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Alpha Jacket Women's
CHF 749.00

Alpha Jacket Women's

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3.9
12 out of 15 (80%) reviewers recommend this product

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9 to 18 of 18 Reviews
9 – 18 of 18 Reviews
1 out of 5 stars.

Wetting out and disappointed in customer service

a year ago
I purchased this product as a Christmas gift. The first time worn in a moderate rain and it wetted out badly. I have 4 Arcteryx shells and have never experienced this problem. To date, the response from Arcteryx is very disappointing. It's an expensive jacket, which I am fine paying, but this particular item is severely flawed. It happens in global production processes, but when it does, companies need to provide support to its loyal customers.
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a year ago
Customer Service
Hello David, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the Alpha Jacket that you gave as a gift is wetting out quickly. We can see you have already submitted a Product Service Request form for our team to take a closer look. Our After-Sales team will be in touch soon.
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a year ago
I was wrong. Arc’teryx deemed the new $850 jacket in perfect condition. According to Arc’teryx we are unable to tell the difference between 'wetting out' and 'leaking'. Very disappointing response from customer service. A loyal customer and avid outdoor enthusiast who has praised your products to friends and strangers is now lost to your company.
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Kansas City, MO
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
Body TypeCurvy
4 out of 5 stars.

Dry and Durable

a year ago
I bought this jacket in 2015 and have been very pleased with it over the years. It always keeps me dry (assuming it's cool enough that I don't sweat it out), though the lack of hand pockets does leave my hands very cold when it would be nice to tuck them somewhere protected from the wind and rain. The pit zips are handy, the velcro on the wrists nice, the hood shape is good over a helmet, the zippers are sealed well, the chest pockets are sizeable and reasonably placed, the foam in the hem keeps it tucked in a harness. Sometimes I wish it were a little longer, and often I wish I had sized up another size so as to not feel so stuffed when I wear a midlayer or puffy beneath it... though that might make it too big, hard to tell. As stuffed as I may feel when wearing it layered up, I rarely notice once I start climbing and seem to have full-enough range of motion, which is huge.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Medium
Q: Pros:
A: keeps you dry, durable
Q: Cons:
A: bulky, no hand pockets, stiff
Q: Activity
A: climbing & hiking
Q: Your Height:
A: 5' 6"

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Portland, or
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.

Excellent product but extremely expensive

a year ago
I have gone through 4 rain jackets in 13 years of recreating in the PNW. Hiking, climbing, mountain objectives, and skiing. Eventually I saved up enough money to buy this and it’s lasted well for 3 seasons so far. I think the cost per wear will eventually make it a better deal than cheaper jackets. This gear is really great but the cost is quite prohibitive so I would only suggest getting it if you have money to blow or have been constantly recreating outside for years.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: S
Q: Pros:
A: Actually waterproof
Q: Cons:
A: Too expensive
Q: Activity
A: Alpine climbing
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’4”

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Ontario, Canada
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Great versatile shell!

a year ago
Great, lightweight Alpha shell option. Worn a few times on winter hikes/adventures and eager to try it out on some mountaineering missions in the months to come. Packs down well. Great hood. Longer sleeve length which is great for climbing or reaching up without jacket riding up. Bought Tatsu/Sprint colour way. Tatsu yellow has more green undertones in person.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: M
Q: Pros:
A: Light, Adjustable Hood, Recco
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering, Hiking, Snowsports
Q: Your Height:
A: 5'2"

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love the color

a year ago
Love this jacket…the color is amazing. Holds up well in the rain
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Victoria, BC
Age35 to 44
GenderX
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.

I've had it for nearly years

a year ago
People ask me why I always wear the same jacket. And I tell them it's the only shell I will ever own, because that was my intention when I bought an Arcteryx jacket and it hasn't let me down. I live in the temperate rain forest and have tried to keep up with its maintenance. Still looks good. Only wish it had lower pockets, but the high pockets make it easy to use a harness.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: S
Q: Pros:
A: Looks good, waterproof, rugged
Q: Cons:
A: Pocket placement, could be longer
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, search and rescue
Q: Your Height:
A: 5'5"

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Alpha Jacket
rating 3.9444 out of 518 Reviews

Versatile hybrid GORE-TEX jacket performs across a range of alpine conditions.

The Alpha Jacket was previously the Alpha AR Jacket.


CHF 749.00

Colour:Black
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Versatile GORE-TEX shell for alpine environments

Alpha Jacket Women's

Our most versatile Alpha – artfully designed for unforgiving environments, shifting conditions, and the realities of alpine travel. GORE-TEX PRO Most Rugged reinforces high-wear areas, while ultralight, highly abrasion-resistant GORE-TEX with Hadron® face fabric zones shed grams and improve breathability. The StormHood™ delivers protection without impacting vision, a RECCO® reflector can aid search and rescue, and pit zippers add ventilation.

Alpha

Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments.

Climb

Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.

All Round

High performance weather protection and materials, emphasizing versatility for multiple activities.

GORE-TEX

Waterproof, windproof and breathable textiles that offer fully protective environmental shelter.

Adjustable StormHood™

The StormHood™ provides complete coverage with a unique design that adjusts to pivot with your head and maximize your field of view.

WaterTight™ zippers

The WaterTight™ zippers’ reverse-coil design creates a secure seal that weighs less than flapped closures, won’t collect snow, and minimizes snagging.

Dynamic seam placement

Our dynamic seam placements utilize biomechanical data from athletes to strengthen high-wear areas and improve your natural range of motion.

Embedded RECCO® reflector

RECCO® reflectors can help ski patrollers and mountain rescue teams utilizing RECCO® detectors more quickly locate a lost or buried person.

Taped seams

Taping seals the holes sewing creates. Our narrow tape works with Micro Seam Technology for protection with better breathability and reduced weight.