Pinnacle protection for the most severe alpine weather
When the mountain is hitting you with everything it’s got, this is the jacket you need. The most equipped and protective jacket in the Arc’teryx line, the Alpha SV Jacket offers maximum durability and weatherproofing for sustained stints in the alpine. It’s built with a burly GORE-TEX Pro fabric that shields against the wettest weather and withstands abrasion from rugged rock. Climbing-friendly features like harness-accessible pockets and a helmet-compatible hood keep it ready for serious alpine assaults, and zippered underarm vents let you blow off steam after a long push uphill.
Features
100% Waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX Pro is exceptionally durable
DWR finish repels moisture
Articulated patterning for unrestricted mobility
RECCO® reflector aids in search and rescue situations
Low-profile StormHood™ maintains clear field of vision and is helmet-compatible
Glove-friendly hem adjusters and Velcro cuffs seal out the elements
Harness-compatible zippered hand pockets and left bicep pocket for access while climbing
WaterTight™ Vislon zippers keep moisture out
Materials
Face fabric: 100D 3-Layer GORE-TEX Pro
Sizing
Regular fit: Allows comfortable movement and layering underneath
Care
Machine wash and tumble dry medium. Do not dry clean, iron, or bleach. Wash separately and close all fastenings before washing.
About Arc’teryx
You may only know Arc’teryx from their pristine final products—but in our opinion, it’s all the hard work and experimentation behind the scenes that deserve an even bigger shoutout. From their homebase in Vancouver, every new jacket goes through a training regimen rivaled by the montage in Rocky IV—where it’s brought to the breaking point, refined, and refined again between rounds of high-tech lab testing and punishing field trials in Arc’teryx’s backyard, the British Columbian Coast Mountains. The end result is famously clean and functional outerwear that pushes the outdoor industry to new heights with every iteration. Seriously, GORE-TEX jackets would not be as lightweight and durable as they are today without the work these guys put in. Our picks from Arc’teryx are jackets and fleeces we’d feel comfortable wearing every day. Simply put, they’re as indestructible as mountaineering gear but also look put-together on your train ride into the office.
