Arc'teryx Women's Alpha SL Jacket
A packable lightweight Gore-Tex shell, the Arcteryx Alpha SL Jacket for women has all the features essential in a quality mountaineering shell without the extra weight. With a simplistic style and hip-length cut, the Alpha SL provides a no nonsense look while offering amazing waterproof characteristics and breathable performance when youre summiting a lonely peak or just hiding from the elements. Waterproof zippers throughout keep water at bay without adding extra material and micro Gore taped seams ensure you stay dry whatever the conditions. An anatomical gender specific cut with articulated elbows and pattern details allow this technical shell to move freely with you for all day comfort when hiking long hours to open powder fields or traveling through wet areas on your outdoor adventures.
- Balades Randos Magazine Editor’s Choice Award
- Material: Two layered GORE-TEX® Paclite®
- DWR (Durable Water Repellant) finish for improved waterproofing
- Fully micro GORE® seam sealed
- Adjustable draw cords
- Generous cut for layering
- Anatomical gender specific cut
- Articulated elbows and design details
- Gusseted underarms
- Helmet compatible hood with laminated brim
- Glove friendly hood adjustment
- Laminated chin guard
- WaterTight™ water resistant external zippers
- Front zippered hand pockets
- Full front zip
- Armpit zips
- Velcro® die-cut laminated cuff adjusters
- Adjustable waist draw cord
- Embroidered logo
Buy the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket for Women from Altrec.com. Orders over $45 qualify for free shipping.
Reviews - Arc'teryx Women's Alpha SL Jacket
luvmyriver
- 2011-09-27
Hurricane Irene proof
I live in Virginia and everyone saw that we got slammed on the east coast with hurricane Irene. We had sustained winds of over 60 miles an hour. My husband has the men's version of this jacket and after seeing how he stayed bone dry after being outside in the hurricane winds and rain of Irene, I was so impressed so I decided to shop around and see if they made a women's version of this jacket. They did and I love it. We are camp and hike and this jacket is light and packs well. It is very versatile, we wear our jackets on rainy days to Busch Gardens where they run the rides in any weather but lighting storms. We are always the driest and most comfortable visitors in the park. The only draw back is that although it is wind proof it is not cold proof. So... any area of the jacket that touched your skin can chill you to the bone if your in cooler temperatures. The quick fix to that is just make sure you have a great mid-layer or fleece and hat for your head. The are we live in is over run with North Face gear and Arc'teryx gear really sets you apart from the rest. We wish they made this jacket for kids because we would buy it for our daughter in a heartbeat!
lbibi
- 2011-07-19
Alpha SL
This jacket is unbelievably light. The gortex waterproof fabric is rock solid. It packs down to an extremely small size. I use it as an outer layer with my strato jacket.
jckid
- 2011-03-21
Excellent quality and value
I've had my Alpha SL for quite a while now, and it's become my favorite hardshell because it's the most versitile. I use it for snowboarding, snowshoeing, and backpacking, yet it looks nice enough that I've even worn it to work on a rainy day. It's great in the rain--has never let me down. The helmet-compatible hood is a must, even without a helmet in my opinion--much better than the small hood on the Beta SL. Also the longer length of the Alpha SL is better than the Beta SL. Both are the same fabric, but the Alpha wins my vote.
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