Arc Teryx Beta Lt Hybrid Jacket Women S Review

The beta sl hybrid combines two types of gore tex to create a jacket that cuts down on weight without sacrificing waterproofing.

Arc teryx beta lt hybrid jacket women s review.

As its name suggests the hybrid construction blends two gore tex fabrics of different thicknesses to maximize weatherproofing minimize weight and boost durability in wear prone areas. I put it through quite a bit this summer and it looks brand new. It adds just enough versatility and durability to the simpler lighter non hybrid sl making it a phenomenally lightweight and fully featured hard shell jacket for use in many wet situations. Hands on review of the beta sl hybrid women s the beta sl hybrid from arc teryx is arguably one of the most useful and well made hardshell jackets we have tested.

Like the alpha fl the arc teryx beta lt is cut to a trim fit meaning there is room for a few layers underneath but not something bulky like a puffy coat. Outside of unique colorways and a small variance in weight due to sizing differences the two models are nearly identical. The inner layer is gore tex paclite which as stated earlier is covered in areas of high wear with another nylon fabric to prevent wearing away the goretex. Arc teryx s superior design makes for a very mobile jacket but it is not as comfortable or mobile as the patagonia m10 or the westcomb shift lt.

With two face fabrics for specialized use oversized pit zips and arc teryx s full range of rain protection features this is active wet weather armor at its finest. 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. For low output activities atom ar men s women s read my review. Arc teryx constructed the main body of the jacket from gore tex paclite plus which is more compact than standard gore tex.

Women s version of the arc teryx beta lt for this review we tested the men s version of the beta lt but arc teryx also offers the design with a women s specific fit. 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. Lightweight and durable the arc teryx beta sl hybrid is an excellent rain jacket for day hikers and backpackers alike. 4 7 5 see the women s arc teryx beta sl hybrid see the men s arc teryx beta sl hybrid.