What is the Beta SV?
The Beta SV sits at the top of the Beta tree in Arc'teryx's range. It's the toughest, gnarliest option for those who require an all-rounded outer layer for walking, trekking, alpine climbing, mountaineering... you get the picture.
What is it made of?
Starting from the outside and moving our way in, Arc'teryx equip the Beta SV with a tough-as-nails 80D nylon throughout the jacket, ensuring abrasion and overall weather resistance is kept as high as possible. Underneath this, a new Gore-Tex Pro Most Rugged membrane shields you from the elements by providing a fully water and windproof barrier. Gore-Tex Pro Most Rugged is the toughest in Gore's range one of the most durable and reliable membranes available, making it the perfect companion to the already reliable and bombproof outer fabric. Finally, a nylon inner fabric protects the membrane and allows the jacket to slip easily over additional layers.
Despite its tough nature, you'll be impressed how breathable the Beta SV is thanks to clever construction techniques. For example, the only part of a waterproof jacket which won't breathe is the seam taping, therefore Arc'teryx developed a tape that is just 8mm wide, reducing the amount of non-breathable fabric.
What are the features?
Starting at the top, you get a fully helmet compatible StormHood with custom Cohaesive Cordlock adjusters (integrated buttons which can be used with bulky gloves or mitts), two front hand pockets which sit high enough to avoid rucksack hipbelts or harnesses, one chest pocket, an internal security pocket and a large dump pocket. All of these pockets feature Arc'teryx's seamless RS zipper sliders which ditch the need for a zip garage, slotting neatly into the recess at the top of the zip. Lastly, large pit zips under each arm allow you to dump heat quickly and effectively without exposing yourself to the elements.
Sitting inside the brim of the hood is a Recco reflector. Recco is a reflective receiver which is situated in the fabric of the jacket; if the worst should happen, a detector carried by a rescuer can detect where you are. This weighs virtually nothing and is extremely reliable, making it a no-brainer to add to an already brilliant jacket.
How does it fit?
The SV, being the toughest in Arc'teryx's range, features a slightly roomier cut to allow extra layers to fit underneath in cold, unforgiving conditions. The shoulders feature plenty of room for movement and the length is long enough for those over 6ft. For reference, the centre back length is 79cm.
- Tough 80D outer fabric
- Gore-Tex Pro membrane
- Recco reflector in hood
- Helmet-compatible hood
- Thin seam tape maximises breathability
- Coheasive hood adjusters
- Two pit zips dump excess heat
- Nylon inner fabric
- Two large hand pockets
- One chest pocket
- One inner security pocket
- Internal dump pocket
- Long length