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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's) vs Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's) Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow
Weight 227 g · 0.227 kg · 0.50 lb
as listed; size not stated next to the weight on the page
 230 g · 0.230 kg · 0.51 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's)
227 g

The lightest GORE-TEX PRO shell in the Arc'teryx range, designed for alpine climbing with helmet-compatible hood and minimalist construction.

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Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow
230 g

Ultralight stretch waterproof jacket for trail running.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's) vs Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow: which should you buy?

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