The reason this jacket doesn't have any venting, is because it is a hybrid that used windstopper fabric in the front of the jacket, and a stretch fabric everywhere else that is very breathable. This eliminates the need for any zip vents-

Hi Celeste - This jacket is not waterproof- it blocks about 95% of the wind, but not water.

Yes it does-

The McMurdo is definitely the heavier insulated jacket of the two. The 550 down rating tells you that the two jackets use the same type of down insulation, but it doesn't tell you how much of it is used to insulate the jacket.
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Hi Noah - 60 grams is a pretty light insulation package for really cold weather. I would recommend looking at jackets that are either down insulated or have at least 100 grams of synthetic insulation. Here are a couple of suggestions:
Down Insulated: The North Face Tempest Down or Helicity Jackets
Synthetic Insulation: The North Face Boufet or Plasma Thermal Jackets

The down insulated jackets will be the way to go for super cold conditions.
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Hi Mathilde - This jacket is going to be a good one for Montreal conditions. I know how cold it can get up there, and this just what the Arctic is designed for. I would go with a size small.
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Hi Jahammen - the exterior shells are similar on these two, but the Atlas has a traditional 200 weight fleece liner jacket, where the Condor has a softshell liner that is similar to something like The North Face Bionic Jacket.
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Hi Rhonda - This jacket doesn't have any zip out liner. If you are looking for a 3 in 1 jacket that has a softshell zip out liner that is similar to the McKinley, I would suggest looking at The North Face Condor Jacket. It is a waterproof shell that comes with a zip out softshell jacket.
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Hi Rachel - This jacket doesn't run short. The jacket will work just fine if you think he will like the style. Another option would be The North Face Modulation Jacket which is insulated if you think that would be important. These would probably be the best two jackets that I can think of that have a reasonable price and look good.
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Yep - water-resistant, not waterproof. Probably not the ideal boots for above freezing / wet snow conditions, but man are they nice when it is below freezing. Not your everyday snow boot, but great to break out for after sking / shovel the drive-way / backcountry hut trips / etc.
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No laptop sleeve on this one. An option for a killer carry-on piece is The North Face Overhaul 40 - it is a backpack and no wheels, but a killer laptop bag that is designed to carry a couple of extra days worth of clothes.

Hey Micah - I think the Rucky is going to be a little burly of a platform if you plan to spend most of your time on the road. The midsole is stiff for rocky terrain, and lugs on the outsole might not be that comfortable on road runs. Here are a couple of suggestions that I think will be much more comfortable on road:
-North Face Fire Road
-North Face Voza

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Hi - Here are a couple of ideas for you. The first couple are fitted down pieces because they will keep you super warm, but won't be really bulky:
-North Face Destiny Down Jacket (insulated hood)
-North Face Siren Jacket (No hood)

I think the down jackets would be ideal if you don't need the jacket to be waterproof, but if you think you need something that would be both warm and waterproof, I would look at something like:
-North Face Auxiliary Down (Gore-Tex insulated with 600 fill down)
-North Face Down Triclimate (waterproof shell w/removable down liner jacket)

The down jackets would be great if it is cold enough that you aren't worried about really wet snow or rain, but the other two might be better if you are going to be out in any wet weather.
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Hi Josh - I had a couple of these for years, and like most microfleece, this is a pretty tough material. They will last you a long time-

Hi Anne - It is compatible-

Hi PA - They are going to be pretty close in warmth- with the Denali having a slight edge. Another option to consider would be the Denali Thermal which is essentially a Denali Jacket made with fleece similar to the Oso but warmer. Might be the ticket...
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Hi Lise - these boots only run in whole sizes, so in your case I would recommend the size 10.

