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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket is the lighter option — 205 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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.
Check price Full details →Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
135 g
Ultralight Dyneema rain jacket with full waterproofing.
Full details →Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket wins — at 135 g it is 205 g (60%) 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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