The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's

If you happen to live in a cold, dry climate, this jacket is your ticket on chilly fall and winter nights. However, if you live in a windy city (like Chicago or NYC) or somewhere that receives significant amounts of wet precipitation (i.e. Seattle, or PNW), then I would suggest you look elsewhere (MHW Windstopper Tech for your Chicago folks, and MHW Synchro for you folks in wetter climates). While very warm, the Denali lacks a wind blocking membrane that is essential for retaining warmth. The cut of this jacket is on the larger side, but its meant to have layers worn underneath. Its a great casual piece that can be zipped in as a very warm midlayer.

I just brought this jacket, and it is amazing. It keeps me warm when it is cold outside. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't block the wind. Other than that, I love it. Very light and comfortable. I highly recommend this jacket to anyone who is looking for a light comfortable fleece.

Jacket is for colder weather. Biggest drawback is that the sleeve lenght is way too long. Otherwise a nice jacket.

I'm sure you are all aware that the Denali jacket is the jacket of choice for the stereotypical "frat boy". Being a fraternity man myself (and believe me I hate the negative stereotype we get) I can tell you there is a reason for the popularity of this jacket. It is by far the best jacket I have ever owned. The pockets are very spacious and useful and the fleece keeps you comfortable in every condition you'll be exposed to on a regular basis. I have owned the same Denali jacket for about 4 1/2 years now and I am even suprised that it has lasted so long! I reccomend this jacket for everyone looking for a durable and relatively inexpensive fleece jacket

I've had at least one of these jackets for the last 20+ years and I love them. However, this one just doesn't seem like the same bomber jacket of the past, still a great jacket. It also seems to fit a little boxier my other denali.

It's a great fleece that I picked up on sale. It suites my purpose and I'll like to see another fabulous sale so I get some for Christmas gifts

Though it never claims to be a techincal jacket, the Denali is by far the worst jacket for the money you can buy. The only positive it has is it is a 300 weight fleece. But for $165 retail, you can get a Windwall 1 or 2 or pay $195 for an Arc'teryx Covert Cardigan, which is not techincal, but still warm and very fashionable. I'd give it a zero if I could.

Well if you have never heard of north face you must live on an island the denali is really the gold standard as far as these go this is me second coat they fit well and really are worth the money! Love this even more as i got it half price disc color !!!

its not windproof! it doesn't claim to be windproof! it is for layering...doh! layers for layering need to breath, not block the wind. it is not for anything technical...it is casual. you should not buy anything from this site and certainly not write any reviews. you my friend are a knucklehead.

there are so many reviews on this denali this will be breif. dear FUNKSKUNK - this jacket is quite the cat's meou with a shell over it.very warm and real warm please rethink your layers. I SAY BUY ONE !!

Don't get me wrong I love almost everything else TNF makes but this jacket is just a weak attempt at something so many other companies get right. Here is a little science lesson... jackets don't keep you warm, it's the layer of air in between you and the jacket that keeps you warm (or the air between multiple layers). If a jacket doesn't have some type of 100% wind blocking ability like WindStopper fabric built into the jacket, then as soon as the wind blows it takes all that warm air you just heated up away and you are cold again. This leads us to the other problem with the Denali, it's too bulky. But it has to be to give you a comparable amount of warmth that a WindStopper jacket would provide. *ah... gettin' it are we grasshopper!* Oh and the third reason this jacket isn't the best choice (like others have said): It's way too popular! Go to any mall in the winter and you will see hundreds of people sporting this jacket. Save some money and warm air and get a jacket that has some windfighting ability and not to mention a better cut, this jacket is just a big box of fabric with a pretty name!

This jacket is not wind resistant at all. Not really practical for really cold winter days. The gusts will shoot right through the jacketa and you might as well not be wearing a coat at all.

The only problem I have with it, is how bulky it is.

I have 3 of these jackets! I love them! I have also given them as gifts to many of my relatives! Can't get a better jacket!

What can you say!! This is a great jacket.

I think the Danali is ideal for the Upper Pennisula of Michigan Climate. It has the versatility needed for the changing weather conditions we experince. It has a confort range between 30 and 60 degrees. But it not ideal for cool, windy conditions. I've lost two and keep replacing.

I haven't had much time yet to really test my Denali in difficult conditions. as for fit, i'm 5'11 175 athletic build and the medium fits me very well, as for wind protection, it has none, but then again it is not designed or marketed for wind protection. i bought it as a midlayer for backcounty hiking/skiing, as well as, daily use. overall, great jacket, would recommend for "daily" wear alone, but definitely want a shell over it if you might run into some wind or precip. if your going to use the fleece more for extreme backcounty than daily use, i would recommend something a bit more technical.

Good everyday jacket either by itself of zipped into a shell.

Don't get me wrong this is a nice fleece and it's very warm and very durable but it's bulky and not wind resistant at all. As soon as there is a little gust of wind you might as well not be wearing a coat at all. This coat has no practical uses outside of casual wearing. For the money buy something that is wind repellent, less bulky, and maybe even water resistant. You will be much happier with a coat like that.

It's the original. Even the military uses a fleece jacket based upon this design. The fit unlike many outdoor jackets from the major suppliers is realistic. Made to perform in the backcountry, with layering, etc.. Not just made to look good in the store or for your friends on your college campus. Take my advice. Don't waste your money learning the hard way, get the original. TNF Denali jacket. It might just outlive you.