Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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.
Check price Full details →Three-layer Gore-Tex rain shell with pit zips and adjustable hood, made from 30-denier ripstop for hiking in sustained wet weather.
Check price Full details →Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket wins — at 284 g it is 56 g (16%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket (340 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.