The North Face Windwall 1 Jacket - Men's

I am drop-dead gorgeous anyway, but I look even better in this jacket.

The BitterSweet Brown color compliments my perfect skin complection. Really makes my eyebrows pop! And, my hair look so manageable. Teeth even straighter and whiter.

The Windwall lining does an awesome job blocking wind, but my tough-as-nails exterior really does not require such protection.

The "mesh" lining feels great against my massive bare pectoralis muscles. It also helps the jacket from sticking to me when I get sweaty winning most of the events, in which I compete.

Definitely get yourself a jacket, but don't count on being as gorgeous in it as I.

The jacket gets a minus one star, because it is a basic jacket. Would have been nice to get a breast pocket, in which I could put my mirror.

Bought this jacket for my dad last christmas and he wears it EVERYWHERE. Since he works construction, he was looking for a lightweight jacket that wouldn't get too hot inside his machine, but blocked some gusts when he got out of it and temps are in the 30-40 range. This jacket was the answer and it has definitely shot me to the "favorite" position ahead of my other siblings. He also uses it when he goes snowshoeing while the mom and bro are out on the ski hill because it does breathe quite well. The material is definitely thin, but it is very soft and functions as a great mid-layer/aerobic activity outer layer. I'll probably buy one for myself too... BTW, Dad is 5'9" 155 and a medium fit great. Very true to size.

I love how the jacket feels and looks. the bittersweet brown color is, indeed, the color of bittersweet cocoa powder. i'm 5'7", stocky, 33 waist, 42" chest, and the size large fits comfortably loose. a medium would have been a good size too (tried one on), but with much less room throughout the shoulders and chest. i like the extra room so i can wear a hoodie or what not underneath. the jacket is very soft and very light weight. does block all of the wind, but not all of the cold - so, it's great for layering.

so, why "bittersweet"?? because it doesn't have an inside pocket, and that sucks.

would i buy it all over again? yes.

My Husband got this jacket in rare-to-find now Zinc Grey Color. Jacket itself is awesome, fit is comfortable and great.
Fabric is 200 Windwall Fleece - it's NOT like Polartec or regular double-sided fleece, outer surface looks and feels like TKA 100 fleece, inner one has different structure, a lil bit "noisy" and lined with thin dotted nylon fabric. So i would say, it's better to wear this Jacket alone, not as inner layer.
My Husband tested this Jacket (paired with regular short sleeve cotton t-shirt) on windy day with temp. 42-45F. He was cold, but wind didn't go through, so windproof option is as expected.
This Jacket is also zip-in compatible with most TNF zip-in compatible outer shells.

First some specs to help you shop:
For 5'10 150lbs frame, Medium is a bit loose fit, perfect for wearing baselayers underneath
TKA 100 like fleece on outer face, grid lock pattern lining on inside (including arms); this jacket will not cling onto any fabric worn as inner layer, which is good.

So, This is the jacket I grab all the time. Here is why:
It is light in weight, but warm. When worn with just T-shirt, you will never overheat in 50-60 degree+ mild days.
When in 40-50 degree range, I wear this with a thermal shirt/light fleece and it keeps me warm.
Not recommended for below 40, unless you wear heavier fleece under it, which can get a bit bulky (defeating the purpose of light weight jackets).
Side note: if you want something for below 40, I suggest the Patagonia R4, which is Windproof and Ultra Warm.

The pocket openings are regular size, but you can fit a 2 liter bottle in it, as the lining is huge.

A bit stiff when new, but will soften up with more wear, and wash.

this is a great jacket so good, your best friend might even try to take, I speak from personal experience!!

Jacket is nice and warm, but seems to attract all the lint, hair, tissue, etc. that I'm near.

I'm very satisfied with this jacket. It's warm, soft and protect you from the wind. The lack of internal or napoleon pockets makes me give it a rating of just 4 stars. Much better than the Apex Bionic in look, touch feel and wind protection.

Bought for 21 year old son for Christmas. It's nice looking, very warm, lightweight, very nice quality, and true to size. He loves it. Great alternate to snowboard jacket for winter months. Would highly recommend it.

I have the women's version of this jacket and love it. Bought this one for my 68 year old father for Christmas. He is really happy with the present and wears it on his morning walks. Great to layer or wear on its own. The blue is a beautiful shade.

I like the jacket. The only I miss, compared to my other jackets, is some inside pockets. It only offers the two "hand" pockets.