Arc'teryx beta ar jacket - Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Men's

favorite go-to all day, everyday jacket in the PNW (most of winter). 3L is robust, but not too 'crinkly.' I wish the hood was a little smaller. it has plenty of space for my bike helmet (more than necessary), but then is too large when wearing a hat to keep rain off the glasses. prefer the hood of my previous gen beta jacket that was gore active shell, but guess that one fit a different niche.

wish chest pockets were more hand pocket placement/size (i dont climb with it), but they still work well for hand resting. I understand the intent of this jacket with pack/harness accessible pockets, I just don't use it for that, but hard to find a jacket in the Arc lineup with these specs... and regular hand pockets. feel like at this price point, i should be able to find that option. otherwise 5 stars.