After getting the jacket back i was knocked out by the excellent customer service.
Theta ar jacket review.
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.
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.
This weight is low and the jacket packs down to a size a little bit larger than the beta ar.
I ordered both of these jackets and ultimately went with the theta in medium.
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.
Arc teryx theta ar jacket review facts.
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This makes sense as the beta is the theta s sister jacket and just a shorter cut.
But that doesn t happen with the beta ar or the theta ar.
Recently i wore the jacket all day in a light drizzle.
Beta ar s breathability is pretty excellent actually.
Outdoor gear lab and others all state that the arcteryx theta ar is a loud and crinkly sounding jacket to 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.
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.
Not much or a problem if you re working it but if you just sporting it around town it becomes obnoxious fast.
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.
I wanted a jacket that would be good for everything.
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.
Hopefully this review will help you make a decision.
Some jackets have breathability that leaves a lot to be desired.
The arcteryx theta ar is a versatile and durable all round high performance mountain shell jacket made from gore tex pro for maximum protection.
When it comes to winter weather a durable jacket is a must have.
Once i narrowed down that i definitely wanted arc teryx i had to choose between the beta ar and the theta ar.
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.
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.
Hiking skiing general wear.
