Arc'teryx Alpha SV jacket: Tested and Reviewed!

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[@ejones7589]

Good video. But the review is missing a few finer details regarding the jacket.
The side-arm zipper pocket can be used for important documents (driver's license, etc.), but while in Jackson Hole last March for skiing, its purpose was for the RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) lift ticket/card used for their automated scanning turnstiles to enter the cues to the lifts. All entry points to the lifts had a turnstile with a scanner built into the left side at the exact height of that pocket (and ranging about 3-feet long for varying heights)
There are two interior pockets not mentioned in the video. One on the right-side; for large items like goggles. One one the left side for small items, documents or a polyester goggle bag. Both pockets are mesh and appear to be designed for wet items to air-out and dry if necessary.
There are velcro wrist adjustment straps for a more secure fit around the wrists to prevent the cold and wet from getting in.
Lastly, the hood, neck/face and lower-hip areas have adjustable synching cords for a personal fit of the jacket. Hope this helps.

[@dougieranger]

Definitely. You should review these.

[@ejones7589]

@@dougieranger If I had the time money (or sponsorship sending me the items), I’d love to review products. Thanks for the compliment!

[@dougieranger]

@@ejones7589 My pleasure EJ.

[@tprovosts]

Good review! What height are you and what size did you get?
Cheers!

[@ShartedKegs]

There are no hip pockets because that’s where a harness will sit.

[@ronaldgovin6568]

Given how you plan to use the jacket their beta series was probably a better fit. With the beta SV you would have gotten the same protection, but with pockets in a more natural location. The alpha series is really designed with the needs of a climber in mind, hence the awkward pocket placement

[@FREDRICKG85]

I was debating on the Beta LT, AR,SV for a quick throw on when it get cold meaning 70 to 60 degrees what jacket would you recommend? Seems you know your stuff? I would appreciate it thanks.

[@ainjuhl4509]

Not the same durability and not the same fit.

[@NikCan66]

Excellent video

[@TommyRarivoson]

Do you think that an M would fit me if i am 5'11 132 lbs and my chest is 32'? What size did you get yourself?

[@ejones7589]

I have this exact jacket in a Large. I'm 6'0", 220-lbs, 44" chest. I have to say it fits great. It fits like a glove with a bit of breathing room for movement or under-layers. (I wear Icebreaker merino layers and it's a great setup). Hope this helps.

[@jawnly211]

I have in small and medium. For reference, im 6 ft 150 with 38-40” chest and the medium fit pretty loose on me. But after laying it with an atom lt, it fit better with room to still wiggle in it. Small actually fit perfect, even with the base jacket, but didnt leave much room for much else. I think your better option would be a small.

[@Lanpanda4]

Yes but I would say large if your layering

[@RichardsWorld]

Looks nice. But as some reviews on their site said, it's pretty noisy. Too noisy for recording video when walking anyways.

[@winsoncheong2025]

added bonus for bear protection. the jacket makes noise!

[@louiss.w1944]

What is the name of the colour? Soulsonic?

[@frederik1604]

its Neptune blue. soul sonic is purple

[@maticerne]

Dude glove pocket is inside on the right😉

[@antn8387]

so is it worth the 800 bucks?

[@xj1471]

It's only worth it if you make best use of it by doing activities such as ice climbing. For skiing or hiking you absolutely do not need it. I would recommend Beta AR or Beta LT

[@apa7611]

900 today and hell no!

[@user-um3fx2vk8r]

@@xj1471 eh, beta AR is a good all round choice but I wouldnt use that specifically for skiing. Id get something like the Sabre or Sabre SV for skiing specifically and/or hiking. Sabre is advertised as arcteryx's ski focused shell, not the Beta series.

[@ilovenatureforever7003]

Tested in heavy rain ?

[@cinnygames]

I work in the film industry in Vancouver, BC. So 12-15+ hours of constant rain. It handles constant deluge like a champ. Keeping on top of treating the GORETEX at least once or twice a year depending on the frequency of use is important.

[@darwin3643]

Is it warm?

[@andresinsley921]

its a shell

[@jankysnowboarding7847]

You have to pay extra for the no hand pockets feature

[@mikkelfannikkelade4023]

considering its literally made ofr climbing vertically in arctic enviroments, where in the fuck would u ever need smth like that

[@canadianloon6433]

It's annoying with the noise?

[@JohnSmith-de4mg]

It can be. It sounds like a heavy duty trash bag.

[@whenpigsfly8104]

Nice vid ❤

[@mangyanlutongbahay4764]

How to know a fake Alpha SV?

[@Slizzyreps]

ya dont

[@ok2x]

sounds like a very noisy jacket

[@andresfelipenavasarias3046]

Probada y NO revisada.

[@Vannata2023]

Reply bud 👇:)

[@seanp401]

What a noisy jacket

[@bastulainen]

Well it is a hardshell meant for extreme mountain climbing

[@winsoncheong2025]

The noise will protect you against bears by letting them know you're around

[@Lanpanda4]

@@winsoncheong2025 so would you say I should buy it ?

[@benjaminstevens8641]

@@Lanpanda4 if your a serious mountain guy and need the protection it offers then pull the trigger it will last you forever it’s not meant to be comfy or convenient it’s meant to be practical and obviously a layer to protect

[@dougieranger]

@@Lanpanda4 I have two, including a new one I got two days ago and I love them. They do get a bit less noisy in time but it’s worth the noise for a serious mountain shell.