The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's

I used it in the Indian Himalayas (~4500 m) in the evening over a short t-shirt and it worked like a charm although it wasn't that cold (~15 C I think).
I does not feel like the most luxury fleece and it is a bit big to carry around but I don't think that there are other fleeces that are more compact but are just as worm. Eventually - a great catch for 90$ (on sale).

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This jacket is made from recyled fleece. Very warm 300 Polartec fleece works great for layering on really cold days under a shell or as a stand alone jacket if it is not really windy. Abrasion resistant material in areas of high wear, especially your backpack straps.

I like that it has the pitzips which are a great feature. Probably the most stylish jacket that TNF makes. Cinch cords at the hems for custom fit. This fleece is a direct zip-in to many of the North Face shells.

The Cons: This fleece is very expensive and is not wind nor waterproof. The wind will cut right through this jacket if used as a stand alone. For full price I think there are better alternatives available if used for a technical jacket.

I own 2 Denali Jackets. I bought one myself and received the other as a gift. They are pretty warm and well constructed, but let's be honest, it's mainly the "must have" winter accessory for cold weather college campuses. I think 80% of the students had one at my liberal arts college in NY. If you want it for the label, it's probably worth the $160 price tag, but if you want the best function for you $$$$, they are way better options for less money. Get a windproof fleece, you will thank me later. A 200 Weight Windproof fleece is way warmer than a 300 weight Denali, and can be had for $150 or less.

I encourage people to go for this the recycled version of this jacket, to encourage TNF and the whole industry to try to use as much recycled material as possible in their product line!!!! You'll be warm, and have warm fuzzies!!!

This is my second Denali fleece Jacket, and I am quite happy with it. It's warm, stylish, and functional. I love the pit zips when I'm out hiking or climbing, and it has plenty of pockets.

this jacket isn't really worth 180 bucks but it is really nice. it is impossible to stain it. i wiped out in a nice bit mud puddle the first day i wore it and it washed up and looked brand new. it is not really that warm but it is ok for the southeast. the cuff around the wrist unthreaded on mine but i got it fixed at a taylor shop for eight bucks.

This jacket doesnt really have much technical performance, but for some reason i still wear it 4+ days a week in the nothwest. In my opinion is is quite fasionable, clean and simple, but a little annoying when you can start a club of Denali Wear-ers everywhere you go! Its very warm, and really comfortable because its soft fleece inside and out. I like the pockets and pit zips (not mesh lined), and its sooooo light too. The bad part is that its not windproof at all, after you've worn it for about a week the fabric stretches and just lets all air pass thru without a fight, and that makes the warmth of the fleece useless. In your normal size it is pretty roomy and too bulky to layer under a shell, but in a size down it will work ok as a layer, but be REALLY hot so high-output activites like snowboarding would not be a good idea with this as a layer. The nylon panels are very waterproof with the DWR and can easily withstand a light shower, but the rest gets wet and nasty and doesnt dry very quickly.

The optimal use ive found for this is just casual, with a sweatshirt under it most of the time...besides that its good for any cold weather environment that is not windy or rainy - which i cant really call an example to mind.

I gave it 4 stars because i really like the jacket as a casul piece, but its lacking performance.

I purchased several of these, friend, myself, and dad. Unfortunately, mine tends to stay in the closet, and father seems to like the R4 (pre-SP10 version) better, and my buddy prefers a wind-resistant less bulky fleece... Here's why:

Pros: The Denali is a high quality, well constructed, thick and durable fleece jacket. It also fits well, is nice and roomy, and looks rather sharp. Pretty good for indoor/outdoor/indoor transitions, as you won't overheat when indoors.

Cons: Extremely permeable to cold winds, will give you the chills. Excess material on arms, not fitted at all. Some people may argue that you need to layer it, but I found this to be sub-par as well, because the excess material on upper arms combined with the pitzips can dig into your armpits when layering w/ a shell (that also has pitzips).

I would say, for urban pursuits, the great styling/comfort and limited time spent exposed to winds, makes this a great jacket. For technical use, any polartec 200-300 weight fleece will do the same job at lower costs.

If you are looking for the benefits of this jacket with added protection from winds, there is an upgraded version of this: search for Denali Wind Pro.

As for sizing: up to 5'10, 165lbs, slim range, the small will fit. If you are beefy, Medium.