These two have the same amount of insulation (100 G Primaloft)- so there isn't going to be a big difference in warmth - they are both warm. The biggest difference is that the Plasma is taped and waterproof where the Optimus has some additional water resistance on the hood and shoulders, but is not waterproof. Both great jackets, but the choice will really depend on what you are going to use it for.
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Hi Dorothy- The hood is fixed. The usual concern is that kids will lose the hood if it is detachable.
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I would go with a medium. This jacket is a good choice for the temperature range that you specified.
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Hi Nancy - No hood on this one-

Hi Laura - They will be fine for that amount of outdoor use. I wouldn't recommend them as an around-town type of thing, but she should be fine with trips through a parking lot-

Hi Mary - I think the medium would work well for you -

Yes they do-

Hi Ellen - The Menlo Jacket is more fitted than many other TNF jackets, so I probably wouldn't downsize to the XS in this one-
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Hi Carolina - That's exactly what they are designed for, so they should work well for you.

I would go with the large-

Hi Gaelan- I wouldn't worry about that aspect of this boot. The outsole has surprisingly beefy lugs for more of a fashion boot. I think you will find that you aren't giving up much traction with this boot.
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Warm and dry for sure. The Vanton has a fully taped waterproof membrane, and it has the highest Primaloft insulation package of any North Face boot- it should work great for snowmobiling up north.

Nothing for abrasion on these pants. If you are looking for a softshell pant that has abrasion protection, check out The North Face Randonee Pant - it has Kevlar reinforced patches for crampons/skis, and would be a more suitable softshell pant for skiing and climbing.
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Hi Katie - No question that the arms will be too short if you go with the small. Luckily this jacket jacket has a great fit, and you won't look super puffy in the medium - think it will work well for you.
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Hey Rick - I am the same waist, and the large in this pant fits much better-
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Hi - The fabric is high loft very similar to the Oso-

Hi Shae - if you don't like extra room, I think you will be better off in an XS.
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Hey Michael - The Optimus does not, but the non-hooded regular Redpoint jacket does - this might be a good option.
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Hi Millya - it is snap in (and zip) compatible.

Yes - throughout the entire jacket including the sleeves-

Hi Cindy - For Fall 09, the Denali Jacket changed to a Polartec recycled fleece fabric. It is very difficult to tell the difference between the two, and that was the only change to the jacket.
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Yes- high loft fleece on the inside

Hi Melissa - It is the same 200 weight fleece as the regular Khumbu jacket, it just has additional fabric on the shoulders for abrasion resistance and a different look-

Hi Cassidy- it is the same fabric as the exterior, so very soft and fuzzy.

Hi - For an everyday jacket to keep your brother warm, I would probably steer you toward a down jacket. They are so much more comfortable, really easy to get on and off, and very warm. Here are a couple of recommendations:
-North Face Tahoe Down Hooded
-North Face Prism Optimus Down Jacket

The Prism might be a little overkill because it is more of a technical jacket, but either one will keep him very warm and comfortable.
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I'm right around the same size, and the large is going to be the way to go.

Hi - It does have a removable down insulated hood.

Hi Katie - I think medium would work well for you.

Hi Jill- I would agree - the jacket looks like a deeper purple in person.

It is actually black-

Hi Lauren - I would go with the XS-

Hello- If you are going to be walking around in the snow, this boot will work great. For playing in the snow, I might look for something with a little more support- here are some suggestions:
Laced: North Face Chilkat or North Face McMurdo
Slip on: North Face Bella Alta or North Face Greenland Zip
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Hey Pete - Yes it can.

Hi Em- I would go with a medium.

Hi Marci- I will follow up with a measurement, but they are tall, and come up to the top of the calf.

