Men's down jacket from the Himalayan series by The North Face, for everyday use and lifestyle appearances.
Details
Windwall technology that protects against the wind
Breathable fabric that helps maintain temperature
Insulation with goose down (RDS certified) to keep warm in cold conditions
Durable water-repellent Non-PFC DWR finish that provides protection from light moisture
Elastic cuffs with Velcro for adjustment
Elastic hem with drawcord adjustment
Zip closure with Velcro cover
Printed logo on the front and back
Hood
Integrated adjustable hood with elastic drawstring
Pockets
Two pockets in the front with zippers and cover on top
Internal pocket with zipper
Material
100% Nylon With Non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (Non-PFC DWR) Finish
Care Instructions
Before washing, turn the product inside out and close all zippers and velcro
Requires special care when washing, due to the down insulation. Use a front-loading washing machine, wash in warm water with liquid detergent specifically for down (without bleach) on a gentle cycle and low spin
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The purchase was made on sale for 204 euros, a price that I think is super for this particular jacket. The respective sizes regarding the fit are a bit wider than normal, and the reason is to allow space for you to wear all the layers underneath, such as fleece thermal shirts, etc. This particular jacket is for very cold weather and is not just for showing off and saying we wear North Face. If you want something more stylish, you would go for Diablo or Nupse. It weighs about one kilogram and one hundred grams and is down-filled. It is not waterproof but has a DWR finish, which means it will protect you in light rain. It is fully windproof and has extra tougher material on the upper part of the jacket and along the sleeves for extra wind protection. The downside of this material is that wherever you leave the jacket, all the lint and debris around sticks to it. Also, another negative, and that's why I gave it 4 stars, is the front pockets that are not comfortable at all. The hands do not fit well in that position and get a bit cold. The pockets also have a cheap and thin fleece lining for extra warmth, but they could have used much better and higher quality fleece, given the price of the jacket, which normally costs 400 euros!! Another negative is the one single inner pocket on the left side of the jacket, right behind the outer one. Overall, the functionality of the jacket is worth 1 star. The hood is worth all the money, warm and nicely wraps around the whole head. The zipper is of high quality from the well-known company YKK. The Velcro that closes with a scratch doesn't stick for me when I have the jacket unbuttoned, as I read in other reviews, because I didn't buy one size smaller to be stylish. If you take it in your size, the scratches will not stick to each other in any case. If you find it close to 200 euros, buy it without a second thought. At 400 and 320, which I see it for, I don't think it's value for money. If its functionality were better and there were pockets inside and outside in the right places, then I would say it would be perfect for me.
If you are tall, you will struggle with the size. The XL, which I wear in North Face sweatshirts, is literally huge while the Large is short. I returned it and went for Diablo, which is true to size with a much better fit!