4.72 of 5 stars
Arc'teryx - Alpha SV Jacket - Waterproof jacket tested
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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
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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
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- Disadvantages
- Not waterproof
- delaminates
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- 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
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- 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
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- Recommended use
- Expedition
- All around
- Trekking
- Hiking
- Camping
- Mountaineering
- Winter hiking
Best jacket I've worn; cannot believe it has taken me so long to purchase one. Won't buy anything else.
--- review of an older model ---
--- review of an older model ---
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- Advantages
- Good details
- Venting
- Good cut
- Robust
- Lightweight
- Windproof
- Waterproof
- Price / performance
- Breathable
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- Recommended use
- Mountaineering