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Brand:The North Face
Located in:Women's Clothing, Women's Technical Wear, Down and Insulated Tops
The Aconcagua Jacket from The North Face features 550 fill power goose down that acts as a technical insulator under a shell or by itself as a water and wind-resistant outer jacket.
- It is constructed with ripstop nylon fabric and insulated with 550 fill power down creating a very warm jacket that compresses nicely
- There are two hand pocket for small personal items or cold hands
- It has a hem drawcord to keep cold winds from blowing in
- The collar is brushed for softness against the skin
- 2005 Closeout
- Weight: 1 lb 2 oz
- Fabric: 40-denier 1.8 ounce / square yard nylon ripstop
- Insulation: 550 fill down
Aconcagua Jacket
By Kyri the Birder/Hiker/Climber
from Apple Valley, CA on 3/8/2006
from Apple Valley, CA on 3/8/2006
Pros:
Lightweight, Warm, fits comfortably, not too bulky
Cons:
Delicate, Fabric picks up dirt easily
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Hiking, Living in the High Desert in winter
Nice and warm, would be very warm with fleece underneath. Fits well and comfortably and doesn't make me look like the Michelin Man. Only issue I have is that the matte fabric of the shell picks up dirt easily and I'm concerned it will stain easily as well - not ideal for an outdoors garment.