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Comparing Rain Jackets for Men

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Price $450 List
$450.00 at REI
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$119.99 at Backcountry
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$111.83 at REI$194.99 at Amazon
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Pros Excellent waterproofing, pit zips, durableTop-tier storm worthiness, great hood design, long-lasting DWR, excellent breathability, hip-belt-friendly pocketsSuper stretchy material, above average breathability, nice interior feel, lightweight, stuffs into its pocketExcellent side vents, comfortable, excellent water resistanceGreat storm protection, above average breathability, no clammy feeling, packs tightly into reversible stuff pocket, helmet-compatible hood, less crinkly
Cons Less breathable, stiffer fabric, expensiveNo ventilation options, expensive, doesn't stuff into its pocketAverage weather protection, easy to overtighten hood and squeeze earsPocket zippers are not waterproof, does not stow in pocketAverage freedom of movement, less stretchy than most other air-permeable models, fit, low handwarmer pockets could be more functional
Bottom Line A top-tier rain jacket with excellent water protection, adjustability, and durability from hood to waistThis function-focused jacket is exceptionally versatile and offers some of the best performance in our reviewConstructed with a super stretchy material and offering superb mobility, this is the ideal rain shell for demanding activitiesA reliable all-around shell with great ventilation features in a fairly light, durable, and stormworthy packageThis jack-of-all-trades jacket offers some of the best weather protection and durability for an air-permeable model
Rating Categories Arc'teryx Beta LT Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Mountain Hardwear S... Outdoor Research Fo... Outdoor Research Mi...
Water Resistance (30%)
9.5
8.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
Breathability (25%)
7.5
8.0
7.5
8.5
8.0
Comfort and Mobility (20%)
7.5
8.0
9.0
8.0
7.5
Weight (15%)
5.8
7.3
7.5
6.5
5.0
Durability (10%)
9.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.5
Specs Arc'teryx Beta LT Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Mountain Hardwear S... Outdoor Research Fo... Outdoor Research Mi...
Measured Weight 13.3 oz 10.75 oz 10.5 oz 11.8 oz 14.5 oz
Waterproof Fabric Material N40p GORE-TEX fabric with 3L tricot technology - bluesign Approved Material 3-layer Gore-Tex with Gore C-Knit backer 2.5-layer Dry.Q propriatary material Bluesign approved GORE-TEX with PACLITE Technology 2L AscentShell 3-layer
Pockets 2 hand 2 zippered hand 2 hand, 1 chest 2 hand, 1 left chest 2 hand, 1 chest
Hipbelt Friendly Hand Pockets? No Yes No No No
Pit Zips? Yes No Yes Yes No
Helmet Compatible Hood? Yes No No Yes Yes
Stows Into Pocket? No No Yes No No