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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs First Lite Vapor Stormlight

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

Both weigh the same at 340 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket First Lite Vapor Stormlight
Weight 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
as listed (size not stated on page)
 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Arc'teryx First Lite
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket
340 g

Versatile 3-layer GORE-TEX rain jacket for hiking and alpine use. Minimalist design with two hand pockets and a helmet-compatible StormHood for full protection.

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First Lite Vapor Stormlight
340 g

2.5-layer ultralight packable rain jacket with Turret Hood and 37.5 Active Particle Technology, compresses into its own pocket.

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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs First Lite Vapor Stormlight: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (340 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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