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Backpacker Magazine – May 2009
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Alpha SL Pullover Ultralight Shell
With a puffy insulated layer and the clean anorak design, this ultralight did the trick in wet Welsh weather.
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover Shell (Courtesy photo)
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"This shell kept me perfectly dry during hours of hiking through sideways rain in Wales," said one tester. The clean anorak design, full hood, hip-length cut, and immaculately stitched Gore Paclite proved impenetrable. The fabric breathes adequately, and pit zips (one runs from elbow to hem) gave our tester total ventilation when she powered up steep rock in Snowdonia National Park. The roomy cut accommodates a puffy insulated layer, and the helmet-compatible hood adjusts easily with one hand. There's just one big kangaroo pocket, but at least you'll never have to guess where you stashed your lighter or knife.
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Hilton's tent city
262 Friend St
Boston , ma
Has them in stock and Cheaper than anyone else
they will ship and order anything they carry
best outfitter on the planet !
and no i don't work there !
Posted: Jul 03, 2009 craig" High Life " Johnston
http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?Mens/Jackets-Vests/Alpha-SL-Pullover#Waterproof_Shell
Posted: Jun 30, 2009 archesdevil
where are the specs? i am interested in weight, price?
Posted: Jun 25, 2009 Jane
Where can I buy it?
Posted: Jun 18, 2009 Roger Cheney
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