Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Norrona Falketind Dri1 Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-lightweight technical rain jacket at 8.74 oz (248g) for men, among the lightest in Norrona's lineup with PrimaLoft Gold insulation option.
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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Norrona Falketind Dri1 Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norrona Falketind Dri1 Jacket wins — at 248 g it is 247 g (50%) 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.