The North Face Venture Jacket - Women's

I'm in Charlottesville, VA for school and it rains a lot more here than it did at home. I recently got this jacket and wore it walking around campus in a downpoor. It worked great! I usually get a small in North Face but I found the sleeves were too short for my 5'9 height when I tried on a friends. Also, I like the medium because I can layer a NF fleece under it when it gets cold! Essentially, this is the best thing since sliced bread because I no longer have to carry a crazy umbrella that doesn't work half the time. This is lightweight and packs right in my book bag! Two thumbs up!

classic. from north face comes the venture jacket- a highly water resistent/proof jacket that works as a rain jacket or as a shell you can layer a 200 or 100 weight fleece in such as the khumbu or natasha from the north face line. living in the northern california where rain has been scarce the past few years, i thought i'd update my north face collection by adding this wonderful jacket when i head down to santa barbara in the fall. The material packs down really tightly so you can stash it in a backpack on a hike to the mountains or throw it in a locker for a rainy day.

Awesome jacket. Great for rain, or just as a light jacket for spring weather. I ordered the pink, and I get compliments on the color every time I wear it. Another great product from North Face.

This jacket works really well! It's waterproof, lightweight, and fits well. It folds into its own stow pocket, too - so good for traveling! It's very breathable with underarm zip vents. I recommend it highly.

This jacket is the perfect waterproof/windproof/breathable jacket for walking, hiking, camping, wearing around downtown. I love it so much, I'm tempted to buy another in a different colour. I fit a SM nicely but bought a MED because the sleeves were too short on the SM. Lots of room to layer with the MED.

IF you're looking for a running jacket, this one is OK, but I would recommend The North Face Prophecy Jacket for running. The Venture only has pit zips - The Prophecy has pit zips and zips in the front for more ventilation or pockets.

Perfect waterproof jacket; lightweight, not bulky, comfortable, breathable, transportable....Fit is a bit large. I am 5'6 115lbs, XS has a bit of room left over. This jacket is tough enough for hiking/biking/running, yet stylish enough to walk to class in when it's raining. I even can layer it with a fleece in the winter when it's snowing. Great buy, worth the $$$.

I bought this one when I had "lost" one just like it and could not go without it the 2 weeks it took for it to turn up. So now I have two, but they are great and now I can keep one in the car for whatever weather pops up. Also this one is a perfect "Carolina Blue" for those who want to show their UNC National Championship Tar Heel spirit off.

Perfect jacket for the rain and cool evenings! The color is beautiful! Very excited about purchase and impressed with customer service!!!

I bought what was called a "rain jacket" last year but it was not waterproof. I can say this is a rain jacket and is 100% waterproof. Very light weight! Great Jacket!

The Venture is a great lightweight, waterproof jacket. It keeps you dry in a downpour, and it's comfortable and breathable. Also, it folds into it own stow pocket, so it's great for traveling. It's one of my favorite jackets!

My jacket was perfect for the all weather needs in Yosemite and Tahoe in early June. Rolls up easily to fit in the camelback and light enough to never know it is there until you need it. Then it is dry, wind stopping, warm, etc.

This jacket is perfect for rolling up and stowing in a backpack and light so that it doesn't way you down. It has great wind and rain protection. I take it with me on all my excursions here in Europe!! Plus the fit is made for a woman so it looks nice and isn't bulky. Very nice.

It works great for the rain and the wind and the vents make it able to where even when it's hot and huimid, However the hood seems really large and is kind of obtrusive when you have it on. And llisten when they say a size smaller. I got a small when I normally where a medium and it fits perfect

Do not buy this if you are looking for warmth. This jacket is a good wet weather buy when you are layering underneath.

Makes for a very lightweight piece but does not insulate.

I got it as a raincoat for the wet season and it has worked well.

Love the jacket. Perfect for the rain and cool evenings! Very pleased.

I wasn't sure which size to order (normally wear XS in TNF gear), so I ordered both the XS and S. I'm 5'5 and 120lbs (athletic build), and the XS fit well in the body, but the arms and jacket were a little short, so I went with the S, and now have room to layer a Denali fleece. Something to note, this jacket is very fitted compared to other rain jackets I looked at. It goes in at the waist and then has a dramatic flare out for the hips. As I have narrow hips, the flare is a little much for me, but again, should be good for layering and adds a little more style! Haven't tested in the rain, but am confident from other reviews that it will keep me dry!

I was looking for a simple black rain jacket, and this is definitely it. It does run big, as others have mentioned. I am normally a size medium (I wear a size 8) and a size small fit. My only complaint is that it is not longer in the back. It comes to the middle of the butt---I would prefer it cover the butt. But---really cute, totally functional, and a great value.

I expected to be slightly more "substantial" but it is a true wind breaker style jacket with a good hood. I think it will work well for my purposes, but I was surprised at how thin it was... still considering if I want to exchange for another style.

I live in the rainy Pacific Northwest, and this jacket has served me well heading into the wet winter season. The hood stays nice and secure if you zip up all the way. Jacket fabric does a FANTASTIC job of blocking wind. It is definitely water-resistant, even through some extremely wet distance runs I've gone on. Sizes do run large, as others have noted. I have a small and can easily layer other clothing underneath if I want to.

I purchased this jacket for my 20 year old daughter. She loves it!
We were taking a trip and our luggage was limited. It was light weight
and great to pack. It kept her dry on rainy days and was perfect
on windy days when on the ferry and in the mountains. Shipment arrived just as promised - the day our flight was to leave!!

