Regardless of the Alpine no longer being in it's own class, when that jacket came out it opened a whole new world to a lot of people who had never been into the genre before, on that alone it deserves it's place in the pantheon of tech wear grails.
I challenge anyone to describe a more iconic and easy to visualize piece of techwear imagery than an ACG Alpine clad Urbexer on a rooftop at night, overlooking the neon glow of the city as it vibrantly dances through the fog.
10:57, the alpine uses the 3L gore tex for sure. I have the alpine and another paclite jacket, and there is a huge difference. As for the difference in the feels between your alpine and your beta lt, the 3L of the gore tex fabric consists of: the outer layer, the gore-tex membrane, and the liner. The only part that is shared by all gore-tex jackets(in the same time period of release) is the gore-tex membrane. The outer layer and the liner can be done however each of the brands(nike, arcteryx, adidas) needs them to be(as long as they meet gore-tex specifications of course). Brands like arc’teryx, which specializes in gore tex garments have a bunch of different outer layer material within their own line up from the toughest np100x face fabric of the top of the line alpha sv, to the much cheaper np40x face fabric of the alpha fl meant for less demanding tasks. Think of this like your shoes. Your af1 gtx uses the gore tex membrane, but the outer layer is leather and mesh. Your nmd gtx also uses gore tex membrane, but the outer layer is knit.
For me it's still one of my holy grails and I hate myself that I skipped the release for whatever reason I liked the jacket alot in 2016 but not enough to spent 600 bucks for it but today the prob is that not even find one for sale... I still want it in my closet
I first bought it because of Antwon and this is just another reason why I'll never get rid of my ACG Alpine. What really sealed the deal was I also got the inner piece (bomber) that attaches to the alpine thrown in with the deal.
Hey Ant, sweet video, nice overview of a classic that gets less talked about than the big name players. I was thinking the whole time how it's a bit of a shame that you can't really get this as an entry into the Techwear Prime look and then you mention alternatives without specifics. Would be super interesting to hear what you think would be a current equivalent.
This GOAT jacket deserved a full episode review by the GOAT TechWear reviewer, Antwon. What took you so long to admit NikeACG Alpine is the best creation????? Price, sleek design, functionality, great fabric,..... it has it all. 👍😎
Great nuance take as always! It's an iconic piece for sure but can only agree that when reaching such price points, better go for the more specialized competitors that will offer more value out of the purchase. Love the massive asymmetric branding though...
I just picked one up for 180 euro, it was not in the best shape though. But a good old wash with Nikwax fixed it up. Got the white ("bareyl green") one and I absolutely love it
Its standard 3L gore-tex performance fabric. Paclite doesn't have a fabric 3rd layer backer. It uses a spray-on oleophobic layer or none at all(paclite plus). Basically if the inner looks gimpy, it's Paclite. If it looks like silver fabric or has a dark grey check its performance or pro, respectively. And the denier is too high on both the outer and inner fabric for Gore Active.
Do that video on the different types of gore-tex. It is something which is really confusing and your clear and informative style would work wonders on the topic.
It’s a more in depth review of this jacket rather than a comparative or an outfit compilation video like in the past. You can also see the wear on this jacket over the course of 4 years. All of this info is good info because there are not that much videos of this black alpine out there.
Come on Alien Ant Farm. This jacket is nice and all, would love to have it... But there is no way. Would love to see more alternatives. Will you ever review enfin leve eurria or leioa? Those give me some alpine vibes. Would like to see more enfin leve reviews.
Serendipity, I just (finally after much searching) managed to snag a barely-worn Black XL of this piece yesterday (Sat 13th Feb). I'm not going to disagree that I had to pay above original retail, but even then I was lucky enough to get it for below the usual four-figure GBP Grailed prices. I'm real happy with it, it's a fantastic jacket and I'll be enjoying wearing it for the foreseeable. I agree about the hood, but if you fold down the chin flap with the poppers and then also double over and fasten down the hood with the popper fasteners at the sides you can roll the hood into a chunky collar loop, it took a bit of trial-and-error to get it looking not lumpy and hunchbacked :) One question for any owners - there's a half-zip running across the inside at shoulder-height; what's it for? :o
Nice! Glad you got one for a decent price and have been getting some goot use out of it. As Toob said, it's to zip in liners. The ACG 2-in-1 jacket came with one which is compatible, and iirc the Metamorphosis bomber also works. I've also zipped the Acronym J89 into it with no issues so I imagine most (if not all) Acronym things will work
Idk about you man. I had just convinced myself I don’t need an Arc’teryx hardshell. Seeing this video kind of made me go the other way once again haha. In the end it’s all a choice of fashion, I shouldn’t have to justify it to myself If I want it and responsibly own it.
