No hood on this one.

The Mountain Manor is the replacement for the Trailhead series. I have set up and used both, and the Mountain Manor was a needed update. The pole hub system is much easier to use than the sleeves on the Trailhead - and faster to set up (not to mention lighter...).

Bombo - The Mountain Manor is the replacement for the Trailhead series, and there are a number of improvements. The new hub pole system cuts down the number of pole sections needed making the tent significantly lighter - and the clip system (as opposed to sleeves on the Trailhead), make for a much easier set up. Some really nice upgrades.
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I think a 15 degree bag is the most versatile range for 3 season outdoor use. I think it would do well if you are spending time camping outdoors, but if you are going to be hitting hostels and using it more as an indoor bag, I think something in the 30-40 degree range would be more comfortable and also save you space and weight.
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El Jeffe - The Venture jacket is 100% waterproof and windproof. It is also highly breathable. I don't know that Gore-Tex will necessarily work any better- although the Gore membrane would probably last longer than the HyVent DT coating.
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Hi Carol - the current model does not have a liner in it.
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Hi Molly - since she likes fitted jackets, I would start with the XS.
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You sound like a medium for this jacket-

I wouldn't necessarily call it a light grey as much as an off white - more of an eggshell type of color. I don't see much grey in it.
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Hi - the Hedgehog is considered a multi-sport shoe, and not a runner. I would look at The North Face Single Track for a neutral runner that is getting great reviews on fit and performance.

Hi Kelly - The Paradigm is going to be substantially warmer because it is insulated, where the Bionic is has a light fleece backing. The insulation on the Paradigm makes it slightly heavier than the Bionic-
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Hey Paul - I would call North Face Warranty - they will be able to direct you with regards to whether you should send them in, or if the replacement parts can be sent you.

Hi Taty - You sound like a small to me - especially if you want a more fitted look.
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Hi AP - if you aren't going to be wearing heavier layers, and small North Face has worked for you in the past, I would stick with the small.
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Hi Don - I have never been hit with oversized charges with the XL when flying. The issue that I normally run into is that it is hard to keep the weight of a fully loaded XL below weight restrictions (50-70 pounds depending on carrier). I have been finding going with 2 smaller duffels (like larges), keeps me below weight on a single duffel instead of trying to get it all in 1. If you aren't loading the XL with super heavy gear, I think you will be fine.
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The windwall 2 is going to be the warmer of the two, as it similar in weight to something like a 200 weight fleece, where the Bionic is softshell that has a farily light fleece lining (backer). The main advantage to the Bionic is going to be weather resistance - it is going to perform better if you run into wet weather as it has a DWR exterior treatment as well as a laminate behind the softshell that will also contribute to it being a better outerwear piece if it gets stormy.
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Hi Michael - this wouldn't be my first choice for the type of trip that you describe. The Mantel is a pretty specific lightweight climbing pack. Here are a couple of suggestions for you that I think will have better organization, and also be more rugged for travel:
-North Face Overhaul 40 (one the best travel packs, and also good if you are going to carry a laptop)
-North Face Heckler Backpack (34 liter daypack)
-North Face Terra 40 (good if you like top-loading style packs - also the largest of the bunch at 40 liters)
All three of these are bigger than the Mantel, which at 26 liters sounds really small for a 5 day trip.
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Hi - I would try the XL first. It should work well for him.

Hi Christine - it is Hyvent, so it is a waterproof rain jacket, not a softshell.
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It is Gore Tex Paclite, so it is guaranteed to be 100% waterproof. It should be perfect for Costa Rica.

East Coast - here are the specs:
10lbs 9oz.
4455 cu. in.
27"x16"x11"
Also - the medium has a retractable handle that the large doesn't have.
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Hi Jacob - The Sentinel has a Gore Winstopper laminate, where the Bionic uses a proprietary laminate to block the wind. The Sentinel has a softer feel to both the exterior softshell fabric, and a higher loft/softer fleece interior. The Bionic fabric has slightly more stretch to it than the Sentinel.
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I think this would be a great jacket for the uses that you describe - I would go with the small.

Hi Tabitha - these are not waterproof

Hello - The Blue Kazoo comes with a nice compression stuff sack, so you should be all set.

Hi Gina - as long as you aren't too far north of the rest of us, this should be a good spring/fall jacket. It also make a good layering piece if it gets colder than expected. It is 100 weight fleece, so on the lighter side of fleece weights. If you are looking for something to use more of the time as an outerwear jacket, I would consider something like the North Face Khumbu or Denali jackets - they are both 300 weight and substantially heavier than the Byrd Glacier.
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Hey Brad - the Denali will give you a lot of insulation under a shell like the Circadian. It would be a good combo for staying warm if you aren't doing anything super aerobic- but I wouldn't recommend it for something more active. I'd look at a lighter insulating if you are looking for a combination where you are going to be generating some heat-
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Hi Kati - It is not waterproof, but does have a DWR treatment, so it is water resistant. It's a good wind piece, and will do in some light rain.
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It is 100 weight - it is pretty lightweight. Not as light as a micro-fleece baselayer, but 100 weight is about as light as you can find in a fleece jacket.
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The vest is sized pretty well to fit over layers, so I would stick with the medium.

