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Alpha SV Jacket Men's
£800.00

Alpha SV Jacket Men's

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4.4
377 out of 442 (85%) reviewers recommend this product

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159 to 188 of 535 Reviews
159 – 188 of 535 Reviews
Burnaby
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing Jacket !!!

a year ago
This is my most go to hardshell. Amazing protection from elements. If you are in downtown walking , on trails at park , hiking in forest , at alpine , doing bushwacking , skiing or snow shoeing this jacket would protect you from the elements. I have experienced it in the past. This jacket was so expensive, but the quality is there. It is worth every penny when you are in a severe weather scenario, and it literally saved my life.
Q: Pros:
A: Great built waterproof windproof
Q: Cons:
A: it doesnt bead the water sometimes
Q: Activity
A: Hiking , snowshoeing
Q: Your Height:
A: 6 feet

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Lévis
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Super confortable

a year ago
C'est un manteaux pour toute occasion peux importe la température de partir avec ce manteaux je me sens en confiance ,en randonné en montagne , en ville ,pour juste un weekend c'est un manteaux parfait
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Q: Pros:
A: 180lbs
Q: Cons:
A: aucun
Q: Activity
A: Plein air Bicyclette randonnée en montagne
Q: Your Height:
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Edmonton
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeCurvy
5 out of 5 stars.

Alpha SV's are the best!

a year ago
I'm on my second Alpha SV, and each has lasted nearly 10 years. The construction is top notch, uses best Gore-Tex, and is still made in Canada (yay for workers being paid a living wage, which actually justifies the price.) Warranty and after care is unmatched in the industry!
Q: Pros:
A: Durability, Canadian made
Q: Cons:
A: Expensive, but made to last
Q: Activity
A: Backcountry adventures
Q: Your Height:
A: 5' 7"

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Bellingham, WA
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Best of the best

a year ago
I bought this jacket hesitant at first for the price. But, it’s exceeded my expectations and then some. Quality is amazing, it performs better than you expect. Even in the worst conditions it performs better than you expect.
Q: Pros:
A: Handles everything
Q: Cons:
A: $$$
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’11

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Age55 to 64
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.

good quality

a year ago
the jacket has the great quality for so many years, which is durable
Q: Your Height:
A: 176 cm

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Nova Scotia
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.

Best Coat

a year ago
I’ve had my coat since 2016 and never had an issues with it. Kept up on the little maintenance to keep it water resistant but other than that, this coat is amazing. Has lots of storage pockets, zippers are strong and durable and keeps all the wind and water out. Exactly what every outdoor person needs. Easy enough to be the top layer of almost anything!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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West Midlands
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Best jacket on the market

a year ago
So happy to own this jacket! It does everything and more! Excellent quality
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’ 11”

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Alpha SV Jacket, 2020-2023

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Washington D.C.
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeCurvy
3 out of 5 stars.

It keeps really keeps you dry in the rain

a year ago
It seems like the jacket starts to rip at the seems after a few years I brought my jacket in 2018 and the zipper broke and it ripped under the armpit on the right side, above the left side of the hood, and the drawstring piece came out on the bottom right side of the jacket.
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’11

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Vancouver Canada
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Best shell jacket you can buy

a year ago
I've been using mine pretty heavily for 5 years now (and taking good care of it) and it still works like new. I've never had a more durable jacket that I can rely on in harsh conditions.
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Touring.
Q: Your Height:
A: 6ft

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Chur Switzerland
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Best rain jacket I have ever owned!!

a year ago
I bought this jacket to take hiking in the Swiss Alps. It rained the first three days we were there but I was toasty and dry..
Q: Pros:
A: Waterproof, stylish
Q: Cons:
A: Breathable? Price!
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Q: Your Height:
A: 6’

Yes, I recommend this product.

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United Kingdom
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Alpha SV jacket

a year ago
I bought this jacket for a trip to Svalbard in 2024 so not tested it yet but hopefully it lives up to its Reputation
Q: Pros:
A: Very lightweight
Q: Activity
A: Out door trekking
Q: Your Height:
A: 6’3”

Yes, I recommend this product.

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NY/NJ
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent quality,

a year ago
I have the lighter version for the warmer months, which has held up to the drills and deployments I have subjected the light one to. I got this for the winter season. I need to remain as light as possible to be able to assist in the aid of others. GREAT QUALITY GEAR!!!
Q: Pros:
A: Takes a beating
Q: Cons:
A: Not getting good gear
Q: Activity
A: Search and Rescue team member
Q: Your Height:
A: 6’

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Austria
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect Fit

a year ago
Verry Functional, nice color, fits Perfect, Storm Hood works perfect also with Ski Helmet
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering
Q: Your Height:
A: 180

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Toronto, ON
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
1 out of 5 stars.

