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Arc’teryx’s Pinnacle Alpine Jacket Now Boasts Tougher Waterproofing and Smarter Storage

The Canadian performance outdoor brand has upgraded its top-flight Alpha SV with a selection of meaningful improvements.

Brown Arc'teryx jacket with black zippers and red logo on the chest against a red background.Arc’teryx
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By Hayley Helms

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Combining hyper-minimalist design and top-tier functionality into one jacket may sound like a tall order, but when it comes to Arc’teryx, that’s the standard, not the exception. 

The popular outdoor brand’s Alpha SV was already a premium alpine jacket, and thanks to a slew of thoughtful updates, it’s more capable (yet just as streamlined) than ever.

Bright orange waterproof jacket with hood and black interior lining, unzipped and laid flat.
The updated Alpha SV retains its understated-yet-technical DNA.
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Balancing act

Arc’teryx’s most capable alpine and climbing jacket, the Alpha SV Revised boasts maximum durability and weatherproofing, designed to withstand the harshest conditions, ascents and exposure.

Person wearing a bright red waterproof jacket with hood and black gloves, holding climbing gear attached to a harness.
The Alpha SV shines in challenging conditions, thanks to its blend of windproof, waterproof design and breathability.
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Arc’teryx made a great jacket even better thanks to a selection of upgrades that maintain the Alpha SV’s restrained DNA while boosting its capabilities.

Man wearing a blue and black zip-up jacket with a hood and a black and gold Arc'teryx beanie.
Improved internal pocketing better houses essential accessories, like extra gloves or a beanie.
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These include the new 100D Gore-Tex Pro ePE membrane technology, which is lighter and thinner than previous iterations while maintaining the same strength and durability as before.

Meanwhile, internal storage options have been expanded to better accommodate gear and accessories, including two new dump pockets constructed to hold gloves or a beanie, plus a new security pocket to keep small essentials contained.

Man wearing bright orange Arc'teryx jacket and pants with black gloves and a yellow beanie with a dinosaur pattern.
A RECCO reflector has been added to the hood brim to better support emergency rescue efforts.
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Finally, a low-profile RECCO reflector has been hidden in the hood brim to improve search-ability in emergency situations.

Availability and pricing

The Alpha SV is available now on the official Arc’teryx website, retailing for $900.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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