Hi - The Nuptse jacket wouldn't be my first choice, because as you mentioned it isn't waterproof. If you go back to the site and look under "ski jackets" you will find a good assortment of waterproof insulated jackets.
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Hey Ben - it is a close call, but with your likely arm length, I would point you toward the large.

Hi Heather - I would try the small - the sleeve length is going to be an issue on the XS-

They are going to be pretty close - but I am going to have to give the edge to the Redpoint, and you will get some additional wind-resistance as well.

No it doesn't have a hood. Here are a couple of options of down jackets that do have insulated hoods:
-North Face Tahoe Down Jacket
-North Face Prism Optimus Jacket

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Hi Chandra - yes this is a spring 2009 model-

No - it is not waterproof - it has a DWR treatment that gives it very good water resistance, but it is not waterproof.

Hi Brennan - I think this jacket would make a great camping jacket. Makes a nice pillow as well-

Hi - I was not able to figure out what type of TNF coat you previously had based on the serial number that you gave, but the Heathen is a pretty specific lightweight climbing/mountaineering jacket, and might not be the best choice for general use. Here are a few options that might serve you better for long term general use:
-North Face Mountain Light
-North Face Free Thinker Jacket
-North Face Sonic Stretch Jacket (insulated)
-North Face Modulation Jacket

Any of these would be good choices and have heavier face fabrics that would serve you better for everyday use-
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Hey Mike - This would be a fine bag for general summer use. The type of synthetic insulation that is used in this bag isn't going to make this one of the most compressible bags that The North Face makes. Here are a couple of options that you might consider that are womens specific, warmer, and more compressible due to either using down insulation or a more compressible type of synthetic insulation. The women's specific shape is also shorter which will be a big benefit to someone that is 5'2.
-The North Face Women's Cat's Meow
-The North Face Women's Blue Kazoo

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Hello - There are adjustable straps that connect the fly to the tent body (as fabric stretches over time and needs to be tensioned over time...) - and the picture looks like the straps are not pulled in as tight as I would set up the tent. So to answer your question, the tent fly can be pulled in more tightly to the bottom of the tent body. One last thing to point out, if you look at the waterproof floor on the tent, it comes up about 4 or 5 inches on the side of the tent, so this is ultimately how you stay dry and still allow ventilation into your tent.
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Hi Fredrik - I use these bibs, and the gators fit over all of my ski boots - alpine, AT, and tele - no problems. I typically but on my boots after my pants, but the side zip gives you plenty of room to get your boots through the pants as well.
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Hi - The bag is not waterproof - although it is highly water resistant. The pack material itself is a coated nylon, which is waterproof, but the seams are not sealed - so eventually you will get some moisture coming through in heavy rain. However, you shouldn't be worried about things getting wet unless you are out for a prolonged period in really bad weather. There are also rain covers available that can give you extra protection for laptops etc.
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Hi - I think the large will be plenty roomy and long for you - I wouldn't go XL-

Hey Steve - you are kind of between sizes, but I would try the large. The sleeves are not unusually long on the Venture.
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Hey - Yes, XL sounds like the right size with the types of layers you are talking about.

Hi Kayoko - if the Elisium is too big, then for sure go with the XS in the Arctic.
The Ink Blue is a great color - especially in these lifestyle jackets. It is darker and has a lot of grey in it- it is not washed out in any way.
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Hi Missay - normally I would probably recommend a medium - but since you mentioned a long torso, I think you should go large. It is a pretty fitted jacket, so the large isn't going to be super big.
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This wouldn't be my first choice for snowsports, it is designed to be a rain jacket. It will certainly work to in cold weather to keep you dry, but it is lightweight and does not use fabrics that will hold up like snowsports specific jacket.
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JB - I would try the XXL first. It is a pretty over-sized fit, so you could probably go with an XL, but for the way that most people size and wear this jacket, XXL is the one I would check out first.

