In recent years, Arc’teryx has become a reference when it comes to designing light and effective quality products in performance outdoor equipment. Based in Canada, the company is located in the mountains, making sure that the team remembers at all time what it is they are trying to achieve: “to create equipment that enables a person to be immersed in the moment of doing, regardless of external conditions”. I have always been interested in their products but never got to the point of actually purchasing one. The price of the garments always put me off, however. Could such an investment really be worth it?

It so happened that at the end of May, I am invited to join a group of friends and to travel to the French Savoie for a trekking session around Chamonix. Just before departure, I am given the opportunity to try out one of the latest models from the Arc’teryx BETA line, the Arc’teryx BETA SL HYBRID. I was in need for a shell jacket for the trip, so who am I to say no to such an offer?

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