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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket

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

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Spec Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket
Weight 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
as listed (size not stated on page)
284 g · 0.284 kg · 0.63 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Montbell
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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Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket
284 g

Three-layer Gore-Tex rain shell with pit zips and adjustable hood, made from 30-denier ripstop for hiking in sustained wet weather.

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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Montbell Storm Cruiser Jacket: which should you buy?

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