Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Montbell Versalite Jacket

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

Montbell Versalite Jacket is the lighter option — 195 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket (57% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket	Montbell Versalite Jacket
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	145 g · 0.145 kg · 0.32 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 Versalite Jacket

145 g

Ultralight Gore-Tex rain jacket. Exceptional pack size.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Jacket wins — at 145 g it is 195 g (57%) 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.

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