Gear Review
Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's
Excellent, but insanely priced
By The Iceman
Ranked #2324 - Men's Technical Shells
August 25, 2008
I have an older version of this jacket (from 2004) and it's fantastic... as it should be for the price. Holy shnikees this thing is expensive at retail! I got mine on eBay for less than half the original cost, but if you are rolling in the dough (or have a pro deal) this baby is one of the best jackets a lot of money can buy. Mine has been used in all sorts of conditions, the most memorable of which was a deluge in the Yosemite backcountry. It poured the entire day and this jacket kept my (at least upper) body dry. It has lost some of the outer layer water resistance (i.e., beading), but the Gore Tex is steadfast as ever. The only reason I'm giving this jacket 4 stars is because of the cost. Arc'teryx stuff is great, but you can get excellent, expedition-quality, fully-featured shells from other companies a lot less.
View Details: Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 489N Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 30 in
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front, 1 sleeve, (internal) 2
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Hood:
- yes
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- taking on the most severe weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.