I am really happy with this jacket. It's super comfortable, light weight and easy to pack in my little backpack purse. I love the fact that it doesn't wrinkle! The color is really nice too (Kelpie Green)...it just looks nicer than your average rain jacket. I wouldn't mind if the jacket were a little bit longer in the back (to cover my rear more), but it's not that big of a deal. It still hits about half way down and the draw strings help it to stay in place.

This is a windbreaker type jacket, I think the price is rather high. The lining is very cute and the fit is good.

I have this in the discontinued Alba Green and the color is brighter and more spring-y than in the picture. I'm very happy with the fit, but I'm petite so I expect others might find the sleeves too short. I love that the hood cinches in the back. It's stood up well to snow and high wind; I haven't had the chance to use it in heavy rain yet. It's lightweight and packs down small enough to always keep in my bag just in case.

I love this jacket...Recently ran a 5K in it...Handled the wind very well. The under arm zippers were great at the end of the race for cooling down...with out ending up freezing. I have also washed this jacket twice already and comes out Great...good as new. Very light weight, and deep zipped pockets.

Great rain jacket for warm weather.

My jacket arrived in only 3 days from Backcountry Outlet (even though I ordered the free ground shipping), and that was just in time for the rainiest weekend out here. I was canoeing in pouring rain for 4 hours and my fleece underneath stayed miraculously dry. The water-wicking effectiveness might have been partially because it was so new at the time, but I was the only one in my group that wasn't soaked under my jacket. The hood worked pretty well too, but it was fairly windy and it blew off a couple of times. I got the brown XS and the sizes must run big because I would normally wear Small, but this was still roomy enough to wear a fleece hoodie underneath and have breathing room. It isn't really tapered as it looks in the picture, but it still looks great.

I got this jacket after reading both good and bad reviews, but thought for the (reasonable) price, ok... If you are sitting still and not moving, the jacket keeps you dry. However, even with a bit of activity(biking) combined with hard rain means you are soaked inside. Yuck. 0 breathability. So much for hyvent. I became so frustrated with this jacket I bought a Mountain Hardwear Typhoon... Gore Tex is the real deal...

It's lightweight & easy to pack and keeps you dry through the worst of storms! I wore this for my 2 week long trip through Scotland and England and it served me well. It works great in combination with my North Face fleece - warm & dry. I was concerned about the hood being too small (sometimes it's hard for us women when we have our hair up & try to wear a hood), but it works great & can be cinched to perfection to keep your face protected. It looks & feels great!

I live in Chicago so it can get really cold. by far this is the warmest jacket I have worn and not bulky at all. I ordered a size small should have ordered the xtra small. It runs a size large but I don't care it still looks good.

It looks just as cool as a rain jacket can be. The brim of the hood is sturdy and non-dorky.

If you type "Venture Jacket" into Google's image search you can see women modeling it in different colors on page ten. Also, you can watch a man wearing and reviewing it in a youtube video. The men's version is the same as far as I can tell. This makes Internet shopping so very awesome.

I purchased this at backcountry for the great service plus the price is good. Although there isn't a liner that just gives you the option of layering underneath. For this reason, if in doubt, order a size up.

Overall I am very pleased with my jacket. It is light, wrinkle free, and easy to carry. I got my size, medium, and it fits great! It is a little big around the wrists and the hood tends to be big, but it does have pulls on hood to tighten, so that helps. I would recommend this jacket to anyone looking for a light, durable rainjacket.

i am very happy with this jacket. I live in the south where it is VERY hot. I keep it on hand for rainy days - we get random showers alot, so it's great because it's light weight, has zipper vents, and keeps you dry! It does look nice - not bulky

This is a great little jacket. Fashionable and functional. A must have.

We received our rain jackets and packed them up to wear in the Washington State rain forests and while exploring rainy beaches. They zipped up easily, are well constructed with good pockets, lightweight, and kept us dry. They stored easily when the sun came out.

I have the Denali fleece jacket in a size medium. Would I order the same for this model?

Living in Northern Arizona during monsoon season ensures 100% rain during some part of the day, even if it's sunny now. I bike for transportation and don't leave home without it. It's so light weight and packable, that I don't mind taking it every where. The sunny yellow helps to keep me safe even when biking after dark. The extra large hood is helpful. I can flip it up over my helmet when rains are torential. The arm pit zips keep my body temp neutral. Get a size smaller if you want it to fit snug, buy regular if you want to multilayer.

Amazing Jacket! Love the color, I have Pink Fever. Totally waterproof! Put a zip up underneath and it can be used in any cold weather or just wear it by itself and it is really breathable!

I bought this jacket for my daughter due to the many rainy, cold days we have in the South. She loves this jacket and it does help block the wind too. Thanks BackCountry for the great pricing on this jacket!!! (Bought when 20% off)

I bought this jacket to be a windbreaker and light rain jacket. Does both beautifully! I've been wearing this to do everything in the early spring (in Michigan.

I was wanting a basic rain jacket that was light weight and breathable. And this is both! It is very comfortable and very warm. Yet it has the arm pit zips for ventilation. The only thing is that the tighteners on the hood are a bit difficult to maneuver at times. You have to use both hands and I don't feel like I could do it in a pinch if I was caught in a sudden downpour. But other than that, a GREAT jacket!

I bought this jacket for my mom as a gift- she lives in Oregon and she uses it out in the pouring rain ALL THE TIME! She has been using it for about 2 months pretty solidly and she has stayed bone dry every time! She LOVES the jacket! She calls me to rave about it on a regular basis. She loves every feature of the jacket! I will be interested to see how it holds up over time.