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Dec 9, 2025 11:02 PM

Arc'teryx Men's Alpha SV Jacket $630 +FS

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Arc'teryx Outlet [arcteryx.com] has Arc'teryx Men's Alpha SV Jacket on sale for $630. Free Shipping.
This Alpha SV is the top-of-the-line, flagship hard shell jacket and is made in Canada.
$630 is cheaper than earlier this year when this Popular (+14) Slickdeals thread had it for $675.

All Sizes Available as of posting: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
3 Colors Available: Soulsonic / Black -OR- Black -OR- Ray / Olive Moss

Alpha = Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments.
SV = Severe Weather = Most durable materials and weather protection, for prolonged exposure to severe conditions.


Product tip: This product contains PFAS chemicals, but is exempt from the January 2025 legislative deadline. Arc'teryx is guided by science and committed to transitioning to PFAS-free chemistry across our line over the coming years.
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Arc'teryx Outlet [arcteryx.com] has Arc'teryx Men's Alpha SV Jacket on sale for $630. Free Shipping.
This Alpha SV is the top-of-the-line, flagship hard shell jacket and is made in Canada.
$630 is cheaper than earlier this year when this Popular (+14) Slickdeals thread had it for $675.

All Sizes Available as of posting: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
3 Colors Available: Soulsonic / Black -OR- Black -OR- Ray / Olive Moss

Alpha = Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments.
SV = Severe Weather = Most durable materials and weather protection, for prolonged exposure to severe conditions.


Product tip: This product contains PFAS chemicals, but is exempt from the January 2025 legislative deadline. Arc'teryx is guided by science and committed to transitioning to PFAS-free chemistry across our line over the coming years.

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Dec 9, 2025 11:17 PM
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JumpingJack502Dec 9, 2025 11:17 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

For anyone curious, this is a shell. So you'll still need base layers and a mid-layer (like a puffy jacket or other insulated jacket types) to stay warm.

Assuming you'd know that if you're looking at an Arc but you never know! Hope that helps.
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Dec 9, 2025 11:25 PM
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jproeclipseDec 9, 2025 11:25 PM
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Lolol
Dec 9, 2025 11:26 PM
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TheRedEyeBanditDec 9, 2025 11:26 PM
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A fool and thier money are easily parted đŸ’°
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Dec 9, 2025 11:31 PM
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techie333Dec 9, 2025 11:31 PM
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This brand is just a rich flex at this point. Are you really going to get 6 times the value from this vs a north face or Patagonia rain jacket?
Dec 9, 2025 11:33 PM
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AznsensationDec 9, 2025 11:33 PM
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Owned by China, made in China
Dec 9, 2025 11:46 PM
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diamondstarDec 9, 2025 11:46 PM
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Quote from Aznsensation View quoted comment :
Owned by China, made in China
Different owner, same american price.
Dec 10, 2025 12:23 AM
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AsianGuy333Dec 10, 2025 12:23 AM
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Quote from techie333 View quoted comment :
This brand is just a rich flex at this point. Are you really going to get 6 times the value from this vs a north face or Patagonia rain jacket?
Value and quality aren't on a geometric scale. That's like asking are BMW M class 6 times better than a Toyota Camry? For some it might be. Having owned Arc'teryx, NorthFace, and Columbia. I can tell you that my Arc'teryx has done amazing on over a decade and 50+ National park visits with inclement weather. Whereas I can't say the same thing about my NorthFace or Columbia. Buy once cry once.