This jacket straight up sucks. Since it isn't windproof and the cut sucks, it really is almost useless for layering or climbing. I guess most of the people buying this jacket are getting it for casual wear, but really this jacket will make you wind chilled and It also looks ugly. There are better looking fleeces like the Patagonia R3 or the monkey man. Like a lot of tnf's gear, its not gear its streetwear. Also the fit is poor, way to baggy. This jacket really has no function, unless your house is really cold, since the wind bites thorough so easily. Due to a combination of ugliness, bagginess, overpricing and lack of windproofness, i wouldn't recommend this for casual or technical purposes.

This is really just a good casual jacket. For the price, you could get a good windproof fleece jacket in another brand. It's comfortable, and the zippered armpits make for good ventilation, but it's not something I would rely on in the back country, unless it was a light hike in moderate weather.

So, first off, everyone that is complaining about this fleece doing nothing for you in the wind needs to understand that this jacket was designed to breathe as an insulating layer. I live in the Black Hills of South Dakota and before I moved here I lived in the Foot Hills of northern Colorado. I use these jackets all year round and find that if it is a static, cold night I am just fine with a T-shirt and my Denali down to about 15 degrees F. Another thing to consider is the durability of this fleece. I have gear from other brands for more technical applications that are great, but they would never hold up to the daily abuse that my Denali gets (the only thing tougher are my Arcteryx's Pro-shell and my Carhartt). All in all this is the coat that comes with me on every trip I take, and goes with me when I do not know what the weather will be like on a night out. Solid piece, just do not expect it to do everything because it has "TNF" logo on it.

The Denali is one of The North Face Company's best selling pieces and is very popular and you will see it everywhere you go on college students. It is almost a uniform top! As a layering piece, it is very warm and breathes very well, but is very bulky and heavy. Although it has DWR, it's ability to resist moisture and rain is minimal. Although some wind blocking is afforded by the panels across the front, over the shoulders and the elbows, wind whistles through the unprotected parts of the body and sleeves. It is very stylish, but you will be in a crowd of Denali wearers where ever you go. It's best uses are on a day with temps in the 30's, 0 wind, and no rain or as a super bulky wool sweater replacement. Better choices in The North Face line for people looking to have a jacket that can shed some light rain and provide warmth by blocking wind include TNF Apex Bionic, Sentinel or Palmyra , or MHW and Arc'teryx ( on sale) soft shell jackets. All are around the same price as the Denali and more versatile. If you love the styling and want a piece that looks similar so you blend in TNF Wind Pro version of the Denali is far more versatile. You'll thank me the first time you walk outside on a chill day with any wind at all.

Had TNF named this the Denali full zip 300 sweater, no one would bring up it's lack of windproof or water resistance as a flaw. As a sweater, it's my go to mid layer. I've worn this through out the tri state area, UT, ID, CO, NC in winter/fall seasons ranging from 10°c to -20°c & it's suited me fine while wearing it as a mid layer with suitable weights of long sleeve polypro shirts and a gortex shell or 800 fill jacket + shell (all depending on the circumstance/weather), even just a leather or jean jacket would suffice in spring & fall. Now as a go to outer layer... Only in the late fall and early spring, makes a great lounge "jacket" for chilly windless/rainless days/nights, but never will I consider it a (nor should anyone else) piece of "outwear". Think of it as a full zip sweater at $165 and you'll find it's exactly that... A reliable, durable fleece sweater with a relatively high price tag, but then again There are $165+- Lacoste sweaters that I would expect to be nowhere near the performance standard of the TNF Denali.

Great jacket for anyone who leads an active outdoor lifestyle. This is the warmest fleece jacket out there made with 300 wt Recycled Polartec fleece. The nylon overlay's on the chest and arms add some wind/weather protection (chest) and added durability (arms). Killer jacket that will last forever!!

I received the North Face Denali jacket about a week ago, this is the second I've bought. I've been wearing the first one I purchased for about three years and it holds up very well to regular wear. The backcountry customer service is above and beyond all other retailers I've ever dealt with. I needed to exchange the first jacket I received for a different color and had no issues with arranging the exchange. I will be purchasing all of my gear through Backcountry from now on, take my word for it, don't waste your time with other websites or retailers. Backcountry is the best!!! Top notch!

This is my 1st experience with any "North Face" products, due to my perception of over-priced quality. I have to say that the quality is great ie, very comfortable and warm jacket but the price seems too high. I think that if the North Face emblem wasn't attached, the price would be much lower...especially for re-used fleece.

