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| Men's Clothing > Jackets & Vests | Rated: 
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Also available for: Women |
When you're looking to do some tough climbing in soggy conditions, it's time to beef up your protection from the elements with the Alpha SL Pullover from ARCTERYX. Extremely light and technically advanced, 2-layer GORE-TEX PacLite keeps you dry and comfortable without bogging you down with weight; plus, when you don't need it, pack it down small - into its own pocket. Specifications based on size Medium.
Lightweight and waterproof the Arcteryx SL Pullover jacket is scaled down from the LT to bring you a jacket more agile than a full grown bobcat. Embrace the backcountry downpour as you watch the rain bead off the Alpha SL Pullover’s two-layer Gore-Tex shell fully taped with Gore-Seam tape. Ideal for alpine/ice climbing, snowshoeing, and trekking the Arcteryx Alpha SL Pullover is a must for those with a serious addiction to the outdoor lifestyle.
Lightweight and waterproof jacket with essential backcountry features.
Ultra-light and extremely package, the Arcteryx Alpha SL Pullover for Men, built with GORE-TEX® PacLite®, is fully waterproof and provides excellent ventilation without sacrificing protection thanks to a full-length separating side zip. The lightest jacket in Arcteryx Ascent collection, the Alpha SL is equipped with a helmet compatible SpeedHood™, WaterTight zippers, and gusseted underarms for no-lift movement. Ideal for your next summit bid or as an emergency shell on your summer backpacking trip, the Alpha SL is a reliable source of waterproof protection.
The Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover is a featherweight waterproof/breathable anorak. The full-length separating pit zip provides easy donning and exceptional venting properties while maintaining frontal storm protection. Made from 2-layer Gore-Tex® Paclite®, the Alpha SL Pullover will stand up to the heaviest wind and rain nature can muster and the anorak design minimizes weight and bulk. The Alpha SL Pullover also stows in its own pocket for fast, easy storage.
The Arc’teryx Men’s Alpha SL Pullover epitomizes the light-and-fast ethic. This 11-ounce shell features Gore-Tex Paclite shell fabric for waterproof breathable protection on lightweight backpack trips and alpine rock climbs. Full separating underarm zips let you dump heat or wear the jacket poncho style, and watertight zippers keep leaks out. The adjustable storm hood fits over your climbing helmet, and the jacket stows in the front kangaroo pocket when the weather clears.
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| Breathable Rating: | Guaranteed breathable |
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| Core Venting: | Underarm zips |
| Fabric: | 2-layer GORE-TEX PacLite |
| Hood: | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | Gore-Tex Paclite |
| Pockets: | 1 Kangaroo |
| Powder Skirt: | No |
| Recommended Use: | Backpacking, trekking, alpine climbing |
| Seam Taped: | Yes, fully |
| Waterproof Rating: | Guaranteed waterproof |
| Weight: | 11.3oz (322g) |
| Zip-in Compatibility: | No |
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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.
 | Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket | $298.95 - $300.00 |
 | Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pant | $198.95 - $199.00 |
 | Arc'teryx Gamma LT Pullover | $128.95 - $129.00 |
 | Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pant - Tall | $199.00 |
Sometimes brands make complementary products for the opposite gender that coordinate with this product, we also try to show these products below.
 | Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover - Women's | $249.00 - $250.00 |
 | Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Women's | $198.95 - $299.95 |
 | Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pant - Women's | $198.95 - $199.00 |
This product is available in the following colors:
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 | Everglade |  | Sahel |
 | Black Pearl | ||
Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.
