Shell Jackets - Waterproof reviews
You are looking at: Home : Reviews : Jackets : Shell Jackets - Waterproof

Arc'teryx Alpha SV

Summary : Full Review : Reader Reviews : Gallery : Discussion

Our Review

Reader Reviews

3 user reviews of Arc'teryx Alpha SV See all

Overall reader score

Keith Yeoman
I have been testing outdoor clothing for over 26 years and this piece of kit leaves me stumped for words, it is quite simply Superb. Continue reading...

Simon Cunningham
The best Shell I have ever worn, simply superb fit. XCR as good as any under full-on Scottish conditions. Tough.

Unfortunately mine had to go back as it leaked on the hood. Got mine in the sale so couldn't Continue reading...

Alex Thornton-Smith
If you can afford it, buy it. If you can't afford it, buy it anyway and suffer the consequences later. This is a fantastic piece of kit and puts every other jacket I've ever owned to shame. Walking, climbing Continue reading...

Discussions


getoutmore
My own Alpha sv is only a year or so old and is the Pro Shell version.I know it's expensive ; very expensive but once you try one on you realise why.The things are just totally bombproof.I have worn it in the Lakes in torrential rain and last winter's severe snow as well as in storms in the Alps last Easter and never has it even contemplated letting any of the weather in.Some reviews have pointed out that there is no storm flap on the zip.This is because when Arc'teryx say they have fitted a waterproof zip they mean a zip which is waterproof hence no storm flap!This is the ultimate bad weather jacket so if you can afford one get one now.

Posted: 22/08/2010 at 20:07


Scott Buchanan

What brought that on?

 Scott

Posted: 22/08/2010 at 21:09



Summary : Full Review : Reader Reviews : Gallery : Discussion


Your score:

Need to know

  • Price: £375.00
  • Year: 2003

More in this category

Sprayway Alpine Pants
Sprayway Alpine Pants
Mountain Equipment Kongur Jacket
Mountain Equipment Kongur Jacket
Lowe Alpine Lowe Alpine Elite eVENT Jacket
Lowe Alpine Lowe Alpine Elite eVENT Jacket
The North Face Mens Prophecy paclite jacket
The North Face Mens Prophecy paclite jacket
Berghaus Paclite® Jacket
Berghaus Paclite® Jacket
Sign up to our twitter feed

Latest news

New Review: Haglöfs Ambo Long Shorts
Latest OM site review is the new Haglöfs Ambo Shorts, long,...
Friday Matinee - Biking Special
Watch the entire new Anthills film Strength In Numbers for...
Weekend Mountain Weather Outlook
OM's unexpurgated interpretation of this weekend's mountain...
Cool Summits Everest Again With Medal
'Everest Like An Amusement Park' - Moro
GPS help and user guide

Shopping partners

Springfield Camping
Trekmates
Outdoor Megastore
www.e-outdoor.co.uk
Cave and Crag
Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports
Fox's Outdoor
Park Cameras
The Outdoor Shop