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Alpha SV Arc’teryx Jacket - Review 2026

By: Michael Bartley & Annie Gunton - Updated: April 2025

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Michael Bartley

Contributor at SlopeMagazine.com

Michael has been on a board of sorts ever since he could walk, and has always said that ‘life makes more sense sideways'.

Annie Gunton

Editor at SlopeMagazine.com

Annie has lived on 4 continents and traveled through 6. Spending her time in places as different as London and the Kalahari she has adapted how she gets out and enjoys what’s around.

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Where to buy Alpha SV Arc’teryx Jacket:

Arc'teryx - Men's

Arc'teryx - Women's

REI

For those looking for supreme protection in the most rugged of environments, the Alpha SV Ar’teryx Jacket is designed to perform in the harshest weather that the mountains can throw at you.

Built with GORE-TEX PRO and a 100 denier face fabric, this combo is top of the line stuff. Not only is it the most durable fabric in the Arc’teryx lineup, but it maintains breathability despite being bombproof.

To help improve breathability, pit zips are designed to be used with ease when you need to dump heat on a big climb. The StormHood™ on the Alpsh SV Arc’teryx Jacket can be worn over a helmet, is easily adjustable (even in gloves), and is designed to allow maximum protection without compromising visibility.

This shell is for those who are going to get amongst it in the big mountains. This durable ‘storm fortress’ provides enhanced protection and added peace of mind for when the weather inevitably turns sour. The regular fit is time-tested, and has been patterned to fit comfortably over layers, allowing for freedom of movement.