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Hi Rachel - the top of the boot is about 13 inches circumference. That's about average, but the lace up style also helps to adjust the boot to a proper fit. :)

Hi! No, this jacket is not waterproof. It layers well underneath a shell however. :)

Hi Jim - I've been careful with washing mine, mostly using cold water with a gentle rinse and drying them on low heat. However, my boyfriend washes his the same way he does all his clothes - hot water and high heat and he hasn't noticed them wearing out on him yet. We've had our socks since March and been white water rafting a lot this summer with them.

Hi! I agree, I like the pink mirror most of the time but they're not so great in flat light. Of the lenses listed here on BC, I like using the gold mirror when that happens. It's pretty good at increasing contrast and depth perception in flat light.

Hi Timothy - the down-filled hood is lined with coyote fur. Sooo soft. :)

Hi - I have this in XS and felt that it runs true to size. It's not baggy but it's also not a tight fit.

Hi Augustus - his size would be boys' Large.

Hi - it varies slightly depending on size. On a size 8.5 boot, it's 11.75" high with a 15.5" shaft circumference. On a size 6 boot it's a half inch shorter and an inch smaller in circumference. So give or take a little depending on what size you are.
Hope this helps! :)

Hi KC - Yes, this jacket does have the Omni-Heat thermal reflective liner. :)

Hi! Yes, this jacket will definitely keep you warm from 30-40 degrees. :)

Hi - these would work fine for snowmobiling because they are both insulated and waterproof. I would recommend wearing them with a thick sock. However, this is not the North Face's *warmest* boot - if you plan on being out for hours and your winters are cold (0 degrees is a nice day where I'm from), I would definitely recommend looking into a boot that's rated for negative temps. :)

Hi Marie - I have the same measurements as you and the large fits me perfectly. :)

Hi Steve. This is a Kids' shoe, so all the sizes are in kids' sizes - not adult sizes.

Hi Jane - TNF has Better than Naked shorts, but not pants. Here are the shorts if you're interested:
http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-better-than-naked-short-womens
If you're looking for pants, I would highly recommend the North Face Impulse Pants:
http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-impulse-pant-womens
In my experience they've worked similarly well to the Better than Naked shirt, keeping my legs warm during fall runs while also wicking away sweat very well. They are also lightweight and comfortable. :)

Hi James - the headphone system is machine washable. :)

It uses HB3 technology, which you can read more about here:
http://www.hb3technology.com/

Hi - the Patagonia Down Sweater will keep you pretty warm into the teens with just a t-shirt underneath. However, you'll want to layer when the weather gets down to zero and the negatives.

Hi Evan - it weighs about a pound, at 15.2 oz.

Hi Cecilie - the Slipstream vest weighs under a pound, about 10oz. It does pack down easily too! :)

Hi Amy - Lettered glove sizes (XS, S, M, L) roughly correspond to age via their numbered sizes (XS is 4-6, S is 6-8, M is 8-10, L is 10-12). However, because kids of the same age can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, I HIGHLY recommend that instead of estimating by age, you should find out what the child's usual size in apparel is - the apparel size will be equivalent to the glove size needed. If you're unsure what the child's clothing size is, you can refer to Columbia's sizing chart:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=264&sku=COL3297&pg_id=100000058&subcat_id=100000033&cat_id=100000008

Hi! I can totally sympathize with you - I'm also small and skinny so I'm cold all the time too! The good thing, though, is that even the XS size jackets will let you fit more layers underneath than usual. :)

If you're concerned about warmth and trying to decide between the two, I would go with the Patagonia Pipe Down jacket. The Patagonia Micro Puff jacket is warm enough for temps in the teens but not for very much lower than that, especially if the winds are brutal. Otherwise, I would highly recommend checking out the other jackets that Backcountry offers. There are a few other options that are at least as warm as the Pipe Down jacket but at a lower cost. :)

Hi Lanie - A Small would fit you just fine. However, if you're planning to have a couple of layers underneath, you may prefer the fit of the Medium.

Hi - the center back measurement measures the bodice part of the coat. It's from the cervical vertebra (about where your neck meets your shoulders) to the waist. The XS falls about 3 inches above the knee for me (I'm 5'2"), but it may depend on how tall your daughters are. Here's a picture of the coat on a model --

If you post the height/measurements of your daughters, someone with similar measurements might be able to give you a more precise answer. :)

Hope this helps!

Hi Jeff - the Undertow is better suited for a larger shaped face.

Hi - If you'd like to stick to the Marmot brand, I would highly recommend the Treeline jacket:
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-treeline-jacket-mens

It's waterproof and toasty warm, but also breathable and great for skiing or other winter activities. :)

Hi Eric, the jacket is 13.2 oz (~374g).

Hi Lynn, this jacket does have pockets. There's a front pocket and two side pockets for your hands. You can't see them in the picture because they disappear into the seam very nicely. :)

Hi - this jacket would keep you very warm but it was not specifically made to be wind or water resistant. If you want all three features I would highly suggest looking into another jacket or a shell combo. :)

Hi Ben - check out TNF's sizing chart here:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=679&sku=TNF5421&pg_id=205&subcat_id=42&cat_id=12

Hi Ben - you've asked a lot of questions about this coat and seem to be very interested in it, so how about this: order it and try it out for yourself. :) Backcountry has a pretty good return policy so if it doesn't fit you the way you would like it to, then you can just return it. :)

Hi Kassi - they're all black hats. The first two options (Cyan and White) have a different colored H but otherwise they're all black. The difference between the others is that they may have a different fabric texture - try clicking on the picture to zoom in and you'll be able to see the different patterns. If you want a completely plain black hat then just go for the "Black" option.

