Worm, waterproof, and the right size. I bought this jacket for my roommate and he loves it. He wears it all the time and given his profession in the construction business, it is durable and gets the job done.

This jacket is just perfect for the cooler days in the Pacific Northwest. I am 6'6", 230, and the XL fits well, with sleeves that are long enough for my arms. The pockets are located on the seam, but they feel naturally placed and are comfortably fleece-lined. Highly recommend it.

I bought this jacket to be my main winter jacket and I am extremely impressed. TNF definitely knows how to make a quality jacket. I was a little concerned about getting the jacket with the lowest down fill as I'm a "bigger is better" type. I tried on the Nuptse, but it was too bulky, and the fabric repeatedly got stuck in the zipper. No such issues with the Aconcagua. It's not bulky at all and let me tell you, this jacket will handle ANYTHING that a Texas winter can throw at me. It's light enough so that I don't get hot but keeps me toasty when I'm out in the cold. I'm 6' 1" 165 lbs, and the large fits me like a glove. I love this jacket!

I bought this as a gift for my husband. Not as hearty as I was expecting, and more boxy through the body than the website photo makes it look. We returned it for a heavier jacket. The quality was fine, but it just couldn't stand up to the protection of a thicker jacket.

My son is a 6'5", 245 lbs.,college freshman. I bought him the XXL size. He really likes the jacket (all he had to say was "I really like it a lot, thanks Mom.") His sister, who is a senior at the same Big 12 college (Texas Tech) says it looks very nice on him; I trust her fashion sense more more than I do his! Besides, North Face is apparently THE brand to wear on campus!

I bought this jacket for my boyfriend who is 6'4" and he absolutely loved. It's hard to find a jacket that fits him well and it's not too wide. I got a size L, and the length of the sleeves and the body was perfect. Also the jacket is not very puffy, so it looks pretty cool. He can wear it skiing, backpacking, going to work or just around town. I like it better than the Nuptse

Fantastic Jacket!! A few days after buying mine I was on Mount Rainier in Washington. We were behind a rope team who was finding a new route through a new section of the Emmons glacier which left us standing around quite a bit. At about 13000' I started to get really cold. Shaking pretty bad I pulled my Aconcagua Jacket and threw it on right over everything else. Within seconds I started warming up. Wore it right to the summit.

Amazing jacket for the price.

I go to school in Eastern Washington and have been desperate to find a warm jacket. I was looking for a good all around down jacket that would keep me warm in the fall and winter, without being too hard core (extremely high fill)--I found it. The 550 fill has been perfect for cold nights (in the low 30s) and even during the day when it gets about 50. In class, it is comfortable to leave on (I don't get too warm). The only way you notice it's cold outside is by the feeling of the parts of your body not protected by this beast of a jacket.

I don't have any experience yet with it in truly cold weather, but so far it's been perfect.

I wouldn't recommend it for rain, however--they nylon shell will allow the down to get drenched. Besides, there's no hood on this bad boy.

It's got a sweet look to it, too. Be prepared for countless compliments.

Highs: Perfect fill, good build, looks great, killer price

Lows: Might be too light for frigid weather, not meant for rainy days (that's what a rain jacket is for, anyway)

The North Face Aconcagua Down Jacket is very light and warm.

Bought the jacket as a gift for teenage son. He loves it. I loved the price. I would buy it again.

Nice coat but returned not very warm

love it, light, warm, soft, not too puffy... fits me perfect...wearing it today! ordered from backcountry and love the way the stand by their products... why not 5 stars? the nylon exterior is not rip stop, it actually feels like it could rip pretty easily...

i think its a "fall" jacket for north face as opposed to the winter version (nuptse). perfect for texas winters... i agree with the reviewer below that anything under 30 and u will need to layer...

Purchased for son as Christmas gift...fits well, lightweight, compact pack, very warm...he loves it!

Lightweight, very warm, packs small, zips into outer shells +++

This makes for the best all around zip in insulation combination for your TNF shell. Much better than fleece or fiber. Stands alone beautifully too. This jacket combined with a shell will suffice for just about any (except maybe extreme) conditions that you will face.

I bought this jacket for my campus-walking son for the Indiana winters. He was very pleased that it was toasty warm without the 'dough-boy' look. I have since purchased two more and I love the fact they are priced right and my sons like that the jacket is light weight, warm and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this jacket, but stay away from bushes and wooded areas that might puncture the soft surface.

Awesome, warm, stylish jacket...no need to spend the extra 60 bucks on the Nuptse!

I'm 6' 200lb and the large fit me perfect. Light and packable. Easy to move in. The 550 down is a good weight, not too bulky yet truly warm. It is my everyday winter coat.

A solidly warm jacket that feels like getting hugged by a cloud. Its water resistance holds up for a while under s drizzle, but in a downpour or sustained rain, run away.

The only recurring, annoying problem that I've had with it is that the zippers frequently get stuck on the inside of the pockets and jam.

Also, when I bought the jacket, I was a little concerned about the lightness of the exterior nylon, thinking that it might rip easily, but it's seen some wear and has yet to tear.

Nice, comfortable, and warm. What more can you ask?

This jacket is pretty impressive. I must say, I am really happy with it. I almost opt'ed for the Red point but I'm glad I didn't. It looks stylish without being too puffy and works well for the 30's. It kept me toasty on very cold days and a little too toasty when its not cold enough. Although, when it gets down in the teens or you've got that wind chill factor you will need to add some layers. Do it!