Can you please let me know what is your height and size of the jacket? Curious on how the jacket fit different sizes, I am 177cm 83kg, trying to decide what size to get.
Why does everyone hate the FW18 collection? The FW18 ACG Gore-tex jacket is one of my favorite pieces...cant understand why people dont like the FW18 collection. 64.media.tumblr (dot) com/dbfd6fe8523d35e8c1307650f3a95e22/2c77b5a18fe9e4b7-c3/s540x810/bdf504628eaa303654966a519182f32a93336484.jpg
Definitely a sick jacket but with the price people are asking for it, not worth it unless you picked it up for retail or when being resold for still around retail. Like mentioned, the asking rate for this can get you something in the realm of acr. At this point, I think you get this jacket because you have the money to burn and/or chasing those internet points. Looking forward to the next vid
"Is the Nikelab ACG Alpine REALLY the Ultimate Techwear Jacket?" -- It must be because I cant go 5 techwear pics without seeing it. And I cant buy it unless I wanna shell out 1.5k on ebay. Cant believe I wish people were just flexing in regular acronym BECAUSE THATS ACTUALLY CHEAPER
I dont blame the sellers though for trying to sell it for 1.5k, and I dont blame the people constantly flexing these either because if you have it of course youre going to flex it. At this point its kind of like a vicious circle. Its heralded as the holy grail of techwear, and no longer produced, so of course no seller would sell it for a lesser price when they know these regularly command approx 1.5k with no other way to obtain them. And because they regularly command 1.5k, the idea of their value continues to perpetually inflate itself. It becomes the perfect vicious circle.
If I want to get peices like this we're is my best bet so I don't get scammed can anyone tell me I'm kinda new to this I just want one good peice that I can rock for a while
I'm trying to get the turquoise color way. Can't find it any were in my size,I picked up the closest thing I can find the new ACG Black Gortext jacket. You should do a video of tech cargo pants. But your jacket is my grail tech jacket.
I am a big fan of the alpine. I think one of the bigger negatives you missed is that it’s so definitively a Nike coat. Wearing with adidas off another brand of shoes kills the whole look. Paying a little more for an acronym or going an arcteryc route gives flexibility. The alpine is a high price to lock yourself in to a strictly Nike ecosystem. Too high in my opinion.
You can't feel goretex. Its a membrane in the middle of the inner and outer layer. Your feeling a nylon shell on the outside which will change from brand to brand although all companies use goretex's off the shelf nylon outer shell they provide. The only brand that make there own outer nylon is Arc'teryx.
The 2 or 3 people left that actually CARE about FIDELITY and the TRUE INTENTION and ARTISTIC experience of music. You know that little thing that binds all culture together and has existed for millenia and and *deeeep breath* ahem ... sorry...
@@okanegatari eh iconic to like 10 techwear bros who can’t afford acronym. Really was overhyped. Nobody reflects on it. If anything 80s acg is the big “innovation”. Lol
Lol if I can be honest you dont really look good in these clothes, you look like a shady highschool reject. But anyways I dont wear these style of clothes either and good review mate!
Being flexed on with a piece I can't buy is exactly the content that I come here for every week. A+, would Antwon again.
Next week I review a PS5 and a RTX 3080 😎
Regardless of the Alpine no longer being in it's own class, when that jacket came out it opened a whole new world to a lot of people who had never been into the genre before, on that alone it deserves it's place in the pantheon of tech wear grails.
id actually love to see in depth goretex comparison with a outerwear focus
When will Antwon give us the secret to his cool haircut
looool, not had it cut for ages cuz of lockdown - sooner or later I'mma get bored and give myself a bowl cut
"Mum I finally made it to the top of r/techwearclothing!"
