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blocking wind is not what it is made to do. you are supposed to wear a layer over it to block wind and rain

I'm 5'10 and 160 pounds - do you think I should go for a M or L. I would personally want it to be an athletic fit but not be restrictive, mobility wise. Thanks!

We are going on an Alaskan cruise in June with what I’m told is going to require waterproof layers. The weather is rainy, since that area is considered rainforest. We will be hiking. Which jacket would you recommend? I want breathable, dry, not bulky and longevity. I’m not opting for the PFC free.

My 1'st gen atmos ag 50 came with a raincover?

Nice is the logo or name engraved on the zippers ? Just curious.

Thanks Will for the video!

I would like to know if it’s good for snowboarding

I bought the Men's Atom hoody in a size small (I'm 5'7", 140 lbs) and it's disappointing compared to my Wife's Atom hoody from 5 years ago (named the Atom LT hoody at the time). I noticed instantly the material felt thinner and cheaper. The fit of the new Atom is also very boxy and I would not consider it "fitted" at all. I have an older Beta shell in size XS which I find can be tight in some spots so I ordered the Atom in size S, which turned out to be quite roomy. I definitely could have fit an XS and it still probably wouldn't be "fitted". The fit of Arc'teryx overall seems to have become boxier which is quite disappointing. I used to be a big fan of Arc'teryx gear but will have to reconsider ordering any more gear from them due to their decline in quality, unpredictable sizing and fit, and poor customer service.

Was thinking about getting something lighter than my Aether 65 but, NO. I love the Aether because you can get in from bottom, top and front. It's a bit heavier but with a Load range 30 - 60 lbs, you know you get the stability.

Very helpful, thank you! Think I'm going to order a few and try them out

Thx for all the reviews on the new Beta, Beta SL, Beta ARs, I couldn't find any other useful reviews on the new 2024 models. It's really nice to hear about the length, this helps me a tonne. I thought the AR might be nicer than the SL because of the durability and improved hood, but it seems that the hood is actually not that nice and the length is so short. Not good for me :) 185cm.. So I guess I'll go with SL again!

Does the LT65 has frontopening zippers?

What is the downside of this jacket compare to the Pro Plus model? I am sure Plus version is more durable and rigid?

Would you recommend the Beta LT or AR for onebag travel as a raincoat? Wish you had some shots of them packed up.

When you put on Beta AR jacket, I am sure you sometimes use the hoody. Does it happen to get blown off when you go downhill at a high speed? Do you think I should go with a storm hood version instead of the drop hood one? Since I like the look of drop hood and I have a Beta LT, so I kind of don't want to buy another Beta jacket with a storm hood.

Good to hear the size isn’t an issue on flights. How about weight? How much does yours weigh fully packed? The airline I’m getting on allows 8kgs

I am starting to get a minor addiction to your channel, I love it

Outstanding Review! Your very thorough review was information dense, well spoken, fair & balanced, detailed and informative. I appreciate your thoughts and efforts in producing an excellent product review. I liked your side by side comparison of you wearing 2 different Arc'teryx jackets while putting your hands above your head & moving; great visual comparison. I also appreciated your thoughts on sizing. Thanks Will!

you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !

how is it holding up?

Found a lot of Arc'teryx stuff for way cheap on shop. Picked up the sabre for a hundred bucks.

Hi @willfaulkner If you were to choose between the beta 2023 vs 2024, which would it be? Is the 80d compared to previous 30d really a big deal when it comes to durability?

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Great review, thanks! It's funny though, here in Sweden the Canadian Goose jackets are (or atleast were) considered to be THE premium winter jacket brand. Fjällräven has obviously had a great marketing campaign internationally to reach this brand recognition. They are also quite popular here in Sweden, although they're at least as expensive here as they seem to be in Canada. When us swedes that are now in our middle age we're growing up in the early '80's, pretty much everyone had a Fjällräven backpack to school (the model called Kånken) and it was not at all considered as premium as they are now. I'd say at least three out of four kids came to school in a Fjällräven Kånken (perhaps it was not as popular in southern Sweden as it were in the north, though. Fjällräven is made in Örnsköldsvik, a northern city) Keep up the good work!

dont buy... water beading wears out the fastest. better to buy uniqlo...

