Arc'Teryx Beta SL Jacket Men
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- Gender
- Men
| CM. | Sleeve | Chest | Waist | Hip |
| S | 84 | 97 | 81 | 95 |
| M | 86 | 102 | 86 | 100 |
| L | 89 | 110 | 94 | 108 |
| XL | 91 | 118 | 102 | 116 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waistline at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Sleeve: Using a tape measure, measure your sleeve from your neck to your wrist.
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A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- Three-layer GORE-TEX, waterproof and windproof
- Packs down small enough to carry year-round
- Helmet-compatible StormHood plus RECCO reflector
- No insulation: warmth comes from your layers
- Fitted cut: only light midlayers fit underneath
- Light SL face fabric, not for abrasive use
The Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket is a lightweight, packable three-layer GORE-TEX hardshell for men, built for hiking and general mountain use in rain and wind. It carries no insulation of any kind, so it works purely as a waterproof, windproof outer layer over whatever warmth you wear underneath. SL stands for superlight: this Beta prioritises low weight and small packed size over face-fabric durability.
Who is the Beta SL Jacket for?
The Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket suits hikers and all-round mountain users who want one shell they can carry year-round and layer under. It also works for ski touring, where the shell spends part of the day in the pack, and for resort days worn over a synthetic insulated midlayer. It is not built for deep-snow freeride: there is no powder skirt and no ski pass pocket. Climbers should note the single-direction front zip, which does not open from the hem for harness access.
How much weather protection does the Beta SL Jacket give?
Three-layer GORE-TEX construction makes the Beta SL Jacket waterproof and windproof while staying breathable, and pit zips let you dump heat on a climb without opening the front. A DWR finish on the face fabric makes rain bead and run off. Because the superlight face fabric is thin, it can wet out sooner in sustained rain than a heavier shell; a wash and a tumble dry restore the repellency. The jacket adds no warmth on its own.
Which size should you choose?
Arc'teryx cuts the Beta SL Jacket as a Fitted shell: close through chest, waist and hip, with articulated patterning through the sleeves and body so the hem stays put when you reach. There is room for a base layer and a light synthetic midlayer such as an Atom Hoody, but not for a thick fleece. Sizes run XS to 2XL. Measure your chest and compare it with the Arc'teryx men's tops size chart on this page.
How is the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket constructed?
The Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket is built from a three-layer GORE-TEX laminate: a face fabric, the GORE-TEX membrane and a bonded backer fused into one piece of material. That is why the jacket has no separate lining flapping against your midlayer, and why it stays quiet and compact when you stuff it into a pack. The hood is a helmet-compatible StormHood, so it goes over a climbing or ski helmet instead of being pushed off by it. Cuffs close with Velcro, the front runs on a full-length zip, and a RECCO reflector is built into the jacket so organised rescue teams can pick up a signal.
Is the Beta SL Jacket suitable for ski touring and resort skiing?
On a tour, the Beta SL Jacket does what a superlight shell should: it lives in the pack on the climb, comes out at the col, and takes wind and wet snow off you on the descent. Pit zips handle the heat spike when the weather forces you to keep it on while skinning. At the resort it works over a synthetic insulated midlayer, because the shell itself is uninsulated and contributes nothing to warmth. Where it stops is the deep-snow freeride day: there is no powder skirt and no ski pass pocket, and the pocket set is deliberately minimal at two zipped hand pockets plus one internal chest pocket. The SL build also stops short of abrasion-heavy use. Hauling, squeezing through rock chimneys or carrying a loaded pack day after day will wear a light face fabric faster than a heavier Beta would wear.
How do you wash and care for the Beta SL Jacket?
Care is straightforward and matters more than on an ordinary jacket, because a clean face fabric is a water-repellent face fabric. Close all fastenings, wash the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket separately on a medium temperature and run a second rinse to clear detergent residue. Skip fabric softener, bleach, dry cleaning and the iron. Take the jacket out of the machine immediately rather than leaving it wet, then tumble dry on a normal, medium setting: the heat reactivates the DWR finish and brings back the beading you had when the jacket was new. If rain starts soaking into the outer fabric instead of running off, that wash-and-dry cycle is usually the fix rather than a sign the membrane has failed.
Can you pack the Beta SL Jacket away?
Yes. Packability is the point of the SL designation on the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket. It is the shell you take on a summer hike in case the forecast turns, on a spring tour, or in hand luggage, and accept a trimmer cut and a lighter face fabric in exchange for the low weight.
- Three-layer GORE-TEX construction
- Helmet-compatible StormHood
- Full-length front zip, single direction
- Pit zips for venting
- Two zipped hand pockets
- Internal chest pocket
- Adjustable cuffs with Velcro closure
- Articulated patterning through sleeves and body
- RECCO reflector
- DWR finish on the face fabric
- Packable
- Uninsulated shell
- Fitted cut
- Sizes XS to 2XL
