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Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket

Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket

Regular price $165.49 USD
Regular price $330.00 USD Sale price $165.49 USD
Color: Navy Navy Manatee Grey
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Availability: Only 50 Left!

Feature overview

Water Resistant

Utilizes specifically chosen fabrics or treatments designed to impart water-resistant properties.

Moisture Management

Specifically designed to efficiently manage moisture by utilizing targeted fabrics in key areas.

Made to Move

Designed with specially chosen 4-way stretch fabrics to enhance ease of movement.

Thermal Management

Specifically designed to regulate temperature by utilizing specific fabrics or insulation in targeted areas.

Description

The Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket is one of the most versatile jackets that Beyond Clothing offers. Proudly made in the USA, the L5 Jacket delivers 3 technical performance layers that all support moisture management. Including a water repellent and durable Tweave® nylon softshell, thermal regulating Polartec® Alpha® insulation, and a moisture wicking inner fleece lining. The Stretch Alpha Jacket will keep you protected from the cold and wet during activities such as hiking, backpacking, camping and more.

Specifications

Technical Features

  • Breathable
  • 4-Way Stretch
  • Highly Durable
  • Water-Resistant
  • Wind-Resistant

Design Details

  • Insulated hood
  • Full front zip
  • Internal left chest zipper pocket
  • Zippered hand pockets

Fabric Treatment

  • DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish repels moisture

Materials

  • Polartec® Alpha® Insulation - 60g
  • Polartec® Power Grid® Fleece
  • Tweave® Durastretch® Nylon with DWR
  • Weight (Size L): 21.9 oz.
  • Body: 100% Nylon
  • Trim: 100% Polyester
  • Insulation: 100% Polyester

Care Instructions

  • Machine wash cold
  • Air Dry

Sustainability

  • Polartec® Alpha® Insulation is made up of at least 50% post consumer recycled content.

Style Number

  • OM-0188-C10
  • WEIGHT: 16.0 oz. (size Large)

100% Made in the USA. Berry Amendment Compliant.

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Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket
Regular price $165.49 USD
Regular price $330.00 USD Sale price $165.49 USD

INTERNAL WICKING

The inner fabric made of Polartec® Power Grid® Fleece provides moisture wicking properties to keep you dry while engaging in activities that generate body perspiration.

BODY WARMING INSULATION

Polartec® Alpha® Insulation makes up the middle layer which continues to support moisture transport to the outermost layer while providing breathable warmth that will help regulate a comfortable body temperature.

WET CLIMATE PROTECTION

The outer most layer is a softshell fabric made of Tweave® Durastretch® Nylon which has quick drying properties and is treated with DWR coating that supports protection from light rain.

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Really cool jacket

I like this jacket a lot. It's warm, comfortable, and breathable. Seems like it can flex into a lot of different roles (softshell-ish top layer, insulated midlayer, etc).

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David Wagner
Great Jacket!

At first I wasn’t sure this was as great as my other Beyond purchases. Seemed kinda heavy, some of the stitching on the inside isn’t as polished. But after wearing it a bunch I love it. It breathes extremely well, blocks lots of wind, and fits great. Definitely a keeper!

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Brandon C
Excellent

A very wonderful warm jacket. Feels very light to wear, almost can't even tell it is there when moving. Stretches nicely. Breathes very well so it is easy to stay comfortable in changing environments/activity levels.

They made at least two revisions, one that had an adjustable hood (in the upper back of the head) and one without. The one without can get in the way if I turn my head far to the side, but isn't a deal breaker, and often the hood wasn't needed by me but very nice when it is there. The one with the adjustment makes it easy to snug it up so it almost feels like I am wearing a beanie that stays completely out of the way while also keeping my neck warmer. That one also has some flaps over the hand warming pockets which, so far, do not seem very helpful and more often feel like they are poking out rather than laying nice and flat.

Because of how light, flexible, breathable, and stretchy it is, it is easy to wear something more durable over it and use it a warming layer comfortably. It is also possible to put something underneath as well, and it doesn't feel oversized in order to accomplish that. It feels about as warm as any of their level 3 jackets.

A very flexible jacket. Having just this available combined with a more durable level 5, without its own insulating layer, would work in a very wide variety of environments. Wear just the other level 5 if it is warmer, the alpha if it is cooler, both if it is even colder (or perhaps raining hard). The Stretch Alpha is more durable, flexible, and water repellent than a lot of level 3 options filling in more situations.

I really hope that they do not get rid of this jacket. Replace it with a refinement of it, if anything.

Highly recommend it over their attempt at an imported one, the Aptus Hybrid Softshell L5 Jacket. That one is *much* heavier, I am confused where all the weight comes from, I don't trust the outer fabric as much, and the sleeves and cuffs are too tight (especially if you have a watch) even if you get a size larger than you need (which then results in the body being too baggy).

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Patrick
Exactly what I was looking for

I live in NW Florida, so it never gets super cold, but it does get wet and windy. This jacket is exactly what I need for this area. It blocks the wind, gives some rain protection, and some warmth when it gets chilly. And the best part is it's Made in the USA. For me, this is the perfect jacket.

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Davy
Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket

A little tighter than I thought but it's super comfy to wear. Very warm and it offers slight wind protection. Definitely suitable for the low 40F North America spring weather.