The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's - 2007 BCS

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

Don't get me wrong this is a nice fleece and it's very warm and very durable but it's bulky and not wind resistant at all. As soon as there is a little gust of wind you might as well not be wearing a coat at all. This coat has no practical uses outside of casual wearing. For the money buy something that is wind repellent, less bulky, and maybe even water resistant. You will be much happier with a coat like that.

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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Over a hundred dollars for what? This jacket lacks a lot - mostly function. Not windproof, bulky, whats the nylon on the shoulders for? Get one if you want to look trendy and you have cash to blow (but then again everyone has one so you might just look lame). Am I the only person who thinks you should get a better and more functional piece for this price?

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 youve worn it for about a week the fabric stretches and just lets all air pass thru withought a fight, and that makes the warmth of the fleece usless. 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 indoor 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.

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.

It's interesting reading these other reviews with the few complaints it's received. I've had a Denali Jacket for about 5 years now, and I love it. People may complain about the wind whipping through it, and it's true. However, you should understand that this is not "windstopper" fleece. This is 300 fleece, which is really warm as an INSULATOR, which means on a cold windy, rainy, or snowy day, you should have a waterproof shell over it. That's what it was made for. It's great as an outer layer when it's cold and not raining or windy, but don't expect it to be a great storm proof jacket, because that's not it's purpose in life.

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.

I haven't had much time yet to really test my Denali in difficult conditions. as for fit, i'm 5'11 175 athletic build and the medium fits me very well, as for wind protection, it has none, but then again it is not designed or marketed for wind protection. i bought it as a midlayer for backcounty hiking/skiing, as well as, daily use. overall, great jacket, would recommend for "daily" wear alone, but definitely want a shell over it if you might run into some wind or precip. if your going to use the fleece more for extreme backcounty than daily use, i would recommend something a bit more technical.

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.

If you're looking for a heavier weight fleece jacket or liner for a waterproof shell, this is the one! This jacket is very warm to wear on it's own and zips in perfectly with a #5 zipper to any shell. I use it when backpacking through the Black Hills where temperatures can get pretty frigid at nights during the spring and autumn and have stayed very warm in it. The Denali also dries very quickly when it gets wet, but since it is a fleece, it really doesn't repel much water. The tactical zipper pockets and pit zips are nice features as well, and make it all the more versatile. I'm a ranger for the National Park Service and this is my jacket of choice on colder nights, and when the weather really bottoms out, I zip it into my Marmot shell to stay both dry and warm. The only negative connotation I can really see some people having with this jacket is that it is not windproof. The wind-resistant panels do a fair job of blocking out the wind but I knew it wasn't designed for this purpose when I bought it, so that's why I didn't deduct any stars from it.Great product by The North Face

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.

This was one of the first fleece's i ever owned and it was adequate for the job. as TNF grew over the years, the quality of this jacket has decreased so the "style" factor can increase making it affordable to everyone (which is nice)but resulted in TNF more interested in getting their name out instead of quality jackets. This jacket is more of a "around town" jacket and not recommended for backcountry adventures as it is super heavy and not built to quality.

This jacket is warm up in till there is a little breeze. Its also really bulky. Dont waste your money unless you want to look like the rest of the sorority girls and wanna-be locals.

Too expensive and lacking function for the high price tag. Honestly, only get one if you want to look trendy. This jacket is bulky, not windproof, and everyone has one. NorthFace should and can do better then this.

Overall this is a great fleece, don't know if it's worth getting at full price though. Doesn't block wind very well and is a little bulky like others have said. I prefer my TNF Windwall 2 fleece, warm and it blocks the wind like a champ.

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

Great jacket.
Does run on the big size. I ordered a M and it was huge, returned it for a S and it was perfect (5' 10'' & 140 lbs). I would recommend that you where a long sleeve underneath it because it does not block wind, but NO regular fleece does unless it has different fabric in it. Keeps you warm and I have worn it as a base layer and it is PERFECT.

If you happen to live in a cold, dry climate, this jacket is your ticket on chilly fall and winter nights. However, if you live in a windy city (like Chicago or NYC) or somewhere that receives significant amounts of wet precipitation (i.e. Seattle, or PNW), then I would suggest you look elsewhere (MHW Windstopper Tech for your Chicago folks, and MHW Synchro for you folks in wetter climates). While very warm, the Denali lacks a wind blocking membrane that is essential for retaining warmth. The cut of this jacket is on the larger side, but its meant to have layers worn underneath. Its a great casual piece that can be zipped in as a very warm midlayer.

Though it never claims to be a techincal jacket, the Denali is by far the worst jacket for the money you can buy. The only positive it has is it is a 300 weight fleece. But for $165 retail, you can get a Windwall 1 or 2 or pay $195 for an Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan, which is not techincal, but still warm and very fashionable.

