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Alpha SV Jacket Men's
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Devon, UK
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeCurvy
5 out of 5 stars.

Best hard shell jacket

6 years ago
I've used this jacket for the last few months, and it is my first Gore-tex pro jacket. I love the durable fabrics used in this product. It feels invincible, but it is very light weight. But as all Gore-tex pro it russles. The design of this jacket is second to none, The zips are amazing no zip garage but no leaks, brilliant. The pockets are large and well designed easily swallows an OS map, hat and gloves. This is such a cleverly designed jacket the multiple adjusters for the hood make it easy to get a great fit. However if I could change one thing I would add a adjustable wire to the hood brim. I know stiffening is standard on all Arcteryx jackets. This is a superb jacket, my new 'go-to' hardshell.
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Prosgreat fit, well designed hood, durable fabrics
Consthe hood brim could be stiffer., russle

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Seattle
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

best jacket I own

6 years ago
I love a great multipurpose jacket. I wear it daily in the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest to work. I use it for skiing in the winter and it has kept me warm and stylish, which I love. It is easy to pack, light weight and It is always part of my carry on backpack on trips from Europe, to Mt. Rainier to Hawaii.
Q: Activity
A: ski, kayak, work in office, running
Prosgreat for work, mountain, travel, ski, rain, balck, arcteryx logo
Consafter few years i see a delamination of the fabric

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

"True Armor" to varied weather conditions

6 years ago
Alpha SV is gradually evolution of perfect true armor to sever weather. As an alpine backpacker, light and efficient piece is essential for our choice. This Alpha SV, is indeed what it should be. Compared Alpha FL, Alpha SL, or Beta LT, those are trim fitted design, Alpha SV has more room and then easier layers on all of insulated gears outside to protect my body against strong wind, rain and other elements. With upgraded N100p, it is supposed to be heavier than older version, but it is not, even lighter then before. It is quiet amazing to me. Thanks god, I own this magic pieces for myself and protect for me all the time of my each adventure.
Q: Activity
A: backpacker
Prosdurable, versatile

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Colorado, USA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Bomb proof

6 years ago
I have the LEAF version of this jacket and it’s great. It fits a little big in the shoulders but is otherwise very comfortable and able to do all I ask of it. Highly recommend.
Q: Activity
A: Everything

Yes, I recommend this product.

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United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Alpha SV Jacket

6 years ago
This is my second SV Alpha jacket, my first has lasted me five years before a few taped seems have come loose and the cuffs have come apart. I have managed to re-glue these myself. This jacket is now used for mountain biking. The new jacket appears to be better made than my first and can not wait for the ski season to start. My first SV was nearly bomb proof, this one looks like it will be. The jacket fits true to size, it also gives you plenty of room for layering. I have a size large, I am 6ft large build and fits perfect. I am a bit obsessed with Arc’teryx and own a lot of other jackets, base layers etc and I can not recommend this brand enough.
Q: Activity
A: Skiing
Prosdurable bomb proof good choice of colours
Consexpensive but you pay for what you get

Yes, I recommend this product.

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6 years ago
We all were trained to wash our old jackets as little as possible because it would degrade them. But now, especially with Arc'teryx, you can wash them all the time and they will not only breathe better, but the seams won't delaminate. Our body oil collects on the seams with exertion and can delaminate the seams by breaking down the adhesives keeping them together. Wash early and often and your SV should last you 20 years. Also, their warranty dept. can be a big help at times as well. A good tech wash or a perfume and dye free liquid soap (half as much for full rinsing), will get it done. That is straight from Gore-Tex's website. Happy ripping!
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Q: Activity
A: Wandern, Trekking, Alltag
ProsPerfekte Passform, Zuverlässiger Schutz

Yes, I recommend this product.

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California, USA
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.

Good but not great

6 years ago
Great shell, but consider all of your options and be realistic about your intended use. Mountaineering and climbing the Andes then this shell is perfect. Anything else and consider the many other shells Arcteryx makes available.
Prosvery well made
Conslikely more than what the typical buyer might need

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Rimouski, QC, Canada
Age:18-24
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Très bon achat

6 years ago
Très bon produit! Aucun doute sur la fiabilité et performance impressionnante en montagne!
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Prosrésistant, polyvalent

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Oregon, USA
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Bombproof and keeps the weather out.

6 years ago
This jacket is amazing! If you spend a lot of time in the backcountry in snow or rain this jacket is for you. I'm also a big fan because it's hand made in Canada. To build this jacket it takes 182 operations and around 5 hours. That's some serious dedication that I personally can appreciate being in the manufacturing business. Make sure you buy timeless colors, because you're going to have this jacket for a very long time. Thanks Arc'teryx for making this jacket for the past 20 years. Way to stick with it and continually improve on an awesome foundation.
Q: Activity
A: Backcountry Skiing, climbing,
Proswaterproof to the max, great movement, fit is really good, packs down well, hood is very functional with a helmet
Consneeds to be broken in. a little stiff at first.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Washington, USA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Nothing like it

6 years ago
Just picked it up. Live in WA so walked out into the rain... didn't even notice it. All features work as described. Durability you can feel ( have not tested yet). Looks great (pilot color) Glad I stepped up to the SV! Was a Marmot fan, now an Arc'teryx enthusiast.
Q: Activity
A: Camp, Hike, Fly Fish, Kayak,Getting lost in woods
Prosquality
Consprice but you get what you pay for

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Jena, Deutschland
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Absolut unerreicht, ich weiß warum ich von Anfang an auf euch setzte, bitte macht weiter so.

