Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Patagonia Triolet Jacket
Patagonia Triolet Jacket wins — The Beta AR is the better technical alpine jacket; the Triolet matches it in weather protection for several hundred doll…
Scores: Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket 7.5/10 · Patagonia Triolet Jacket 6.9/10
The Beta AR is the better technical alpine jacket; the Triolet matches it in weather protection for several hundred dollars less.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket | Patagonia Triolet Jacket |
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| MSRP | ~$800 | ~$499 |
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| Weight (M) | ~475g / 16.8 oz | ~510g / 18 oz |
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| GORE-TEX type | GORE-TEX Pro | GORE-TEX 3L |
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| Hood | Helmet-compatible, 1-hand | Helmet-compatible |
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| Fit | Trim alpine | Regular |
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| Pockets | 2 hand + 1 internal | 2 hand + 1 internal |
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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket
What works
- GORE-TEX Pro offers best-in-class breathability and durability
- TREW construction eliminates harness interference
- Helmet-compatible hood with single-hand adjustment is exceptional
What doesn't
- $800 price tag is hard to swallow for occasional use
- Trims fit — may not layer as comfortably over bulky midlayers
Patagonia Triolet Jacket
What works
- ~$300 cheaper than the Beta AR for comparable weather protection
- Roomier fit works well for layering in cold alpine conditions
- Glove-friendly zippers are easier to operate in the cold
What doesn't
- GORE-TEX 3L slightly less breathable than GORE-TEX Pro under hard effort
- Hood adjustment less refined than Arc'teryx's system
- Heavier at ~510g vs Beta AR's ~475g
Bottom line
Our pick: Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket.
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