How Arc’teryx Made One of Its Most Iconic Garments Even Better

What do you do when a crowd-pleasing garment you’ve been producing for more than two decades no longer adheres to modern standards of sustainability?

That’s the question Arc’teryx had to ask itself about the Beta jacket, its incredibly versatile and popular shell.

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Arc’teryx (Revised) Beta Jacket

Specs

Weight	13.2 ounces
Safety	Embedded RECCO reflector
DWR	GORE‑TEX ePE membrane

• $400.00 at Arc'teryx

Introduced in 1998 to tackle a range of alpine adventures, it proved to be such a hit that the brand now sells more than a dozen items bearing the Beta nameplate.

Still, the ever-evolving flagship shell has had to reckon with the reality of PFCs and PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” integral to the jacket’s waterproofing that, we now know, threaten both human health and the environment. 

Just as Patagonia has led the way in addressing this issue, so has its Great White North counterpart. 

The (Revised) Beta Jacket boasts tough 80D face fabric and a Gore-Tex ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane that’s PFC-free, providing the benefits of traditional DWR while lessening its impact.

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It still offers all the other features fans love, including a comfy C-KNIT backer, adjustable StormHood, watertight front zipper and articulated structure to ease movement from base to peak.

The jacket has two hand pockets, an internal pocket that is laminated and zippered (perfect for protecting devices) and a RECCO reflector, which could help you be found and rescued in a survival situation.

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Suiting a range of outdoor enthusiasts, the jacket comes in seven sizes (for both men and women), plus three different colorways for men and six for women.

Bottom line: you get the same amazing jacket, minus the harm.

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