Arc’teryx Alpha IS Jacket

Insulated shell for harsh alpine environments. Alpha Series: Climbing and alpine focused systems | IS: Insulated.





ALPHA:

- Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments.



Insulated:

- Thermally insulated products that provide efficient warmth and protection from the elements.



Alpinism and Climbing:

- Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.



GORE-TEX®:

- Waterproof, windproof and breathable textiles that offer fully protective environmental shelter.





Alpha Is Jacket:

- Created for alpine, ice and expedition climbing, the Alpha IS is the single-layer solution for severe alpine environments. The GORE-TEX® outer delivers durable waterproof, windproof, breathable protection. Thermatek™, a DWR treated continuous filament synthetic, insulates without absorbing moisture. The combination results in a jacket providing comprehensive weather and thermal protection at a weight 18% lighter than the equivalent midlayer and hardshell system.





- Weight: 610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz

- Fit: Regular Fit

- Activity: Ice Climbing / Alpine Climbing / Expedition





Full Product Features:



Technical Features:

- Waterproof

- Windproof

- Highly breathable—maintains comfort during aerobic activity

- Highly durable

- Additional layer of Coreloft™ Continuous 65 insulation for additional warmth



Construction:

- Taped seams for added weatherproofness

- Highly hydrophobic DWR treated ThermaTek™ synthetic insulation



Design & Fit:

- Generous cut for easy layering



Patterning:

- Articulated patterning for unrestricted mobility

- e3D Ergonomic 3-Dimensional patterning for enhanced comfort and mobility

- Gusseted underarms for mobility and comfort



Hood Configuration:

- Helmet compatible StormHood™

- Cohaesive™ hood adjustments for ease of use with mittens or gloves



Collar Configuration:

- Tall collar

- Soft, smooth lined collar



Zippers & Fly Configuration:

- WaterTight™ external zippers

- Full length Vislon No Slip Zip™ front zipper



Hem Configuration:

- Adjustable hem drawcord

- Drop back hem

- Cohaesive™ hem adjusters function as Hemlock™ to prevent jacket from slipping out from under a climbing harness



Pocket Configuration:

- Internal chest pocket with zip

- Two insulated hand pockets with zippers

- Internal dump pocket

- Note: Our WaterTight™ zippers are highly water resistant, but not waterproof. We do not recommend keeping items in your pockets that may be damaged by moisture



Integrated Features:

- Stuff sack included





Materials & Care:



Materials:

- N40p-X 2L GORE-TEX®

- Coreloft™ Continuous 65 (65g/m²)

- ThermaTek™ DWR treated synthetic insulation



Care:



- Machine wash in warm water (30°C).

- Do not use fabric softener.

- Front load washing machine recommended (use a mesh bag for top loading machines).

- Tumble dry on low heat.

- Do not iron.

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