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| Spec | Arc'teryxArc’teryx Beta Jacket | Black DiamondBlack Diamond StormLine Stretch Rain Shell | Helly HansenHelly Hansen Verglas 3L Shell Jacket 2.0 | MarmotMarmot PreCip Eco Rain Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 3-layer waterproof/breathable hard shell | Waterproof rain shell with stretch fabric | 3-layer waterproof/breathable hard shell | Waterproof/breathable rain jacket, 100% seam-taped |
| Waterproof membrane | GORE-TEX ePE (PFC-free) with C-KNIT backer; 80D face fabric | BD.dry, Black Diamond's own waterproof and breathable technology | HELLY TECH Professional; 100% polyamide shell | Marmot NanoPro Eco (PFC-free microporous coating) on recycled nylon |
| Breathability | Described as breathable; no number published | Not yet verified | Described as waterproof/breathable; no number published | Described as breathable; no number published |
| Weight | 13.2 oz / 375 g | Not yet verified | 22.9 oz / 650 g | 11 oz / 305 g Lightest here |
| Hood | Adjustable low-profile StormHood with single pull adjuster | Adjustable; fits over a climbing helmet | Helmet-compatible design | Attached, adjustable hood that rolls into the collar |
| Zips | WaterTight Vislon front zip with chin guard; no pit zips listed | Coated YKK AquaGuard main zip | YKK zipper; front placket for wind protection | Pit zips; DriClime-lined chin guard |
| Pockets | Two hand pockets; internal laminated zip pocket | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Pack pockets |
| Packability | Not yet verified | Stows in its right hand pocket, with a clip-in loop | Not yet verified | Stuffs into its own pocket |
| Water repellent finish | FC0 (PFC-free) DWR finish | PFC-free; EMPEL water-free DWR | PFC-free DWR | PFC-free NanoPro fabric with dry-touch finish |
| Fabric certification | Materials meet bluesign criteria; PFAS compliant; recycled content | bluesign-approved main fabric | bluesign product | Not yet verified |
| Price range maker's list price | $$$ | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
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