Theta Ar Jacket Review

The arc teryx theta ar is the most expensive jacket in this review with a price tag of 625 00 but it is also the most heavily featured.

Theta ar jacket review.

This is another essential aspect of jackets like this one and of course we should review it. Hopefully this review will help you make a decision. But that doesn t happen with the beta ar or the theta ar. The zeta rain jacket also comes in an ar or all around designation which uses a slightly burlier face fabric has pit zips and has an adjustable waist cinch.

Some jackets have breathability that leaves a lot to be desired. Beta ar s breathability is pretty excellent actually. You feel suffocated when you put them on. If you have plans to take part in cold weather activities or find yourself living in an area where the snow and the cold are intense the need for the right jacket increases.

This weight is low and the jacket packs down to a size a little bit larger than the beta ar. After getting the jacket back i was knocked out by the excellent customer service. I wanted a jacket that would be good for everything. This is what arc teryx had in mind when they.

Outdoor gear lab and others all state that the arcteryx theta ar is a loud and crinkly sounding jacket to wear. The theta ar was deployed instantly it rarely came off for the following five days apart from when i reached the safety of the huts. This makes sense as the beta is the theta s sister jacket and just a shorter cut. Hiking skiing general wear.

The theta ar weighs in at only 15 05 ounces making it lighter than the alpha sv and a bit heavier than the beta ar. Once i narrowed down that i definitely wanted arc teryx i had to choose between the beta ar and the theta ar. Not much or a problem if you re working it but if you just sporting it around town it becomes obnoxious fast. Recently i wore the jacket all day in a light drizzle.

If you are really worried about sweating or wetting out check out the zeta ar which is 50 more than the zeta lt the pit zips will come in handy. In many ways it is very similar to the arc teryx beta ar but has a much lower hem line that protects better against snow while skiing the theta also has an extra mid back draw cord to snug up the empty space and includes a sleeve pocket and larger interior. You should have done an in depth review on line. When i hold the old theta ar next to the new theta sv i really can t see much difference between the two except i still like the color of the theta ar best of all.

This type of weather is the perfect test for any waterproof breathable jacket especially initially down at lower altitudes where the temperatures were cool but not cold. I ordered both of these jackets and ultimately went with the theta in medium.