Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Alpha Jacket

I wasn't sure about this when I bought it, and decided to just try it. I found that the new Alpha Jacket is the best shell I have ever used. Having previously had an Alpha SV, Beta SV and Beta AR....this jacket is the overall winner. The chest pockets are perfect and allow for access with hipbelt or harness, and the storm hood should be the only hood used on any Arteryx jacket. (I think this is a better shell than the new Beta AR with Storm Hood). Much lighter and flexible than the Alpha SV, and it packs smaller. Still, some crinkling from the Goretex Pro shell, but less than the Alpha SV. Actually my only issue is I wish there were more color options, which seems to be a problem with most Arteryx jackets (please get this fixed). All things considered I highly recommend this shell, and am really enjoying using it!

This is now my year round and all around jacket. From splitboard missions to alpine climbs. A jacket this waterproof and breathable with its weight is a testament to Arcteryx's quality.

I bought this jacket in 2016 and after seven years of great use, there was a minor issue with the seam near the pit zip. That might merit a review with fewer stars, but even after seven years, arcteryx gave me a new jacket. Great company that stands by their product.

Reinforced Durability: The Alpha Jacket boasts reinforced hood, shoulders, and forearms with GORE-TEX PRO Most Rugged, ensuring unmatched durability in high-wear areas for enduring alpine challenges. This keeps you even more dry up top. I love this about the product as it gives it a lot more strength. Breathable Construction: Designed with alpine realities in mind, the Alpha Jacket prioritises breathability, allowing wearers to stay comfortable during intense activities and variable weather conditions. It also has vents on the side to aid this. Lightweight Performance: Shedding grams without compromising on strength, the use of ultralight GORE-TEX with Hadron face fabric zones makes the Alpha Jacket exceptionally lightweight, facilitating agile movement in challenging terrains. Durable Versatility: Striking a perfect balance, the Alpha Jacket is not just lightweight but impressively durable, making it a versatile choice for alpine enthusiasts who demand peak performance from their gear. Although haven't yet used it in alpine conditions yet.

Works as described - if your looking for a hard shell you can't go wrong

I used to fit in a Arcteryx regular cut small. Bummed as the new sizing leaves me without a size that fits. Medium is too big and small is too small. The only shells that will fit me now are the medium beta lt fitted, which are still a little broad in the shoulders. Its replacement the beta lightweight Medium, which is its replacement is now too big. I'm a 38/39 chest with very narrow shoulders.

Great coat! Super pleased to get one! Have an SV, but like the Alpha M for the new color and weight. Not quite as rugged as the SV but lighter and more flexible. Looking forward to putting it through some paces this winter.

Got this jacket a few weeks ago and have used it in extensive rain, wind, and now some snow. It has held up wonderfully and still repels water like it did brand new. The fit is excellent but a little roomy. The hood is amazing as I can wear it with a ski, mtb, or climbing helmet and it fits perfectly. Insanely clean look as well.

Gorgeous jacket. 'Love the new colors (I got the yellow/black sapphire, which is kind of like a dark navy blue). Fit is roomy (thank goodness), so it's not exactly a snug fit over a t-shirt or lightweight long-sleeved shirt, but when you put this on over a Proton jacket, down vest, or other insulating layer, the fit is perfect. For me (who is short) I found the sleeves a tad long, but that doesn't bother me much at all. A quality rain jacket I look forward to seeing me through many mountain trips.

I brought this jacket 3 months ago and I use it all the time. It's so versatile that I can wear for all outdoor activities. Perfect for active users.

Purchased this jacket to use during my recent hike on the West Highland Way in Scotland. Rained every day of the trip, most of the time heavy rain with strong winds. This jacket kept me completely dry. Great product!

Bombproof shell for inclement weather. This jacket is durable, waterproof, and allows for good mobility. Couldn't be better.

I bought this jacket a few years ago and it sits beside the door as my go-to for any outdoor activity. I use it for climbing, hiking, biking, or anything with windy or rainy conditions. It fits well and because of it I have purchased more Arc items such as shoes and pants to see how they go. So far have been impressed

My go too for Gortex, kept me bone dry in many storms in the Scottish Highlands.

After basically living in this jacket for 6 weeks in the Karakorum in Pakistan, I can honestly say that this is my favorite Gore-Tex jacket for climbing. It has the perfect balance between lightweight/durable, while still being fully functional and having all of the features you could want/need. 10/10!

Perfect fit, super light & all fonctional, I recommend this product to anyone who has doubts !!!

A personal piece for mountain hikes and back up jacket for my involvement with Search and Rescue. I used it in an absolute deluge on the Juan de Fuca today. Bone dry! The lightweight material although brand new, was amazing.

Great jacket all around. The hood and pockets are really good. The colour combination Arctic Silk / Solitude is excellent. Only downside is that black zipper which cuts the jacket half and looks stupid. The zippers should be same colour as the jacket. And it wouldn't hurt to make those hood adjustment cordstrings same colour as the jacket. It all would make the jacket better looking.

Everything is perfect about this jacket except for the length of the torso. When I ice climb the jacket pops out of my harness quite often when I reach up. It is mainly in the front where the hem makes it is shorter there than the back. Can Arc' either make the jacket have no hem or make a tall version or make the regular sizes have a longer torso please.

I've had this jacket for a few years now and it has been great. It is of normal Arcteryx quality and is very waterproof. For how light it is I have found it to be very durable. It took me a bit to get used to the front pockets location but it makes sense for use with a harness.

Sweet jacket for ice climbing. Keeps you nice and dry without limiting range of motion. 4 starts only because it is so expensive.

The design is great but the fabric could be more durable

Purchased this as an everyday shell - aesthetically I love the colorblocking, one of the best executions I've seen from a design standpoint. Unfortunately I had to return it as the sleeves were way too long for everyday use (I am 5'9 with a normal wingspan and the sleeves went past the tips of my fingers)

Perfect design for lightweight. But the colors are disaster ... I hope there are more bright single color options come out in the future.

Alpha SV jacket made in Canada. Unfortunately the glue used to bond the forested to the outer shell isn't what it used to be and is causing premature separation in under 2 years of normal use with regular Nikwax washes.