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Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket - Men's

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Hey guys, I am looking for a bombproof jacket- that can take...

By Ranked #1089 - Men's Technical Shells August 26, 2008

Hey guys,

I am looking for a bombproof jacket- that can take me from the wet and muddy Juan de Fuca trail of Vancouver Island to the top of Washington's Mount Rainier and everything inbetween- what is my best bet in Arc'teryx's line of Hard Shells?

Thanks,
Jon

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By Ranked #45 - Men's Technical Shells September 3, 2008

I own this jacket and I would say this is it. It is as light as even any Gore tex pac lite backpacking jacket, and it can handle mountaineering with ease. It's pretty damn durable despite how light it is. Gore-Tex Pro is still one of the most reliable fabrics out there so you know what you get with that. I use this jacket for all my outdoor waterproof needs. That includes climbing in the north cascades and backpacking in Arizona. However, it's expensive and if you wanna knock the price down but keep the weight down, look at the Alpha SL, which is made from the Gore-Tex paclite. It will keep you just as dry i just don't think it's quite as durable. The only downside to this jacket is it's cut a little bit on the short side so I use a different jacket for resort skiing/snowboarding (I usually use a softshell for that)but then again I'm a tall (6'4") lanky guy and I always have trouble finding stuff long enough. If you can afford this jacket (Alpha LT) go for it. Oh and it has the best hood design ever that can fit your bare head or whatever helmet you desire

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Gore-Tex Pro 
Waterproof Rating:
Guaranteed 
Breathable Rating:
Guaranteed 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 internal 
Seam Taped:
Yes 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
12.9oz (365g) 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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