Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

 (8 customer reviews)

I have what may be the original Alpha-SV. I bought it in 2001 or 2002. It has GoreTex XCR which at that time was the best Gore available. We'll its still my only rain/snow shell nearly 10 years later; the best part is it looks exactly like the one in the picture, they've haven't changed the style a bit. I still get compliments every time I wear it about how nice of a jacket it appears to be.

It's light, its provides plenty of maneuverability, the left-shoulder pocket is great for RFID ski passes. The Hood has enough adjustments to fit over a helmet, roll up behind your neck, or fit nicely over a brimmed hat.

I live in Seattle and we had a 100 year rain stom for most of last week, several inches of rain per night. I went out for about 30min, came back in and turned it inside out in the light to see if there had been any moisture coming through - None.

Sure the DWR coating that they originally put on the shell for waterproofing has long since worn...Read more

While other companies use Pro-Shell Gore-Tex, not many put together a jacket with the right amount of features and fit. I've owned this jacket for over 6 months now and it's been used in the rain, snow, ice and sun. This jacket, as the description says, is a shelter from the elements. I recently tested just how much of a shelter when I climbed Mt. Rainier on July 31 during 66mph wind gusts and a steady 40mph wind with ice. On the top, me and my gear were covered with a layer of rime. The high collar on the jacket kept my face out of the wind while the helmet compatible hood kept my head warm and dry. This jacket is as bomber as my climbing gear. I would definitely buy this jacket again despite the high price.

I have been an avid hiker for about 20 years. I first got a taste of the outdoors when i was a kid and joined the boy scouts. Well, i was instantly hooked. I started going on simple hikes in the Catskills and soon found myself hiking different parts of the world. The reason why i mention all of this is to assure you that i know a good hiking product when i see one.

I originally started with The north face which was a good to great company for many years until they decided to cash in on the fashion part of apparel making and the company started its down hill spiral from there on. IMO. From their i have tried and have just about every other brand of jacket yo could think of. From Marmot (one of my favorites) to Patagonia ( excellent) to many other brands not worth naming rite now.

When i first bought this jacket it actually happened on accident. I have heard great things from the company but thought all my needs where beeing met with Marmot. Besides, i thought they...Read more