Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket

It's my go to jacket. The reason I bought the jacket was for fishing. Yes I climb but I fish a lot more. All around the world in all conditions. The same principles that you need for a climbing jacket are the same for fishing. You want something that is light that does not constrict movement. Its durable, built to last and keeps you dry and warm. I use layering depending on the weather conditions. The price justifies the quality and give me peace of mind when I'm facing the elements. "There is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothes"

Die Jacke berzeugt in allen Bereichen: Wandern, Klettern, Fahrradfahren, Zelten, Spazieren usw. Leider hlt sie so gut dass ich bis jetzt keine neue kaufen konnte;-)

I'm a farmer, fisherman and a hunter. This jacket is the best piece of equipment I have for all of those occupations. Working 18 hours in the rain to get harvest in is made a little more bearable by a jacket that keeps me dry. It fits well and allows for a thick wool underlayer but isn't baggy. A big plus is that the main pockets are just between your chest and belly. This is great if you wear a hip-pack or belt with tools. Tan colours would be nice to have.

I have used the alpha sv for many years now. My very first alpha which is still going strong is over 15 years old. I have used the alpha on numerous high altitude climbing expeditions as well as on long treks such as the camino del norte. It is a super jacket that provides excellent protection. It is light and lives in my rucksack.

Diese hochwertige Jacke ist jeden Euro wert. Sie ist hochpreisige, aber allein die Materialauswahl und Verarbeitung rechtfertigen ihn allemal. Nutze sie jetzt ein Jahr und nehme sie hart ran. Sie sieht noch wie neu aus und ist dicht wie am ersten Tag. Der Schnitt ist super und lsst noch weitere Lagen darunter zu, z.B. die Atom LT oder gar die Thorium. Dabei ist die Bewegungsfreiheit immer noch vorhanden. Werde sie wieder kaufen.

I'm a farmer, fisherman and a hunter. This jacket is the best piece of equipment I have for all of those occupations. Working 18 hours in the rain to get harvest in is made a little more bearable by a jacket that keeps me dry. It fits well and allows for a thick wool underlayer but isn't baggy. A big plus is that the main pockets are just between your chest and belly. This is great if you wear a hip-pack or belt with tools. Tan colours would be nice to have.

Es ist die beste Jacke die man auf dem Markt bekommt!!!

Achat recommand pour des conditions vraiment alpines, suffisamment froides ou intenses.

I was very upset to find that my jacket was stolen out of my checked bags at the airport on a recent trip. Obviously I had to replace it. There's no other jacket I could ever use. I've had one of the SV Alphas for 8 years now and the only reason I replaced it was because someone else clearly wanted it more. The price is steep but if you keep it safe you'll never need another. How many jackets do you need to buy that are cheaper and replace before you can justify the cost?

This is the best jacket I have every owned. Everything said about this jacket has came true. I love the Arcteryx Products!!

This is one of the best goretex jackets available and the styling is excellent. The quality of the goretex, the cut of the jacket, the fit. The person this fits in a L is 6'3", weighs 215. There is some room for layering and the arms are long enough to cover the wrists.

Truly incredible craftsmanship and the patterning/fit is excellent. This is the perfect Gore-Tex jacket for hard-users - you know who you are: ice climbers, skiers, mountaineers ... round-the-world motorcyclists. A verifiable fortress. Probably not an appropriate piece for your average user due to weight, packability and the stiff, loud N100p-X 3L GORE-TEX Pro fabric.

I love this jacket, I bought it in the blue which looks awesome. I put this jacket to the test in CO this year. On a recent ski trip, it snowed non stop and was paired with up to 60 mph winds at times. The hood fit nicely over my helmet and covered me completely. I was warm and dry every time I wore this jacket. There are vents under the arms to adjust airflow as well which came in handy. I paired this jacket with a base layer shirt and Arcteryx Atom LT and was very comfortable. I feel the shells run large. I'm 6'3 215 lbs and typically wear an XL jacket in the Atom, but the XL in this shell was enormous. Sized down to a Large and has a good fit

After much consideration I decided to make a purchase of this highly regarded jacket. The cost was justified by the level of manufacturing quality that has gone into making it. Twenty years of continuous development and four hours in the making. I've only had it a short while and not yet put it to any tests. But, I know it will withstand anything the British weather can throw at it. It also commands a respect when wearing it and other people recognise the name. I'm not an expert climber or mountaineer but I enjoy the great outdoors. Having a jacket of this quality gives me total reassurance.

After much consideration I decided to make a purchase of this highly regarded jacket. The cost was justified by the level of manufacturing quality that has gone into making it. Twenty years of continuous development and four hours in the making. I've only had it a short while and not yet put it to any tests. But, I know it will withstand anything the British weather can throw at it. It also commands a respect when wearing it and other people recognise the name. I'm not an expert climber or mountaineer but I enjoy the great outdoors. Having a jacket of this quality gives me total reassurance.

equally wind and waterproof from my previous Arc'Teryx but lighter with greater ease of movement

I've fallen down/off ledges, slid down on my back on a rough ice face, and fallen on concrete with this jacket and it still looks brand new. This jacket not only will keep you dry and comfortable in all weather condition but will last you a life time. However for more casual use with the similar durability I would recommend the beta SV due to the fact the pockets are more convenient for casual daily use.

Chaqueta increble,la segunda que tengo gran inversin

J'ai longuement hsit a acheter cette veste, car le prix tait quand mme trs lev pour mes moyens. Je dois avouer que je ne regrette pas, je fais en effet toutes mes activits de montagne avec : Raid a ski / Rando pdestre / Raquettes / ....Finalement ce n'est peut tre pas la plus lgre mais cela vite d'avoir a emporter une autre veste, donc cela revient au mme au niveau du poids et cela vite de ce poser des questions sur le choix du bon matriel pour la journe. Pour moi le must c'est son utilisation en raid a ski sur plusieurs jours : Quelque soit les conditions et son utilisation c'est du solide / Respirant / le porte du baudrier est ais / Protge du vent de faon incroyable ce qui favorise la chaleur. Le seul 'dfaut' (c'est presque de la mauvaise foi) serait le bruit du tissus pour l'observation animalire. BB from France

I'm 6 foot 3 and 150lbs. Large jacket fits slightly large but still fits great. Quality made. I will definitely by more from Arcteryx.

You can not spend whole winter with only one shell. No matter how good you can layer yourself, you better have SV JACKET to start a Stormy winter day in the mountains . This garment is the'' Core gear ''of those days .Colour Stellar is fascinating

Ich besitze bereits die Vorgngerjacke seit ca. 20 Jahren. Die Jacke benutze ich zum Skifahren, zum Segeln und zum Wandern und Radfahren. Tolle, sehr leichte und strapazierfhige Kleidung.

I can't believe how much I love this jacket. The only thing that kept me away from it at first was the price. Not because I wouldn't pay it but because I don't make a lot of money. This jacket has kept me out of the elements of all angles. It's waterproof, wind proof, has great pockets easy to access in the front rather than normal zones where gear would be. This jacket if very well thought through.

Pour ceux qui aiment la nature je recommande absolument cette coquille. Je fais de la randonne, de l'alpinisme et plusieurs autres activits dans la nature. J'adore !!!!

The most comfortable jacket Ive had. I use it for heliskiing and it keeps warm perfectly. Its easy washable too when it gets dirty. A must have!