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Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket - Women's
Is this a good jacket for backcountry skiing? I know that the...
By juy100402401
Ranked #623 - Women's Technical Shells
November 6, 2009
Is this a good jacket for backcountry skiing? I know that the previous models (2008) look to me to more of a rain jacket, but I need a good jacket for skiing.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By snoevsen
Ranked #495 - Women's Technical Shells
November 21, 2009
It is not a great jacket for backcountry skiing. It is more like a rain coat and doesn't breathe well when skinning up. I get sweaty and cold super fast especially when hiking in snowy weather. Nice for a light rain coat on sunnier days though.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #6 - Women's Technical Shells
November 9, 2009
I always take the Arc'teryx Alpha LT with me on backcountry trips. It seems like a rain coat, but the face fabric is super tough, without being stiff, and it breathes better. Also, it rolls up to about the size of a sub-sandwich. It's the best BC skiing coat I've owned.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By ALM
Ranked #191 - Women's Technical Shells
November 8, 2009
This jacket would be excellent for backcountry skiing. The 3-layer Gore-Tex ProShell will keep you dry and the pit-zips will keep you cool while you toil uphill. The hood is listed by Arc'teryx as helmet-compatible as well. What this jacket doesn't have that you might want is a powder skirt. Because this jacket is Arc'teryx's lightest 3-layer Gore-tex shell, it's designed for light-and-fast travel and doesn't have every bell and whistle on the market (eg. a powder skirt). It is, however, very versatile: skiing, climbing, mountaineering, backpacking...it'll work for them all without having extra features that are ski-specific.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Gore-Tex Pro; [Lining] nylon
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed waterproof
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed breathable
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Front
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 11.7oz (332g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, ice climbing, winter backpacking, skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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