Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform

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

The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform is the lighter option — 15 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket	The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	325 g · 0.325 kg · 0.72 lb
Brand	Arc'teryx	The North Face
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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The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform

325 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex Pro shell for alpine conditions.

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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform wins — at 325 g it is 15 g (4%) 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.

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