I am a outdoors person, and have been all my life, but its hard these days to find good buds to go and do the guy thing ffor the weekend.. I love my wife, but lets face it guys, she is no camping,fishing,backpacking, king off person... I had a good buddy whom has passed on, and lost touch with others, that I used to have some excellent and memorable trips. I have moved to Phoenix Arizona, from Temecula, CA. and was wondering if there is some kind of information, on groups, clubs, and some places to check out, and any secret places or spots to check out.. I would appreciate it..Arizona is a beautiful state, and I will check it out.

And if anyone has input on some gear to get, somthing that won't break the bank I would greatly take your advice...

Martin G.

I have used my Denali every winter for the last 9 years. Everything is still where it should be the fleece is in perfect condition and there has never been an issue with the stiching. I even set it back to TNF on time to have the front zipper replaced. I can say that I have no plans to replace it in the near or even distant future.

Great for layering and don't forget how important pit zips are when you have a long an active day planed.

The North Face Denali is a watered down version of the original fleece outdoor gear redesigned for the "soccer Dad" set who are looking to cut a nice profile among the other Dads, but don't need functionality. Originally produced by other companies as a heavy fleece inner coat this jacket is a poorly sewn, medium weight jacket built for riding in your SUV. The seams are not well felled and are overly bulky, the underarm vents too small and cheaply done (they don't cross over the seam of the arm with the body), the cuffs are not well gusseted, the cut is too tight to fit over underlayer and not loose enough for freedom of movement. I find it a reasonably good single-use garment if you can get it for under $90 but I've found better jackets of similar utility and quality at Marshall's for under $40. The fact that North Face charges $160 and that people actually pay that for this jacket should tell you something about the North Face target market. If you want a functional fleece jacket then look for those marketed as "heavy fleece" which is the furry kind. Heavy fleece does pill, but it should last 3 years.

Bought this for my boyfriend. He loved it! He normally wears a small but I did feel it was a bit snug, that's just my opinion though. Anyways, I definitely don't regret getting it.

My boyfriend loves this jacket. I purchased one for him in black 2 years ago and it is still going strong. He wanted another one so we chose the brown/black combo. He uses this jacket all during the winter. It's perfect if he wants to layer a light weight fleece or sweater underneath if it gets bitter cold. Definitely a good buy. North Face is a great product.

Like everyone else has written, the Denali is not windproof or waterproof. I've had this jacket for 3 years and it's held up very well. I would say it's best for going from a warm vehicle into the cold, then a warm building. You don't get to warm to have to take your jacket off.

I've had the Denali jacket I wear now for 8 or 9 years - can't exactly remember when I got it. I've worn it for numerous winter activities. Hiking, snowshoeing & putting up Christmas lights, etc. It's been my "go-to" winter jacket since I got it. The venting comes in handy during strenuous activities. I've worn it in snow & drizzle and it's somewhat water repellent, but if I were out in a rain storm, I'd be smart enough to add a water proof shell. As far as wind proof, it's kept me warm enough all these years that I thought the Polartec fleece was wind proof. If you're buying this jacket to stand around looking cool, you'll probably freeze your butt off because you're standing still. If you're active outdoors, this jacket's great.

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I hail from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I don't climb 10,000m peaks or trek across Siberia. However, it does get quite cold come late December - early March. I have walked miles, shoveled through mountainous drifts, skied/snowboarded many a hill and trail. This jacket was with me through all. In early fall/late spring as a stand-alone, midwinter under my equally aged Mountain Light shell.

I just purchased a new one of each. I will keep the old jacket until it falls apart for warmer days and as a lighter weight layer (the loft in the fleece is gone).

This is my SUJ (sports utility jacket)!

Perfect heavyweight fleece for both the backwoods and around town. It's bulky to pack, so leave it at home if you're not expecting cold for the entire trip.

This jacket is better than I expected. People are saying, "It's not windproof." Ladies and Gentlemen TNF never claimed this jacket to be windproof or waterproof! It is, however, a great jacket for calm weather and a great mid-layer when the temperature drops. I use this jacket as a mid-layer with my TNF shell.

As for the claims that this jacket is baggy; it has a hem chord to solve that. It works perfectly.

I am 5'10 weighing 138 lbs; athletic build. My arms are 34 in. A medium fits perfectly for me. There is room to layer more but not too baggy if I just want to use a shirt. It was baggy around the hem but again... use the hem chord!

