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Alpha Lightweight Parka Men's

€800.00

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Alpha Lightweight Parka Men's

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23 out of 25 (92%) reviewers recommend this product

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Fits:, 3.5517241379310347 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 4.5 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Durability of product, 5.0 out of 5

Warmth:, 4.8 out of 5

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5 out of 5 stars.

Alpha lightweight Parka

Ski guide mountain Guide. This jacket is insane. I just got it, and it’s freezing where I’m at right now. I’ve been skiing in it constantly, even breaking trail. Very light, and compressible. Easy to stuff in the pack. I’m generally a large, originally purchased that. Sent it back and got a medium. This jacket fits very large. I’m 180lbs, 5’11”, 43” chest. Excellent design and fit.

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Your Height:176cm - 182cm

5 out of 5 stars.

Light, tough, versatile

I’ve been looking for a well-rounded jacket for travel/adventures. I tend to like to travel w/ just one. I was waiting for the nuclei LT revision (and hoping Arc would add the infinium outer), but when they re-issued this A-LT I decided to give it a go. I’ve now used it in much colder weather than I anticipated and I was pleasantly surprised. It is very warm (maybe slightly too warm for my general needs but hard to complain about that). It handles light rain nicely. So far the shell is durable. As compared to a regular down hoodie, it is similarly compressible (slightly bigger), but much better in the wind/cold in that it cuts the wind completely. The pockets are nice. Hand pockets are warm on 2 sides and so great for city use too. It is basically a Cerium with a Beta LT shell sewn onto it. If I could, I would remove about 40% of the down to make it super LT and increase the packability…but I think the jacket does a great job at its stated design (and again, hard to complain about being too warm).

Q: Size Purchased:

A: Med (M for reg, L in fitted Arc)

A: Shell, combo jacket, generous fit

A: Slightly too much insulation

I use this product for:Commuting/Travel, Trekking, Casual Wear, Ski/Snowboard

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Durability of product, 5.0 out of 5

Warmth:, 5.0 out of 5

Yosemite, California

Your Height:183cm - 190cm

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Jacket

This jacket is cool and warm at the same time - a great layer that was given to me as a member of the AMGA Instructor Team - 100% positive revioew

Q: Size Purchased:

A: Breathibility

I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Durability of product, 5.0 out of 5

Warmth:, 5.0 out of 5

Crystal Mountain, WA

Your Height:183cm - 190cm

5 out of 5 stars.

Packable and practical

The Alpha Lightweight Parka is an excellent choice for back country skiers, mountaineers and ice climbers looking for packable warmth for use in the lower 48. The fit is just relaxed enough to layer over a midlayer with a shell for cold transitions and belays. I wear a Large in most Arc'teryx tops and the fit of this works perfect without sizing up. Its got all the pockets I want where I want them. huge internal stuff pockets for gloves or hot water bottles. Chest pocket is clear of interference with pack sternum strap and holds large cell phone with room to spare. I love that the outerfabric is more robust then most light puffy jackets and yet still very supple for packing down. My only feedback is I wish it didn't have elastic cuffs but used a hook & loop style cuff closure to make it easier to put on over gloves or watches.

Q: Size Purchased:

A: Warmth, packable, Fit, Pocket layou

A: Cuffs could be adjustable

I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering, Ski/Snowboard

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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Durability of product, 5.0 out of 5

Warmth:, 4.0 out of 5

Your Height:183cm - 190cm

5 out of 5 stars.

Thoughtfuly designed, truly the best belay jacket

I use this as a belay jacket ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies and an emergency layer for ski touring. Windproof, warm, light, packable and durable with subtle features that make a huge difference: mesh openings to allow the down to compress easily and quickly, boxy cut that covers your bum to fit over all your layers, integrated stuff sack that you can leave clipped to your harness while wearing the jacket, elastic cuffs with long sleeves. It's expensive but probably the best money can buy! I ripped the stuff sack when shoving it in my pack, and arcteryx sent me a new one for free.

Q: Size Purchased:

A: Packable, warm, durable

I use this product for:Climbing, Ski/Snowboard

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Durability of product, 5.0 out of 5

Warmth:, 5.0 out of 5

5 out of 5 stars.

Can't imagine a better jacket for Denali!

I used this jacket on my Denali Expedition (6.190m) and it was like a shelter in very condition! Highly highly recommended!!

A: Mountaineering, Skitouring

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

High warmth to weight

Very packable light jacket for its warmth. I use it as a belay jacket for days when I am moving pretty quick and it isn't super cold out (have the standard alpha parka for really cold days and days I'll be standing around), or colder ski touring days when I'll be digging pits and waiting for others.

Q: Size Purchased:

A: Light, warm, packable

A: Climbing, skiing

Q: Your Height:

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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing!

Best belay parka ever made. It’s light weight, extremely warm, the outer fabric is durable. I want to sleep in it, it’s so comfortable. Perfect for long belays.

Q: Size Purchased:

A: Durability and and stuff sack

A: More colours needed

A: Ice and alpine climbing

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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Comfort, 5.0 out of 5

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Alpha Lightweight Parka

rating 4.5625 out of 532 Reviews

Packable 490g belay parka with down’s warmth and GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ protection.

€800.00

Colour:Black

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Light, packable belay parka

Alpha Lightweight Parka Men's

Winter wind, wet, and cold – conditions can distract you from your task. The light, packable Alpha belay parka’s warmth and weather protection keep you comfortable – and focused. RDS-certified 850-fill goose down is complemented with synthetic insulation in moisture-prone areas. Ultralight, ultra-durable GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ – windproof, weather resistant, and highly breathable – utilizes our proprietary Hadron® face for outstanding abrasion resistance. Fully insulated, a helmet-compatible StormHood™ adds warmth and protection.

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Alpha

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

Climb

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

Windproof material

Impervious to wind and offers significant weather resistance with lighter weight protection.

Windproof GORE-TEX INFINIUM™

For active use in dry, windy conditions, the highly-breathable GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ membrane is an ultra-thin layer that blocks wind completely.

Light, durable Hadron® LCP

Our proprietary Hadron® fabric is engineered with a fine-gauge liquid crystal polymer (LCP) for abrasion resistance rivalling fabrics twice its weight

Goose down insulation

Goose-down insulation’s natural loft creates air pockets that retain body heat. Light and packable, it delivers unmatched warmth for its weight.

Adjustable StormHood™

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

Embedded RECCO® reflector

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