Arc'teryx Beta LT vs Patagonia Storm10

So this size large fits me beautifully to keep the weight down. Our Tech's have kept the features down. So don't expect a lot of bells and whistles wi...

Our needs: we are avid hikers and own enough warm layers. We are looking to buy something that effectively shields us from rain and wind, also at prolonged use. My partner: he has the option to buy the Triolet at 50%off, which is super heavy duty, or the Storm10 also at 50% off, which he likes for its packability.

However, if you care about every ounce and packability, go for something with down. I like the Uniqlo packable down hoody. It's a few ounces lighter than the Arc'teryx and packs down smaller.

And the predecessor, the most recent M10, I actually have one in a medium, which I'll be rolling in later. This was the hardest one to put into the st...

I’m a size 36 waist, which sometimes suggests a size L, and I sometimes find myself between Arc sizes with broader cut pieces like the Fission SV or LEAF Cold WX LT fitting me better in a L. Certain fleeces like the Delta LT and Kyanite LT also fit me best in a L, so I had some concerns the Acto FL might be a bit too baggy, but it is a very trim cut piece and ultimately fits exactly how I wanted it to.

Finally, while the jacket packs down into tiny pockets of your pack, it doesn’t fit easily into the chest pocket, which is what Patagonia claims it does easily. There’s a carabiner loop on the inside of the chest pocket for easy clipping, but stuffing it all the way in there takes some work. Tough to get the M10 all the way into its chest pocket. Final Word Patagonia clearly spent time talking to backcountry travelers when designing the M10 rain jacket