Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
All-round Gore-Tex Pro shell jacket. Highly durable.
Lightweight 3-layer waterproof jacket. Reliable rain protection.
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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L wins — at 368 g it is 92 g (20%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket (460 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.