Feathered Friends

Alpha SV Jacket Men's

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$612 $900 In stock

Category: Men's Hardshells

The top-of-the-line most durable all around waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX Pro shell climbing jacket from Arc'teryx.  Designed for use in severe conditions for the hardcore person that gets after it to the extreme.  Made with 3-Layer ePE GORE-TEX® Pro fabric.  The most abrasion resistant hardshell from Arc'teryx.  Built to last over and above everything else. This is the one.

Details

  • 100d 3-Layer GORE-TEX® Pro ePE Waterproof/Breathable Fabric Throughout.  135gsm Nylon Plain Weave. 100% Nylon Backing.
  • ePE and PU Membrane.
  • FC0 Water Repellent Finish
  • WaterTight™ Vislon Front Zipper
  • WaterTight™ External Zippers
  • RS™ Zipper Sliders
  • 2 External Climbing-Harness-Compatible Napoleon-Style Pleated Zippered Chest Pockets
  • Internal Zippered Security Pocket
  • Two Internal Dump Pockets
  • One Left Bicep Pocket
  • Pit Zips for Ventilation
  • Fully Adjustable Helmet Compatible StormHood™ with Laminated Brim
  • Tall Collar
  • Laminated Chin Guard
  • No-Lift Gusseted Underarms
  • Velcro® Cuff Adjusters
  • Drop Back Laminated Hem
  • Cohaesive™ Hem Adjusters with Hemlock™ to hold jacket down under a climbing harness
  • Hidden RECCO® Reflector in the Hood Brim
  • Regular Fit
  • Waterproof
  • Windproof
  • Breathable
  • Extremely Durable Face Fabric
  • Made in China
  • 17.4 oz (492 g)

Please Note:  More exclusive inventory of this item is available for in-person in-store purchases only at our Feathered Friends Retail Store in Downtown Seattle.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Isabella ★★★★★

I took this jacket up a rainy alpine route and the GORE-TEX Pro shell kept me bone dry even through a sudden hailstorm. The helmet-compatible hood cinches down tight enough that I didn’t get any face spray while scrambling. For a hardshell this tough, it still moves well when I’m reaching for holds.

Riley ★★★★★

The pit zips on this jacket are a lifesaver during high-output climbs—lets out heat without having to stop and unzip fully. Took it through some nasty wind-driven rain last week and stayed bone dry underneath. Exactly the kind of bombproof shell I needed for alpine conditions.

Richard ★★★★★

Got caught in a freak hail storm halfway up a couloir and the GORE-TEX Pro shell shrugged it off completely - no wet shoulders, no clammy feeling underneath. It's stiff when new but that's exactly what you want when you're scraping against rock all day, and it packs down small enough for a summit ba