4.74 of 5 starsArc'teryx - Alpha SV Jacket - Waterproof jacket
At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men
- Recommended use:
- expedition, alpine touring
- Main material:
- 100% polyamide
- Material type:
- synthetic fibre, hardshell
- Technology:
- 3-layer laminate, GORE-TEX Pro, GORE-TEX ePE
- Material thickness:
- 100 denier
- Membrane:
- yes
- Fabric treatment:
- DWR treated
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, abrasion-resistant, windproof, PFOA-free, waterproof
- Hydrostatic head main material:
- 28,000 mm
- Closure:
- full length front zip
- Hood:
- helmet-compatible
- Venting:
- ventilation zip
- Pockets:
- 2 zipped chest pockets, 2 inside pockets, 1 zipped inside pocket, 1 sleeve pocket
- Torso length:
- 78 cm
- Weight:
- 492 g
- Reference size:
- medium size
- Fit:
- regular
- Sleeve length:
- longsleeve
- Extras:
- integrated RECCO reflector, water-repellent zips
- Note:
- Arc'teryx products are sold only in commercially available quantities
- Legal notice:
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- Item No.:
- 002-3707
Reviews overview
Disadvantages
Praise vs. Criticism
Feel safe in it :)
Very good quality for mounteneering - trustfull!
Just one winterhike 'till now.
The huge hoody is not easy to adjust - I hardly supported without helmet!
--- review of an older model ---
- Advantages
- Robust
- Breathable
- Venting
- Waterproof
- Windproof
- Disadvantages
- Huge hoody
- Recommended use
- Mountaineering
- Trekking
- Winter hiking
- Expedition
- Hiking
Not like the old Arcteryx
I bought this jacket a few years ago. I'm from Vancouver and have been using Arcteryx gear for at least 20 years. I never had a complaint before. I didn't mind paying a bit more for quality, as the stuff was sooo durable and the customer service was incredible.
The quality of their gear now though, and I've bought a few grands worth in the last few years, is nothing like it was. What a shame. Even their top end gear like the alpha SV started to delaminate after only a few years of light use. I don't even mountaineer much anymore. The seams inside have also started to come apart. My old version of this jacket lasted for at least a decade of hard climbing and treeplanting before I retired it (though it was still in good nick!). Now they're just fashionistas charging a mint for their brand. All my stuff is falling to bits. Not worth the price anymore.
For the price this is a joke.
Sadly time to move on and find someone making good reliable gear again.
--- review of an older model ---
- Advantages
- Good cut
- Windproof
- Venting
- Disadvantages
- Not waterproof
- delaminates
- Recommended use
- Expedition
- Winter hiking
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Mountaineering
- Trekking
What do you think about that?
This is what other customers say:
I bought this jacket a few years ago. I'm from Vancouver and have been using Arcteryx gear for at least 20 years. I never had a complaint before. I didn't mind paying a bit more for quality, as the stuff was sooo durable and the customer service was incredible.
The quality of their gear now though, and I've bought a few grands worth in the last few years, is nothing like it was. What a shame. Even their top end gear like the alpha SV started to delaminate after only a few years of light use. I don't even mountaineer much anymore. The seams inside have also started to come apart. My old version of this jacket lasted for at least a decade of hard climbing and treeplanting before I retired it (though it was still in good nick!). Now they're just fashionistas charging a mint for their brand. All my stuff is falling to bits. Not worth the price anymore.
For the price this is a joke.
Sadly time to move on and find someone making good reliable gear again.
--- review of an older model ---
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Advantages
Good cut Windproof Venting -
Disadvantages
Not waterproof delaminates -
Recommended use
Expedition Winter hiking Hiking Snowshoeing Mountaineering Trekking
Yes, the cost of this shell is in the sky, but if you want the maximal durability and waterproofness definitely the best choice!
I also recommend the Beta AR because the functional pockets, but don’t forget, this is the only shell with 100d nylon material!
--- review of an older model ---
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Advantages
Waterproof Good details Lightweight Good cut Windproof -
Recommended use
Mountaineering Hiking Winter hiking Trekking Expedition
Very thick and durable. Went on a winter hike with 90 km/h wind. Felt nothing.
--- review of an older model ---
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Advantages
Venting Lightweight Waterproof Breathable Windproof Good cut Robust Good details -
Recommended use
Expedition All around Trekking Hiking Camping Mountaineering Winter hiking
Very good quality for mounteneering - trustfull!
Just one winterhike 'till now.
The huge hoody is not easy to adjust - I hardly supported without helmet!
--- review of an older model ---
-
Advantages
Robust Breathable Venting Waterproof Windproof -
Disadvantages
Huge hoody -
Recommended use
Mountaineering Trekking Winter hiking Expedition Hiking
Very good quality for mounteneering - trustfull!
Just one winterhike 'till now.
The huge hoody is not easy to adjust - I hardly supported without helmet!
--- review of an older model ---
--- review of an older model ---
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Advantages
Waterproof Venting Breathable Robust Windproof -
Disadvantages
Huge hoody -
Recommended use
Trekking Expedition Mountaineering Winter hiking Hiking
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