The waist length Beta SL is an excellent all-around GORE-TEX Paclite jacket that is ideal for hikers or those who require lightweight and packable storm protection without all the features of an Ascent specific jacket. With a trim fitting Drop Hood and lowered hand-warmer pockets, this piece is a great choice if climbing helmets and harnesses aren't in the backpack.
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- Lightweight
- Compressible and packable
- Tiny GORE seam tape (13 mm)
- Micro-seam allowance (1.6 mm) reduces bulk and weight
- No-lift gusseted underarms
- Adjustable hood drawcords
- Trim-fitting drop hood
- Laminated chin guard
- Two hand pockets with laminated zippers
- WaterTight external zippers
- Laminated die-cut Velcro cuff adjusters reduce bulk, and won't catch or tear off
- Laminated hem
- Adjustable hem drawcord