Alpha SV Jacket Men's

I bought the Arcteryx beta SV jacket because I have heard excellent comments about it, is really one of the best rain jackets I have ever tried. It really feels comfortable when wearing it, I can easily move around with it, I can bend and stretch my arms easily, is extremely durable, very superior weather protection, it has great hood, it reminds me of the theta SV jacket I had before. Everything can easily be adjusted, it has excellent fit.

I had my first Alpha SV for almost 15 years. It had survived largely unscathed after a lot of hard use, but I thought it was time to treat myself to a new one. I can't imagine a better made or more functional hard shell. Worth every penny. Looking forward to another 15 years of great use, before treating myself to another new one!

when I bought this jacket I wasn't planning spending that amount of $$$ on a rain jacket.The jacket is absolutely waterproof I can't stress enough how weatherproof this jacket is.My only knock on the jacket is that the material loud (crinkly)and when rain hits it but I'm DRY.

I have had numerous Alpha's over the years. I love how the jacket is more fit than other ski type jackets. It works great for activities where you do not want a ton of bulk and require movement. I found each year the jacket to be very durable and extremely warm. You can pretty much run a light base layer or puff layer in the extreme cold without having to shed or put on layers. Over the years the fit and material seem to change a bit. I found the older jackets to be more quiet and softer to the touch. I feel the latest model can be kind of noisy and seems to be more durable. I would like to note the change in the fit. I have always worn an XL in this jacket. It was always tapered and a slim cut. This year, I had to return for a Large and it fits like the older XL fit. The colors can be confusing. The jackets never look like the pictures on the computer. I think they should also give a better description of their colors. Dynasty is really more orange than red. They should tell you this to avoid returns etc. Using names like forcefield, Tatsu, etc is cool but confusing for people just wanting to know the color. I've used this jacket for multiple activities. It has been perfect for snow biking, skiing, and Montana winters.

What's to say? From my point of view the Alpha SV has been the industry leader for light and bulletproof since it's inception. Take care of this jacket and it will take care of you. Pros: - Light - Tough - good breathability - full hood for helmet - built for use with harness, no conflict between pockets and backpack/harness Cons: - you can buy a car for cheaper these days - You're going to look ridiculous wearing it to walk your dog. - seriously, this is a technical shell that should be treated like equipment. Unless you're walking your dog on a ski tour wear something else - Fresh three-ply goretex sounds like you're wearing a paperbag filled with sand paper If you're looking for a high quality, light, tough hard shell to tour, climb, or hike, you're probably already well acquainted with the Alpha SV. you probably have a picture of it surreptitiously taped somewhere you can admire it. You probably dream about it. You know you want it, and you're not you even need two kidneys anyways.

I have owned this jack for over a year now and it is by far and away the best overall rain jacket I've had. It's thoughtfully laid out, the fit allows for layers without feeling "big" and the fit and finish is unmatched.

I got this jacket for wet windy BC camping trips. Keeps me dry on the rainiest days.

The Alpha SV really is a great jacket! Being an active family, we have multiple Arcteryx jackets, pants that are best for specific activities. But when space is an issue, we all reach for the Alpha SV. It's light weight, minimalist, tough as nails, with consistent quality. The only minor complaint I have is that it's "noisy" as all hardshell jackets are.

Hands down the best shell you will ever own. Perfect fit and comfort. Plus abrasion resistant. Best protection against the elements and plenty of room for layering. I have several of the Alpha SV which are made from in CANADA.

ARCTERYX SENT MY FOREST DRAB ALPHA SV QUICKER THAN IT TAKES BLUEWATER TO SPIN OFF A COIL OF TITAN CORD. VERY PLEASED!!!

Quality is amazing Fits a little big , but I guess it needs to be to have the adequate layers underneath It’s warm It breaths and it repels water Perfect

Purchased an Alpha SV from the Outlet Store. It is exceptionally well made and the fit is perfect. An added feature is that it's made in Canada. The only negative is that the color (Soulsonic) is actually much darker than what is depicted in the online picture.

Purchased about a month ago, I used this on an alpine climb in October that included a few pitches of off-width and a squeeze chimney on granite. Even though I got scraped up, the jacket doesn’t have a single mark on it. And it protected against the cold October wind like a champ.