In 1998, Arc’teryx had never made a piece of clothing before — but believed it could make a better waterproof, durable jacket than anything that was on the market at the time. And that’s how the Alpha SV Jacket was born. 25 years of small tweaks and upgrades later, it’s better and more durable than ever.

There’s more to learn about the innovative Alpha SV Jacket below and you can check out the third episode of the Arc’teryx Obsessive Design film series that tells the (brief) story of the brand’s first jacket.

The Alpha SV ($900), available in men’s and women’s sizes, has long proven itself in the most severe alpine conditions. Breathable GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology is paired with our most durable face fabric – made from 100% recycled materials – for  long-lasting storm protection.

The micro grid backer enhances resistance to abrasion and contamination, and the latest design updates make repair easier to extend your Alpha’s life.

Featured for confidence in extreme conditions, the Alpha SV includes an embedded RECCO reflector for improved searchability in emergency situations, our helmet-compatible StormHood adjusts for full coverage with maximum visibility, and articulated construction that frees you to move across mountain terrain.

“If I could only have one jacket for alpine adventures, I would take an Alpha SV instantly. I generally kick the hell out of my SV. The new version follows in a long line of specialist gear: It’s stripped down to be a minimalist product for maximal results. I believe the most beautiful gear perfectly reflects the environments it was built for, nothing else. The SV is built for survival and performance in severe environment,.” says Will Gadd, Arc’teryx Alpine Athlete.

The Alpha SV offers breathable waterproof and windproof protection for alpine climbers and adventurers. It’s Super-durable, highly abrasion-resistant N100D Most Rugged 3L GORE-TEX PRO 2.0

Hardwearing face fabric made with 100% recycled materials with a Helmet-compatible StormHood providing protection while maintaining peripheral vision.

It has harness accessible pocketing with WaterTight zippers and WaterTight pit zippers providing rapid ventilation.

Primary Use: Alpine Climbing

Weight: 510G Men’s / 430G Women’s

Material: N100P-X Most Rugged 3L GORE-TEX PRO 2.0

Sustainability: BLUESIGN® approved materials, FC0 DWR, Recycled Content (Face)