Gore-Tex too is a proven name for water resistance and reliability.

Zeta sl outdoor gear lab. The minimalist design and fully articulated patterning gives an exceptional fit and freedom of movement. The Arcteryx Zeta SL is the winner of our OutdoorGearLab Editors Choice. Its also excellent for rock climbing in the desert when theres a risk of thunderstorms.

Starting with the Zeta both are hybrid hikingaround-town rain jackets that perform well and look the part but the Zeta is more expensive and lacks a venting system. It packs up small so its ready whenever sudden storms arise. This superlight packable emergency waterproof jacket is made from GORE-TEX fabric with Paclite Plus product technology.

They are lightweight enough for backpacking and durable enough for moderate mountaineering adventures. The coat and pants are at the top of the line for price and. This superlight packable emergency waterproof jacket is made from GORE-TEX fabric with Paclite Plus product technology.

The Zeta FL coat and SL pants are solid lightweight gear certain to keep you warm and dry on trail for years. This is a jacket that is light and compact enough that it makes sense to take. The Zeta SL Jacket is designed specifically as an emergency shell for hiking.

The minimalist design and fully articulated patterning gives an exceptional fit and freedom of movement. Built for summer hiking and trekking the Zeta SL lacks the strategically placed 3-layer Gore-Tex of the Beta instead opting for 2-layer Gore-Tex with Paclite Plus throughout which translates to a bit less durability and protection in truly inclement weather. The 299 2-layer Zeta SL which uses Gores Paclite Plus is lighter than the LT at 109 ounces made for summer trekking and transitions nicely to daily wear.

We put the SL through the wringer in both the rainy Pacific Northwest and during a wet multi-day trek through the Grand Canyon where it proved to be a weather-worthy comfortable and tough shell. The Zeta SL is the superlight version and puts a big emphasis on weight and packability. How does the REI Drypoint GTX stack up to competitors like the Arcteryx Zeta SL and Outdoor Research Interstellar below.