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The Arc’teryx Alpha SV Jacket Men’s in 24K Black is the brand’s maximum-durability hardshell for prolonged exposure in severe alpine weather. Its 100-denier, three-layer GORE-TEX PRO ePE fabric is waterproof, windproof and breathable, with a recycled nylon face and FC0 DWR. The 492-gram shell has a regular, layer-ready fit and a centre-back length of 78 cm in men’s size M.
Built for real use. A severe-weather shell is equipment, not casual rainwear. Its job is to create a dependable barrier when the route is exposed, the forecast deteriorates and turning around is no longer a simple decision. That demands waterproof protection, controlled breathability, a pattern that allows climbing movement and details that remain usable with gloves, helmet and harness. The Alpha SV sits at the durable end of the Arc’teryx range and is purpose-built for sustained alpine use.
Build the system underneath it for the conditions. A moisture-managing base layer and an appropriate insulating layer let the shell concentrate on weather protection. Use the pit zips before overheating, not after moisture has already accumulated, and adjust hood, cuffs and hem so wind-driven precipitation has fewer entry points. The regular fit leaves deliberate room for layers and movement. Pocket placement is arranged around a harness, which keeps essentials reachable on technical terrain rather than hidden behind equipment.
Details that matter.
- Weight: 492 g
- Regular fit with room for layers and articulated patterning for climbing
- Centre-back length in men’s size M: 78 cm
- 100D three-layer GORE-TEX PRO ePE, recycled plain-weave nylon face, 135 gsm
- Waterproof, windproof, breathable and built for expedition-level durability
- Membrane and FC0 DWR are free from intentionally added PFAS
- Helmet-compatible StormHood™ maintains visibility
- Adjustable Velcro® cuffs and glove-friendly Cohaesive™ hem adjusters
- Two harness-compatible chest pockets, left bicep pocket, internal security pocket and two internal dump pockets
- All external zips are WaterTight™ with RS™ sliders
- Pit zips provide fast ventilation
- RECCO® reflector supports search-and-rescue detection
- Manufactured in China
Care and use. Machine wash on medium, separately, then tumble dry on normal medium. Do not bleach, dry clean, iron or use fabric softener. The ePE face can appear to wet out sooner than some earlier fabrics; Arc’teryx states that this does not affect membrane waterproofing. Washing away contamination and drying the jacket restores the DWR’s beading performance.
This jacket makes sense for users who actually need its combination of durability and protection. It is intentionally more substantial than a light emergency shell, because repeated contact with rock, tools, packs and hard weather is part of the brief. Care is part of performance: clean technical membranes before oils and dirt clog the face fabric, skip softener, and tumble dry as instructed to help reactivate the durable water-repellent finish. A cared-for shell breathes better and stays useful longer.
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You can return items within 30 days. Items must be unworn, clean and in their original condition. See our returns information for conditions and any return shipping costs.
Arc’teryx’s most durable alpine shell for severe weather, built around 100D GORE-TEX PRO ePE.
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