This is a nice, heavyweight fleece. It is well made and works well as a layered fleece under your shell if the weather is really cold. It has pit zips to help vent when you get warm, a great feature IMO.

The Pros: Great looking jacket but you will see many people wearing them. The fleece is very thick and the jacket is sturdy. This jacket is warm if the wind is not blowing hard, wind goes right through it, numerous pockets and some really cool colors.

Now the misconceptions: This is not a windproof fleece nor is it waterproof. It can be a bit bulky when used for layering.

Hands down the most versatile jacket I own, definitely stands up to the tests I've given it and the price it carries. The 300 weight fleece is the heaviest of the fleece lines for North Face and the water wicking fleece fabric comes in handy when you get caught in a light drizzle. The reinforced nylon shoulders protect your jacket from carrying around a backpack or shoulder bag. The 2007 Denali line for women has improved so much since it's older counterparts. TNF lost the pit zips and cut the jacket slimmer. It keeps you very warm without holding in sweat and is the jacket to buy if you have to buy only one fleece. For those who want a less expensive but similar type jacket. The North Face Khumbu or Pumori would be the next obvious choice.

I initially loved my jacket, but I was extremely disappointed after one week. I was sitting next to my fireplace and the fleece on the back melted. My jacket felt a little hot and once I touched the back and it had melted. I sent it back to North Face...we'll see what they say.

I love this jacket! Light yet warm. Not made for really windy or wet days but perfect for 40's and 50's.

I ordered one of these for my wife, because she was looking for something lightweight, but warm without the bulk. This fleece fits her perfectly. She loves it, and I have always had good experiences with North Face gear. The fleece is well made, tightly sewn, great hardware...It's the best deal going for the type of jacket that it is.

Backcountry always provides OUTSTANDING customer support, so you have nothing to lose here!

I ordered this jacket for my daughter for Christmas. The jacket is absolutely perfect. Great quality, wonderful fit, and true to size. Also, the staff at backcountry was very helpful and very accomodating. The item was shipped out the same day I ordered it and arrived in plenty of time to get it wrapped and under the tree. I plan on using backcountry for many future purchases.

I Was Very Dissatisfied With The Denali I Ordered. I Felt As If My Measurements Fell In Between The 2-4 Size Range, Therefore, I Ordered A Small. It Was TOO Small And Definitely Way Too Short. I Sent The Denali Back And Ordered The Windall, Which I Thought Was A More Classic Looking Jacket. If You Plan On Ordering The Denali And Are Small But Have A Slightly Longer Torso And Arms Then I Would Suggest Ordering A Size Up.

After getting this fleece in pink for Christmas a couple years ago, I decided to buy a black one. I ordered it in Medium, as my pink one is a Large, and it is pretty baggy. When the medium arrived (in 4 business days!!! so fast), it was wayyyyy too small. This is a great jacket, I just wish their sizing had a middle ground for those of us who are in between! (I'm 5'10" & wear a 8 or a 10) The sleeve length and chest diameter were my main complaints about the medium. The product itself is VERY high quality, and I could not be happier with your site as a retailer. Thank you!

this jacket is perfect for me. i wear it on the cold days that i have to be in and out of the car. (shopping, etc) it keeps me warm outside and i dont overheat inside. its light so i dont feel all bulky. i especially like the elastic at the wrists. i have short arms and most jackets the sleeves are way too long, but having the elastic keeps the fit good, without having to roll up the sleeves.

For 2009, they finally came out with my dream color - Orchid purple. Unfortunately, it's no longer my dream jacket. It's been redesigned for a closer fit, so you can't layer your clothing as well. Also, they removed the pit zips, so you can't vent the jacket when you overheat. I guess women aren't supposed to work up a sweat. You'll look good standing still, but don't try to do anything active in this jacket, as the tighter fit means less range of motion in the shoulders. The North Face offers a lifetime guarantee, but unfortunately, a lifetime guarantee doesn't do much good if the jacket's design doesn't work. This is a fashion jacket, not activewear. Now it's just a jacket for wannabees, not serious sportswomen. Wear it to the mall or hang out on campus and be fashionable, because that's all it's good for. Don't take it out where the real action is, because it will fail you on the trail.