| Size | Color | ||
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| Everglade | Black Pearl | Sahel | |
| Small | 249.95250.00 | 248.95249.95250.00 | 249.95 |
| Medium | 248.95249.004 More... | 248.95249.003 More... | 249.95 |
| Large | 248.95249.003 More... | 248.95249.003 More... | 249.95250.00 |
| Extra Large | 248.95249.004 More... | 248.95249.004 More... | 249.00249.95250.00 |
| Extra Extra Large | 249.00249.95250.00 | 249.95250.00 | 249.00249.95 |
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Ingenious Piece of Gear | |
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After wearing the Alpha SL pullover for a bit, that is one word that comes to mind. This jacket has multiple personalities. It is a top shelf rain shell. Layer some insulation underneath and you have a hyper light alpine shell. Last but not least, it is a stylie city piece with it's generous front pocket to stow your wallet, phone, and other necessities. I love the hood volume, high collar, and huge side zip that both vents, and aids entry and exit of the jacket. Is this an expensive jacket? Yes, but keeping in the Arcteryx tradition the Alpha SL pullover is fashioned from GoreTex Paclite. Peep other jackets of this build, and I am pretty sure this is the price range you will be looking at. Sizing for this item holds true to Arcteryx's fit, which runs a bit more tailored, so keep that in mind. The Sahel color is a killer matte, storm trooper white, it is so hot it will burn your eyeballs out and leave your crew asking where you got that! All in all an outstanding piece of gear. | |
| DeskDriver at Backcountry.com on 10/05/2009 | |
Pricey but nice | |
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$250 Ouch, but I was dry and comfortable on a soggy March weekend trip in Pennsylvanias Hickory Creek Wilderness. The garment is worth twice that if you are wet and cold, right? But it may be important to note that everyone else on the trip with $100 rain shells was equally as comfortable. The garment is well made with meticulous seam seals. I am confused about the one full length pit zip and the one normal pit zip. It prevents poncho use and really serves no purpose because the size large (which I normally wear) has a very generous fit and is not hard to pull over at all (I am 62, 205lbs). It is very lightweight, although it seems to be durable; I would probably even ski in it. All in all, I am happy with it and it will accompany me on many trips into the back country. | |
| james mcmillen at Backcountry.com on 04/02/2009 | |
"Great Piece of Gear" | |
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| Wore this shell up a couple of Colorado 14ers when it was raining, snowing, and the wind was howling in the 40mph range. Used with a couple of light layers and it broke the wind and kept me warm down into the low to mid teens. The hood is HUGE. It doesn't look terrible when it's down, but you can defintely fit your climbing helmet (or two) underneath it when it's up. The jacket's more fitted towards the waist, but there's room to layer beneath it all. Coverage at the rear hem is good. I'm 5'08 185lb and the medium fits well. | |
| Casey at Moosejaw on 09/29/2009 | |
Great looking functional jacket | |
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I'm overall happy with this jacket. I haven't used it in the rain yet, but given the Paclite Gore-Tex fabric I'm sure it will be waterproof, the sealed seams are gorgeous. I've got the medium size in Everglade, and am pleased with the look, and fit, I'm 6'2", 175lb, and it has an athletic fit, and fit well over a wool base-layer, and light down jacket on a dawn ascent of Mt Whitney in August. The hood is sized for a helmet, and without it is pretty huge on me. | |
| Greg Becker at Backcountry.com on 10/21/2009 | |
"I wish it'd rain where I live." | |
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| Extremely breathable jacket. Seems to have good craftsmanship in build quality. The full-length side zipper is very cool and makes it very easy to get the jacket on or to take it off. The jacket has a nice fitted fit and looks good too. Very light and compressable. The hood, to me, is a little weird. I can't quite fit it right with it's back-of-the-head drawcords. It works great in the shower too. | |
| Barrett at Moosejaw on 09/26/2008 | |
Good but | |
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Having now worn this for awhile ... there are simple things that could make it better and the price is a little high. 1) The complete zip on the side ... not necessary, the pit zip would be fine. 2) Hand pockets would help when you are chilling. But I know this was a simple jacket ... and simple is best. | |
| tcjunker563201 at Backcountry.com on 09/20/2009 | |
"Excellent product as always with Arcteryx, stow pocket is the only downfall" | |
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| Light yet rugged, great in warmer wet environments. The jacket can stow in its front pocket, but not really designed too. When it is in the front pocket it takes up more room than when it is just rolled up and folded in half. | |
| William at Moosejaw on 04/11/2008 | |
"Awesome Gear..!!!" | |
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| The quality is incredible.. breathes well.. light and is very durable..! Keeps me bone dry! I got it in "Everglade" .. it's a sharp color!! The fit is perfect..! | |
| David at Moosejaw on 03/22/2009 | |
Pretty good. | |
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This was a pretty good piece, but I'm not convinced that it's worth the money. Yes it's totally waterproof, and it's lightweight, but I would much prefer the jacket to fold tightly into it's own pocket, which this cannot do. You can stuff it into the kangaroo pouch, but that doesn't compress it all the way, it's still double the size it needs to be, and the zipper is only a single sided zip. The full length elbow to hem side zip is a nice idea, but they only put that on one side of the jacket. I think they should have put the full length zip all the way down to the hem on both sides of the jacket. | |
| Matthew Agarwala at Backcountry.com on 06/15/2009 | |
