The North Face Mountain Light Jacket - Men's - 2007

First of all, this site is awesome with answering questions, shipping and returns.

As for the jacket, I was disappointed. This is a great fashion jacket but not a technical shell in my opinion. The Gore-Tex Pro material is a bonus at this price, especially now that it is being discounted by most retailers. However, it is heavy and does not pack very easily. The biggest complaints I have are regarding the hood design, lack of pit zips and poor quality zippers. The hood does not move as you turn your head and the brim does not extend far enough. Not having pit zips in a technical shell simply does not make sense, you definitely need them when the temp rises above 40F. And lastly, the main zipper is difficult to engage at times. I think North Face needs to redesign a lot of their garments. I will be returning this jacket and buying something from Outdoor research or Marmot.

Had the Mountain Light shell for about a year now and it continues to be a solid addition for every backpacking trip I take. Saved me on my recent trip to Machu Pichu during the rainy season in Peru, and is a permanent fixture in my pack for every trip. Extremely pleased with The North Face for a great overall shell.

This jacket does what it's supposed to do and does it well. It's light and it packs small, and with a zip in, it can work for any season. Also, the hood is one of the best fitting on any jacket I have owned. It doesn't cover your face, and can be adjusted so it will turn with your head. *** Responding to the review by Shams, my jacket does not have velcro on the pockets, only zippers.***

I live in the Texas Panhandle where, surprisingly, it can be 80 degrees one day in December and then 27 the next. This light weight jacket is so versatile and perfect for any condition. This is my first Gore-Tex shell and it has lived up to my expectations. I love the fact that I know I'm protected in any weather. I've used it in the rain and can't wait for my first ski trip this year.Very light Downsides: no pit zips (but it does have front vent pockets that I'm sure will work fine); light on pockets; loud.

Went to Keystone 2 weeks ago and the temp was around 5-10F and felt like negative on my face but the Parka kept me dry and warm with just a North Face down vest zipped in... Definitely recommend to all and make a note this is a little longer than the standard jacket and perfect length so it covers the bum from getting cold and wet when you fall or take a sit...

Great shell -would recommend a light zip-in for extreme cold but definitely great for all around temps...

This jacket has a lot of things going for it: it's a 2L Gore Tex, so it's completely wind- and waterproof, and very breathable. Some of the reviews mention pitzips, which it DOES NOT HAVE. The Mountain Light has vents on the chest (which some people have perhaps simply mislabeled), that I personally prefer, but for some reason many people have a curious obsession with pitzips. Some of the reviews also mention velcro closure on the pockets, which it also DOES NOT HAVE. I'm not sure where this got started, the only thing I can think is that someone reviewed the incorrect jacket. It does have velcro along the front zipper, as it is not waterproof. Also, the zipper tends to stick when zipping it up, but this is symptomatic of the design, and not a flaw in the individual jackets--I know because several people mentioned this issue in their reviews, and I went to REI to test them in person. It isn't bad enough to return the jacket, in my estimation, but that's a personal preference. Overall, the jacket seems durable, functional, and versatile. However, it is quite heavy, and does not pack very small; I suppose "small" is all relative, but I expected more. You can zip in a mid-layer (I use my TNF Redpoint jacket--which is a fantastic jacket, stay away from the Denali fleece), but I find the fit is less constricting when you just wear it underneath and don't zip it in; I feel a bit bulky when I zip in the Redpoint as opposed to just layering it. My Patagonia Jetstream packs much smaller, is much lighter, has waterproof zippers, pitzips instead of vents on the chest, a more ergonomically designed hood, came with a better selection of colors, and was cheaper. All in all, a better shell than this one, but this one will get plenty of use as well, though when I'm packing light I will go with the Jetstream instead of this one. For the sizing, the Mountain Light fits like everything from TNF that I have tried. I am 6'0"/165 lbs, and wear a Medium from TNF, Marmot, and Patagonia.

I just replaced my 1995 TNF Mountain Light Jacket with this beauty here. I love the collar, extra interior pocket, and extra exterior pockets. However I miss the true pit zips, large interior pocket, and waist sinch. Overall a great overall jacket.

I love this jacket! My Denali fleece zips in great and together it is an extremely comfortable and warm jacket. Gearhead provided excellent advice on my jacket selection. The price was unbeatable and the service was OUTSTANDING. I am a customer for life.

This is the perfect jacket for wet conditions. The price was too good to pass up and I'm glad I didn't. I have to be outside in some nasty weather and with this jacket I know I will always be dry.

I bought this jacket to replace my old Mountain Light jacket that I have had for about 7 years. The new version is great. I feel it is warmer than my previous jacket and I like the fact that there are now hand pockets in the front. The hood is smaller than my previous jacket but shields the wind and elements in the same way. In the rain and wind the jacket is great and does what it is supposed to do. I layer it with an apex bionic jacket. The only complaint I have and it is very minor, I wished that they would have put bungee strings on the zippers for easy access and that the core vents were bigger, otherwise it is a great jacket. Excellent service from this website, the jacket arrived exactly when they said it would.

Great jacket. It's prefect for cool days and keeps me completely dry. It's pretty light as well. I bought a zip-in fleece to go along with it(fleece and Jacket are Size Large). I was worried about room once I zipped in the liner, but it was not a problem. Pit zips would be nice, but for the sale price I got it for, I can't complain.

This jacket was excellent price and features the gore pro shell in the body which is an upgrade in breathability over standard gore tex. however, it does not have pit zips and is a bit heavy for anything but winter/cold weather use.

I purchased this jacket for everyday use and it is wonderful! It fits true to size.If you want a jacket that is wind resistant this is the one. I am very pleased with this purchase!! I also bought a khumba fleece to zip into it for a bit more warmth. Highly recommended!!!

This is my second The North Face mountain light jacket. The first mountain light I had was from 2001 Summit Series. This newer one is a much better design than that one: the hood is more snug, only thing I miss is the vertical Napoleon pockets from the old not that is not on this one. Overall, both of my mountain lights.

Great Jacket. Covers a wide range of requirements with ease and comfort. Every member of the family has one (Total 6)

Bought this jack through the web since it is not available from stores in the Netherlands, although completes the full range of other Gore-Tex gear available from TNF.
It is a great buy, top quality. The jack fits perfectly, with TNF XXL really is XXL. Withstands all conditions.

The 2L Gore-tex Mountain Light Jacket is superior quality. It is fantastic at keeping wind out and I recently wore it out in sub-freezing temperatures without layering and it worked fine. However, below about 20 degrees, layering enhances this jacket to be a fantastic winter coat. Add to that the waterproofness of the gore-tex membrane and you have an amazing product. I am thoroughly pleased.

Website says it has pit zips, even some reviews mention pit zips, and I specifically ordered this jacket because I need pitzips in all my shells. This jacket arrived with no pit-zips. Hard to sing the praises of a jacket when one of the main features is missing.

High quality. Well worth the cost. Goes great with my Nuptse Jacket. Only drawback is no pit-zips.