3 Month Review of the Beta LT and Beta Down Jackets from Beverly Luxury
I am 178 cm and about 62 kg, and size M for the Beta LT fits me perfectly. The Beta Down in size M is relatively long and slightly too large for me, so I gave it to a friend.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the jackets. I compared the Beta LT with a real one, and I could not tell a difference.
I used the Beta LT in various conditions, and it performed well throughout. I went skiing with it, where it repelled snow effectively and the waterproofing performed excellently. Only after about 30 minutes to an hour of water sitting on the jacket did the outer membrane become saturated, but the inside remained completely dry.
After about 3 months of owning and wearing the jacket, the water repellency does not work quite as well as new. It starts to look wet after a few minutes, but that is only on the exterior. I will have to reapply DWR, and then it should function normally again. The storm hood is also fully usable (see photo).
I did not wear the Beta Down much, so I do not have much to say about it. It is very warm, looks good, and the waterproofing works well, but it is not very breathable, which caused it to become quite moist on the inside.
I ordered one jacket directly from Beverly and one through an agent (CSSBuy), and I would recommend ordering directly from Bev, since it arrived faster and was also cheaper for me.
In conclusion, I can definitely recommend the Beta LT for skiing (wear layers since it is not insulated, just a shell) and for general wear in the rain.
Beta LT: https://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=7709201724
Beta Down: https://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=7707333133