Widely known as a leader in high-quality, durable, and exceptionally well-designed outerwear, Arc'teryx has become a staple in cities and high peaks alike and continues to push the outdoor gear design to new frontiers with nearly every product it releases. At the top of the brand's pyramid of performance driven outdoor gear sits the Alpha line, with the Alpha SV shell being he most well known king of the mountain. But the brand's new Alpha Parka is a force of its own, continuing the tradition and serving as a physical, highly insulated testament to what makes the dead-bird brand unique.
The Alpha Parka isn't totally new, and it has gone through many renditions over the last 20 years, but the Canadian brand set out to deliver big on the newest iteration of the jacket. As it has in the past, the belay parka provides cold-weather comfort through wind and water resistance without impeding efficiency or mobility. Even with the best gear, winter conditions can be unforgiving, especially while in the middle of a highly technical climb, but that is where the Alpha shines.
