The beta lt s pockets are large and sit high enough to rest above the waist belt on a pack or harness.
Beta lt jacket men s review.
While we prefer full 3 layer rain jackets like the arc teryx zeta lt for wilderness backpacking expeditions they re simply more durable and reliable over longer periods of time the beta sl hybrid would work well for folks who aren t experiencing terribly rainy weather.
Speaking of which you can check out my beta lt vs ar comparison here.
Lightweight high performance minimalist design that is durable for its weight.
The medium was too tight around the chest area for me.
By combining these two beta ar avoids both extremes and offers to be a suitable option for all rounders like most of us.
Sliding in just below arc teryx s popular beta ar in their hardshell lineup is the light but tough beta lt.
Beta lt for example uses 40d throughout the entire jacket.
For high output activities absolutely proton lt men s women s read my review along with beta ar it s one of my 2 arc teryx favorites.
The combination of fabric and membrane create a rain jacket that s smooth and soft doing away with overbearing crinkly fabrics and unpleasant stickiness often associated with rain jackets.
If you aren t expecting to experience any wet weather then cerium lt men s women s read my review can be a good alternat ive.
Arc teryx describes it as their ultimate lightweight.
Like the arc teryx beta ar jacket we love the feature set on the arc teryx beta lt.
At 10 9 ounces for my women s small arc teryx lists it at 10 6 oz it s the lightest jacket in the beta lineup by a good margin the beta sv is 15 5 ounces the ar is 13 4 ounces and the lt is 11 1 ounces.
Beta lt uses thinner lighter vislon zipper 2.
The features included with this jacket do an excellent job and have been upgraded to the newest standard.
The key differences for anyone comparing the two are.
High performance for diverse activities and conditions.
The sl in the beta sl hybrid s name is short for superlight and we think that s an appropriate designation.
Featuring a compelling mix of 3 layer gore tex pro waterproofing and 12 2 ounce weight we tested the jacket on everything from a remote backpacking trip along the southern patagonia icefield to a couple seasons of backcountry and resort skiing in the pacific northwest.
The main difference between the beta and alpha series is that this jacket features double handwarmer pockets instead of chest pockets.
For low output activities atom ar men s women s read my review.
Beta lt has 1 less hood adjustment 3.
These are the jackets with more extreme intended uses compared to the ar.
Beta sv uses 80d.
Beta lt jacket designed with disciplined simplicity the versatile beta lt delivers gore tex pro protection and lightweight durability across a range of activities.
I got this jacket in both medium and large and kept the large.
Beta lt brim is less bulky than the.
We find that day hikes or backpacking trips with lighter packs in fair conditions are where this jacket excels.
