The North Face McMurdo Parka - Men's

The parka is excellent. Definitely a good buy, and this site is really an excellent online store. Highly recommended.

This jacket is worth the buy for the coldest conditions. I bought this down jacket since I was going to school in Michigan. I felt warm and comfortable walking back and forth to class at temperatures around 5 degrees Fahrenheit, wearing only the McMurdo and only a t-shirt. I’ve never worn a long-sleeve shirt with this jacket btw. Wind was a minimal problem due to the large hood. If you take the fur off the hood, a person has a smaller hood that doesn’t get in the way and still works well for the coldest days. I’m not a big fan of a furry hood, but it comes in handy when there are those 30 MPH wind gusts. Otherwise the entire jacket stops the wind all together. This jacket is great for carrying stuff too, it has many pockets and without looking weird. A downside of this jacket is that it’s really big, but what do you expect when you want to stay warm in cold conditions? Another downside is that I tend to overhead sometimes when walking back and forth between classes, even though the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. I recommend only buying this jacket if the climate is consistently below 25 degrees during the winter. Otherwise I give this jacket a 5 star since my body rarely gets cold. The McMurdo Parka is worth its price.

My parka has been the best piece of non-Marine Corps issued gear. It's keep me warm and looking stylish in chilly to cold to down right miserable weather. I recommend this jacket to any and all who don't like being cold.

Very nice for the coldest of whether but fits huge usually were a large but had room for another person in this jacket

I wanted a very warm and versatile parka for ocassions such as winter camps, a stroll in a cold day, or for watching a game in the winter, where wind and waterproofing is of great importance, and for times when I need to be out on a cold day when I will not be doing strenuous activity. I just came back from a winter camp with my kids and the McMurdo passed my expectations with flying colors! The black one I got is easy to blend with other colors, and versatile. Definetely a warm coat and I think a very good value. Runs a little big so make sure you try it on before you buy, or order a size smaller than what you normally wear.

Absolutely amazing parka. Great construction. Excellent insulation. Very reliable in rain and cold. Super pockets!

The Parka keeps you warm in Minnesota winters. Very nice Parka. Thanks for exchanging for a smaller size. The only problem is the hood is too big. I have a hard time seeing from either side when the hood is down, even after I took off the fur.

I just bought this coat in a size small (which was hard enough to find). I am a small guy but I fit into a general size small quite well. This coat is far too big if you want a fitted or even a regular sized coat. I could not believe this was an actual size small, it was way too big from the length of the sleeves, to the waist, to the hem. The cinch cords did not help since I pulled them all the way and the parka looked squished and not attractive. It would be adequate to keep you warm but it is too bulky and long. I advise going for a coat that is much lighter and more fitting since this makes you look like you are wearing a tent on you.

It's a great parka, you won't get any warmer jacket for that price! The only negative thing is that it could be a bit more stylish, like Woolrich Parkas etc.

I only returned the coat because i didnt like the color, after i found a different color. This coat is awesome~ Best customer Service goes to this site

This parka is just awesome. No matter how cold, windy and wet, this keeps me warm at any time. They run really big though. I am about 6'3 and slender, but a Large was way too big for me. So I returned it for a Medium, and now it fits perfect. I highly recommend this parka.

Great price on a great coat! Took on Alaskan cruise - up on the deck at night I was toasty warm and protected. Looking forward to winter! Thanks backcountry.com

Well Guys I am waiting for the winter to come in and I will write you back and tell you how warm I am. But my coat look well it fits good and I will be buying the one for the ladies very soon I like everything you have to offer on line please don't stop. Thanks

I bought this parka mostly on the reviews that were posted. After receiving it, I tried it on and it is outstanding. A bit bulky but when it's cold, so what. Only problem is the hood. It is hard to adjust. It does run a bit large in size, so order accordingly.

Have been looking for years for long parka short coat Down filled.Man made insulation just doesnt cut it innew england cold and wind chills.Late season purchase;have not worn jacket yet.Only hope not too bulky to ski in.Jim P.

The coat is excellent with as many pockets as you will ever need whether you want it for serious cold weather, or just for chilling on the streets. Definitely a good buy, and definitely a good online store. Highly recommended.

this is a really nice parka, well designed, good looking, warm. but, it is really heavy. that's the only downside to this coat that I've noticed (at least so far). i get compliments on it.

Well made, good color (dark grey) and pockets galore with choice of 2 hand warmers. But outer fabric is stiff and the coat is on the heavy side for a down-filled garment.

