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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket is the lighter option — 275 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket
Weight 495 g · 0.495 kg · 1.09 lb 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Helly Hansen
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket
495 g

All-round Gore-Tex Pro shell jacket. Highly durable.

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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket
220 g

Ultralight 3.5-layer LIFA INFINITY waterproof shell with helmet hood and packable stash pocket (men's).

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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket wins — at 220 g it is 275 g (56%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket (495 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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