Alpha Lightweight Jacket Men's
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Alpha Lightweight Jacket Men's
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Fits:, 3.4210526315789473 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.9 out of 54.9
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.3 out of 54.3
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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
5 months 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, 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:35-44
Gender:Male
Your Height:183cm - 190cm
2 out of 5 stars.
Black is a horrible color for wilderness
2 days ago
Great technical shell, but... black color... for climbing? Really Arcteryx??!!
Terrible colorway. They really need to focus on more visible colorways for people that actually use these in the wilderness. If the situation hits the fan and I'm in some bad weather and getting searched for by SAR, I'll be wearing my shell and black really is a horrible color for being seen.
Really wishing they made this in an anorak half-zip to save more weight and add durability - full zipper is useless when wearing a harness.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Medium
Q: Cons:
A: horrible color
I use this product for:Climbing
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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
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Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Your Height:176cm - 182cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Alpha Supremacy
6 days ago
One of the lightest and most breathable hard-shells ever made that you can bring anywhere to do anything. A lot of Arc'teryx's thinner and lighter shells have trimmer fits for minimal layers; the Alpha Lightweight comes with a standard to slightly relaxed fit that I'm still able to run in with minimal layers, while being able to fit enough insulation and midlayers for the dead of winter. While the single chest pocket and simplified cord adjusts for the hem and hood may seem barebones, in practical use the Alpha lightweight gives up almost nothing to its heavier counter parts besides the pitzips. Normally for me pitzips on a shell are non-negotiable with the amount of heat and sweat that I am able to produce, the Hadron fabrics package is breathable enough that I am able to run in it up to 15 deg c somewhat comfortably (a strong feat for me personally), while still holding up to hiking, bushwhacking, and being stuffed into anything from a golf bag to a 70 litre pack. I wouldn't hesitate to bring this shell to nearly any continent for any purpose, this is one of the most versatile alpine shells ever made. Let's just slap pit zips on it for next season.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: XL
Q: Pros:
A: Light, Durable, Breathable
Q: Cons:
A: No pit zips, limited color options
I use this product for:Commuting/Travel, Trail/Running, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Ski/Snowboard
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
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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2 out of 5 stars.
Please better colour option than just black
2 months ago
Where are the colourful options, what happened to the red?
I dont want to be visible in the Forrest and mountains, not look fresh for the streets
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Response from Arc'teryx:
2 months ago
Seymour
Hi Bob, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Alpha Lightweight Jacket. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the colourways and that it did not suit your needs. We will pass your comments to our team.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great features
2 months ago
Super nice athletic fit and Super light weight jacket Overall. Perfect setup for mountaineering trailrunning and moving in the mountains
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San Jose, CA
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
My new favorite shell
2 months ago
I got this shell on a whim after an Arc'teryx product guide suggested that I try it on. It's a super minimalist jacket, which is how they keep it so lightweight. There are no side pockets, but that doesn't bother me at all. The front zipper pocket is enough for how I use the jacket. The thing that really took me by surprise is how comfortable this shell is. It doesn't even feel like a shell. It feels more like the Atom with its flexibility and extremely light weight. This shell can be packed super tight to the point where you could fit it in a sling bag. During the rainy season, this is all I wore and it kept me perfectly dry. Can't recommend this jacket enough!
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Small
I use this product for:Trail/Running, Casual Wear, 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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Vancouver, BC
Age:Over 64
Gender:Male
Your Height:191cm - 197cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Superb for running and cycling as well
3 months 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
5 months 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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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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