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The North Face Vortex Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket - Men's - 2008

The North Face Vortex Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket - Men's - 2008

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The North Face Vortex Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket - Men's - 2008

It's storming like mad on the slopes. Good thing The North Face Men's Vortex Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket has waterproof breathable fabric and fully taped seams. Damnit, the snow stopped and now it's sunny. Open this three-in-one jacket's core zip vents. Still hot? Zip out the removable synthetic liner and wear just the shell—smooth mesh on the inside of the Vortex Triclimate shell slips easily over your ski underwear. When you hit the lodge for a relaxing après-ski drink, take the shell off and sport just the insulated liner. Hand pockets and an internal security pocket on the removable liner give you places for your cash and boot-locker key.

Bottom Line: When the core vents aren't enough to keep you cool, this three-in-one jacket undergoes major zip-out surgery.

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Is this jacket longer than an Amplitude? It looks so from the

Is this jacket longer than an Amplitude? It looks so from the pictures. I got the Amplitude but it feels short around the hips.

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January 16, 2009

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Rating for this product: 3

Disappointing in the rain

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February 20, 2009

I planned on using this jacket for on- and off-piste. I generally run warm, so if it's above 20F I'm usually 2 thin layers and the hardshell. (Same with my old Columbia jacket.) This liner is sooo hot that I think I've worn it twice in the teens and I still eventually soak it in sweat. (I classify this as generally a good thing.)

However, we got some wet snowfall the other day and imagine my disappointment when I watched the snow melt and soak right into my coat. The wet snow eventually got colder and then stopped, so I didn't have a chance to soak the coat right through, but it certainly seems like eventually it would have caused a problem.

Overall, still a decent coat for skiing/riding in or handling known cold temps, but not as versatile as I had hoped.

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I sat for 3.5 hours and Watched the Bears beat the Pack at night

I sat for 3.5 hours and Watched the Bears beat the Pack at night 2 degree with 15 MPH and I was nice a warm with just a sweatshirt under it. The only problem is the liner is too warm when shoveling the Chicago snow. The nylon on the outside of the liner doesn't let the pit zips allow the heat to escape.Is there another breathable (fleece) liner that I can zip in?

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January 11, 2009

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Any North Face zip in compatible fleece jackets will work with the Vortex's shell. The Denali (heavyweight), Pumori and Khumbu (midweight) and Salathe (lightweight) jackets all would work well. The North Face down and Primaloft jackets and vests will also work with the shell. No shortage of options here.

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February 6, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Great in every condition

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February 11, 2009

Took it riding for 2 days, the first day mountain was -10 and I was warm. The second day was snowing like crazy over a foot of snow so I was working riding in deep powder and staying dry.

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Is the hood detachable?

Is the hood detachable?

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November 3, 2008

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Yes it zips off. You can verify it's removable on TNF web site. Plus, I own the jacket and my hood is stored in my backpack for the sometimes nasty breeze at 12,500'.

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November 22, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Lambeau Field Tested

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November 21, 2008

Sat in Lambeau for 3.5 hours and didn't feel cold at all. The jacket stops the wind and keeps your core warm. Excellent stow capabilities and the removable inner jacket is great all by itself for milder weather. Ink Blue looks great, the girls love it!

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can I get the green jacket with the black liner?

can I get the green jacket with the black liner?

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November 2, 2008

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No. You can't mix and match, because then someone else gets a black jacket with a green liner. However, you should be able to find a black TNF fleece that you can zip into the Vortex shell.

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November 2, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Versatile jacket.

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August 19, 2008

I took this jacket to the Katmai Preserve in Alaska in August and had the opportunity to test it in sun, wind, rain, and cold. It performed beautifully, and I appreciated all the pockets, the hood, and the ability to remove the inner jacket. It packed well too. I'm 6' and I got the large, which fit well. ... and by fit well, I mean there was still enough room to add a fleece jacket underneath (one morning was cold!) without feeling cramped.

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I purchased the 700 series down jacket and need a waterproof

I purchased the 700 series down jacket and need a waterproof shell to wear over the jacket in case of rain or snow. What do you recommend I buy?

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October 16, 2008

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Just and FYI, this jacket has a fleece zip-in liner which is unnecessary if you've got a down jacket. Get yourself some 3 layer Gore-Tex. It's the best there is (second to a rubber suit). One of the Arc'teryx Alpha shells might be good. Mountain Hardwear used Gore-Tex Paclite on their Crucial and Typhoon jackets; they would probably be good. Look around the site. Check the rain jacket section as well as the technical shells.Correction on the liner: It's nylon, with 100g Heatseeker insulation. Zoom the picture and you can see for yourself.

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November 22, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Coat!

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January 29, 2009

Wore this coat in Chicago, temp was 10 degrees with a wind chill in the Neg. and coat kept me warm all day! great coat!

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I am 511 and I am wondering if i should just get the mediumOr

I am 511 and I am wondering if i should just get the mediumOr should i get a large

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August 3, 2008

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It depends [I really don't know what size 5' 11" person should wear], if you wear a large and if it fits than get it. My dad and brother both wear a large and it fits them perfectly.I am 6 foot 160lbs and a medium fits me perfectly

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November 27, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Wonderful!

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January 9, 2009

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and we live in the Windy City of Chicago and the winters here get extremely cold! When he received the gift he tested in the the weather condition and it kept him warm the entire time! Perfect jacket for rough winters!

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] HyVent 2L; [Shell lining] mesh 
Insulation:
[Zip-in liner] 100g Heatseeker 
Waterproof Rating:
[Shell] not specified 
Breathable Rating:
[Shell] not specified 
Core Venting:
[Shell] core vents 
Pockets:
[Shell] 2 front, 1 wrist with goggle cloth, 1 internal media, 1 internal goggle; [Liner] 2 front, 1 internal 
Seam Taped:
[Shell] yes, fully 
Powder Skirt:
Yes 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
Yes, zip-out liner included 
Recommended Use:
Skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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