6 years ago
Diese Jacke ist das absolute Nonplusultra Made in Canada und über jeden Zweifel erhaben
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Yes, I recommend this product.

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Farum
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.

Previous models vs 2018 model

6 years ago
I own 3 alpha sv 2013,2016 and now a 2018 model. The first 2 are still as new!! The only disappointing thing, is you the removed til supporting insert around the hip, to afford a 3rd inner pocket? That´s low!! The 2018 is NOT comfy around the hip as the previous models. But still an Arceryx fan
Q: Activity
A: Trekking and climbing

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Vail, CO 81657, USA
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
4 out of 5 stars.

Almost Perfect

6 years ago
I've had this Jacket since 2012 and I've primarily used it for winter sports. I started using it more as my go to rain jacket within the last year or two and have not been that impressed with its ability to hold up in a rain storm. I teach skiing and snowboarding in Vail and Steamboat Springs Colorado in the winter and I have been spending my summers hiking, camping, climbing, and traveling while not driving my ride share. I am outdoors more time than not and have tested this jacket in environments around the world. I would give this piece of equipment 5 stars if it were better at holding up in the rain. It is still one of my favorite pieces of gear. The fit is amazing and as far as wind and snow are concerned it is amazing that something this thin can be so protective. From all over the US to Canada, Mexico, Peru, Nepal, New Zealand, Australia, Bangladesh I have tested Arc'teryx products and they are always impressive with the comfort and versatility of everything they make. However for the price I am disappointed in this particular product. I have tried reapplying a DWR but it doesn't seem to make much of a lasting difference. This jacket soaks through within 10 minutes of moderate rain. In heavy rain it soaks through in less than five minutes.
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, climbing, camping, winter sports.
Prosfit, versatile, light, great in snow cold wind
Consnot that water proof

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Belgium
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent jacket and service

6 years ago
I am currently using my third alpha s.v. jacked. After my first one was stolen I tried a couple off other jacket but could not find a jacked of the same quality and with the same levels of comfort. I bought my second jacked in 2015 and used it for hicking, camping and for walking around town. I took good care off my jacked, but after extended use it started to fall apart around the seams. I send it back to arc'teryx for repairs and was more than willing to pay for it. To my surprise I was offered the choice of a full refund or a brand new jacked. I was always a big fan of the arc'teryx brand, but after this level of service I must say I am really blown away by this outstanding brand.
Q: Activity
A: Hicking, camping, casual wear
Prosbest fit and finish, excellent warranty
Consburly, heavy

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Sept-Îles
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

L'achat incontournable

6 years ago
Cette veste me suit tout l'hiver lors de mes expéditions. Surtout pour l'escalade, je n'ai aucun stress d'avoir une chute d'eau me couler dessus même si je dois faire du camping d'hiver à la fin de la journée. Elle est résistante et va continuer de m'impressionner. C'est sûr que dans une utilisation sévère, de la délamination sera observé, par contre Arcteryx a offert un remplacement de ma veste donc ce n'est pas une problématique!
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Q: Activity
A: escalade
Prosgarantie, résistance, réellement imperméable
Consfit pour l'hiver

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Canmore, AB, Canada
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Best hard shell you can buy in the market.

6 years ago
After browsing and shopping for a decent goretex jacket for my type of hiking/alpine activities, I decided to purchase the alpha sv, and it has not disappoint me whatsoever since. I been in harsh changing environment where it kept me shelter from hurricane type winds up at summits and sideway ice pellets. I have trekked through wooded areas with annoying branches and this jacket has the durability to withstand it all. Even fell in jagged rocks and this jacket made no tear. Only bad side to this is the stiffness of the jacket but worth it for what I use it for.
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
Prosdurable, keeps you dry
Consstiff, a bit pricey

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Canmore, AB, Canada
Age:18-24
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Nothing Beter

6 years ago
This is the most amazing jacket I have ever owned. I did the west coast trail and it rained almost the enter trip but this jacket kept me dry. from rain so heavy I couldn't see my hands to just wearing during a light drizzle this jacket has never let me down. it is a little on the heavier side but well worth the extra weight even when backpacking.
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, Backpacking, Climbing, Skiing
Prosdurable, versatile, very water prof

Yes, I recommend this product.

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montreal
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

amazing....

6 years ago
This is the most amazing shell I have ever owned .... great warranty.
Q: Activity
A: hiking
Prosdurable and bombproof
Consnone

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Don't leave home without it!

7 years ago
This piece is the equivalent to my mountain seatbelt, I hope I don't need it but it comes with me almost every day in the mountain just in case the weather turns and I need reliable protection from the elements. Has all the ingredients I need in a technical shell: excellent fit for climbing, breathability, functional hood and pockets that take what I throw at them.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Altoona, PA, USA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Love it!