Hope this helps! :)

Hi, the Nuptse Down Jacket will keep you very warm! It has a 700 fill rate - good enough to keep you warm into the negatives. :)

Hi Ben - I would recommend the ever classy TNF Black. Be sure to check the sizing guide as well, though, as women's coats are cut a bit differently from men's coats.

That you look very warm. :)

Hi - The Expedition Parka is a bit warmer and has a higher fill power. The Expedition has 800 fill down, the Kensington has 625 fill down. I reaaally love the Expedition Parka because it's so so warm and comfy, but I should note that my other 625-fill down jacket also keeps me warm just fine at -40 degrees.
Hope this helps! :)

Hi Shelley, it's made in China.

Hi Connie, the measurements are located on the left, near the price. Under where it says "Select options" click on "Size" and it'll give you the sizing guide:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=1802&sku=TNF5395&pg_id=100000224&subcat_id=100000033&cat_id=100000008

Hi David, the beanie is lined with faux fur. Very soft and comfy! and animal friendly. ;)

Hi Kim - I highly recommend you check Kuhl's sizing chart:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=676&sku=KUH0045&pg_id=203&subcat_id=42&cat_id=12
The XS was a tiny bit too big for me (I'm 5'2" and 95 lbs) - but this always happens to me for a lot of brands and styles so unless you're the same you should be fine ordering your usual size.
Hope this helps!

Hi Kyle! It always depends on what kind of temps you're used to - but this jacket *is* insulated and pretty warm. Unless you're really really sensitive to cold temps, it should definitely keep you warm in the 20s and 30s. :)

Hi Courtney! My boot has a 9" shaft with ~14" circumference, but the measurements are probably not listed because they might vary depending on the shoe size (I'm a size 5). It runs a bit large, so you may want to size down a little. Otherwise, Backcountry has a pretty good return policy if you would like to exchange them for another size. :)

Hope this helps!

Hi Angie - I'm 5'2" and 95 lbs and the XS fits me fine, so a Small would probably fit you better. Be sure to consult TNF's sizing chart too:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=679&sku=TNF4632&pg_id=305&subcat_id=42&cat_id=12
Hope this helps -

Hi Joe - the dimensions are about 27.75" x 13.5" x 8" (70.5 x 34.5 x 20 cm).

Hope this helps-

Hi Mary Ann! The jacket costs $148.

HOWEVER, Backcountry's outlet (departmentofgoods.com) has last season's colors on sale for $89:
http://www.departmentofgoods.com/the-north-face-aconcagua-down-jacket-womens-tnf5348

Hope this helps, and happy shopping! :)

They weigh about a pound - Backcountry lists the pair as weighing 17.3oz.

Hi, the "WP" in its name stands for waterproof. :)

Hi! The prAna website lists the dimensions as:
15"W x 12"H + 15.5" (w/ strap)

Hope this helps -

Hey, you're much more than a height and weight ratio. ♥ :)

I highly recommend you measure your chest, waist, and hip and compare the measurements to TNF's size chart:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=679&sku=TNF5884&pg_id=201&subcat_id=42&cat_id=12

Also - I'm short too so I've had trouble with this sometimes - check the sleeve measurements on the sizing chart to make sure the sleeves won't come down to your fingertips.
Hope this helps-

Hi Sharon, my sister has the same measurements but has a big bust and likes the Medium. I'm 5'2" with a 24" waist and smaller bust and XS fits me fine, with room to layer. I highly recommend you take your bust and hip measurements and compare it to TNF's sizing chart:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=679&sku=TNF5291&pg_id=100000116&subcat_id=42&;cat_id=12

Hope this helps! :)

If you happen to be a Medium, bc has a sale on the TNF Hibachi, which is veryyy comfy and wind/water-resistant:
http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-habachi-jacket-womens

Otherwise I recently tried the TNF Jacqui's Jacket which is closer to the styling of the Apex Bionic, and which I felt was about as warm and wind-proof:
http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-jacquis-softshell-jacket-womens

If you don't mind something outside of the TNF brand, you could consider these Marmot jackets:
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-summerset-softshell-jacket-womens
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-super-gravity-jacket-womens

I have't tried the second but I did own the first jacket and I felt that it was also similar in terms of weight and water resistance to the Apex Bionic.
Hope this helps! :)

Hi, a Small fits my 5 year old nephew - HOWEVER I highly recommend you check the Marmot Sizing Guide (above, below the price. or here: http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=134&sku=MAR2153&pg_id=215&subcat_id=39&cat_id=100000008) as all 5 year olds are definitely not the same size. :)
Hope this helps -

Hi Becky. I don't think there's an official cold rating for this jacket - however I have gone running in this when it was ~20 degrees and a bit windy and it kept me warm. It'll keep you warm from the 40s-60s with a 10-15mph wind, but anything colder will probably depend on what temps you're used to and how active you'll be when using the jacket.

It's not quite Goretex, but it has a waterproof rating of 25 PSI so it will keep a person dry in moderate rain or snow - and while falling in snow while skiing or riding. :)

I'm not sure what you mean by "better" - but in my experience the Khumbu is a little warmer and thicker than the Pumori, although the Pumori is noticeably softer and a bit lighter. I like the styling and the fit of the Pumori except it has a wider neck than my Khumbu jacket. Also it's sooo soft, I just want to nuzzle myself - although I do like the fleece cuffs on the Khumbu.

Basically I find them interchangeable except for the minor styling details and colors. If you still can't decide, Backcountry has a pretty good return policy so you could get both and return the one you don't want. :)