The price is great for this jacket. Very warm and a great fit. delivery was a little slow but the quality makes it worth the wait.

I bought this jacket for my husband for his birthday this year and we were both really happy with it. It not only arrived quickly, it was the best price I could find online, and they had so many color options to choose from. He is pretty picky about not having the same things as friends or family and getting it in Olive Drab was perfect. I have never seen it before on anyone.This is a classic jacket for men and women, and is worth every penny. I have had my Denali for over 10 years - still looks great, keeps me warm and has been all over the country with me - best fleece ever.

Great fleece, don't need say much since it's reputation preceeds it. Got the Anchorage green color or half the retail price which is a steal!

I love this jacket. It is very comfortable in cold weather and the "Pit Zips" really pull the heat away when you warm up. Great pockets although I would like to have one inside.

BackCountry got it to me fast. Great company.

Buy it, you will love it.

Gave this jacket to my husband for his birthday just yesterday so he really hasn't worn it yet but has wanted one for some time. I have no doubt this will be his go to jacket all winter:) Thanks backcountry for your great selection and superior customer service. I have ordered many items and am always amazed at how quickly I get them.

I just love my new jacket. The color is warm and the jacket isn't short of fabulous as the weather is getting colder and it keeps me toasty. I love that it has the room that I may layer other items underneath it so I can stay extra comfy and warm as the chill enters the air.

This jacket is terrific... very true to size and fits great.

Always a great deal at backcountry

Great jacket. I exchanged a Large for a Medium. If you normally wear large, I would suggest a medium. Look at the sizing chart for chest and arm length before ordering.

...not great for much else though. The Denali is too bulky to fit well under most hard shells, and doesn't provide enough insulation to stand up to the cold on its own. As a life long Alaskan I'm a little embarrassed that this jacket is named "The Denali."

My advice is to save $50 and get an Arc'Teryx Apache Fleece instead.

I'll preface my review with this - I have 5 TNF Denali fleece jackets and they are all wonderful.

The anchorage green one I just bought fit differently than any other TNF Denali I own, including ones bought last year. Arm holes were smaller, pit zip covers rubbed against the under arm. Not a comfortable fit.

Hope this is just a bad batch and not a sign of things to come.

Backcountry handled my case like a champ. Sent out a replacement for me to try and it was a bummer too. Prompt refund, excellent customer service. This company is a keeper, even though the jacket was not.

I have a Denali vest which I wear almost ever other day and it fits great. I bought the Denali jacket because I wanted a jacket with the two zippered chest pockets for my wallet and other items and I assumed it would fit the same as the vest. My vest is a large but the large jacket was too tight in the underarms area. The x-large jacket felt better under the arms but had too much room then everywhere else and was too long. Not what I expected from North Face. I'd love to find another vest or jacket out there with the quality of the Denali that also has two zippered chest pockets.

Those people who complain about wind cutting through this fleece don't realize that this is a GOOD thing when you're at 21000 feet, it's blazing 90 degrees in solar heat, and you have to wear gear to protect yourself against sudden temperature and wind changes.

This jacket does what it's supposed to -- it's a highly breathable insulation layer with excellent ventilation.

I love this fleece. I wear it all the time. Wind cuts through it but I don't think the fleece was made to block wind. In my opinion, the best thing about this fleece is that it doesn't hold odor.

It looks really very nice, warm and confy.

WARM! Like a serious wool sweater of similar heft. (Polartec 300 means heavier and bulkier fabric than your normal fleece jacket.) Includes four zippered pockets in convenient places; hem drawstring; and pit zips.

Consider the hooded version, which costs the same (both marked down from $160), and adds warmth with negligible weight. Hood fits snugly (not oversized/floppy), so looks good up or down.

Sizes fit as expected. Go one size up if you want room for a thick inner layer: the sleeves will be a bit long, but the cuffs have enough elastic to keep them off your hands.

To wear this to work/etc. without looking "technical," choose a color with low contrast between the nylon-shell apron and the fleece. "Deep Water Blue," Black, and "Anchorage Green" looked best in store try-on's. Brown-on-brown looks like a scout's uniform. (I bought *hooded* brown, which has a black shell and looks great.) Gray and other high-contrast colors scream "outdoorsman," if that's what you want.

Backcountry had the lowest price on this. Checkout was painless, and free shipping to CA was trackable and fast.

The jacket is a great jacket and it fit me well. It was very warm except for when it was windy. It would be a great jacket for layering or in situations with no wind. But I needed one with better wind protection so I returned it.