Disappointing reliability.

a year ago
Worked great for the first 5 years. Than welded seams start separating as well as material material delamination. Product failed in the same way and the same time frame as a similar jacket from MEC which costs 30%-40% of Alpha SV. Customer Service reviewed the failed item (took 6 weeks) and deemed that I should've washed it more often to prevent the failure.?? They offered a 125$ coupon.??? Thank you, Arc'teryx. No more interested in this brand.
Q: Pros:
A: Great while it works
Q: Cons:
A: Not Reliable, Poor Customer Service
Q: Activity
A: Trekking, Canoeing, Mountaineering
Q: Your Height:
A: 180

No, I do not recommend this product.

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a year ago
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Hello there, We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have come up against with your Alpha SV Jacket. We appreciate your comments as our design team is always looking to meet the demands of our users, and we will be sure to pass your review along to them. Because every case is specific with regards to the issue that is occurring, our Product Service Team will always work on a suitable solution with users of our gear, even in cases that fall outside of our Limited Warranty. Thanks for reaching out, and if you have any other questions be sure to give our Customer Service Line a call or fill out a Contact Us Form. All the best
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a year ago
So this is actually a fact. If you don’t wash your jacket the oils and dirt can dissolve the seams… looking at your jacket it’s clear that it’s very dirty… looking after your gear is important. 
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Sacramento, CA
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Awesome Jacket

a year ago
I recently bought this jacket as part of my mountaineering layering system. I’m looking forward to it rugged materials and workmanship.
Q: Pros:
A: Rugged materials
Q: Cons:
A: Expensive but I believe worth it.
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’11”

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Reno NV
5 out of 5 stars.

Nice jacket

a year ago
This is a well made goretex jacket with great features. The sizing of the jacket is different than I expected. I normally wear a large size but in this jacket the medium fit better. Overall I am pleased with the design

Yes, I recommend this product.

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New Paltz, Ny
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

The Best

2 years ago
Arc'teryx Jackets are THE best. My previous AR Jacket lasted 10 years! It was finally time to move on, so I went with the SV, mostly because I liked the color options more. But is a phenomenal, sturdy material (though maybe a little loud). It does however run large (this seems to be across the board with Arc'teryx now. I've essentially had to size down every article of clothing from what I had perviously gotten. The new Small SV fits exactly like my old Medium AR.
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering
Q: Your Height:
A: 5' 10"

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Muskoka, ON
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Lightweight

2 years ago
This jacket is hard shell perfection! I don’t need to go on about how tough this jacket is, as this has been commented on many times. What really impressed me was how light and packable this jacket is for its capabilities! I will not likely use my mid weight hard shell again. As expected, water proofness is a non-issue. Breathability is great. The fabric is very stiff, but not uncomfortable or problematic. This jacket does fit large. I almost always wear a size large in Arcteryx jackets. I could likely have gone for a medium. I swim a little in this jacket unless I have an insulating piece under it. Im 6’2” and 190 lbs. Overall, I love it. Highly recommended! Buy it and love it forever.
Q: Pros:
A: Tough, light, packable
Q: Cons:
A: Stiff
Q: Activity
A: Climbing, winter backpacking, skiing
Q: Your Height:
A: 6’2”

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Boston, MA
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Alpha SV in XXXL

2 years ago
This product could actually be excellent if you actually expanded the size options to include XXXL
Q: Activity
A: Please offer this in XXXL
Q: Your Height:
A: 6'

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Laval
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.

Super vêtement! Très bien conçu

2 years ago
J’ai acheté ce manteau il y a environ 3 moins. La construction du produit est remarquable. Il y a beaucoup de liberté de mouvement. Je l’ai pris orange car j’adore les pièces de vêtements qui on du punch!
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Q: Pros:
A: Conception
Q: Cons:
A: Prix
Q: Activity
A: Randonnée et course
Q: Your Height:
A: 6

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Idaho
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeCurvy
5 out of 5 stars.

Comer service is excellent

2 years ago
My old jacket, the pocket ripped the Gore-Tex was damaged. Your company’s customer service is excellent. You gave me a full refund of my original jacket witch almost paid for my new jacket very fair very reasonable. I am super satisfied. You have a customer for life.
Q: Pros:
A: Love it
Q: Activity
A: Very thing outdoors
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’11”

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Love this jacket!

2 years ago
I bought this for my trip to Oslo and Rome. It kept me so dry in Rome when it rained and was perfect with an Arcteryx liner in Oslo.
Q: Activity
A: Travel/tourism
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’11”

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Ontario, Lac La Croix
Age18 to 24
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.

