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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.

by: Berne Broudy

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover Shell (Courtesy photo)
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover Shell (Courtesy photo)

"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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craig" High Life " Johnston
Jul 03, 2009

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 !

archesdevil
Jun 30, 2009

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?Mens/Jackets-Vests/Alpha-SL-Pullover#Waterproof_Shell

Jane
Jun 25, 2009

where are the specs? i am interested in weight, price?

Roger Cheney
Jun 18, 2009

Where can I buy it?

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