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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Men's
Item #ARC0033
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65 in Stock
Made in China
By Ben brewer
Ranked #169 - Men's Rain Jackets
February 4, 2009
I love this jacket, but I thought I'd give everyone a heads up that it's made in China, NOT Canada
View Details: Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 10 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Gore-Tex PacLite; [lining] nylon
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- n/a
- Liner-Compatible:
- n/a
- Hood:
- yes
- Weight:
- 342 grams
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, backpacking, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
Comments Last Reply: November 12, 2010 By: Kirby Longo
Is it still a great jacket? Yes!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
since when was anything good made in canada? everything from apple to nike is made in china. sure the idea was born in canada but the execution is best in china, as usual.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Great jacket, yes, but sad that they conformed to this outsourcing movement!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Alot of the Proshells and the harnesses are made in Canada still. Keep in mind that the factory in China is OWNED by Arcteryx. You wont find this with ANY other outdoor clothing manufacturer
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
The point is not that the quality degrades when you outsource. Costs are cut in half when you ship the factory out to China, yet Arc'teryx still charges outrageous prices as if they are paying Canadian wages. They follow SA8000 standards which means they pay at least minimum wage; minimum wage in China comes out to about $896 a year- They could barely afford an Alpha LT with that.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes