The North Face Free Thinker Jacket - Men's

Want the most technical shell jacket in The North Face's Summit Series? Look no further than the Men's Free Thinker Jacket with Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L fabric. This is an outerwear piece built tough for professional winter athletes and the most dedicated backcountry skiers and snowboarders. Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex shell fabric protects you from brutal weather, clever ventilation keeps you cool during legendary hikes, RECCO makes you easier to find should disaster strike in-bounds, and a host of other bells and whistles prove that this jacket is the alpha of the pack.

• Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L fabric keeps you bone dry and allows sweaty vapors to escape from inside
• Fully taped seams further add to overall weatherproofing
• Micro-grid backer allows this jacket to slide easily over baselayers so there's no bunching or uncomfortable binding
• Underarm vents allow cool air to circulate into this jacket and provide an opening for hot air to escape
• Drop hood is large enough so you can easily pull it over a ski or snowboard helmet
• Powder skirt seals around the waist of your pants in order to keep snow from migrating into your layers
• Adjustable hem system and cuff tabs make it easy to dial in the fit around your waist and wrists
• Pant-a-lock tabs at the waist snap to Pant-a-lock tabs on the waist of a compatible The North Face pant so you can integrate your top and bottom and keep snow out of your kit on deep days
• RECCO avalanche rescue reflector makes it easier for RECCO-equipped search parties to locate you when disaster strikes

Bottom Line:

Storms quiver in the presence of this prime Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L jacket.

Tech Specs:

Material:

[membrane/laminate] 70D nylon Gore-Tex Pro Shell (3-layer); [backer] micro grid woven 

Fabric Waterproof Rating:

guaranteed waterproof 

Fabric Breathability Rating:

guaranteed breathable 

Hood:

yes, helmet-compatible 

Fit:

alpine 

Center Back Length:

30 in 

Venting:

underarm zips, core vent zippers 

Powder Skirt:

yes 

Pockets:

2 front hand zip, 1 internal utility, 1 upper arm utility zip 

Seams:

fully taped 

Wrist Gaiters:

no 

Liner-Compatible:

no 

RECCO:

yes 

Weight:

25.3 oz 

Recommended Use:

skiing, snowboarding 

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime