The North Face DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket vs Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Buy the Arc'teryx Beta if you want the lighter, more packable shell with a helmet-compatible hood and pit zips for alpine and hiking use. Buy the North Face DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket if you want a relaxed casual rain shell with a two-way zipper and a wider size run up to 3XL. The Beta's listed price is $280 at eBay as of November 3; the DryVent Mono's lowest recorded price is $280 as of November 1, so they sit at the same figure.
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The North Face DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket
Choose the DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket if you want a relaxed-fit casual rain jacket with a two-way zipper, hook-and-loop cuffs and sizes up to 3XL.
Pros
- Relaxed fit with sizes from XS to 3XL
- Two-way front zipper and sealed seams
- Recycled polyester lining and shell
- Adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs and drawcord hem
- Machine washable
Cons
- No pit zippers listed
- No helmet-compatible hood
- No RECCO reflector
- Heavier build than the Beta
What separates them
| The North Face DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket | Arc'teryx Beta Jacket | |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof fabric | DRYVENT 2L polyester with sealed seams | 40D GORE-TEX ePE |
| Listed weight | Not listed; 73 g/m² recycled polyester lining | 615 g / 1 lb 5.7 oz |
| Hood | Fixed hood, no helmet claim | Helmet-compatible StormHood |
| Ventilation | No pit zippers listed | Pit zippers |
| Zipper | Two-way front zipper | Front zipper, not listed as two-way |
| Fit and sizing | Relaxed fit, XS to 3XL | Regular fit, standard size run |
| Safety | None listed | RECCO reflector |
| Insulation |
Price history
$340.00$280.00
- The North Face DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket: lowest $280.00 on Nov 1 at REI; $280.00 on Nov 2.
- Arc'teryx Beta Jacket: lowest $340.00 on Nov 1 at eBay.
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Specs compared
| Spec | The North Face DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket | Arc'teryx Beta Jacket |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Relaxed fit | Regular |
| Center Back Length | 27.875'' | — |
| Lining Fabric | 73 g/m² 100% recycled polyester | — |
| Available Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL | — |
| Waterproofing Technology | DRYVENT™ 2L | — |
| Pockets | Bonded, secure-zip alpine hand pockets | — |
| Cuff Adjustment | Adjustable hook-and-loop cuff tabs | — |
| Hem Adjustment | Internal drawcord with cord locks at hem for ad… | — |
| Size | Size XS, Size S, Size 3XL, Size XXL | — |
| Material | Polyester | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for hiking and alpine use?
- The Beta. It has a helmet-compatible StormHood, pit zippers and a RECCO reflector, and it weighs 615 g. The DryVent Mono is a casual shell without those features.
- Which is better for everyday rain in town?
- The DryVent Mono. Its relaxed fit, two-way zipper and hook-and-loop cuffs suit casual wear, and it comes in sizes up to 3XL.
- Is the Beta worth the extra over the DryVent Mono?
- At the listed prices they are level: $280 at eBay as of November 3 for the Beta, and $280 as the DryVent Mono's lowest recorded price as of November 1. The Beta adds Gore-Tex, pit zips and a RECCO reflector; the DryVent Mono adds a two-way zipper and extended sizes.
- Which jacket is lighter?
- The Beta, at 615 g / 1 lb 5.7 oz. The DryVent Mono's weight is not listed, but its 73 g/m² lining and 2L build point to a heavier casual shell.
- Does either jacket have pit zippers?
- Only the Beta lists pit zippers. The DryVent Mono has no ventilation zips listed, so you vent it through the two-way front zipper.
- Which has a helmet-compatible hood?
- The Beta. Its StormHood is listed as helmet-compatible. The DryVent Mono has a hood but no helmet claim.