Hi Margaret - This would be a fine choice, but I will also recommend The North Face Venture Jacket. They are both lightweight and waterproof, but the Venture is unlined, so it is going to be a little more packable and slightly more breathable. They are both good options, but I prefer the Venture for a travel piece of gear.
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No pockets on this one-

The hood is also insulated with 100G of Primaloft

Hi Angie - I'm not sure what the reviewer is talking about. The Windwall Triclimate Jacket is not Summit Series, and never has been. It has North Face logos on both the shell and on the fleece liner jacket.
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Hey John- The ski sleeves are not padded. North Face also makes a couple of ski roller bags that are padded, but the sleeves are not.
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Hey Mike - The Honcho is going to be warmer than the Plasma Thermal. I look at the Honcho as more of a belay jacket (maybe a good resort ski jacket as well), where the Plasma is probably a little more versatile in the things that you could use it for because of the lighter Primaloft insulation package. It really depends on what you are going to use the jacket for that will determine the better jacket-
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The sizing can vary quite a bit depending upon the intended use of the jacket. The Free Thinker does run big, so I would definitely go with the large in your case.
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Hi Katie- North Face does make a youth version of the Osito Jacket - it is called the Little Wing. 7/8 sizing is equivalent to a size small in this jacket.
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Hi- I would go with the XL- I think the arms will be too short on anything smaller-

I think the small would be fine-

Hi Julie - Check out The North Face Paradigm Jacket for an insulated softshell option, or The North Face Habachi softshell for a more traditional hooded jacket.
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Sounds like the large would work well for you. This jacket runs a little more trim than most TNF jackets, so I would go with the large. Good choice - this is one of my favorite jackets.

Hi Amy - The Denali Thermal is a high-loft fleece that is really soft, and has a little better thermal properties (slightly warmer) - were the regular Denali is a traditional pile fleece.
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Hi Stephanie - Here are a couple of options:
-The North Face Varius Guide Jacket
-The North Face Mountain Light Jacket
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Hi Gisela - this is an uninsulated shell, so it is really only as warm as the layers that you wear with it. I will be plenty warm if you choose the right layer or two to go with it.
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Hi Jackie- I fitted these boots quite a few times, and I haven't heard anything to indicate that don't run true to size.

Hi Lauren - The McMurdo doesn't have any attachment points for the Denali jacket. I would add that I can't think of too many weather conditions that you would want a layer like the Denali jacket under the McMurdo - the McMurdo is a very heavily insulated down jacket that in general doesn't need layers like this in order to keep you very warm.
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This is a fall 2008 model jacket. It is the same as the jacket on the TNF site, just 2008 colors-

Hey Stomper- it will work, but it probably wouldn't be my first choice as a layering fleece because it has a windblocking membrane that will slightly limit breathibability. Here are a few other options that don't have membranes that will work well for layering:
-The North Face Momentum Jacket (powerstretch type matial - my favorite in the group)
-The North Face Bonded Rebel Full Zip Jacket (bonded fleece)
-The North Face Borealis Full Zip (lighter 100 weight microfleece)

I think all 3 of these would make nice layering pieces for your shell-
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Hi Brittany- I would go with the large. I think it will work will work well for you.

Hi - I have felt both of them, and they have very different feels to them. The Denim has a very smooth nylon feel to it, where the black pinstripe has a soft brushed feel to it. There is nothing stiff feeling about the wool blend, it has a really nice soft feel to it, and looks great too-
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Hi Manzey- I don't know anything about the Horizon pack, but I have used the North Face packs. For a longer trip that you describe, I would recommend the Crestone over the Terra pack. It uses the more sophisticated X frame technology, and will carry heavier loads more comfortably.
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Hi - This jacket will only keep you warm in terms of protecting you from the wind and keeping you dry. Otherwise, this shell is uninsulated and you would need to layer underneath it to keep warm.
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Hi Michelle - I think the XL would be the way to go.

The Khumbu is a 300 weight fleece. The Khumbu would hold up well for you, the fabric will be very pil resistant for a very long time. The Bionic is a nice choice as well - certainly a bomber fabric, and more wind/water resistant than the Khumbu, but obviously not as warm with a lighter fleece backing. You can always layer under it, so the Bionic would make a nice choice.