"What did it cost?"
"Everything."
lmaooo
@@ThisIsAntwon Just realised I'm featured at the last part of the video too lmao, thanks for pronouncing my name right!
I challenge anyone to describe a more iconic and easy to visualize piece of techwear imagery than an ACG Alpine clad Urbexer on a rooftop at night, overlooking the neon glow of the city as it vibrantly dances through the fog.
10:57, the alpine uses the 3L gore tex for sure. I have the alpine and another paclite jacket, and there is a huge difference. As for the difference in the feels between your alpine and your beta lt, the 3L of the gore tex fabric consists of: the outer layer, the gore-tex membrane, and the liner. The only part that is shared by all gore-tex jackets(in the same time period of release) is the gore-tex membrane. The outer layer and the liner can be done however each of the brands(nike, arcteryx, adidas) needs them to be(as long as they meet gore-tex specifications of course). Brands like arc’teryx, which specializes in gore tex garments have a bunch of different outer layer material within their own line up from the toughest np100x face fabric of the top of the line alpha sv, to the much cheaper np40x face fabric of the alpha fl meant for less demanding tasks. Think of this like your shoes. Your af1 gtx uses the gore tex membrane, but the outer layer is leather and mesh. Your nmd gtx also uses gore tex membrane, but the outer layer is knit.
I can’t believe my ass is watching this knowing full well im never gonna own one lmao
GGS ANTELOPE
Pain
Cool background for the jacket b-roll! Seeing the train pass by was nice. Also pingu noot noot hood hahaha
For me it's still one of my holy grails and I hate myself that I skipped the release for whatever reason I liked the jacket alot in 2016 but not enough to spent 600 bucks for it but today the prob is that not even find one for sale... I still want it in my closet
The length of the funnel hood is what makes it. My alpine is my go to jacket for extreme cold weather (-30 before wind shield)
Is here any cheaper alternative?? I really love this jacket
btw great video as always ant
Enfin Leve Eurria
OrbitGear W110-J
Greatest piece in Techwear history. Hands down.
I first bought it because of Antwon and this is just another reason why I'll never get rid of my ACG Alpine. What really sealed the deal was I also got the inner piece (bomber) that attaches to the alpine thrown in with the deal.
Hey Ant, sweet video, nice overview of a classic that gets less talked about than the big name players. I was thinking the whole time how it's a bit of a shame that you can't really get this as an entry into the Techwear Prime look and then you mention alternatives without specifics. Would be super interesting to hear what you think would be a current equivalent.
This GOAT jacket deserved a full episode review by the GOAT TechWear reviewer, Antwon. What took you so long to admit NikeACG Alpine is the best creation????? Price, sleek design, functionality, great fabric,..... it has it all. 👍😎
Great nuance take as always! It's an iconic piece for sure but can only agree that when reaching such price points, better go for the more specialized competitors that will offer more value out of the purchase. Love the massive asymmetric branding though...
I love the style of this branding on the front though I normally hate loud branding. Classic and effortlessly cool.
i definitely wanna see an in-depth explanation of all the types of gore-tex
Ant with a subtle 16m 35sec flex.
I just picked one up for 180 euro, it was not in the best shape though. But a good old wash with Nikwax fixed it up. Got the white ("bareyl green") one and I absolutely love it
Its standard 3L gore-tex performance fabric.
Paclite doesn't have a fabric 3rd layer backer. It uses a spray-on oleophobic layer or none at all(paclite plus).
Basically if the inner looks gimpy, it's Paclite. If it looks like silver fabric or has a dark grey check its performance or pro, respectively.
And the denier is too high on both the outer and inner fabric for Gore Active.
Agree, pretty sure it’s a Nike custom gtx 3L fabric.
as an audiophile JUST KNOW YOIU MADE ME CRY.
Do that video on the different types of gore-tex. It is something which is really confusing and your clear and informative style would work wonders on the topic.