I returned my two new Denali jackets, and I won't be buying any more. I'll buy used ones in the old style - ones that actually work. But I sure do miss that Orchid purple. :+(

This jacket is everywhere! And for good reason. It's comfortable and warm. The nylon on the shoulders and sleeves helps to prevent pilling, as well as helping the jacket to stand up to wind and snow.

I bought 3 of these jackets, one in black and 2 moonlight/ivory- one for my mom... we absolutely love them. can wear all year around!! great investment.. I also recommend this site, they are a pleasure to do business with, not to mention prices cannot be beat!!!

I have had the denali north face coats for years, I've always had black. This time I bought myself the ivory/tan one, and love it! It has been a chilly spring in Minnesota and I have gotten a lot of use out of it already. It is very stylish, and most important it is functional. I know I will have it a long time because I have some that are 12 years old now, and they never go out of style.

I'm fully acknowledging that this is a trendy jacket... it's cute, it's popular, everyone's daughter wants one. Okay, that being said, I was actually looking for a layering fleece for fall/winter hiking and climbing, and I have to say the Denali is pretty much just eh. I could see wearing this jacket to school or running errands, but for actual outdoor sports, it seems like the North Face has put more emphasis on fashion than on function. It's absolutely not windproof, not that warm and pretty bulky at that. I'm sticking with my Mountain Hardwear windstopper lightweight fleece and windstopper soft shell. Both together feel less bulky than the Denali. The North Face is also charging quite a bit for what is basically a fashion piece!

Hello, I am writing this review for my friend who received it as a Christmas gift. She was so happy to receive the Jacket in her size without a hassel. The last place gave her a hassel when trying to return i for a larger size.

I love the color- white/alloy gray. I got my first Denali fleece a few years back and still wear it often, and it was the black one in a size medium. However, I think they have slightly changed the style/size because the medium I ordered was a lot smaller than the previous medium. Also, the pockets are more in the front on this one than the previous one. I still like it a lot though and exchanged it for a large and it fits fine.

I absolutely love this jacket but the size is not true to size. I thought I had perfectly matched up to my size by using the sizing chart but found my jacket was too small. I purchased a small but needed a medium. I am 120 lbs and 5'7" and am about a size 2-4. If this sounds like you and you are unsure about a size, definitely get a medium, especially if don't like your jackets tight fitting! The sizing chart is not the best tool to use on the website in determining a size. But I was very satisfied with the jacket...just have to go through now with exchanges!

Love this jacket. Got it at a great price!

I looked at this jacket at another store but did not want to spend that much money on it. When checking on an order I had placed I found that you had it on sale at a great price so I had to have it. Its great! Very warm on windy days!

Everyone's got one. This is the most popular item on Backcountry.com. It's a great jacket--lasts forever, easy to clean and warm. The masses don't lie!

I only have one complaint with this jacket: it's not windproof or even wind resistant! Other than that, it's a super jacket for around town or hiking. I actually own a kid's XL, since it's cheaper than the women's and it fits (I'm an athletic 5'3"). Good jacket, wish there was are least wind resistance!

I LOVE this jacket. It's so versatile and easy to just throw on...

I bought this jacket in a medium on sale. They do run big. Probably should have gotten a large but they didn't have one in a color I would want. I'm 5"2" and 150 and usually have to buy a large or xlarge. I've always wanted a denali jacket but could never get past the price. It's great if you get cold easily although I wouldn't want to layer underneath a shell because it is kind of bulky. It's also quite short in the waist so tall girls may want to try one on before they order. I like the nylon around the shoulders. I haven't experienced any wear issues on the jacket from using a backpack in the winter while snowshoeing. You can heat up fast in it. I find myself stripping out of it on cold sunny days but if it's windy you'll probably keep it on.

Very warm, and fits true to size. I'm 5'7, 128pds and a medium is perfect!!