My son LOVES this jacket. As far as the company and their customer service goes -- they go above and beyond to keep their customers satisfied. I have never in my life been treated with such honest caring people, as the staff have been. You guys are excellent. I will definitely be back shopping again very soon.

Fits true to size, comfortable & warm, have been wearing it during this frigid winter in Chicago w/ no complaints.

just wanted to say that my teen age son loves his jacket perfect size n color delivery service was great got it just in time for christmas gift thank you

I bought the Aconcagua down jacket and am very happy with it. Where I live, winter is not that cold (usually not less than 5 degrees celsius), so the Aconcagua is perfect for that. It's very light, not bulky and keeps me warm all the time.
This site's service is also great. I had everything as expected and even more. The jacket arrived perfectly and timely. I will definitely buy again. Thanks,
Hernan.

I would say this jacket slots in perfectly between the Redpoint and the Nuptse. It is exactly what I was looking for. Wore it this morning in 30 degree weather and was plenty warm without being overly bulky like my Nuptse.
Contrary to a previous review this jacket zips into my TNF shell perfectly - and makes for a stormproof combination.

Great fit and excellent quality. It's very soft feeling and very warm. It's very lightweight and doesn't have tons of bells and whistles that would weight it down and make it difficult to compress and carry. My favorite jacket ever!

I'm really liking this jacket. It keeps my torso and neck warm, which is why I wanted it. I love it when I'm walking to class.

The jacket is very warm and amazingly light weight. It fits good. I really like the jacket.

Let 'er rip. This jacket is the real deal holifield. Get one asap.

I got this for my nearly 16 y/o son for Christmas. He needed a coat that would fit in his locker at school and provide good warmth and be "nasty" - I think that is teenage for excellent? Anyway - he loves it!

I am pleased with my purchase of this jacket. I'm 5'9", 170 lbs, and I got the medium, witch fits well. If you want to layer though, you might want to got with a large but this keeps me plenty warm here in Nor Cal. Puffiness is just about right and the lightweight of it is a plus.

Love the jacket, almost too warm to wear when you get into the car! love it

My husband loves it!

I'm a lady and I bought this jacket for the color (bittersweet brown) and just the overall shape, it looked puffy but not too puffy. I love it but I have a pear shaped bodice so it's a little tooo snug on my hips but over all...I'd say this is a good choice for a unisex jacket. (No offense guys but this one was for the ladies) :)

I've always found North Face to have "two lines" - the "consumer" line and the"pro" line. This jacket definitely falls in the former. It's a great jacket - for the price - and for a down jacket for <$150, the price is good. It's comfortable, fits well under shells, etc. Everything a down jacket should do. Stuffing it into the inner pocket is a nice feature - but it's not easy and I rarely bother. It loses down and I agree with other reviewers that it feels like it would rip easily. It's not a jacket I would expect to handle many seasons of hard use (hence the "consumer line") but for an inexpensive insulating layer under a tougher shell, it's a great deal.

This jacket is a perfect everyday west coast winter jacket. The nicest thing. IT'S LIGHT!!! YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!

This jacket is perfect for really cold days in the southeast. Teens to 30s and this jacket is right at home. I would go for the 700 fill if any colder. This jacket is better than I could have ever hoped. One inside pocket, cloth lined collar so your neck isnt against cold nylor, and just plain warm. Watch the nylon as it is pretty thin. I expect to use this as my primary for many years to come!

This may be the best jacket / coat I've ever owned. I purchased two additional jackets for my sons ( my one son already has an older one ). It's warm without being bulky and fits perfectly. Can't say enough good things about it !

I have had my 600-fill aconcagua for 4 Indiana winters and have not been disappointed. It has a soft lining which feels nice if you are only wearing a base layer underneath. The baffle keeps the down in the right place even after years of use. Decent wind-stopping power. Resistant, but not water proof (Duh). I Love the waist drawstring and zips up nice and snug around the neck-- very toasty.
Most recently I used this on a 6 day climb on Kilimanjaro. It compresses well and is light for its warmth. I used it as an insulating midlayer on top of an R3 and under a shell.
While higher fill counts do provide more warmth, etc, for my money and for most uses a 600-fill coat is good enough and doesnt make you look like the michelin man. Highly recommended.

Love the coat! Got it for my sweetie for Christmas and he says it's warm, fits perfect and it looks absolutely gorgeous on him! I'm so considering buying me one for myself. North Face Rocks!

Overall, this jacket was decent. It wasn't as warm as I expected it to be, it doesn't zip in to any shells, and the cuffs are made very poorly. The cuffs are made with cheap elastic that got all stretched out a week after I had it and began to let in cold air, since there is no way to tighten them up. And so...back it went, and I found something else that was better.

love it!

i really think that on the website it showed this big puffy jacket and it said that it wus very light so i bought it but when it came it did not look anything like on the web site

Husband has a large build and is 6'2 and unfortunatley the sleeves were not long enough for him. Wish there was an xxl. He loved that it was a very warm jacket and not bulky at all.

This jacket is amazing! To help some folks out, I'm 6'2 and this fit's like a glove. Perfectly actually, the sleeves provide just as much room as I need. It's super warm without being too much like the Neptuse. It's slim profile wise and pretty light yet very toasty. The service from Back Country was great as well the free shipping that they provide took around a week to get here. I highly recommend this coat. Stylish too!