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If your winter outfits usually include a touring backpack or a climbing harness, grab The North Face Men's Alliance Jacket. This durable softshell's waterproof breathable fabric fights the elements, and high-placed alpine pockets won't be blocked by your waist-belt. The Alliance Jacket's Underarm zips, plus core vents in the two alpine pockets, help you dump heat on your ascent. A removable hood with a lower-face protection panel keeps your head and face dry during winter storms, and The North Face Alliance softshell's standard fit leaves room for a few layers underneath.
Bottom Line: The North Face Alliance Jacket goes well with ski touring backpacks, mountaineering backpacks, and climbing harnesses.
I got this jacket at the end of the winter beginning of spring season and a nuptse down jacket for the liner. There were a few colder rainy days in very early spring and it helped repel the rain great. And with the zip-in capabilities it keep me very warm. I then went to Virginia for a weekend and it was idle for the humid and breeze climate there. Being able to open the armpit vents was great. The only thing that I would change would be longer sleeves, but I have long arms compared to my other sizes. All and all a great purchase.
Can I layer this over the Patagonia Talus? I saw pictures of the zipper for the Talus and it looks possible, but I wanted to confirm.http://reviews.patagonia.com/9248/85135/reviews.htmThanks!
I choose this jacket partly because of the price, but also because I already own a North Face Fleece. I have worn this jacket by itself in the rain, or on windy days and it holds up great. I have also added the fleece to it and it has made an excellent winter parka, warm, and resistant to the elements. I would absolutely recommend this jacket both as a light jacket and as an outer shell.
I would recommend the Denali Fleece...It is great and really warmit's up to your desired level of warmth.1. Denali regular or thermal (300 fleece) - warmest.2. Windwall 1 or Windwall 23. Khumbu4. Pumori
This baby got me through Madison, Wisconsin's wettest winter with an nice zip-in fleece. But seriously, great for anybody with a nice zip-in fleece layer to make an effective winter jacket at a pretty decent price. Maybe not quite as breathable as advertised, but the hood zips off, the fleece zips in, and it looks pretty nice. Tough jacket.
I got this jacket and the Denali (http://www.backcountry.com/store/TNF0115/The-North-Face-Denali-Fleece-Jacket-Mens.html?mv_pc=r200&cmp_id=EM_TRN1003#reviews) b/c I wanted a very warm winter jacket.
The warmth that the combination of the two provides has been satisfactory. The Alliance, as a standalone jacket, has been like the many good reviews on this site along with the product description. It is a good wind/water resistant jacket.
The fit is nice for this jacket, but it feels a little uncomfortable when I line the Denali inside. I got smalls for both.
Where are the "alpine" pockets on this jacket? By your pectorals? Is the hood on this jacket helmet size or head size? I won't be using a helmet and don't want a gi-hugic hood. Any help on this will be appreciated.
Bought this shell to replace another North Face HyVent shell. I am giving it 2 stars because of the fit only. I ordered the same size as my other North Face, but this one was cut differently. It was too large around the waste and rather tight across the chest and back. Backcountry 100% satisfaction program is outstanding. I returned this shell and ordered a different one with no problems.
This jacket IS zip-in compatibly, but the Apex Bionic is not, sorry. You didn't mention what you needed it for, but TheNorthFace Redpoint line of jackets would be a better option. They're bomber stuff.
This jacket is exactly what I wanted and exactly is as advertised. I am a big guy so got the XXL. It is a little tight in the shoulders, but that is a minor deal. The jacket was a bargain and Backcountry gave quick, easy delivery as always. I live in North Dakota and so I know what cold really is and this jacket is just perfect for this climate. TNF rocks.
The garment appears to be well made although it is grossly untrue to size. I wear a XL Denali which I planned to use with the Alliance, but the XL Alliance was too small before I ever put my Denali in it. Just another improperly sized garment thanks to the avarice of the manufacturers in Viet Nam and the owners of The North Face.
I bought the North Face "Alliance" Jacket for my son last year (Men's LARGE) and now he wants a fleece to zip into it. Which fleece do I buy so that it will zip in comfortably? There is no "Alliance" fleece to match???
No, I'm sorry, there is no "Alliance" fleece, however, any fleece made by The North Face should zip into this jacket. Even some jackets of other brands will zip in quite nicely. The North Face Denali, Khumbu, Pumori, Windwall 1 and 2 are all 100% compatible and capable.
I got this jacket for 89 dollars. Extremely warm and useful for rainy days. No napoleon pocket, simple Northface. Good transistion from my boarding jacket. Although this one can be zipped in as well. A little bit tight in the shoulder area. And can be noisier compared to my other TNF jacket.
I currently have a medium Pumori fleece. I'm looking at this jacket as a possible outershell to combine for colder weather.My Pumori is medium sized, and I'm wondering if I'd need to pair with the same sized outershell or need to go one size bigger.
This jacket could be good, but one has to be pear shaped to wear it. I ordered an XXL because I'm big across the shoulders, I'm not fat. The XXL was too dang tight across my shoulders and it was like wearing a bell. Get it if you like wearing a bell.
I used to have a Venture Acclimate jacket which had the zip in lightweight (running style) jacket.Can someone suggest a zip in that would make this a tri-climate? No fleece please. thanks
Most of the North Face layers that are explicitly designed to work with this shell are going to be fleece. I think your best option is this: http://www.backcountry.com/store/TNF3614/The-North-Face-Darby-Wool-Jacket-Mens.html. The zippers should match better than a different brand, but I can't confirm it.
I do not normally write reviews but for this jacket I gladly will give my thoughts after using it every day for a month of cold, windy, rainy March days (except one day hit 70) in the Norheast. I'm a young 60's something that needed the following features in a jacket but never found the features all in one jacket until now - hip length, two way zipper, inner pockets for wallet etc., wind and water proof, a collar and lining with a velvety - warm feel to skin, good looking, lightweight, can use a liner for winter, does not bunch at waist when driving, removable hood, warm pockets, and zippered vents in arms. I wore this jacket for the usual everyday tasks - grocery shopping, playing outdoors with my grandaughter, and driving to meetings. I did not climb a mountain, mountain bike, cross country ski, snow mobile, hunt or fish with this jacket for which I am sure it was intended. I did wear it on and an unusual 70 degree day in March to find the zippered vents kept me well ventilated. I also wore it the next day (with arm vents closed) in 20's temps with wind chill in teens and felt warm with just a long sleeved shirt. I found I could easily reach for my wallet, keys or cell phone while standing or sitting with this jacket. What is amazing how this garment is so well suited for active young folks and us older less active folks. Twice I asked on line questions about this jacket and received expert online advice from a Backcountry specialist. Oh yes, I also got a fantastic buy on this jacket from Backcountry plus free shipping! Thanks Backcountry for an easy to do transaction and excellent on line advice on this great all purpose jacket. Will definitely shop Backcountry again. As suggested by the Backcountry specialist, I usually order large and she told me to order an XL and she was right, it fits just perfect. Negatives for this jacket - NONE!
No. This is a shell-only jacket. The purpose of this is so that you don't sweat to death when generating a lot of heat (such as on an ascent), but you still need protection against wind and/or precipitation.
Sure is, but it's intended for strenuous activity, not just walking around. If it is really cold and you aren't doing anything especially taxing, you might get cold.Angus is right on. If I may tweak, remember to layer if your activities don't call for anything strenuous. It's better to take layers off than not have enough to put on.
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