Backcountry.com hands down the best place to roam for gear! As for the jacket sisters love them, living in the Mid west you need a reliable jacket, and this one fits the bill. And WOW the service you get. My order was on the doorstep 24hrs after I ordered, I will most definetly be giving backcountry business again!! Hope this helps!!

I'm 5'1 &110.The small is a little big for me,I just ordered one more in xs. It's very comfy &warm .It's worth the money!
LOVE IT.

The sizing has changed between this jacket (2007, no vent zippers) and the earlier ones that had the vent zippers along the upper arm, armpits, and upper body. These newer jackets are shorter and tighter. I own both jackets and the new ones are about 1 inch on each side shorter in the shoulder, about 2 inches shorter in jacket length, about 1 inch shorter in sleeve length and the body is smaller (tighter - didn't measure). Still a nice jacket but beware if you are used to the old sizing.

I've been wanting one of these but never got around to getting one (price didn't help). Finally got one recently and it was worth the wait. The alba green one I got was actually much nicer color than I expected (not a big green fan, but liking this one). I'm about 5'4" and 130 lbs, and the size small fits nicely. It's actually quite loose all around. The only place that seems tighter is in the hips, but it's still loose enough. The jacket quality itself has been reviewed to death here, so I'll just say "I agree".

Purchased it for my teenage daughter for Christmas and I literally have to force her to take it off. She loves it. It's attractive as well as very warm and durable. Definitely recommend.

I have been enjoying my Denali fleece this fall. It is perfect for weather from the 40's on up. I think the recycled fleece is warmer than the non-recycled fleece of the older models. It doesn't seem like I feel the wind as much. I love how it can zip into my shells; it also repels water on its own very well. The pockets are great with the soft lining, the collar is very warm, and the cut is very good for wearing other layers underneath. I definitely found a great deal at Backcountry.

LOVE my new Denali jacket! Great product, but then you really can't go wrong with North Face. I requested the 3 day UPS shipping for an additional fee of $9.68. When my jacket didn't arrive on day 3, I was informed by customer service that "3 day shipping" really means "3 nights"...and that means 4 days. Backcountry was good enought to credit my account for the extra shipping charges, but in the future I'll be taking advantage of the "free shipping" on orders over $50. Looking forward to wearing the jacket as the weather forecast includes a WINTER STORM WARNING with MULTIPLE inches of snow...ya gotta love that!

Thanks so much for your prompt attention and speedy delivery. Loved the Jacket. Will be back to do more business.

Great Fit, I have 5 of these and plan on purchasing them again. They are stylish, warm and comfy...MUST HAVE...If this is your first time purchasing this jacket, do not hesitate!!

I had a black Denali in high school and college and wore it until it literally started to fall apart. It was wonderful quality and withstood constant washing and wear for years. However, now that I'm a bit older and the Denali had become so popular, I wanted something more streamlined and not quite so common, so I traded up from my second Denali for Patagonia Retro-X which is warmer, cuter, better fitting (think tall & lean) but admittedly not as comfy! North Face just tends to be boxy and I always have to get a large because of my height even though a medium in width is more suitable.

i give it 5 stars for its compatability and warmth. i bought this fleece for my daughter. she is a college student in boston. she loves it. she can wear it alone, layer it, or zip it into her north face jacket, as it is zip in compatable.

Got this as a gift for my friend and she loves it!! The color is wonderful! She wears it everyday and tells me it's so warm!! I'm so glad that my gift made someone this happy.

My daughter loves this coat very much.

I got the jacket for my 12 year old daughter for Christmas. She says it is warm and she wears it everywhere. We even went to Chicago for the day and she never complained about being cold like the rest of us. Highly recommend it.

