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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Men's
Is this jacket tough enough for mountaineering?
By rownbm
Ranked #1807 - Men's Rain Jackets
April 17, 2010
Is this jacket tough enough for mountaineering?
View Details: Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Matthew Agarwala
Ranked #500 - Men's Rain Jackets
April 20, 2010
I use this for summer mountaineering when I want to move fast. The jacket can handle any weather no problem (even in the middle of winter). It's a great backpacking shell too. If you're going to be doing a lot of technical climbing I'd go with something a little more burly. The Alpha LT offers pro shell protection at a very light weight. The SL is thin - it will handle some abuse, but I wouldn't buy it if the plan is to be scraping against rock and using crampons and mixed tools. I've used it to hike 7-8 14,000ft peaks (non technical) as well as some week long summer backpacking trips.
Helpful Votes: 0 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
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