Didn’t even know techwear was a thing when this jacket came out :/ ima just be over here chillin in my blocktech parka lol
imagine they retail the alpine again
V2.0
I can’t be the only one who thinks Antwon’s gray streaks compliment his fits
so he's gonna flex on us with this jacket every season for no reason? okay okay
It’s a more in depth review of this jacket rather than a comparative or an outfit compilation video like in the past. You can also see the wear on this jacket over the course of 4 years. All of this info is good info because there are not that much videos of this black alpine out there.
Come on Alien Ant Farm. This jacket is nice and all, would love to have it... But there is no way. Would love to see more alternatives. Will you ever review enfin leve eurria or leioa? Those give me some alpine vibes. Would like to see more enfin leve reviews.
ThisManHasAmnesia out here guessing at his name every vid, hope he remembers some day.
PLEASE DO A GORE-TEX FABIC BREAK DOWN VIDEO!!!
Serendipity, I just (finally after much searching) managed to snag a barely-worn Black XL of this piece yesterday (Sat 13th Feb). I'm not going to disagree that I had to pay above original retail, but even then I was lucky enough to get it for below the usual four-figure GBP Grailed prices. I'm real happy with it, it's a fantastic jacket and I'll be enjoying wearing it for the foreseeable.
I agree about the hood, but if you fold down the chin flap with the poppers and then also double over and fasten down the hood with the popper fasteners at the sides you can roll the hood into a chunky collar loop, it took a bit of trial-and-error to get it looking not lumpy and hunchbacked :)
One question for any owners - there's a half-zip running across the inside at shoulder-height; what's it for? :o
@toobmeij Cheers, I'll keep an eye out for something suitable :)
Nice! Glad you got one for a decent price and have been getting some goot use out of it. As Toob said, it's to zip in liners. The ACG 2-in-1 jacket came with one which is compatible, and iirc the Metamorphosis bomber also works. I've also zipped the Acronym J89 into it with no issues so I imagine most (if not all) Acronym things will work
O M G did he just hint that the next video is going to be about all the different goretex fabrics?!
I missed this one, but I love the aesthetic & I wear the Enfin Leve Eurria asymmetrical polyester/metal shell & I love it.
Idk about you man. I had just convinced myself I don’t need an Arc’teryx hardshell. Seeing this video kind of made me go the other way once again haha. In the end it’s all a choice of fashion, I shouldn’t have to justify it to myself If I want it and responsibly own it.
Brad Hall started the conversation about ‘show me that leather’, now get ready for Antwon’s ‘show me that Goretex’
Can you please let me know what is your height and size of the jacket? Curious on how the jacket fit different sizes, I am 177cm 83kg, trying to decide what size to get.
i have the olive nike gifted it to me for dj'n their acg launch party it was fire!!!!
Short answer: Yes.
Could you do white colored techwear clothes, since summer is coming up!
What other jacket's have a collar and hood like this
2016 was a good year for techwear, this year was lackluster for me😔
Oh boy that sure is a cool jacket I’m sure It won’t break my bank account
Love the way you think and live thanks antwon
Has to be the peak for ACG. Everything downhill from there.
Why does everyone hate the FW18 collection? The FW18 ACG Gore-tex jacket is one of my favorite pieces...cant understand why people dont like the FW18 collection.
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Hey whats up antwon, You should check out the L.L.Bean Men's Gore-Tex PacLite Wading Jacket. It is similar to this jacket but only $200 American.
This is one of my favorite jackets in my closet. I certainly wouldn't buy it now though at that price.
Thanks for your hard work
I wish I had one, but the retail prices are crazy!
Yo you mentioned it in the video, but please do a types of goretex video
Now that you've made the Alpine video, does that mean the Aelfric Eden one will come too? 🙏🙏🙏
To me i'd say the Acronym j28-GT is the most aesthtically Techwaer jacket, imo
Ant, Will you be rocking the ACG Wizards tee, as a fellow nerd I will.
Definitely a sick jacket but with the price people are asking for it, not worth it unless you picked it up for retail or when being resold for still around retail. Like mentioned, the asking rate for this can get you something in the realm of acr. At this point, I think you get this jacket because you have the money to burn and/or chasing those internet points.
Looking forward to the next vid
Please be very careful when going out to buy one do these. Fakes of them do exist in various forms. If the price seems too good to be true, it is.
bruh i would do anything for this jacket to just come back on sale
How comfy is it compared to the nike acg deploy jacket?
