The waist length Beta SL is an excellent all-around GORE-TEX® Paclite® jacket that is ideal for hikers or those who require lightweight and packable storm protection without all of our Ascent specific features. With a trim fitting Drop Hood and lowered hand-warmer pockets, this piece is a great choice if climbing helmets and harnesses aren't in the backpack.

Features:

• Waterproof
• Breathable
• Lightweight
• Compressible and packable
• DWR finish (Durable Water Repellent) helps bead water from fabric surface
• Micro-seam allowance (1.6 mm) reduces bulk and weight
• Tiny GORE® seam tape (13 mm)
• No-lift gusseted underarms
• Adjustable hood drawcords
• Trim-fitting Drop Hood
• Laminated chin guard
• Two hand pockets with laminated zippers
• WaterTight external zippers
• Note: Arcteryx WaterTight zippers are highly water resistant, but not waterproof. We do not recommend keeping items in your pockets that may be damaged by moisture
• Laminated die-cut Velcro® cuff adjusters reduce bulk, and won't catch or tear off
• Laminated hem
• Adjustable hem drawcord