Alpha SV Jacket Men's

I have bought other "high end" brands Gore-tex and "Better than Gore-tex" products and i stay dry for about 9 months then it's back to the same old soaking wet in a rain storm again. I finally invested in my Gore-tex Alpha and will never look back again dry, day in and day out

Incredible, Fantastic, Best Hard Shell Ever! Checked all the box's - Durability, Waterproof and Windproof. Keep up the great work Arcteryx!!

Jeg har pr nå hatt 3 forskjellige modeller av akkurat denne jakken. Limet i fester går opp, skitt og møkk lar seg ikke vaske av, og mest av alt; Jakken lar seg ikke re-impregnere med spray. Til denne prisen sammenlignet med andre skalljakker på markedet, skulle man sett en klar forskjell i kvalitet og ''effekt'' i dårlig vær. Det er min personlige erfaring at man overhodet ikke gjør

this jacket replaces 3 others I had before - works in alpine conditions as well as the city under cold & rain.

I bought this a month ago for northern bc cold climate. So far it is worth its weight in gold. Combine with the atom ar you'd be able to last overnight in an emergency situation. Highly recommended

The new updates made to this jacket are excellent. Arc'teryx has knocked it out of the park again. In gusting winds with the rain coming down sideways, I remained dry and comfortable under the circumstances. The new Goretex Pro 2.0 breathes well and the N100p-X nylon face sets the standard for wear resistance. The jacket is "bulky" but I prefer it that way because it adds warmth when I'm in the back country and the temperatures drop. The zippers are watertight as always and the chest pockets are positioned for easy access when carrying a pack. If you're just looking for one jacket that checks all the boxes and will last for many seasons, this one does it.

Nach 12 Jahren Alpha SV war ein Update nötig. Fantastische Jacke. Noch einmal deutlich besser als der Vorgänger. Benutze sie in den Bergen (Touren, Wandern) und in der Stadt. Klar nicht günstig, aber wenn diese Jacke auch wieder 12 Jahre hält, ist das total ok. Und davon bin ich überzeugt, dass sie das wird.

I purchased size L stratosphere several weeks ago. I am about 6 feet, 180, 42 chest and 33 waist. Medium fits me everywhere except in the chest, hence the size L. The size L jacket can be cinched at the hips to be more form fitting for an athletic build. It can also fit a broader build. I have not yet had an opportunity to test this latest purchase in rain/snow. This is my fifth Alpha SV jacket - they only keep getting better in terms of durability, quality and appearance, with a wide range of new colors each year to match the traditional black and red. Stratosphere is an awesome color - a blue/gray. A number of Arcteryx products are now made in China. The Alpha SV jacket is still made in Canada - and the attention to detail and quality of Canadian workmanship shows. Although a number of changes to Arcteryx products over recent years have resulted in the loss of desirable features, the Alpha SV jacket only seems to get better every couple of years. It already seemed to be the most durable and weather proof garment in their line, and this year it is even more so. On the average I ski over 75 days a year, front side, back side, side country, backcountry. All my Arcteryx Alpha SV jackets have held up 100%, through scrapes with trees, branches, and quite a few tumbles on all kinds of conditions. The hood has many adjustment cords and can fit just about any size helmet, or no helmet at all. I primarily ski in the Pacific NW. I have never once been wet on the inside of the Alpha SV jacket through storms and blizzards. The jacket is solidly windproof - it is not uncommon for us to see winds pushing 75 miles an hour at one of the resorts at which I ski. Sleeve length runs long - the jacket is designed to be used for ice climbing when arms need to be outstretched. Don't let this stop you from purchasing the items if it is the only drawback. Cinching up the arms with the velcro wrist fasteners essentially makes the arms wear shorter. It is hard to imagine there is a more awesome jacket on the market. I have turned on friends to purchasing Alpha SV jackets and they rave about their jackets. I have friends who have purchased it just for City use in NW rain, because of water and wind resistance and overall appearance.

I've had the jacket a few months and it has been amazing. I previously had a Beta SL Hybrid and although it worked fine, it never felt as strong or durable as this Alpha SV, particularly on the mountain or hiking in heavy weather. The hood has 3 adjustable cords so you can fit it perfectly to your head, even with a ski helmet on. The small zipper pocket on the arm is great for a ski pass, as well as the interior pockets. Obviously it's not a cheap purchase, but so far I've been extremely happy, and with the lifetime Arc'Teryx warranty I'm very confident it will last a long time. Try it on before you purchase if you can, as I initially bought an XL as that's what I had in my old jacket, and it was way too big. The Large fits great (I'm 6"4, 220lbs).

Have had this jacket for the last 5 years and was waiting for a new color! Hard wearing and clearly a high quality product.

I bought this jacket 23 years ago and it finally wore out after being used intensively for 12 years and then a bit sporadically thereafter. When the welding on a seam came off, Arcteryx replaced it for FREE. This is such a great jacket that sometimes I like going out in the rain to stand and watch other people get wetted through in crummy coats. Fits a bit small if you’re not a skinny mini, so think about ordering a size up. The jacket is totally bomb proof and I have never gotten wet even in the most torrential downpour. Especially great in the shoulder seasons, and I wear a light down jacket as an extra layer on cold, wet winter days.

Veldig god jakke som stenger ute alt av regn og vind. Et must på fjellet til vinterstid

I purchased my Alpha SV roughly 10 years ago and have been using it all year round in intense usage conditions: Climbing, Alpinism, Multi-Day Trekking (up to 10 days, with a 25kg backback), Skitouring and even in my daily commutes to work in the city. I never felt the need to get a second jacket because this one worked so well and I could use it for all the mentioned different activities. After 5 years there were parts of laminations going a bit loose, so I contacted the Support and I got everything repaired easy and fast. I wear it to this day and have never been happier with a product that I purchased.

I purchased my Alpha SV in the Boston area several years ago. I wore it as a casual jacket and never subjected it to alpine conditions. I suppose the most intense action it saw was going through the washing machine through the light cycle. I only hung it to dry. It never went through the dryer. Anyway after about five years of casual use and perhaps one wash too many, both cuffs unraveled and require some kind of repair. Arc'teryx did provide me with a return code, but after seeing other disappointed reviews I guess I won't send it. The jacket is not worth the price. I did however notice Arc'teryx seems to have changed the cuff design so buyers beware.