Alpha Lightweight Jacket Men's
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Alpha Lightweight Jacket Men's
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Fits:, 3.4375 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.9 out of 54.9
Comfort
Comfort, 4.9 out of 54.9
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.1 out of 54.1
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Bozeman, Montana
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Your Height:176cm - 182cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent bridge for shifting alpine conditions
a month ago
My ski touring and alpine climbing pack typically holds both a light shell like a Squamish and a burlier shell like the Alpha SV. This new hardshell is a candidate for replacing both and lightening my pack, especially late winter-spring. It's plenty light and thin to serve as a wind layer on windy ridges and in cold valleys, yet also durable and waterproof enough to be a trustworthy full hardshell when conditions call for it. As a dedicated, climbing specific hardshell, I might look to the Alpha or the Alpha SV, but as a versatile piece for multiple sports and a lightweight mindset, this shell has become the new go-to for me. I am a bit cautious in tight trees and when rubbing against featured rocks, as the material is quite thin for a hardshell, but it's also quite easy to patch and durable given the weight.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: S
Q: Pros:
A: Light, Packable
Q: Cons:
A: Easily torn by branches
I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering, Ski/Snowboard
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Vancouver, BC
Age:Over 64
Gender:Male
Your Height:191cm - 197cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Superb for running and cycling as well
17 days ago
I bought this jacket initially for running in winter rain, prepping for the Vancouver marathon, because I was tired of having too little protection on one long run and too much on the next. It is supremely light, however it benefits from the long arms essential to climbing, has velcro at the cuffs, a pull cord at the bottom and has a Napoleon chest pocket. It's the ultimate running jacket - I literally couldn't imagine a single improvement. More recently, I've realized it's also a superb cycling jacket. While not as aero or durable as other jackets, I find myself reaching for it when I'm heading off on a longer bike tour or a bikepacking trip, due to its functionality when off the bike as well as its packability and visibility (I have the red version). Overall this is a superb cross-functional piece for running and cycling, in addition to alpine summit days.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Large
Q: Pros:
A: Lt weight, long arms, velcro cuffs.
I use this product for:Commuting/Travel, Trail/Running, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Age:Over 64
Gender:Male
Your Height:176cm - 182cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Très très légère
a month ago
Très très légère, c'est la principale qualité de cette veste imperméable. Je cherchais une veste très légère qui prend peu de place pour mes randos en montagne et j'ai osé. Oui le prix est élevé et je ne suis pas tranquille sur la durabilité de la veste. L'avenir me le dira, mais mes premiers tests ont confirmé qu'elle est au moins étanche même sous grosse pluie pendant une matinée. Les bretelles de mon sac à dos FL30 n'ont pas abimé la veste et j'espère que je vais la garder longtemps. La coupe "ajusté" est peu courante sur ce genre de veste, mais malgré mon embonpoint ça passe.
Translate with GoogleQ: Size Purchased:
A: 1,79
Q: Pros:
A: Légère, prend peu de place
I use this product for:Le VTT, La randonnée
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Fits:
Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 3.0 out of 53.0
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Canmore, AB
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Your Height:168cm - 175cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
2 months ago
The Alpha FL was a hard shell to replace (no pun intended) but the new lightweight does the old FL justice. Great fit with harness and the arms are long so your sleeves remain tucked over/under your gloves while ice/mixed climbing. It packs super small but is durable enough for big alpine objectives, be it big summer rock routes or alpine climbs at altitude in the greater ranges. Some brighter colors would be nice!
Q: Size Purchased:
A: M
I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering, Ski/Snowboard
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Fits:
Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Yukon
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Your Height:176cm - 182cm
4 out of 5 stars.
Awesome layer for summer trips
3 months ago
I've used my Alpha Anorak for 3 seasons now and overall, it's been great. I'm an ACMG guide in the Yukon and this shell has been through the ringer. From wind, to rain and snow, it's been my go-to.
PROS:
- Lightweight and relatively compressible
- Enough rain protection for most situations.
- Very simple design.
CONS
- I have found that this jacket will wet-out in significant, prolonged rain. That being said, it will also dry almost instantly, so the trade-off it worth it for me.
- This jacket isn't great if you run into cold weather and you want to layer up underneath. With a puff jacket, the anorak is a hard design to get in and out of. Consider sizing up or going for a conventional jacket if you want to wear lots of layers underneath.
- The goretex is chock full of PFAS. For this reason, I will be replacing it in the near future.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Men's medium
Q: Pros:
A: Lightweight/compressible
Q: Cons:
A: Will wet-out in extreme rain/
I use this product for:Trekking, Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Age:18-24
Gender:Male
Your Height:183cm - 190cm
4 out of 5 stars.
Great jacket
4 months ago
The jacket fits perfectly and is exactly what you expect from it. Only problem i had was the grid pattern which you cant see in the pictures, if you dont want that i recommend buying one of the heavier jackets.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: M
Q: Pros:
A: Extremely lightweight, packs small.
Q: Cons:
A: Grid partern
I use this product for:Climbing, Casual Wear, Hiking
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Fits:
Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Quebec
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Your Height:168cm - 175cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Light and compact
5 months ago
Light, Simple and packable. Would have loved an interior pocket but jacket works great anyway
Translate with GoogleQ: Size Purchased:
A: XS
Q: Pros:
A: Weight
Q: Cons:
A: No inside pocket
I use this product for:Les transports/le voyage, Le trekking, La randonnée, Le ski/snowboard
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Fits:
Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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North Vancouver
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Light, packable, specific. Proper Arc’teryx.
9 months ago
Incredibly light & packable piece of kit. Great harness compatibility. Excellent fit & the features a climbing jacket needs. Half the weight of my previous “light” shell & packs down to nothing. Can not yet speak to long-term durability, but kudos to Arc for this layer. Fills a gaping niche in the alpine climbing shells.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: S
Q: Pros:
A: Incredibly light. Packable.
Q: Cons:
A: None yet.
Q: Activity
A: Alpine climbing, ice climbing
Q: Your Height:
A: 178cm
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Alpha Lightweight Jacket
Alpinist’s GORE-TEX shell made from our ultralight, highly durable Hadron® LCP grid fabric.
$500.00
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Alpha Lightweight Jacket Men's
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