Awesome jacket. Gets it right for the outdoor user

2 years ago
Bought this a few weeks ago as a replacement goretex jacket-been great especially with the option for layering.
Q: Pros:
A: Very breathable jacket
Q: Cons:
A: No cons yet
Q: Activity
A: Backcountry hiking, camping, hunting.
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’10

Yes, I recommend this product.

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nepal
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
1 out of 5 stars.

The best designed jacket badly made

2 years ago
I've owned 2 Alpha SV's and work them hard. I choose this product because of the detail and quality construction, and warranty, coz, like I said, I give them a hard time. The first jacket last 5 years and was replaced due to manufacturing faults. the second has just totally fallen apart after another 5 years, completely delaminated pit zips and hem draw cord... and what is offered as warranty? A 20% discount on a new product. Sorry Arc'teryx but your claims of being tough just fell apart like your products.
Q: Pros:
A: fantastic design
Q: Cons:
A: poorly made
Q: Activity
A: alpine trekking and climbing

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Hello there, We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have come up against with your Alpha SV Jacket. We appreciate your comments as our design team is always looking to meet the demands of our users, and we will be sure to pass your review along to them. Because every case is specific with regards to the issue that is occurring, our Product Service Team will always work on a suitable solution with users of our gear, even in cases that fall outside of our Limited Warranty. Thanks for reaching out, and if you have any other questions be sure to give our Customer Service Line a call or fill out a Contact Us Form. All the best
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Kamouraska, Qc
2 out of 5 stars.

Not as good of a warranty you'll expect

2 years ago
My Alpha jacket started delaminating few months ago, my first Arcteryx jacket to do so. I sent it for warranty, and the answer Arcteryx told me is that I contaminated the jacket with my sweat and for that reason it was not warranty. It was delaminating in 3 different places. They told me that I did not wash it enough, wich in fact I was washing every 3 to 5 uses.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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2 years ago
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Hello there, We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have come up against with your Alpha SV Jacket. We appreciate your comments as our design team is always looking to meet the demands of our users, and we will be sure to pass your review along to them. Because every case is specific with regards to the issue that is occurring, our Product Service Team will always work on a suitable solution with users of our gear, even in cases that fall outside of our Limited Warranty. Thanks for reaching out, and if you have any other questions be sure to give our Customer Service Line a call or fill out a Contact Us Form. All the best
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California / Florida
GenderMale
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.

10 Years and Still Going Strong

2 years ago
Bought new in 2013 and it has exceeded my expectations. From Alpine climbing to less demanding activities it has never let me down. Warm, dry and sometimes overkill, I know I made the right choice especially when I see current retail prices! I did have one issue with the bottom hem starting to delaminate after 9 years of use but Customer Service came through and after sending it in to be repaired it's now like new. Turn around time was not unreasonable. I empathize with my brothers who have had issues with this jacket but I can only give a fair and honest review which for me has been all positive.
Q: Pros:
A: Warm, Dry, Well designed
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Alpine and Winter activities, heavy rain storms

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Lincoln, NE
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeCurvy
5 out of 5 stars.

Never mind my review. Follow your gut.

2 years ago
I bought this item (Large size) a few weeks ago, and the fit was a little bit dumb, so I reordered a medium size, and I am very satisfying the item right now. For reference, my chest circumference is 43 inches and my weight is 185 lb. Never mind others' reviews. Just follow your gut. Because you can refund it freely.
Q: Activity
A: raising two girls, going graduate school

Yes, I recommend this product.

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2 years ago
Whats your height? friend
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Seattle
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Bullet proof!

2 years ago
I bought this a month ago and absolutely love it. It is bullet proof and looks awesome on me!
Q: Pros:
A: Bullet proof
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Skiing

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Alpha SV Jacket
rating 4.3713 out of 5536 Reviews

Our most durable GORE-TEX PRO shell. Designed for severe alpine conditions.


£800.00

Colour:Dynasty/Black


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Alpha SV Jacket Men's

The Storm Fortress. The iconic Alpha SV has long proven itself in the most severe alpine conditions. Breathable GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology is paired with our most durable face fabric – made from 100% recycled materials – for incredibly long-lasting storm protection. The micro grid backer enhances resistance to abrasion and contamination, and the latest design updates make repair easier to extend your Alpha’s life. Featured for confidence in extreme conditions, the Alpha SV includes an embedded RECCO® reflector for improved searchability in emergency situations, our helmet-compatible StormHood™ adjusts for full coverage with maximum visibility, and articulated construction that frees you to move across mountain terrain.

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