Used it four times in powder snow and held up well plus I am psyched it is also an insert for a shell for colder weather.

This is the perfect coat -- great fit, good weight, nice looking, and warm.

Great jacket. Very warm. Lots of stash pockets. Looks great. This jacket does not block wind, so you need a shell over it if it's windy but otherwise would recommend this to anyone.

Great jacket. Very warm. Looks great on. Lots of stash pockets. This jacket does not block wind so you may need a shell over it for that but otherwise, would recommend this jacket.

This is the second jacket i've owned. It's a great jacket period!

hightly recommend. it's my favorite.
expensive but worth the money. hope the prices come down. would like

The Denali Jacket was for my husband. The fit was great and he loves it! Great service nd fast shippg too! Would definiely buy from Backcountry again!

I love the way it looks, I love the way it feels. I am accustomed to wearing hoodies so I find myself wanting the hooded version... however I only want the hooded version on very cold Utah days. I am very happy with my purchase.

finally caved and started buying northface for the family. this is one of many, pretty good in 40 degree weather and up.

I love this jacket. The quality and fit are top notch. The front chest pockets are great for miscellaneous items. The armpit vents allow you to wear it even when it's not very cold outside. Great item and definitely worth the money.

Fast shipping. Great jacket.

Broken zipper, soft fleece, better garments out there for less dinero.

This jacket is HEAVY, not packable, hard to layer, and simply not very good quality. While this jacket might suffice for keeping you warm at a frat kegger, it won't do a damn thing on a mountain but overheat you and then be too big to stuff anywhere. Also, why in the world anyone would buy this jacket now that Arc'Teryx's Strato is only TEN dollars more, baffles me.
If you want this for style points, I guess it works, but if you're looking for any kind of serious outdoor performance, keep looking.

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incredible customer service, I have not find this type of customer service in my last 40 years in USA. Customer service peoples are soooooooo friendly and you make every effort to make your customer happy. each and every person in your customer service person gets five stars from me Thank you Mahendra shah

pretty rad tnf fleece, i see practically everyone in denver wearing it, so, i was kinda iffy, and i can kinda understand why. it looks pretty good and is a pretty warm fleece with vents so you don't overheat. does fairly decent in the wind, but not the best, i'd go with the arcteryx apache. it is half zip, however, it's super water repellent and very very warm. it looks rad and it has laminated pockets and reinforced forearms. it has a much higher quality fleece. this is a cool fleece, just too pricy and not as much output as i'd expect. there's other several things i could recommend over this, however, it's still pretty nice.

The point of fleece is warm, comfortable insulation. 300 weight polartec fleece is just that, but the North Face kinda ruined it in their design. The 2nd chest pocket is overkill and combined with the pit zips leaves way too many zipper pulls hanging around. The nylon chest piece does give some wind protection, but leaves the jacket incredibly boxy, looks like I have shoulder pads when wearing it and I already have broad shoulders. That and the zippers in your arm pits just detract from the warmth and comfort. The cut is disappointing in that it's not fittted at all, which is fine for stacking layers underneath, but makes it bulky to try and layer over and basically it looks better in pictures and on a hanger than it does on you. It's not that this is a bad jacket, but warmth and comfort can be found packaged better elsewhere.

Sure it’s true what the other reviewers have said. Yeah, the wind cuts through this jacket like a hot knife through butter. Yeah, it doesn’t shed water. But they’re missing the point. This jacket isn’t meant for serious backcountry use. It’s meant to be a fashion statement for the college crowd. Still, it’s a well constructed garment of quality materials. It’s warm enough for 30 degree days (without a lot of wind) although a bit on the bulky side. The zip pits come in handy as the day warms up. Not a good value at $160 but who ever pays full price for anything?

The Denali is one of The North Face Company's best selling pieces and is very popular and you will see it everywhere you go on college students. It is almost a uniform top! As a layering piece, it is very warm and breathes very well, but is very bulky and heavy. Although it has DWR, it's ability to resist moisture and rain is minimal. Although some wind blocking is afforded by the panels across the front, over the shoulders and the elbows, wind whistles through the unprotected parts of the body and sleeves. It is very stylish, but you will be in a crowd of Denali wearers where ever you go. It's best uses are on a day with temps in the 30's, 0 wind, and no rain or as a super bulky wool sweater replacement. Better choices in The North Face line for people looking to have a jacket that can shed some light rain and provide warmth by blocking wind include Apex Bionic or the The North Face Apex Mckinley Softshell Jacket and the warmest choice, The North Face Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket. All are around the same price as the Denali and more versatile.

