Gear Review
Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket - Men's
Featherweight Fortress
By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #1 - Men's Technical Shells
August 31, 2009
The Arc'teryx Alpha LT is an anomaly. It's super lightweight, but also, durable and breathable. I stuff this in the bottom of my pack on almost every trip I take because it rolls down to the size of a sub sandwich, but fights off foul conditions and abrasion. It's got a cool piece of foam in the bottom hem, that works with the underarm gussets, to keep the jacket from riding up while climbing. It's the size and weight of a throw-away rain jacket, but I'll have it for years. And, the fit is spot on with tiny seams, welded pit-zips, and a smooth sliding front watertight zipper.
View Details: Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 10 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Gore-Tex 3-layer Pro Shell
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Fit:
- athletic fit
- Center Back Length:
- (M) 27 in
- Pockets:
- 2 front
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Hood:
- yes
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Weight:
- 12.9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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