I love this jacket. At first I was hesitant to buy this because it's so pricey and everyone on my college campus has it, but I'm really glad I got this. The size was kind of strange (I usually purchase clothing in a size medium but the jacket was very loose on the shoulders--so buy a size down) I live in the Sacramento area and got the order within 2 days free shipping!!

this is the perfect jacket
i wud recomend this to anyone who is a northface lova like me!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
it will keep u warm wen it is cold nd u dont need any additional layers
i neva eva leave w/o it
it is worth it
i own the pink 1 & i m tryin to find the black one
its my fave jacket eva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but not as cool as ma lip gloss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely love this jacket. I wasn't sure how bulky it would be but it isn't bulky at all and it is super comfortable, warm, and looks great. I highly recommend this jacket. I got it in black (large -I'm 5'10 and usually wear a 10/12). I had another fleece jacket and it was like wearing a thin sheet compared to this jacket. I have worn it on cold days (28 degrees fahrenheit) and on warmer days (without zipping up) and it is perfect. It is more expensive than fleece jackets I have purchased in the past but it is worth every penny. I highly recommend.

Got my jacket on standard shipping pretty quickly, great waterproof/repellent material that despite its lightweight appearance keeps me warm through the snow and rainfall. Great selection of colors and quality, the XS fit me perfectly for my 5'1" frame, the sleeves and overall length was not too short or long.

Ok, so I was really excited about this jacket, based on all the wonderful reviews and the fact that people said it was tighter than it used to be. That and I chose the foam green color which looks great online. The jacket, which is more of a tinted white came to me and seemed rather loose. The sleeves were pretty baggy and I felt as though there was a lot more room in it than I would need even if layering. (I'm 5'2", 100lbs and ordered an XS). The material seems great and it does feel cozy so now I am debating keeping it since I got such a great deal from Backcountry.com and using it as a spare, or returning it and getting a children's size in one of the darker greens.... I will have to try it with some layers underneath. Even if it is loose and there's wind I can cinch the waist with the drawstring. I'm beginning to lose faith in TNF products however, and am starting to gear towards Mountain Hardwear since their products seem to fit small frames much better. Perhaps I'm just too small to enjoy TNF which is kind of a bummer.

I purchased this jacket for my wife. She loves it! The jacket fits true to size, light weight, comfy to wear, and keeps her very warm. Truely worth the cost!!

I'm regular client of Backcountry, cooperation with Backcountry is revelation !! I love the Backcountry and the best of all jacket on the world - The North Face Denali ! Thank you so much Backcountry !!!!

My love has the men's version and was raving about it, so I gave it a go. I love it. It is not windproof, but I was plenty warm with two merino wool layers below at just below 10 degrees F, with winds at about 15 mph. I was bummed to discover that there were no vent zips, but it breaths well. I ordered my usual size, and it matched the sizing chart indicators, but it was a little big. I was hoping to use it as a mid layer, but it is working great as a soft shell. Very satisfied nonetheless!

I am 5'2, 105 lbs. I usually wear a size 0 or 2. I bought and extra small in this jacket and it is tiny! I do not reccomend getting an XS even if you are very petite :( The jacket itself is great quality however and very warm.

I bought 3 of these jackets. One for each of my daughters. They absolutely LOVE THEM!!!!!!
They haven't even considered wearing another jacket for the last 3 weeks. I tried buying one on ebay for myself for less but it was a fake. Beware buying them on ebay. I compared the fake with my daughters from backcountry.com and it didn't even come close to the quality.
I will buy from backcountry.com again.

Returned the brown (didn't like color) and got the black - LOVED IT...WARM, COMFY, SYLISH

Ok, gals. I would say that if you want to wear layers underneath, size up one size. I'm 5'1", 120 lbs, and tried both the Small and Medium - the Small is figure-flattering but can't wear much underneath....so, I opted for the Medium. Love the jacket - nice quality and warm. Enjoy!

Just love, love, love it says how I really feel about my new jacket. My first one was white, it was sooo warm walking down on the beach in the winter time, light weight but oh so warm.l I had to have a few more colors. I think I have 4 now. I would love a light pink one next but I see they only come in girls sizes. I found the matching gloves. Back Country had great prices and very quick shipping. I will checking out more things next year! Thanks again

This jacket is awesome! Can't live without it especially when it comes down to extreme temperatures.It kept me very warm and comfortable.This is my very first North Face purchase and will definitely get another one of a different kind in the future.Thanks Backcountry for the very prompt service, my package came earlier than expected and will definitely order from your site again.I will also recommend you to my family and friends.

