Comparing Rain Jackets for Men
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Price | $450 List $450.00 at REI | $400.00 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $119.99 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $111.83 at REI | $194.99 at Amazon |
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Pros | Excellent waterproofing, pit zips, durable | Top-tier storm worthiness, great hood design, long-lasting DWR, excellent breathability, hip-belt-friendly pockets | Super stretchy material, above average breathability, nice interior feel, lightweight, stuffs into its pocket | Excellent side vents, comfortable, excellent water resistance | Great storm protection, above average breathability, no clammy feeling, packs tightly into reversible stuff pocket, helmet-compatible hood, less crinkly |
Cons | Less breathable, stiffer fabric, expensive | No ventilation options, expensive, doesn't stuff into its pocket | Average weather protection, easy to overtighten hood and squeeze ears | Pocket zippers are not waterproof, does not stow in pocket | Average 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 waist | This function-focused jacket is exceptionally versatile and offers some of the best performance in our review | Constructed with a super stretchy material and offering superb mobility, this is the ideal rain shell for demanding activities | A reliable all-around shell with great ventilation features in a fairly light, durable, and stormworthy package | This 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%) | |||||
Breathability (25%) | |||||
Comfort and Mobility (20%) | |||||
Weight (15%) | |||||
Durability (10%) | |||||
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 |
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