Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0
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 →Stretch waterproof hardshell using Proflex membrane fabric for a soft, breathable feel with a helmet-compatible hood.
Check price Full details →Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 wins — at 335 g it is 5 g (1%) 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.