Arc'teryx Hardshells... Alpha's vs. Beta's

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11 ай бұрын

Arc'teryx Hardshells... Alpha's vs. Beta's. When it comes to hardshells, The Arc'teryx Alpha and Beta lines are as good as it gets. This video explains the differences between the two, helping you to understand which jacket is best for your needs.
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@polsok44 11 ай бұрын

This channel is in a league of its own! keep up the great work 👍

@meandmyjackets 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm really trying to be as helpful as possible. And I enjoy doing it!

@QuanNguyen-go8qv 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the informative video sir! Have a good day

@w0rldgonemad 10 ай бұрын

lovin ur channel man! ur seriously helping me what to buy

@meandmyjackets 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad that it helps you.🙂

@jeffmcdivitt530 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris - Great video explaining the difference's

@meandmyjackets 6 ай бұрын

Thank You. I hope that it helped you.

@TheOneMosa 7 ай бұрын

Amazing review, was able to make a choice due to your knowledge and experience.

@meandmyjackets 7 ай бұрын

Cool, Thank You. I hope that you are happy with your choice!

@Aelexu93 10 ай бұрын

I purchased the Beta AR with storm hood, and returned it and got the drop hood instead. I found the front of the Storm Hood somewhat uncomfortable to my face when the hood was down. The Drop Hood's collar feels snug and much more comfortable when the hood is down. This is personal preference and will differ to other people. All in all, best hard-shell purchase I have ever made. I have had some good Patagonia jackets, but nothing has fitted me as good as my Beta AR. I will soon make the move to the Beta AR pants!

@benhenry69 2 ай бұрын

Your Arcteryx videos are exactly what I needed to decide between their many options for a good waterproof jacket to get to replace my Alpha AR that started 'delaminating.' Arc'teryx is giving me a credit to replace it - since I usually only wear it to walk around the city, I think I'm going with a Beta AR. THANK YOU!

@meandmyjackets 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that the videos helped you.

@jamesmicolta5330 10 ай бұрын

Thank for another great video Good Sr!

@meandmyjackets 10 ай бұрын

Thank You,🙂

@AlexTian-jd2zz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Chris for your great help. I love Arc'Teryx jackets and as a long time Vancouver resident, I am very proud of owning Alpha SV, Beta AR, Ralle jacket, Atom LT, Kole Down Jacket, Covert Cardigan, Koda Jacket, Therme SV Parka, Nodin jacket, Gamma light weight hoody. 😁 Will keep watching and introducing your wonderful channel to my friends...

@HDBnB1 9 ай бұрын

So if I'm a small in all their sizing and wanted a fitted look would i go XS on the beta AR

@ariwalker8484 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Very informative. I have an alpha SV of my own and I love it. I would suggest getting a better quality microphone; would be the cherry on top👍👍

@meandmyjackets 6 ай бұрын

I have a good mic, a nice shotgun mic. It's about 5-6 feet away from me just off of the screen to my front right. I've hung some blankets up to deaden the sound a bit. I can't use a clip on mic, as it would make a lot of noise under the jackets as I move around, or put on and take off the jackets. I'm trying, I'll see what I can improve. Thanks for your input.

@josephregan1007 6 ай бұрын

maybe wear a hat and put the clip on mic on the hat? i know its hard bc the hard shells are so crinkly @@meandmyjackets

@alfredomelchormunoz273 7 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks for your videos, they are awesome anda have helped my wife and me to buy precisely what we need :) I have a question, we just got the Atom AR (medium for me) and I’m thinking to pair it with the Beta jacket, but I am a lil worried if I’d be able to fit it over the Atom, since it’s “fitted”. Do you think it could work?

@meandmyjackets 7 ай бұрын

I think that it would be ok. I have a beta FL and a Zeta SL that fit over my Atom AR just fine. I have not tried the beta jacket, but if it's like the LT you should be just fine.

@user-ki3ru7vt8v 11 ай бұрын

No matter what 30 or 40, it is still good~^^

@lukase.2899 9 ай бұрын

You wear a thorium ar in Xl under an alpha sv in xl , is that right ? I have a thorium hoody in M ( it is the new thorium ar I think) and need a hardshell over it so i would buy a alpha sv in the same size ??

@meandmyjackets 9 ай бұрын

Yes, the medium in the alpha SV will fit over your medium thorium with no problem.