I'd give it a zero if I could.

There is a reason that this is possibly the top seller in fleeces and that is because of how good it looks. Everyone I know that works in the cold has 2 or 3 of these things. They look good but the performance of these are not that of what im looking for. They keep you warm in moderate cool weather but if it gets colder than about 50 these just do not work which a fleece should do in my opinion. But they look great and people still buy them

I usually wear Mountain Hardware gear... I believe it is just as good, at less cost. My older M.H. fleece is close to 3 years old and has lost some of it's 'goodness'. I figured I'd try and go with a 300 wt. fleece vs. my old 200 wt. fleece. It is a great jacket, and is warm, but in no way windproof. It fits well under my Mountain Hardware Alchemy ;) I'm 6'2" and normally wear a 42L. I have a Large and it fits great, if not a bit big. BTW, Backcountry is a great place to shop for gear. I always come here for my 'researched' purchases, and REI for my impulse purchases...

I got this Fleece from Santa back in the 90's and It was great. It was also about $150 more expensive then too.
This Jacket was essentially became a layer a second layer of my skin I wore it so much.

OVERALL:
This Jacket is great for all seasons. I once stood at a football game with it on when it was pouring down rain and my upper body never got wet. It will keep you warm but like previously mentioned it is not a great windstopper. If you are one of those who drink the North Face Kool-Aid from head to toe then you will love this Jacket. If you ski this puppy works great zipped into a shell.

Only Draw Backs: Everyone and his sister has this Jacket..seriously. It attracted more cigarette burns than any other fleece I have ever had. probably due to its bulkiness. *Make sure you hang dry it.

About 5'10 150 lbs, lean build here. Ordered a black Medium, was too large on me, gave it to dad. Ordered a small in charcoal grey, fits me perfectly. Both colors are beautiful, and as you may have seen, the Denali is played out, and the reason is that they are GREAT looking jackets. You want this to fit snuggly b/c of the nylon panels, they are stiff, and you don't want to look like a football player with shoulder pads sticking out. Also, this jacket is BULKY, which means you can only layer with a large shell. As a standalone jacket, it is really a fashion piece, a slight gust of wind and I freeze. Bottom line, looks "A+", usability "C-".

I want to say that I have had many fleece jackets and none have kept me more warm than this one. I love the color and I was loving the great deal I got from this site. Thanks

Ok, well I have been wanting one of these for a while. At 99 bucks on sale from Back Country I had no more excuses. I got a black one.

The free shipping was quick and the key word being free. Awesome.

Bottom line, This fleece jacket is warm. I have a 12 year old Polartec 300 from another company and this new 300 classic stuff is about twice as warm.

It holds up in cold, damp, misty conditions. Drizzle just beads off. It will also keep you warm in low to moderate winds in the 40s and 30s. It hasn't been any colder than that this spring here in San Antonio.
For rain and high winds, I recommend a shell but yeah, this is a fleece jacket so that sorta goes without saying. The Denali makes for a good stand alone jacket in most average conditions, or a toasty insulator under a shell.
Great pockets and the vent zips come in handy too.

The Denali's looks are great. People take notice of the jacket. Many people want to touch the fleece. So some admire and some are jealous. What really matters is I like it. :) I hope it lasts as long as my older Polartecs that I still wear even today. I rate the Denali as a good investment for those who like what fleece has to offer.

Thanks Back Country!

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.

Still have an older Denali Jacket ~5yrs old or so.
Recently bought the newer hooded version. Same styling but add a hood and the quality/feel of the fleece was also updated.

Still very pricey!! Buy it when it's on sale ONLY!!

It's "adequate" in that is warm but NOT when it's windy! The wind will cut through the jacket and you'll literally freeze!

The purpose of the jacket is insulation so it's best when used with either a shell jacket or under an insulated jacket!

Fleece is very bulky when compared other 300-weight fleece jackets.
It's not "as warm" as other jackets that are made with Windpro or Windblocker fleece materials as those jackets use thinner fleece with a laminating layer to block out the wind, which makes those jackets WARMER!!

The NTF Denali jacket has become too "stylish" esp. amongst teens and college kids! The company is now owned by Vanity Fair!!

There are other jackets available for less that'll block out the wind and keep your warm.

Overall, it's still a good fleece jacket but not when the temps drop below freezing and/or when it's windy!

This is the most cozy fleece i've worn. Super thick fleece feels like it will hold up well. Breathes great! It has lots of pockets and features, but is a little thicker than I like for layering except for on the coldest of cold days. All in all I am pretty psyched about it and think it will make a great fleece for cruising around town or the mountains.

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.

