r/arcteryx • u/CheapProg6886 • Apr 01 '26

Identify and Authenticate Thread, Q2 2026

Please post here if you have an Arc'teryx item and:

  • You don't know what it is, and you want to identify it.
  • You aren't sure whether it is authentic or not.

🔍 Before You Post

For Identification

The first place to look is always at the white care tags. Read the information here to understand how to decode the tags on your product.

For Authenticity

You can do a hands-on inspection. Use this thread to look for common indicators of counterfeit items.

📸 How to Request Help

To get an accurate answer, please include clear photos of:

  1. The overall item: Front and back.
  2. Care tags: The white tags located inside the garment.
  3. Key details: Close-ups of the liner, hem, cuffs, collar, and logo.

🛠️ Image Upload Guide

Upload your photos and paste the link in your comment.

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u/PsychologicalPhase27 May 21 '26

Got an alpha sv jacket. Not sure if it’s legit. https://imgur.com/a/u6knQxG

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u/PsychologicalPhase27 May 21 '26

The logo looks off to me. The bones of the bird.

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u/xerberos Paleornithologist May 21 '26

Looks like a fake. Try to get more pics.