Buy this coat if you want something trendy to wear indoors or maybe on a very calm fall day. It does very little to block wind or water, so the instant the weather goes south you'll be wishing you bought a Windwall 2 or Apex Bionic jacket.

It provides a decent amount of warmth; I find that on fall days I can wear it outdoors with just a long sleeve shirt and be fine. Indoors, wear just a t-shirt or you'll get too warm in it. The fitment is a bit looser than other TNF jackets so you can definitely layer with this. It might make you look fat, so I really suggest trying this on somewhere to test the size.

Avoid the black color if you have pets, as it shows every last hair and spec of dirt.

There are matching gloves, which is nice. The gloves don't do much to block wind or rain either.

Overall the coat is "okay". It's a trendy thing to wear, and offers enough warmth for indoor wear. I can't recommend it for anyone spending long periods outdoors, or for venturing outside in poor weather. Go for a Windwall 2 or Apex Bionic if you want a single multi-purpose jacket.

Pros: I used to wear REI fleece (affordable ones) with a Sierra Designs windbreaker/rain shell over it when gets windy or wet. I got the mens TNF Denali KCS version on sale and it is warmer, better quality and lighter than my REI one which has seen 26 miles backpacking in Bryce Canyon (froze at night, 50s during the day). A thick wicker shirt, the Denali fleece and a soft water proof compressible rain shell fits in my pack just fine and was a perfect decent combination for 3-seasons backpacking (I wouldn't consider it for winter treks though). Small, fits me perfectly. (5'7", 155lbs, 40chest/31waist). Also it wears well with a good pair of jeans in the city, which is a plus, not a minus for me.

CONS: There is more technical fleece, form fitting, more wind resistant and such. This fleece is not wind resistant at all! Get the TNF Windfall if you're looking for wind resistance. It's more a technical fleece, it's basically wind proof. The Windfall Vest is great too, I wear it everywhere.

Conclusion, this is a great non-wind proof fleece, if you want windproof... get the TNF Windfall which is essentially wind proof

Definitely a very good quality jacket. but...its pretty bulky, and has near ZERO wind resistance. Just not what I was looking for. It would be perfect for safety meetings and chillin around the campfire. If you are looking for a more active, technical jacket, i'm going to sound repetitive, but MH Windstopper Fleece. I just retured the Denali for it. I still give it 4 stars, because if you are looking for a relaxing, snuggly jacket, it fits the bill & will last.

I have other North Face products but this is my first Denali jacket. I got a real good deal from backcountry on a discontinued color. This is not your regular fleece jacket. It is heavier than even comparative leading retail models I have bought elsewhere. Worth the $84.95 I paid but I would never pay the $165 MSRP from North Face. The jacket is a little warm for spring but I know it will be great fpr late fall into winter. Pockets are huge and if you carry too much stuff like me, the jacket will get heavy. Overall I am very happy with it and the discontinued red color is awesome and not the same black, blue or brown the rest of the world is wearing.

South Windsor, CT

I bought this jacket for my boyfriend, because my dog ate his first one... Not fun. Anyways, it's a great fleece jacket. People seem to complain that it doesn't protect from the wind and rain, well get the shell that goes over it. It's a warm jacket and very nice looking. No complaints from me and my boyfriend loves it. Backcountry definitely had the best price and the jacket came in earlier than it was expected.

First of all I read the other opinions before buying this jacket. With that said I would like to say I love the jacket and the price I got at backcountry.com.This is a very styles Jacket and comfortable too.There are a couple things other buyers should know before buying. The first and most important thing is this jacket was made as the inner liner! this means the first jacket you put on as part of a layering system. It does not block the wind! As long as you keep this in mind I believe you will be happy with it too.The second thing to be aware of is the fit. I went and tired a couple on at another store before buying. I find the sleeves seem to run long for some reason but its not a big deal.

If you can this shirt under $100, definitely go for it. I ordered the Phantom Red and returned it. I simply could not digest the color. I finally had the black from another site offering 100$. It is very stylish and well built and high quality.

Second thought: Why TNF manufactures these colors?

Love the jacket and love the color. It is a nice dark chocolate brown, NOT red as the name PHANTOM RED would suggest. I am a female, 5'3" and bought it for myself in a Men's Small and for my son and future son-in-law in a Men's Large. Lots of compliments and it's a nice change from the black jackets everyone else wears!

