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- Thick Polartec 300 series double-faced velour fleece is soft, warm, highly breathable, insulates even when wet and is pill resistant for long-lasting use
- 2-ply nylon reinforcements in the shoulders, chest and arms resist wear
- Hem drawcord and elastic bound cuffs seal in heat
- A zippered chest pocket and two zippered handwarmer pockets provide secure storage
- Designed to zip in to other current The North Face hard shells for simple layer integration
- Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz.
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Reinforcement fabric: 100% Nylon
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Memphis, TN on 8/28/2007
This is a great lightweight jacket, plenty of pockets. I am a photojournalist who is working outside in the elements regularly. It performs well in cold weather if you are on the move and does ok in light rain. Add a sweat shirt underneath and it performs pretty good in colder temps too. It is very easy to wash and dries fast! I have purchased two of these for myself and a couple more as gifts! Regular price is a little high, I always wait until they go on sale!
The best fleece jacket out there. An extremely warm jacket that has some trouble with the wind, but still the best jacket. It is so soft and when it is cold, you can put up the neck snuggle your neck into the collar. Great pockets and features. The best jacket for college: A must have, casual wear, camping, and any other use. Bad for anything involving lots of wind.
from ny on 12/5/2006
The color is a brighter blue than displayed in the picture online.
from Bayonne, NJ on 11/21/2006
One of the best jackets I have ever bought. It's beautiful as well as comfortable and warm in the winter. I like the underarm vents for the warmer days.
from atlanta on 10/25/2006
Northface product, good as expected.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
This classic fleece is ideal for any cold weather use except windy situations. It doesn't contain a wind blocking barrier, but that is a benefit if you need more breathability. The Polartec fleece is far better than any wind blocking fleece for breathability and it's not designed to stop wind. It's an insulating mid layer or a great outer layer. A wind blocking fleece is a much better performer for high wind, but will leave you clammy if you pick up the pace.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Based on this jacket, North Face definitely deserves its reputation for quality. I just purchased my second, but only because I wanted a new color. My original one that I bought several years ago is still in good shape. It's got great storage and is well designed. My only real complaint is that on really windy days, it's not much protection.
I also find that they run a little bit big -- I'm usually a size small and the small size doesn't fit as snugly as I'd like. I'd still recommend this jacket highly.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from WEST HELENA, AR on 1/31/2006
great with this jacket,[...]
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
I have owned one of these jackets for 5 years. It has gone all over the world with me and it has not had any damage other than a button snap at the wrist breaking. It also makes an excellent pillow when rolled up! I also think that its look doesn't go out of style.
Bottom line: this jacket is worth the somewhat high price, and is great for casual use.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from San Francisco, CA on 12/14/2005
This jacket looks great and is very well designed. I'm just not sure when to use it. It doesn't stop the wind at all, so it's not great for wearing out on very cold days. It's also a little bulky to wear under a shell during outdoor activities. I would recommend it for someone looking for a good-looking jacket that would only be used for casual use in moderate fall weather.