r/arcteryx

Hi. Been looking to replace my north face goretex shell and was interested in ArcTx jackets. The beta AR looks cool, but seems geared towards hiking (no skirt & no sleeve pocket for ski pass). They have so many models to consider at ArcTx that I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions?

I am super confused on what size to get for the Beta AR. I am female, 5’9”, 135 pounds (measurements Chest 36”, waist 33”, hips 37.5”). I keep getting conflicting recommendations. This is an expensive jacket so want to get it right. Want to be able to layer it with Atom jacket (size medium), but also want it to look good without any layers underneath.

Anyone with similar measurements can help me out here?

My beta sl got a bunch of small bubbles on my jacket, which i thought was delamination. I then go to the Arc'teryx store and inquired about this, but the worker seemed to be confused and started talking about DWR instead, and said it looks normal. Is this delam or am I just too picky? pics in comments

would the arcteryx mantis 26 be a good choice for daily use in uni? ill be starting in septemeber so i was looking at backpacks

Ive had 2 goretex jackets ive sent in where the repair center refused to make the repairs stating contamination and delamination. I take very good care of my goretex jackets but how can they expect there's no body oils on the jacket? I should note my jackets get washed regularly. I feel they weren't as stubborn in the past.

Hey guys,

Just bought the Gamma MX Hoody Men's in white (mainly because it was on sale). I like the jacket but I do have a few use case questions.

1. Is this going to be a pain to clean? Nervous about the white as I hope to hike, travel, day to day city living in this jacket.

2. I live in Chicago, so this isn’t doing anything for me in the winter, besides an underlayer. Will this be of any use during the rain? assuming not for the hard rain storms in the summer, but for pnw rain?

3. I am looking for a versatile rain-ish jacket that will be great for camping, hiking, day to day in a big city, and decently stylish I guess, if you have any other recs let me know!!

I can return so feel free to recommend for me to get a different one!

I currently have a Zeta AR being assessed for repairs by Arcteryx - the hems have come loose, plus some of the seals inside look a bit worn.

I suspect it's repairable...but in the event that it isn't, I'm just wondering what my alternative options might be.

I use my Zeta as a hiking and wet weather commuting shell. It looks like there is a new Therme jacket - is this sort of a resurrected Zeta? How comparable is it?

In the summer I ordered a 2024 Rush jacket in "excellent" condition. Less than a year later it leaks water through the back of the neck.

Despite following the care instructions of regular washing, and typically wearing a hooded mid-layer or base layer to reduce skin contact with the jacket the area just above the felted patch leaks water. After finding out that it leaks I started a warranty claim only to be told that it is due to contamination and it no longer falls under warranty. So here I am, left with a leaky jacket and down $650.

I can't believe how far the customer after care has fallen.

Rant over.

Got a brand new zeta ar bushwick and I’m wondering what’s the best way to store it long term, they don’t make zetas anymore, so this was an insane find for me, what’s the best way to keep it from falling apart?