Met 5 Jacket - Men's Fall 2006

Comments about The North Face Met 5 Jacket - Men's Fall 2006:

This is a frustrating product. It's difficult to know when the heat is on: although it has a "power" light, it appears to be regulating- it will turn off when it's too hot, then on again when too cool (at least it appears to work this way). The light is on when the heat is on, not the power, so if I glance down and it's off, I don't know if it's regulating or off. This is very important when you want to shut it off to conserve power. Adding to the frustration is the finicky buttons -- it's a hit or miss affair that North Face suggests you practice. Practice pushing buttons? When I'm in the wilderness I prefer to concentrate on the trail!The power indicator, while cool, is badly placed -- need you crane your neck to check it. I'd rather have it on a sleeve.While you're not using it, you should disconnect the battery to minimize chances of it turning on (I told you about the finicky switch).The size runs small; [...].I am keeping this jacket, though it feels like an old high-maintenance hound. Despite all it's maladies, some people at North Face managed to develop a product that a few gear heads like me will cherish like a wearable electric security blanket.

Comments about The North Face Met 5 Jacket - Men's Fall 2006:

Great Idea but the batteries do not seems to hold the charge well when not in use...which is kinda important if you are hanging out where there is no power and waiting for when the cold is unberable! Also having the battery position and their size is awkward.

Comments about The North Face Met 5 Jacket - Men's Fall 2006:

I really like this jacket, but wish it had a silk lining.