This is a well made, nice looking, great fitting jacket. But I believe it is one of the most over-rated products on the market, at least for my use. The 300 weight fleece seems too bulky when layering under a shell, bunches up more than I like. Then, when you remove the shell, a cold wind will cut right through it. In the end, I think you're better off going with a lighter jacket that has better wind-proofing capabilities. (I switched to a Marmot Sharp Point jacket).

I picked this up on SAC thinking I got a great deal. However, the first time I wore it I realized how very wrong I was. When they say there it's not windproof, they mean that there is absolutely zero wind protection. The slightest breeze will rip through this like it's not even there. Even the mild temperatures of Seattle proved to be too extreme for this fleece. For such a high price tag, I expect a lot more. Do not be fooled by the hundreds of rave reviews coming from people with large wallets and low expectations.

Just ordered one after hearing so many great things about this jacket from friends and the reviews on this site. For $99 I figured you can't go wrong. Can't wait to get it.

I'm about 6', lean 150 lbs and the small still looks and feels a bit too small for me so I'm exchanging for a medium. I definitely don't have a 40" chest, but even so the jacket seems to fit like any other jacket, so if you're an M I'd say don't fuss and just get an M.

The jacket is extremely warm if there is no wind. But a simple shell fixes this.

Excellent jacket. My 17 yr old son got it for christmas and loves it! I'm sure our other son will be wanting one next year. I will definitly be ordering from backcountry again. The service was top notch!!

This is a great fleece. Definately not wind proof, but does a good job cutting it down a bit. Perfect as a camping fleece, or as a layer under a shell. The pit zips are nice and help keep from over heating. I am 5'10', 170 lbs with an athletics build and a M is a bit big. Although if you are going to use this as a backcountry fleece a medium should be fine. If you are looking for a fashion fleece I would go with a Small, as the shoulders aren't as wide and the sleeves not as long.

I like how it doesn't get too bulky for an under layer. Way warm and can be used for really anything. Great for camping around the fire. I am 5"9 and a medium fits great this does fit true to size.

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.

This jacket is not wind resistant at all. Not really practical for really cold winter days. The gusts will shoot right through the jacketa and you might as well not be wearing a coat at all.

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.

provides great warmth and keeps you fratty but not a great technical piece. I'm a lanky 6'3" 190lbs and the L is huge, even the sleeves are too long. Also there's a reason the bittersweet brown color is discontinued.

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!

I have a Sentinel Jacket that fits perfect in XL, I assumed this would be about the same size, but it runs quite a bit bigger. I'm 6'3" 205lbs (191cm 93kg)

Too bulky, cut too long, and does not block any wind.

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I'm a dedicated TNF customer, however, I dont like to pay regular TNF price. I guess I lucked out finding this deal (50% off). Jacket fits and looks great, its a little bulky in the armpit region due to the venting zippers and cover flap, but its still comfortable, waiting on colder weather to get more use out of this jacket.

Great customer service from BackCountry as well, will definitely shop here again!

My son loves this jacket and wears all winter.

I have just purchase this jacket for my husband at half price. I have one myself and it does keep me warm without over heatin in this chicago weather. I do agree its not wind resistant at all but the windwall do a great job for that. Its a good buy and hopefully hobby love it.

Nice jacket

this is a fancy pansy jacket. i got the maroon one for $83. a pretty good deal for a nice fleece. nice quality.

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I bought this jacket for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it! His favorite color is brown, so I took a risk and ordered the phantom red because it was on sale. It's actually more like a copper brown then red... the color is really unique and still looks masculine!

The jacket is perfect for Minnesota weather, which tends to be towards the cold side. It is his fall and spring coat.

this is a perfect example of what's wrong with The North Face: overpriced overbuilt heavy fleece that fits like a potato bag and cannot be used for outdoors.
The medium fit fine for arms and shoulders, around the trunk I could have fitted twice! Very heavy. I would never this this on a hike or climb.
Who buys this? Maybe it it were $20 and you would wear it home??

I disagree with the sizing chart for this jacket for men. It might be true for other TNF jackets, but not this one. The fashion for these jackets (in CA) is to wear them in a more form fitting size. I own a medium which looks baggy on me (my measurements are 41" Chest, 16" neck, 32" Waist, 32" sleeves. I'm 5'7" and 160lbs.) I look better in my friends small. My medium looks good on my 6'2" 185lbs friend.

Bought for my son, since these are his middle school colors. He already had a black one and was out growing it. So we updated with this one and the price was much cheapier. Light weight, but very warm.

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!

Lightweight. Super warm. Great fit. Has a good number of pockets!

Excellent 3 season coat. nice quality fleece and construction is impeccable. At the $85 price, really is a fantastic bargain