The fact this is nearly 30% off makes it an amazing deal, so if you're asking about value… 100% it's there. If you want to pay for it…that's a different story.
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Dec 10, 2025 3:30 AM
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ThriftyKite529Dec 10, 2025 3:30 AM
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Quote from AsianGuy333 View quoted comment :
Value and quality aren't on a geometric scale. That's like asking are BMW M class 6 times better than a Toyota Camry? For some it might be. Having owned Arc'teryx, NorthFace, and Columbia. I can tell you that my Arc'teryx has done amazing on over a decade and 50+ National park visits with inclement weather. Whereas I can't say the same thing about my NorthFace or Columbia. Buy once cry once.The fact this is nearly 30% off makes it an amazing deal, so if you're asking about value… 100% it's there. If you want to pay for it…that's a different story.
It's a great brand, sure.
However, this is not a good deal. they have insulated down around 300.
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Dec 10, 2025 3:39 AM
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GeckohandsDec 10, 2025 3:39 AM
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Quote from Aznsensation View quoted comment :
Owned by China, made in China
Please don't spread misinformation.
This is an Alpha SV jacket, which is their high-end line. If you had actually taken the time to look at the item, you would have seen that this Alpha SV jacket explicitly states it was made in CANADA.

Also, not all products made in China are inferior. If that were so, then how come every Apple product isn't always downvoted into oblivion?
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Dec 10, 2025 3:42 AM
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RobbersteaDec 10, 2025 3:42 AM
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Don't buy into the brand name. This jacket has a waterproof membrane and a DWR finish just like dozens of other jackets for half the price. The DWR will wear off over time and it can wet out overwhelming the membrane. Don't put much into the breathability marketing either. A Sil-Nylon or Sil-Poly rainjacket is multiples cheaper and inherently waterproof. They'll always outperform expensive "breathable" membranes but are less durable.
Dec 10, 2025 3:53 AM
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whodiiniDec 10, 2025 3:53 AM
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Quote from AsianGuy333 View quoted comment :
Value and quality aren't on a geometric scale. That's like asking are BMW M class 6 times better than a Toyota Camry? For some it might be. Having owned Arc'teryx, NorthFace, and Columbia. I can tell you that my Arc'teryx has done amazing on over a decade and 50+ National park visits with inclement weather. Whereas I can't say the same thing about my NorthFace or Columbia. Buy once cry once.

The fact this is nearly 30% off makes it an amazing deal, so if you're asking about value… 100% it's there. If you want to pay for it…that's a different story.
Many of the items originally were made in Canada. I can attest that these original items were bulletproof. Expensive but worth it. Since a Chinese company purchased the company and moved production to China, the designs are still excellent, but the quality is not as good. I own one of the Canadian made shoes and it is still in one piece. The second version was made in China and the toepiece is falling apart with less use. It has become, like patagonia, a fashion statement more than a durable outdoor brand.
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Quote from Robberstea View quoted comment :
Don't buy into the brand name. This jacket has a waterproof membrane and a DWR finish just like dozens of other jackets for half the price. The DWR will wear off over time and it can wet out overwhelming the membrane. Don't put much into the breathability marketing either. A Sil-Nylon or Sil-Poly rainjacket is multiples cheaper and inherently waterproof. They'll always outperform expensive "breathable" membranes.
For the outdoorsy types, you can make your own choice between different waterproof technologies: Gore-Tex, Sil-Nylon, Sil-Poly, etc. based on your needs and budget.

For those who are not outdoorsy, don't take some random stranger's opinions here on slickdeals. When you google search "goretex vs sil-nylon", at least Google AI will give you better information and confirm that goretex is breathable while sil-nylon is not.
Yes, DWR wears off, but that's why you reapply it (i.e., REI [rei.com] and many outdoors stores sell products like Nikwax).
Dec 10, 2025 7:27 AM
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nbradinDec 10, 2025 7:27 AM
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Quote from Robberstea View quoted comment :
Don't buy into the brand name. This jacket has a waterproof membrane and a DWR finish just like dozens of other jackets for half the price. The DWR will wear off over time and it can wet out overwhelming the membrane. Don't put much into the breathability marketing either. A Sil-Nylon or Sil-Poly rainjacket is multiples cheaper and inherently waterproof. They'll always outperform expensive "breathable" membranes but are less durable.
these garments need to be regularly tech washed and DWR treated for longevity and performance
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ShrewdGorilla985Jan 5, 2026 7:52 AM
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This one is too expensive.

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