nice fleece. i got it for about 50$ so i think it is worth the price. i dont think it is worth 80$ but thats just my opinion. very soft and warm. doesnt protect against wind, but thats what you would expect. much warmer than my denali which i must say is quite thin compared to this one.

Was looking for a light fleece jacket to use with the North Face Venture jacket, after finding that the NF Denali was just too heavy, and the NF Windwall too warm. After looking at a number of commercial offerings, I pick this Khumbu. It a bit leaner and lighter, so it matches my intended use pretty well- 45F-55F, under a Venture jacket, with wind and rain. By it itself, it is a rather nice jacket for outdoor activities at 50F.

This fleece is exactly what is it supposed to be - a great midlayer and a descent coat on those mild days. The small fits me great even over a baselayer, and I'm 5'6"(168 cm) 130 lbs(59 kg). The price of these fleece compared to the other TNF fleeces (aka the Denali) makes it even more worth it.

Great alone on cooler days and works excellent under a shell when it gets colder. I'm 6'4" 210 lbs and the extra large fit great, but it is a relaxed fit like the description says.

I agree with most of the previous posts; it's a great fleece that's warmer than TNF's thinner fleeces (the Khumbu is TKA 300).

For me, sizing for this jacket was odd. I'm 6'3", 170 lbs and I usually get large in my fleeces and jackets. For this fleece, I had to get send my large back and get a medium. The sleeve length was fine, but the torso is made a lot taller so it will fit better as a zip-in under a shell. The Large looked awkwardly bulky (long and wide) when I wore it by itself. Medium torso looks great, but now the sleeves are a little short.

great looking jacket, I got one in grey and it almost looks like a wool jacket. Pretty standard mid-wieght fleece. A nice price, but not a lot of options - cuffs aren't adjustable, no drawstring waist. I think the TKA fleece looks good, but isn't as soft as polartech. Maybe a bit warmer though.

This is a great fleece jacket for the price. I'm looking forward to testing it as a midlayer on more blustery days. I ordered a large and it fits like a large should. No surprises or disappointments.

This is a very nice fleece that I received as a present. Soft and warm.
HOWEVER, if you are buying it to layer order down one size.
I'm 6'2" 215lbs with 35" arm length and the XL I own is too big to layer under a shell. I still wear it a lot, but too much material to put under a shell.

I love IT

I bought 12 of these jackets for my sons, my wife, my daughters-in-law, and me. We all love them. Even when the temp is in the teens, these seem to be all we need. Very warm and yet lightweight. I am 6'2" and about 220 lbs and I wear an X-Large and it fits perfect. I also had to return 4 jackets on 2 different orders and reorder them because I had guessed sizes wrong and had no trouble with getting the credit back on my card. It was very easy ordering from Backcountry.

Steve

I gave this jacket as a gift to my son for Christmas (2008) and he loves it. Backcountry was very prompt with shipping. Would buy from them again.

good fleece for 55 degrees or better. It looks basic but feels ok. does not stop wind and it is not a tka fleece but for $60 i'd buy it again.

Well, when i bought my first north face jacket i was very impressed with the quality of the khumbu. It is extremely comfortable and soft and gets the job done to about 40 degrees. Stops wind somewhat, all in all, it does work son!

GREAT PURCHASE! This is a perfect jacket for mild cold weather. We live on the Gulf of Mexico and it can get a little chilly here a couple of months out of the year & this jacket is perfect! I bought this for my husband after purchasing the Windwall 2 and the Denali but had to return them and he finally fell in love with this ONE over the others. Will definitely buy from this company again as now my son wants a Khumbu and the company is GREAT with returns & exchanges.

I love this jacket.
Actually I am a girl. My hubby got the blue/blue one and I loved it. So he ordered the size small mens black/black for me. I LOVE this jacket.
It has a lot of good pockets and the sleeves are nice and long for me.

My daughters bought the Deep water blue khumbu for their dad for
Christmas. He doesn't like to wear a big coat or jacket. This is perfect for him!

Bought this for my daughters boyfriend as a christmas gift. He really likes it and has been wearing it ever since he got it.

Popular present for Christmas this year. Both of my sons loved their jackets. Light weight - but very warm.

I like it, but the relaxed fit is very relaxed. I'm 5'10" and 160lbs, and the medium could probably fit two of me. Other than that it's a great shirt. Keep in mind, it is not windproof at all, just like the description. But nice and comfortable with a solid zipper.

I'm 6'2" and have really long arms. It's hard to find anything long sleeved that fits well. I ordered an XL and it's perfect. The fleece is a great mid-weight jacket. I would recommend it.

Not only does the fleece look fly, but it zips in nicely to my Alliance winter jacket. I'm about 6'1'' and 195 lbs. and an XL is a tad large, but does the trick. Not the warmest layer on its own, but really comfortable.