Hi Michelle - I don't think 100 grams of insulation is going to be adequate for the types of temps that you are talking about - here are some other suggestions for longer coats with higher insulation packages:
-The North Face Arctic Jacket (warmest of the bunch)
-The North Face Metropolis Jacket
-The North Face Tempest Down Jacket

I think all three of these would work well for a cold Canadian winter, and down is the way you are going to want to go for insulation.
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Yes - it does have the same pit zips that the reg. Denali has-

Hi Henry- These pants will be 100% windblocking. There is a full side-zip version of these (Venture Side Zip Pant) that I think would be more convenient when using these pants with boots and over clothes - make sure you upsize as well to make room for pants-
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Hey Brad- This would make a great layer over the XTC-

Hi - I would go XL in this jacket-

Yep - I think the 10 would be the way to go.

Hi Melissa- These boots are not waterproof, but they do have a DWR treatment on the fabric that keep them very water-resistant. I have the men's version, and wear them around the snow all of them time and have never had a problem with and any water getting though.
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Hi Bee - if you are looking for a slimmer fit, I would stick with the medium.

Hi Paula - I would recommend checking out The North Face Modulation Jacket - it is very similar to the Insulated Varius Guide - both waterproof, same amount of insulation, similar price- but the Modulation has more ski specific features like a snow skirt and interior pockets for goggles etc. - Similar jackets, but the Modulation was designed as a more ski friendly piece.
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Hi Keelie - I think the jacket that you are talking about is The North Face Tempest Down Jacket - Ingrid skis in this one quite a bit, and helped design it.
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Hi Jen - This is a proprietary North Face synthetic fill - similar to something like Primaloft or Thinsulate. This jacket has a 100 gram insulation package which seems fine for the application that you describe, but if you are worried about your daughter staying warm, there are many other North Face jackets on the Backcountry site that have 200 grams is insulation or more (Blizzard, Shades Away), or you could look at one of the down jackets (Nuptse, Aconcagua, Moondoggie) which are all going to be very warm for just about any winter conditions.
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Hi Currie - that isn't quite enough info to help - could you give height and weight? Do you know generally what size she is in youth sizing? 12 or 14 or something along those lines? Happy to help with a little more info-

Hi Caroline - This jacket doesn't have any sheen to it - it is a matte finish.
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Hi Kayra - The Transit is not going to be as warm as The Nuptse jacket, but that is not to say that the Transit is not warm- it is still going to keep most folks warm in all but the coldest conditions. I got a Transit for my mom that lives in Park City Utah - and she stays really warm in a pretty cold winter climate-
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Hi Gisele - I think it is going to be pretty tough to find a warmer jacket than the Arctic Parka. In that minus 40 degree type of stuff you are still going to need some layers under this jacket, but it is as warm as they come outside of an expedition type jacket like The North Face Prism Optimus jacket.
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Hey Devin - This is a good choice for a year-round shell. It is not insulated, so it is going to be good in the winter when you layer with it, and light enough so that you won't roast in the warmer months.

Hi Robin - not quite as warm as the Denali. The Osito is about a 200 weight fleece, where the Denali is a 300 weight - so the Denali is going to be quite a bit warmer.

Hi Alice - it does, just like the adult version.

I can't speak too much to the Venta, but typically you are going to give up most of the stretch when you opt for a windstopper membrane - it does not have a lot of stretch. If you are looking for a little extra warmth from this type of jacket, you may want to check out the Sentinel Thermal Jacket - it has a high loft fleece liner that is super comfortable and warmer than the Sentinel.
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No - just the main zip-

For the temperatures that you listed, I would think the Pumori or Khumbu would be the more usable weights. From there, it is really just a matter of fabric difference - the Pumori is a Polartec fleece, while the Khumbu is a proprietary fleece. They are both nice, I like the clean looks of the Pumori - but obviously that is totally subjective.
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Hi - I would go with the small based on the info you provided- especially if you don't plan on heavy layers.
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If you don't plan on using this pack for alpine climbing, I can't really recommend it for you- their are some sacrifices that you make with climbing packs (padding, suspension)that aren't necessary if you don't plan on using it for this application. Here are 2 packs that I would recommend more for hiking/camping:
-North Face Crestone
-North Face El Lobo
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