Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket

I was originally introduced to Arc'teryx through their LEAF program. I was blown away by the level of quality craftsmanship, thought and consideration that goes into each piece of gear that Arc'teryx makes. I own many pieces of Arc'teryx gear from shoes, jackets, sweaters, gloves and warm pairs of britches. I couldn't tell you which one is my favorite, because I LOVE them all! I will continue to buy from Arc'teryx until the day that I die.

You don't want to spend your money on something that won't work. Your hard-earned dollars are important to you and you want something that will last. I will tell you, this jacket, though pricey, is worth every penny and will last. It's extremely technical and withstands anything I have come across. You can tell that the engineers/designers at Arcteryx took the time needed to build the perfect shell. The other great thing is, these same engineers actually put this equipment through the ringer and know the pain points. I am not an alpinist per se, but I do know that while I have had this jacket, I can trust it will keep me dry and cut the wind completely. Stop looking for something that is comparable because you won't find it.

Die Outdoor Jacke schlechthin. Ist sehr gut fur alle Outdoor Aktivitten zu benutzen. Ski, Fahrrad, Hiking, etc. Bei klterem Wetter mit ein paar Lagen drunter. Gute Lftung.

highly recommended for reliability, comfort and aesthetics for those who practice mountains in style and also professionally

This is a serious jacket for climbing and high altitude trekking. Light, durable and breathable. I`ve been wearing it for all my climbing tours, and very happy with the performance.

Awesome garment, absolutely love it... Everyday mountain wear.

This is a great jacket. I have used it for 6 years and still going strong.

I know there is lots of reviews and praise for this jacket on here. That was one of my primary reasons for purchasing this jacket. I wanted the best of the best hardshell and this jacket is it. I love the fact it's made in Canada. Not that overseas products are inferior in anyway I own many. But I find comfort in knowing that this jacket being as pricey as it is was crafted by people that make a living wage. My first outing I spent 12 days in the Alaskan range and experienced a variety of weather. One of those days was spent alpine climbing on a beautiful sunny warm day. But like the Denali region is know for the weather can change fast and boy it did. A storm came in out of know were, I quickly put on my SV and packed up. Our group spent several hours making it back to camp in a windy thunderous downpour. When we got back to camp I was happy to know I was bone dry underneath my jacket. Several other in our group where not as fortunate. Every other person in the group jacket had completely wetted out and failed. It was that moment I knew I made the right decision purchasing the SV. Fit: Love the fit I can layer appropriately and still have freedom of movement in the upper body and arms. I tried several other brands and non of them fit me as well as this. Face fabric: I'm fairly new to mountaineering so I did not get the importance of this until I spent some time on some sharp granite faces. This thing is bomb proof! Features: It took some adjusting to the napoleon pockets but I now see why this important. Love the hood and its adjustability another huge selling point. I have many Arcteryx products and I will continue to as long as they keep doing what they're doing. My wife did get a little jealous when I kept calling my SV "my lady".

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 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.

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 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?

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.

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

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

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.

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

This thing is nuts. I live in Oklahoma. It gets cold here too. I've layered this over a combination of a synthetic baselayer, a delta lt fleece, an atom lt midlayer, and a Gamma MX softshell. Obviously, barring the end of the world, I don't need all those at once. However, it's nice to know that I can throw a basically a mobile shelter over whatever I'm wearing, at a moments notice, regardless of the climate. This thing is light. It's bombproof. It's also super loud, especially with the hood up. But what sold it to me is that it's totally weatherproof, more than any of its competitors, and while it won't be as breathable as thinner Arcteryx shells, it can keep you a lot more dry than an umbrella in a sudden downpour, even if its 90f out. Unzip the pits, Drop the hood, you're good. And if you wanna climb K2, this will do that too.

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