Alpha SV Jacket Men's

The SV she’ll jacket is stylish, functional and durable

Incredible customer service, shipped immediately, arrived fast Heavy duty and fits puffy jacket under perfectly

This is the third Alpha SV I’ve purchased, the first being in 2002. For me it has always been about the fit and this jacket simply works for my build. I love how the improvements from generation to generation are subtle but constant. Things like narrower seam tape to how the jacket stays under a pack or harness all go to the jacket constantly getting better. Thanks again!

I spent a lot of time carefully selecting my choice of new goretex ahead of my winter mountain leader assessment this season and spending the dizzying cost of £680 on a single item reflected how critical the shell is to my comfort and survival in the outdoors in a normal Scottish winter. Sorry for being brutal, I feel the Arcteryx design team have lived in coffee shops and warm offices a little too long venturing into the hills on those bright sunny days the rest of us get once or twice a year! The rest of us go out in the grim days of rain, blizzards and clang and require out products to perform to support our efforts. So why am I left feeling underwhelmed… The fit and style is good however the jacket is regrettably left lacking as a flagship product due to the lack of pockets. We all know you can never have enough pockets where we stash food, gloves, hats, maps, guides, compass, satnav and everything else we carry for easy access on exped. The only other option is we carry this in our rucksack so constantly stopping. Perhaps this the intention for those using the jacket in a walk in the rain through the city to the office with a bag and briefcase. Full marks for the sleeve pocket and two chest pockets however the jacket misses two others pockets on the chest in my opinion. The fit and hood are great however I would like to be honest that these are basics to a design and at this price I would expect a finished product. Inner pockets are acceptable if a little on the small side and disappointed there is no snow skirt as this preserves heat, aids ventilation and stops the poor weather pushing up the jacket at the front (back protected by rucksack). Finally the finishing… I feel Arc’ have missed this step! zip pulls are poor and not attached to the slider but the pull so need replacing and existing difficult to operate with gloved hands. No D rings to attach critical kit to prevent loss and this could have been something as simple as a loop of ribbon or ribbon with small D ring. I would be happy to discuss the lack of core features to a claimed flagship product with the design team while I’m considering returning the jacket and sorry for writing such disappointing feedback. For a few extra pennies (dimes) spent by Arcteryx this “could” have been a fantastic jacket. PS as outdoor professionals get such a reduction it’s easy to understand why the company isn’t receiving the brutal feedback the organisation requires unless the desire is as a cafe waterproof and walks in the park on a wet day.

This Alpha SV jacket fit a little larger than your normal size give you some room for layering underneath. If you want to wear just this jacket with t-shirt or hoodie still recommend to go TTS. I’m 5’11 / 183 lbs, with 42” chest and 19” shoulder. Hope this help whoever try to find their right size in this alpha sv jacket online. You can go watch the sizing review video on youtube from “Me and My Jackets” chanel, he provided the best review out there. P.S. don’t trust the official size chart!!!

Really good. The jacket is perfect. Good size and good quality.

this product is good to wear, It can effectively shelter from wind and rain, and also has strong wear resistance. The only disadvantage is that it is easy to get dirty and not easy to take care of

We swam to Jan Mayen enwrapped in the Alpha SV sealed at all openings (neck waist wrists) kept a warm exchange between water inside on body. Akin to a wet/dry suit. Hybrid. Withstood attack from fish and sharp rock.

Very nice and well built. This is worth the price. Has many pockets and can handle cyclone winds and rain

I bought my 1.5 years ago and same problem delamination this not the first one! 2 more over 4 years beta model but same problems.

I bought this jacket 2019. I use recreationally. Hikes, walking the dog, occasional run. It's the best rain jacket I've ever owned. Amazing fit, comfortable, keeps me insanely dry. The main zipper failed last year, and they replaced this no question. Still disappointed that the zipper failed on a $1000 jacket after 2 yrs light use. I sent the jacket in again earlier this summer. Goretex had delaminated and one of the seams had come apart. They said it was due to contamination and refused to fix. Super disappointed. It's an amazing jacket, but the quality is lacking if you're looking for a bomb-proof shell to last you a lifetime. Not worth $1000 IMO.

This jacket is incredible. Has kept me safe in some ridiculous -25C wind and snow storms. Has been a multipurpose warrior for my work, touring in the mountains, and snowboarding. Besides the thoughtful design, the look is very fresh. Always get comments on it when I wear it out.

I've had this jacket for a couple of seasons. It's by far the best ski jacket I have used. The waterproofing and fit is amazing.

I bought it last year and wear it a lot during the winter, It is very confortable and keep me warm and dry during my activities. Can wait to wear it again this winter!

Bought my first Alpha SV in 2004 or '05, and it saved my life the following year. Now my whole family owns Arc'teryx equipment. Got my second jacket in 2020 and have absolutely no regrets. This is close to the definition, I'd say, of "buy once, cry once."

I have had this jacket for about 5 years now. I use it for hiking, fishing, hunting, MTB and also everyday use. It's so lightweight, but still rugged and durable. It almost had no signs of wear. In the beginning I was so ancious to wear it on long hiking trips and in a bit harsh conditions, due to the prize of the jacket and because it was so lightweight. No it feels almost like wearing an armor against the weather, the cold and the elements!

Fantastic ski jacket. I’m a huge proponent of layering and this jacket fits the bill. It’s both wind and waterproof. You can layer it up and down. Puffy and vest in the harshest conditions. Merino wool top in the spring. Extra length and powder skirt serve both the backcountry and the chairlift