Perfect fleece for a cool, casual day when you want to stay warm and comfortable without much wind. No pit zips means I don't wear mine when I'm doing something more active for it is warm enough to make you uncomfortable when you begin to sweat. The zip-in capability is useful for days when the elements require a wind- or waterproof shell but you don't want too much bulk. All in all, a solid jacket and well worth the pricetag, especially when you can get discontinued colors for 30% off and still get free shipping from Backcountry.

The lightest North Face jacket with the best value, I purchased the Khumbu in dark blue last month for the temperate climate of North Carolina at a bargain $60 shipped. My jacket arrived from Utah about a week early, and the first thing I noticed aside from the professional packaging was the soft, velvety feel of the high quality fleece it was made from. The color of the jacket was as-pictured on the website, and the jacket felt warm immediately after I tried it on. Overall I give a 5/5... this jacket is low-priced, comfortable, and is very, very warm. With the lifetime warranty from North Face, I could easily see it lasting three or four years. The one thing buyers probably need to watch out for though is the fact that this jacket runs big. I normally wear a size large -- this jacket fit well for me in a size medium.

Greetings,

I bought a this very same jacket way back in 1994, prior to a trip to South America. I still have the original and it has served me well.

However, it was time for a new one, and the one I just got was awsome. The same outstanding quality and product and I hope they don´t discontinue it.

Buy one, and if you treat it right, it will give you years of confort and service. As far as the sizing, it is completely true. No worries there.

Jean-Pierre

P.S. I am not throwing out the old one just yet. I just
bought a new one while I could get it!!! LOL.

Gave khumba jacket as a gift and receiver loved it.Perfect for the cold MI days and fast shipping. thanks,
RW

Nice jacket but not quite what my husband was looking for. I have one in the woman's size and love it.

I bought my first Khumbu fleece 2 years ago and wore it nearly every day for 2 winters straight. It works great with layers when it is moderately cold, but definately doesn't stand up against wind. 80% of it's use was for casual, wear it to work with jeans or khakis. The other 20% was for actual outdor activity...it was perfect for me when backbacking, hiking or snowshoeing....anything where I was active.

After this much use, it's starting to pill noticeably, and does not look fresh anymore. So, I just purchased another one a size smaller in black to be used for my casual jacket. The best part is that it's so affordable, you can own 2 or even 3 for the same amount as some pricier fleeces. And if they don't discontinue it, I'll probably buy another next year. Thanks for a great fleece North Face!

Love the jacket, warm and comfortable.

Bought this in black for a college student in Mississippi. Stylish, warm, great fit, and goes with everything. Can be worn under a windbreaker for extra warmth on rainy days.

Very warm fleece and would bet it is just as warm as the Denali even if it is 200 wt. fleece. I also am not sure why the Pumori is 20 bucks more; it feels lighter to me than the Khumbu...buy it.

Great Jacket, Plenty warm enough for us down here in Georgia! Great Service, excellent price and fast shipping!!

It was a gift for my brother and he seems to love it.

It's good and warm.

I got the deep water blue for my boyfriend in XL he loves it he also has a grey one he loves just as much! He hates wearing winter coats but we live in Wisconsin so he needs to wear something and these north face fleeces are always just right!

My husband loves this jacket. It was on sale for a great price too! Size was just right.

I bought this jacket for my boyfriend for Christmas, but i bought it so early i broke down and gave it to him early. He is a very picky person, but he LOVES his jacket. It goes with everything and fits like a glove! Not too heavy but perfect if it is cold out! Was also the right price ;-)

Great jacket, great service!!!!

I love this jacket. It provides just the right warmth.

I was extremely pleased with the service from this company. I could not find the size and color anywhere locally and ordered it blindly after a google search. The price was much lower than local stores and FREE SHIPPING! Definitely will order again. The jackets are exactly what I needed for gifts for our moderate climate.

stuff came on time it was just as i had hoped it would be perfect!thanks

My son loves it!

Best value I could find online (and I am a savvy shopper) - great price, great brand, great fit - nothing bad to say.

The jacket cost more than I wanted to spend, but it definitely meets my expectations for being both wind resistant and water repellent and warm without bulk. Plus my teenage sons think it looks very cool. The downside is they want one. Well, it will be something to look forward to after college. I hope it lasts as long as my LL Bean fleece jacket which I've worn for about 20 years. It now needs some help.

great fit, color, and quality my boyfriend loves it. Fast shipping

Very warm, comfortable, fleece jacket and fast shipping.

My 14 yr. old son wanted the Khumbu jacket for xmas. He loves it. His only issue is that the cats love it too and get it covered with cat hairs... (he HAD to get a black jacket ;^)

I bought this jacket for my husband for christmas and he loves it. Very warm for a light weight jacket.

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend this Christmas ... and *Surprise* he bought me the women's khumbu fleece! We wear them around together ALL THE TIME ... I know, it's a little cheesy. He looks great in his and it fits him well, and I know mine is very warm. For being one of the least expensive tnf fleeces, I think it is a great product.

My husband wears this all the time and says he loves it. Very warm and toasty.