I got two of these jackets for $99 each on Backcountry.... which is a steal (if you consider my mother-in-law spent $164 at REI for the same one). About a week later, I noticed that it was even further discounted ($85), so I called BC and they credited my card with the difference (Great customer service). This fleece is really warm, and you can tell that it is constructed well. It does like to collect lint on the fleece. Once I got my jacket, I wore it around Washington DC, and noticed that almost everyone else in the city is sporting one... which is a bit of a bummer, but it must be popular for a reason, right?

Decent jacket when I was able to snag it on sale for $100 last year.

I found it to be a good insulating layer under a shell, though as others mentioned, it's a bit bulky. I'm 225 #'s and went with XL, which fit in shoulders but left a lot of material around the waist.

I've also worn this as an outer layer over a base layer, and it's kept me more than toasty on 15-degree days on the trail with a heavy pack.

In retrospect, a wind blocking fleece would have been a better choice, but for the money (on sale), I'm able to make do.

Search for Denali Wind Pro... for all the reasons you want this guy, but with actual warmth!
You'll look like the next guy, only YOU don't have to be cold to look the part.

Stop buying TNF Denali jackets unless you're in high school or never plan to where it outdoors. There are so many better options out there in fleece for this prce range. Even other TNF models. Are you going to wear your Bugaboo when you hit the mountain? Can't believe this was reccomended to me in the "Customers who bought this item also bought:" section.

The north face Denali fleece jacket is as technical as pajamas. if you want something to wear around the house on sunday morning, fine. but if you want something for fall, winter, spring, wind, rain, any weather, good insulation for the weight, and something more durable, and looks better? get a softshell... tnf and others make great ones....
fleece picks up cat hair and dog hair - soft shells are far better!
fleece is not wind proof, or rain proof, or any thing proof! its for baby blankets, and pajamas.
Fleece is bulky for the warmth.
when you wear fleece - you look like the cookie monster!
you can not take this any where near Denali, one of the coldest places to climb. it should be the north face atlanta jacket
fleece is hard to layer - the fleece grabs and sticks, and is claustrophobic.
there are too many north face denali jackets out there - try something new, better, and with better performance.

Great jacket really warm. Not entirely wind resistant, but pretty close. Match up with the Gortex and you got a great winter combo. Sizing is a bit interesting though. I'm 5'10" around 185 and a medium fits great. In any other jacket, I wear a L or XL.

I bought one about 13 years ago and it is pilled but it held up quite well through many washings/wearings. I will still use the old one for hiking and yard work, but I wanted a newer less grungy one so I picked up a new one during a recent sale.

As others have mentioned, the sizing is BIG!! I bought a men's large back in 1997 and the new one is a men's medium but fits me EXACTLY the same. I am a 5'8 female, who wears a size 12.

I also purchased one for my 6'0 boyfriend who weighs about 190 and the large fit him perfectly, he would have been swimming in the XL.

These jackets are great for running out to the grocery store in the upstate NY winters or for spring skiing, but they are not super warm for spending hours outside in the freezing cold.

I can only hope the new one lasts as long as the old one did!

TNF jackets have always impressed. The are not as bulky as other's in their class and still warm. I am able to easily drive in this jacket without feeling twisted or bound up.

This particular jacket isn't the" best" for wind resistance but does a fairly decent job. I also wish the prices of TNF would come down as I believe all their products are priced a little high, but for the most part it is worth it.

If you are looking for a stylish jacket that will hold up well in quality and cold, look no further.

My 3 kids have 9 of them between them and think they are the best jackets ever, soft and zip into their TNF gore tex jackets for protection from the rain.

I went with XXL due to my body size 120kg/191cm (264lbs/6.26") and the sleeve is a little bit too long. probably like 1 inch compared to my apex paradigm.
The fabrics are quite obvious of good quality but the cut is weird.. i feel weird at the shoulders.. like being in a cardboard box
I also got a size M for someone around 5.4" and the sleeve is terible long even though the fit on the body is perfect
So i recomand this jacket if
1. you dont buy at the horible retail price of 165$
2. you can find a size that would fit your body/sleeve combination

for 50% off, this jacket is exactly what it claims to be. A standard fleece. My kids have run through several of these jackets in multiple sizes and colors-and with the discount always found at Backcountry--what's not to love!