This is a great jacket. I actually have it in the girls XL (I'm 5'8" and 140 pounds). I originally tried this on in a local sporting goods store in a women's M. I wasn't going to purchase it due to the fit (the body and arms were both too short). However, I decided to try it on in the girls size XL and the fit was MUCH better...sounds backwards, I know. Just an FYI for those who might be able to save a few dollars and order the girls instead of a womens.

I'm regular client of Backcountry. I love the Backcountry, cooperation with them is the best! I love The North face too!!

I received the Brownie Denali for Christmas and I find it warm and lightweight. Great for in and out of the car doing errands. My daughter has the same jacket. Machine Washable and very durable.

I've had these jackets for many years, and have been wearing them out fairly consistently. This is not due to the jacket construction, but due to the hard use to which I put them. I loved them for the active stuff because they had a slightly looser fit, extra room in the armpits for greater arm flexibility, and had pit zips for ventilation when it's not feasible to keep taking off and putting on your jacket.

Well, they've redesigned this jacket and took away everything I loved about it. They finally have a color I'd die for, but they made the jacket more form-fitting, and took away the pit zips and the extra arm room. My range of arm motion is now severely curtailed, and if I'm starting to overheat, I have to remove the jacket and risk getting chilled.

I ordered two of them, because I loved the color so much. I felt like I was 10 years old and waiting for that bike that Santa promised me for Christmas. Imagine my disappointment when the promised "bike" came and was not usable for my activities. Now I'm having to decide if I want to pay $$ for alterations to fix the problems, or send them back and give up the color I've been waiting for all these years.

This jacket is no longer activewear, it's a fashion jacket. If that's what you want, you're welcome to it. I want something I can use on the trail and for backpacking in cold weather.

I absolutely love this jacket. When it arrived i was so excited to finally wear it! When i took it out of the package it seemed very light which made me sceptical, however, after I wore it walking during a cold winter morning I realized that the lightness of the jacket wasn't an issue. It kept me warm and protected from the harsh winds. This is my third North Face from backcountry.com and it will not be my last!

It's the Denali... everyone in downtown Chicago has one and for a good reason. It's incredibly warm and doesn't make you look like a huge marshmallow. True to size and very comfortable.

I bought 3 of these jackets. One for each of my daughters. They absolutely LOVE THEM!!!!!!
They haven't even considered wearing another jacket for the last 3 weeks. I tried buying one on ebay for myself for less but it was a fake. Beware buying them on ebay. I compared the fake with my daughters from backcountry.com and it didn't even come close to the quality.
I will buy from backcountry.com again.

We live in Wisconsin, but we don't usually wear our heavy winter jackets until the temperature gets into the teens. This jacket is perfect for fall and the warmer winter days. My older daughter has had one of these jackets for almost two years. I have had mine for about six months and this one was ordered for my other daughter. We all love our North Face jackets.

This jacket was worth every penny! It's lightweight and super warm. I can wear it in 30 degree weather and keep it on inside and not sweat to death. Perfect for running errands. And as a bonus it's easy to clean (which is a must as a new parent). I plan to buy another one in a different color very soon!

I have bought 5 of these jackets from backcountry. All have fit well and have been delivered superfast.

I bought this for my 12 year old girl and she loves it! This is the only jacket I could get her to wear and I am comforted by the fact that I know it will keep her warm. Thank you for your awesome price!

The asiatic orange color is all sold out! It was such a pretty color!

I just got it and the shipping was super fast, even though it was a free shipping! I ordered and XS and the fitting is perfect! Also, I looked cute when I wore it. It can't be any better than this.

Still the best fleece I own. I have five of these jackets now. I use them heavily. I bought my first one ten years ago. I have never had a problem with it. They are also very warm in a layer situation.

This jacket is still #1 in my book! Its very warm under a layer. The only thing that could make it better is if they came out with pit zips like they used to have in the very first jacket. I have one of those too!