But will you review the new ACG jkts?
"Is the Nikelab ACG Alpine REALLY the Ultimate Techwear Jacket?" -- It must be because I cant go 5 techwear pics without seeing it. And I cant buy it unless I wanna shell out 1.5k on ebay. Cant believe I wish people were just flexing in regular acronym BECAUSE THATS ACTUALLY CHEAPER
I dont blame the sellers though for trying to sell it for 1.5k, and I dont blame the people constantly flexing these either because if you have it of course youre going to flex it. At this point its kind of like a vicious circle. Its heralded as the holy grail of techwear, and no longer produced, so of course no seller would sell it for a lesser price when they know these regularly command approx 1.5k with no other way to obtain them. And because they regularly command 1.5k, the idea of their value continues to perpetually inflate itself. It becomes the perfect vicious circle.
If I want to get peices like this we're is my best bet so I don't get scammed can anyone tell me I'm kinda new to this I just want one good peice that I can rock for a while
3:58 Infiniti Q50S spotted?
Hmm should i get a fresh piece for 1.5k.?
I'm trying to get the turquoise color way. Can't find it any were in my size,I picked up the closest thing I can find the new ACG Black Gortext jacket. You should do a video of tech cargo pants. But your jacket is my grail tech jacket.
Well it made you do this shit, so... Yes.
Damn can't argue with that
@@ThisIsAntwon FUGGIN GOT 'EM
just picked the yellow one up for 200€
Mfer. The price made me weep
Getting 13000 in taxes back this year thinking of finally pulling the trigger and getting the premium acrym jacket
grail status forsure
Hey what’s up, this is Acg alpine here
😂😂😂😂😂😂damn
Interesting video
Yes. It is.... (mic drop)
ACG gone down a wrong way after the collab with Erolson
You can buy a Glock 19 for the price of a jacket?
Ultimate? No, most hyped? Absofuckinglutely.
I am a big fan of the alpine. I think one of the bigger negatives you missed is that it’s so definitively a Nike coat. Wearing with adidas off another brand of shoes kills the whole look. Paying a little more for an acronym or going an arcteryc route gives flexibility.
The alpine is a high price to lock yourself in to a strictly Nike ecosystem. Too high in my opinion.
Imagine having the mentality of a 12 year old hypebeast.
Now I need to find a knockoff for half the price
Acronym, lol
You can't feel goretex. Its a membrane in the middle of the inner and outer layer.
Your feeling a nylon shell on the outside which will change from brand to brand although all companies use goretex's off the shelf nylon outer shell they provide. The only brand that make there own outer nylon is Arc'teryx.
Faa sho... According to Instagram
If you go by IG you need a new jacket every week 😭
Рад тебя видеть лайк сразу!
n00t n00t :^]
Like!
Bought an alpine jacket and fr had no idea the hidden breast pocked on the exterior ever existed
Until now, that is, thanks Ant :)
Не чего не панимаю но чую тему лечишь.
Reeeeeeeeeeee
Billboard branding and the annoying hood killed it for me.
The 2 or 3 people left that actually CARE about FIDELITY and the TRUE INTENTION and ARTISTIC experience of music. You know that little thing that binds all culture together and has existed for millenia and and *deeeep breath* ahem ... sorry...
Я в деревне хажу в этой теме народ как на гостя из будущего смотрит.
у тебя паль 100%
@@0HN0N0N0 да я знаю.
Gortex работает не промакает не продувает, 2 года пользуюсь в стералку не пихаю. Так чищу
Mmw jacket is miles ahead of this
you wish
@@okanegatari I don’t wish. I know 😴. Overrated Nike jacket
@@blakee8843 nike is iconic and acg used to be quali before 2018, you just don't get it
@@okanegatari eh iconic to like 10 techwear bros who can’t afford acronym. Really was overhyped. Nobody reflects on it. If anything 80s acg is the big “innovation”. Lol
@@blakee8843 bruh it costs 2k now it's just fun to own
Lol if I can be honest you dont really look good in these clothes, you look like a shady highschool reject. But anyways I dont wear these style of clothes either and good review mate!