, Utah. I wanted a versatile shell that I could use for skiing, snowmobiling, and anything else I needed it for. This jacket worked great. Took plenty of falls on the slopes and had zero issue. The fabric is a good thickness and very durable. I would recommend this as a good all around shell. I’m 275 lb and bought an XXL. Wasn’t oversized but gave a good amount of room for layering underneath.