@BLR653 11 ай бұрын

Beta SV is my favorite. I have the SV, AR and SL. SV is a 80d beast.

@meandmyjackets 11 ай бұрын

Cool, I can understand your point!

@noelrigg 5 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, I can’t decide between the Alpha (ar) and the Beta AR? Is there anyone which you would recommend out of the two

@meandmyjackets 5 ай бұрын

If your using it for climbing, then the Alpha. For any other use I think the Beta will be great. I own the alpha SV, but usually wear the Beta LT and FL more often. The high chest pockets in the Alpha make it better for climbing, the Beta's have normal side pockets that are more practical for everyday use.

@raymondkkng 10 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, I have a Ralle Jacket. Can you do a review on this cool piece? It’s really cool！

@meandmyjackets 10 ай бұрын

I hope to do that in the near future.

@jtcber 13 күн бұрын

What about the beta down insulated jacket? That is the one jacket do all kind of jacket. Warm and waterproof in winter. I have the beta long to pair with thorium hoody during wet winter when thorium can wet out. Definitely fit tighter with both together. Should I trade in the beta/thorium and get the beta down?

@meandmyjackets 13 күн бұрын

I do have another video about the Beta insulated jacket. I also own the Rhodium, a great winter jacket.

@jtcber 13 күн бұрын

@@meandmyjackets I watched that but it is not the down version..

@alexbishop6457 10 ай бұрын

Thoughts on the new beta lightweights features?

@meandmyjackets 10 ай бұрын

All of the betas are great, very versatile pieces. They just each have a slight difference in the features, such as the size of the hood, or pit-zips, etc. It's just a matter of which one suits your needs the best.

@guyfantastico8268 8 ай бұрын

How come they’re not listed at beta AR and beta SV on their website?

@meandmyjackets 8 ай бұрын

There are currently two beta AR's available here in the US. The two are only different due to the hoods. The Beta SV is not available now, only the Alpha SV.

@Mindofkavi 8 ай бұрын

do you think the cerium lt and the alpha sv are a good combo? Do you think it can take -15 degrees celsius?

@Mindofkavi 8 ай бұрын

or do you recommend the atom lt underneath instead of the cerium lt?

@meandmyjackets 8 ай бұрын

I would say that the Alpha SV, at least for me, will be a bit big over the Cerium or Atom LT. You can wear it, but the Alpha SV is cut big (A regular fit) for severe conditions where you will most likely will be wearing heavier layers. I wear mine mostly with a Thorium, or my older Cerium SV. Two bigger, bulkier jackets, and they fit great under the Alpha SV. I also think that I personally would want something heavier in that cold weather. Remember that the Alpha will block rain, wind, snow, etc, but it won't keep you warm, that's the job for your insulation layer. It all depends on your activity as well, higher output activities will build up more heat, and the shell will help to hold more of that heat in. And lighter insulation layers may be perfect. The Alpha is a beast of a shell, but for lighter layers such as the cerium Lt, atom LT, or the Proton LT, I like the trimmer fitting hardshells like the Beta LT. Even though it is a lighter 40D material, it is just as waterproof, windproof as the Alpha. The Alpha is just more durable with it's 100D material. You may even be able to down size the Alpha to fit over the lighter weight insulated jackets. @@Mindofkavi

@Mindofkavi 8 ай бұрын

thanks for the respnse@@meandmyjackets , what are your thoughts on the lightweight macai jacket? I might just get that

@meandmyjackets 8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I have not tried the macai jackets. They're on my radar. I hope to review those in the near future. They are designed as ski, snowboarding jackets. I'm sure that they are really nice. @@Mindofkavi

@vega2932 11 ай бұрын

Would you ever sell your purple Beta Fl or burnt orange zeta Sl? If so I’d love to buy 😂😅

@meandmyjackets 11 ай бұрын

🙂 Not at this time, but I'll keep it in mind... 🙂

@XCELLING-FOCUS 5 ай бұрын

Arc’teryx sure has updated their line. So many Beta variations. No more Zeta or Theta. Do you think the Beta AR storm hood replaced the Beta SV?

@meandmyjackets 5 ай бұрын

I'm hoping to review the Beta series jackets soon. They have updated the line over the last season or so. The Beta's are all heavier now, and I would say that the Beta jacket with it's 3L 80d fabric is close to the older SV.