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Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket - Men's

Item #ARC0101 | 0 in Stock
4 Star Rating

What's up with the main zip?

By Backcountry.com Employee December 18, 2006

I usually have to look pretty hard to find anything wrong with an Arc'teryx jacket. The workmanship is impeccable, as with any of their jackets. The finish on the jacket beads water like no other. The fit is great. I love the big hood and its adjustability. Overall, this thing feels pretty bomber; but what's up with the main zip? They use watertight zips on the pockets, the pit-zips, but I think they skimped on the main zip. They reverted back to the traditional zip and inner flaps to keep it water tight. I don't understand why they just didn't go with a water-tight zip up front - is it for durability's sake? That's my only gripe with this jacket, other than that I love it.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Gore-Tex 3L XCR 
Lining:
Mesh 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 chest, 1 internal 
Seam Taped:
Yes 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes 
Removable Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, skiing, mountaineering 
Weight:
16.2 oz 
Warranty:
Lifetime 

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