Alpha SV Jacket

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Weatherproof jacket built for the harshest alpine conditions

Constructed with next-generation 100D GORE-TEX PRO ePE, the Alpha SV Jacket delivers expedition-ready waterproof and windproof durability while remaining lighter and free from intentionally added PFAS. Purpose-built for committing ascents and sustained alpinism, this rugged shell ensures you stay focused and protected when conditions turn severe.

Features

• Helmet-compatible StormHood™ provides full coverage without obstructing peripheral vision
• Harness-compatible chest pockets and internal dump pockets for essential gear
• Glove-friendly Cohaesive™ hem adjusters double as a harness stop to secure the jacket in place
• Underarm pit zippers provide quick heat regulation during high-output climbs
• Concealed RECCO® reflector in the hood brim enhances searchability in emergency situations

Sizing

• The Alpha SV Jacket fits true to size. Take your usual jacket size.

Materials & Care

• 100d 3L GORE-TEX® PRO ePE, recycled plain weave, 135 gsm, FC0 DWR - 100% Nylon with ePE and PU Membrane, 100% Nylon Backing
• Made in China
• Machine wash medium, tumble dry normal medium, do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not iron, wash separately, do not use fabric softener, close all fastenings before wash, double rinse, do not leave wet, remove immediately

About

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.