Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Alpha SL Pullover Jacket

Pulling this jacket over many layers is a breeze with the elbow to hem pit zip.

Published Nov 3, 2009

Testers Berne Broudy, Steve Brown, James Clark, Shannon Davis, Jonathan Dorn, Kristin Hostetter, Dennis Lewom, Molly Loomis, Annette McGivney, Jeff Purton, Kris Wagner, Jeff Wilhelm

Best Anorak

One of two pit zips on this smartly designed anorak runs all the way from elbow to hem, making it a cinch to get the pullover on and off–even over a puffy jacket.

The vents, plus breathable Gore-Tex Paclite, minimize overheating. $250; 10 oz. (w’s medium); men’s S-XXL, women’s XS-XL; arcteryx.com

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