I got a couple questions, hope you can answer. How often does it needs to be dwr compared to the old one? Is the new 40 - 70 for the beta lightweight more durable than the 30d non epo?

Can you get away with the Osprey 20l daypack as a personal item?

I just tried this jacket on in the store and quite liked it for the features. I didn't love the fit of my body (tall, slender but curvy female medium build), and tend to wear really oversized garments, of what would be considered the "correct" size for me and actually found the best size was the men's XL. At this size, it looked very fashionable. The sleeves however were VERY long, as you mention, but you can use the velcro at the wrists and have a sort of ruched effect where the fabric gathers. It's not the look for everyone, but it worked for me. However, I have two questions: is there a comparable lightweight jacket with similar features at a lower pricepoint that you would recommend? AND: can you recommend a good resource for learning about how and when to re-proof a water resistant jacket after wear? Thanks so much!

You should try wool and prince T shirts, I have a few and they are amazing

I really wish Arcteryx offered the same hood on the Beta AR as they do on the LEAF, being stowable.

I got a 65LT. One point about holding trekking poles is that they can be twisted into the ice axe loops and held tight with the top strap. It’s not convenient to move them on the go but it’s very secure- you’ll never lose them

this video had too many ads, and you made 10 minutes plus for TH-cam ad revenue, could be a 3 minute video. I think if you make more compact videos it will help with your subscriber count. To summarize and save you time: Likes linen Doesn't like thick jeans Likes wool Use packing cubes

Are the Smartwool boxers too warm? I feel like wool in temps above about 75 might get hot.

Thanks for ur video. Can u advise a budget good ski jacket? Is Columbia fine?

I’m 6 ft 5 and have broad shoulders, would I fit a size XXL?

Those type of sandals are a disaster waiting to happen. I've seen too many people with damage, cuts etc on the front of their feet as most 3rd world countries don't have good footpaths etc.

Will, will you do a review on Beta AR stormhood jacket?

I prefer the Atom SL . The LT is too warm for me as active layer for 3 seasons

Useful review, thanks.

My main question is; if the revised beta has a 80d construction throughout, wouldn’t that make it more durable against general wear and outdoor use compared to the AR’s 40/80?

If I see the diff color pocket squares I'm going to call it out just to be a dick lol

I bought a marmot gortex single ply fir $30 and the seam tape is coming off. So i duct taped it. 🤣🤣🤣

Just an FYI, beta lightweight and beta lt or separate jackets.

Great review Will. Appreciated! Any way you could review/compare the Rook 65 with the AGLT 65?

Nice backpack

There is nothing surprising about the fall of Arcteryx. I’ve already heard from several friends about the decline in quality in their equipment. And the huge number of fakes only makes the situation worse

I own an LT and I’m confused as to why canadians wear insulation jackets without a base layer? If you understand how base a layering system works it doesn’t really make sense and it’s also kinda unhygienic (unless you’re washing your insulation layers regularly, which will inevitably degrade the insulation). I live in Scotland and it would never occur to me to throw an extra insulation jacket on over my bare torso, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard of anyone doing so in my 38 years living here, but the last video I watched a dude from Canada said the same about the Proton 😂 Edit: My only complaint is the fleece panels, your kidneys can and will get dangerously cold on a windy winters day, even with a base layer and a shell.

i never knew i was this poor, ive never thought of comfortable underwear

Did the shoulder strap you showed come with your bag. Mine didn’t come with one, if not what do you recommend

Hey there! Just wondering if you had your trip yet and if so, anything you'd change about your loadout =)