7 years ago
Im not an alpine climber but I have been into shell jackets since junior high. I live in PA and use this jacket to keep me warm in the winter. If its less than 40 degrees out I wear the gamma mx jacket underneath. If it gets really cold ill throw on a pair of gloves too. That’s really all I use it for. This jacket is so durable I’m used to babying my shells but this thing is seriously not ripping. But my favorite thing about this jacket is the way it looks. Its so sharp and its gonna last a while. When i heard about this n100 fabric I was sold. Not sure how i feel about the new chest zippers... i hope they hold up! I bought the jacket in black so it doesn’t show dirt. I am 5ft 11in and weigh 185. I bought a medium and it fits perfectly. If i was gonna use this mountaineering with a down layer I would prob need a large. This jacket is really light too, cant forget to mention that. This n100 fabric is ridiculous!
Q: Activity
A: Around town
Prosdurability
Consprice

Yes, I recommend this product.

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SLC, UT
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.

Awesome Kit

7 years ago
This is an incredible piece of equipment-- well built, durable, and functional. I especially love the chest pockets and hood design, and the fabric is incredibly durable yet moves well and somehow nicely fits the gap between burly and lightweight. The same cannot be said for the Alpha SL and FL jackets, the fabrics of which have too easily scraped and torn while climbing rock or mixed climbs (although of the two the FL is more durable than SL). The only downsides that I have noticed are that none of the goretex shells is particularly windproof-- even with the SV it seems that any 50+kph wind passes through the main zipper, so when alpine winds have whipped up I have certainly felt them through the jacket, but of course you want it to also be breathable and waterproof (which it is). Also, this jacket is sized bigger to accommodate puffy layers, but even with the cerium SV and other layers underneath I felt this jacket was a little too oversized... I have a 39" chest and 31" waist and normally wear a medium sized top and small size bottom, but this medium jacket feels slightly too big, but at least there is room for more layers if I need them and it gives plenty of room for strenuous reachy climbing. The FL and SL feel smaller sized, i.e., more standard arcteryx fit and thus better for wearing around town or for lighter conditions with fewer layers, etc.
Q: Activity
A: Alpine climbing
Prosburly, protective, functional
Consnot particularly windproof, slightly large even with several midlayers

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Squamish BC
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Monkey Arms!

7 years ago
As everyone says, it's an awesome jacket. I am on my fourth one. Over the years, the fit has been tweaked from perfect to 'What are they thinking? I started out with a perfect fitting large and now take a medium that is tight in the arm pits and loose in the torso with really, really long arms. The rational for the long arms is that ice climbers spend time with their arms fully extended over their heads. However, lifting your arms over your head only shortens the sleeves by a tiny amount. Furthermore, every ice climber I have seen has been wearing gloves of some sort which covers the space the shortened sleeve would, theoretically, leave bare. Perhaps Arcteryx could compromise and just make the arms a little longer than normal. Their dedicated ski touring jacket, the Sphene, also has monkey arms. So I am really not sure why Arcteryx insists on making the arms so long as the days of Telemarking with ski poles to the armpits are long gone!
Q: Activity
A: ski touring
Prosdurable, fuctional
Consarms are ridiculously long, fit has changed and not so good

Yes, I recommend this product.

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6 years ago
I want to salute and thank Arc'teryx for hiring a fashion designer with longer arms. People, such as myself, w/ abnormally long arms are out there and we are tired of being cast aside and labeled deformed by people who were fortunate enough to be born w/ arms proportionate to their bodies. Finally, a company that understands our plight and won't force us to succumb to the measurements of "normal people." Perhaps now my son won't struggle as I did, crying himself to sleep when he realizes they don't make a prom jacket in 52 L that fits a teenagers chest, or he won't have to ski down a mountain w/ arms looking like windsocks because he had to go up to a size that big just to cover himself. Thank you Arc'teryx for giving me and many others like me, true hope. God bless you all.
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New Jersey, USA
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Modern day armor against the elements

7 years ago
This jacket is fantastic. The minute I first put it on I understood what all the reviews were talking about. There's no better way of describing this other than a suit of armor. 20+ mph wind with snow? Please! This jacket yearns you to push it to the extreme. The equivalent of having a Ferrari (with a similar price tag)... To me, the best part of this jacket is the hood. The security it provides, adjustments, & fit are second to none... A couple cons: 1. Price 2. Noise. I think it goes without saying that the price will be a top deterrent for many. This jacket is also noisy. The noise doesn't bother me. It's an attribute that is synonymous with the security and structure of gore-tex pro. However, some may find it annoying. If you can stomach the price, it is definitely worth purchasing!
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, Walking the dog, etc
Proshood, durable, versatile, kevlar protection
Consprice, noisy

Yes, I recommend this product.

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


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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.

Alpha

Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments.

Climb

Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.

Severe Weather

Most durable materials and weather protection, for prolonged exposure to severe conditions.

GORE-TEX

Waterproof, windproof and breathable textiles that offer fully protective environmental shelter.