This is as close to the reindeer parka of the north Scandinavian natives you can get. Warm, weather proof and rock solid, been testing this parka in everything from -25C blizzards to mid winter rain and it has never given in. It can fit all the food, drinks and stash you need for a few days hike too, and it's even street fashion in Soho! Choice of the century!

i this parka for my son and he just loves it

Good parka with a great hood. At 6'2" I usually wear a large Tall. The body and length are good, sleeves too short, compensated for with the tops of gloves. Front zipper wind flap has snaps, but three external, three internal and five hood/collar closures have Velcro. After two hours of removing the wool shredding stuff, I have a decent coat. One concern: there is a small print tag deep in the recesses of the jacket that state there is the minimum allowable down content in the jacket. Does that mean 30% feathers? It works well in cold windy conditions. It is a bulky down parka with a great faux fur trimmed hood.

Love it but just get a smaller size then normal

Purchased this parka for work travel to cold weather minesites. While I can't speak about the ease of use when hooking up your mp3 player, I can say that this is a very warm coat. Spent two weeks in Northern Sweden with temps ranging from -10 to -25F with no issues at all. All buttons and zippers are easy to operate, even while wearing winter gloves. I found the internal pockets listed as water bottle holders to be very effective for holding a set of gloves. The ability to move/remove the hood and faux fur is very useful during quick temperature swings. Overall, a great parka.

I got this coat for my first winter here in the mountains between North Carolina and Tennessee, fully expecting to freeze to death as a former resident of coastal southern Georgia. Let me tell you, this parka was as warm as the balmiest Georgia day in the below freezing Tennessee highlands. First rate construction, style, and comfort. My only gripe is that the hood might be too big, as it comes past eye level fully pulled down. Otherwise, it's fantastic.

Great jacket, too many Logos. Far too much Velcro: on the sleeves, in the flaps of the external pockets (three), in the internal pockets (three), and on the hood (five). It took me two hours to get rid of all that wool shredding stuff! At least the zipper wind flap uses snaps. Why couldn't they use snaps all over? Great down jacket with a great hood otherwise, just remember to remove the Velcro before it eats your sweaters, gloves and hats.

This coat is exceptional in every area. It's warm, fully water proof and suits your every need with 11 pockets including one for phone and MP3 Player (iPod etc). All in all it's the best coat i have ever had and if i had he chance to buy it again i would. The only thing i would say is make sure u get the right size. I'm 6ft and the large is a little big but still does the job fine.

Awesome jacket! Definitely a great buy!

The McMurdoc Parka is the best winter jacket I've had for as long as I can remember. The customer experience was awesome. And I saved a lot of money.

well built, very warm. used during coldest days. performed well in windy conditions. very durable and provides excellent insulation from the elements. A SOLID TEN!!!!!

i don't think he's gone outside without it sense he opened it up Christmas day, he's even attempted to put it on on the semi-warm days. i think that it has a very sporty look, which only adds to his attraction. i'm glad to have invested.

I love this jacket! So warm and waterproof. Heaps of very useful pockets, just a T shirt underneath at night and no need to layer. Sizings are quite large, I'm 6'3 and 190lbs and a medium is perfect.

its super warm, and perfect for a big guy who isn't trying to use it for boarding. too heavy. cute though.

This retialer rocks my friends. R O C K S!!!!!!

I own several North Face down jackets, and they are all outstanding as far as warmth, comfort, fit, and quality of construction. My only criticism of this jacket (as well as the Sherwood) is that when you cinch up the hood, you get a delightful view of your toes. There is no adjustment on the back of the hood to compensate for this; a rather strange oversight from a company that clearly puts such a great deal of thought into their products. Aside from the minor oversight, I have nothing but the highest praise for this jacket.

It is 14 degrees today in Chicago, and I am warm and comfortable. This coat is the best investment to keep the chill off. It's fashionable but very practical. Don't go out in the freezing cold with out it.

Excellent choice for protection from severe elements. Too heavy and bulky for strenuous activity. A++ for commuting, spectator sports etc. Will keep you warm and dry during coldest wind, snow, sleet etc.

I have ordered 2 of these jackets. Large was too big for me so I sold it to a friend and ordered medium. It is the best buy I have done, warm, waterproof and awesome for cold Norwegian winters. Quick shipping and good service. Keep it up. Pål-Fredrik. Norway