I would try the med. first

Hi Stuart - There are quite a few companies that make rain covers for packs out there- here are a few(Backcountry carries them all):
- OR
- Sea to Summit
- Granite Gear
- Integral Designs

The smaller dual loops on one side of the pack are generally used for trekking poles, and the single gear loop on the other side is generally used for an ice axe (although there are many other uses for these loops).
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Hi Amy - if you wear a small in the Khumbu, I would suggest staying with the same size in the Denali - that is unless you feel like the Khumbu fit is too large. These two are sized pretty closely.
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Hi Cricket - It does have a DWR treatment, and is water resistant. If you are looking for something waterproof in a similar type shell, I would recommend looking at The North Face Resolve or Venture jackets-

Hi Cathy - these are not waterproof - the Vindicator GTX is a Gore-Tex version of this shoe, and totally waterproof.
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Hello - the yellow is in the plaid and in the logo. It isn't a super bright yellow, and does look close to the photo that is shown.
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Hi Jen - they are pretty close. You are correct that the Aurora had two pockets, but other than that the changes are mostly cosmetic (the Borealis is made from a new recycled fleece)- they have a very similar weight and feel.
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Hi Rachel - it does have monkey thumb loops-

Hi Helen - Moonlight is an off-white. The picture makes it look like a brighter white than it really is.
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Hi - sounds to me like you should try the large first-

Hi - The Aconcagua can actually zip into some North Face Jackets, but you can zip something else into it.
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Hey Bobby - sorry to say that I don't think the small will work. Hold out for the medium. There is nothing like pants that are too small...

Hey Joey - I think the medium will be a better fit for you-

Hi Meg- I know what winter riding is like in New England, so it needs to be warm.... I think the Hero will work well for you. You still might need to put a warm mid layer under the liner jacket on the coldest days, but this should work well for you.
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Hey Dan - It doesn't have a full laminate like Windstopper, so it can't be called windproof, but the nylon shell is going to give you a high degree of wind resistance.
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Hello - If you are looking for something warm, and a little lighter than the Arctic (it is not the lightest jacket out there...) I would look at The North Face Metropolis Jacket. It is the same length as the Arctic and also down insulated. The only thing that you would be giving up would be a waterproof shell. The Metropolis has a DWR treatment, so it will still be good outdoors, but it is not totally waterproof like the Arctic.
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Hi Wendy - it is on the back of the right shoulder

Hi Daniel - This suit was designed for 8000 meter expeditions to the Himalaya. So to answer your question, as cold as you are going to find in the world. The shell material is Gore Windstopper, so it is 100% wind-blocking as well.

Hi Leroy - it is available in XL as well as XXL.

Yes - they will work together-

Perfect for the snow, and it does have a DWR treatment. If you are in really wet snow conditions frequently, you may want to check something out like The North Face Octagon Down Jacket (waterproof w/ down insulation), but generally I wouldn't be too worried about getting the Moondoggy wet in general snowy conditions.
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It just has a mesh liner, which doesn't really add any insulation-

I would also recommend The North Face Momentum Fleece for something that is a little longer and fitted. It is also a "hard face" fleece, with lots of stretch, so a nice change from traditional fleece.
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Javier - I don't agree. Although the pack isn't waterproof, the fabric that is used is coated with a heavy coating of polyurethane which is waterproof. In heavy rain, water will eventually leak through seams, but it will keep things dry for quite a while before this would happen.

Yes - The hood is removable-

Hi - I would go with the same size as your shell - so go medium. Both of the fleeces that you have listed are very similar, with the exception being that the Khumbu is 300 weight, and the TKA 200 - 200 weight. So the Khumbu is going to be slightly warmer, and a little thicker. They will both make good insulators-
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Hi Stephanie - There are lifestyle jackets out there that have the "wet" look, the Aconcagua does not have that level of sheen. However, it is by no means a matte finish either - it is somewhere in the middle. Shiny, but not the wet look.
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Hi Carlo - I would call Boa or North Face Warranty. I'm sure one of the two will be able to point you in the right direction.
Boa: 303.455.5126
TNF Warranty: 1 (866) 715-3223, prompt 7

Hi Elizabeth- This jacket will certain take care of keeping you dry - however, it is a lightweight travel rain piece, and you will still need to layer under it to keep warm.
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Hi Angela-
It does have the logo on the back shoulder.

Hey Bill - If you wear an 11, I would stick with an 11. I think they fit pretty true to size.

Hi Jason - The Elysium does come back for the 2010 fall/winter season. The cut is the same, however the face fabric is going to be quite different and has more of a "shiny" look to it. The higher sheen fabric does a better job keeping the down from finding it's way out of the jacket.
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Hi Charu - these two are very different animals. They both do a good job of blocking wind, but the Windwall is fleece where the Prolix is a very light softshell. The Windwall will provide much more insulation, while the Prolix would be a better choice if you are looking for a very light layer for aerobic activity. The cuts are very different as well - the Prolix has a performance cut, where the Windwall is a more generous cut.
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The big difference between these two is that the Realization Jacket is 3 layer Gore Pro, while the Mountain Guide is 2 layer Gore Performance. The Pro is going to be more breathable. The intended use of the jackets is also quite different - the Realization is ski/board jacket (more interior and exterior pockets), while the Guide was designed more to be a mountaineering/backcountry piece.
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The main difference is going to be the type of insulation - The Tigger uses a branded Climashield HL insulation, where the Blue Ridge uses a proprietary insulation called Heat Seeker. Performance is going to be similar, but you are going to find that the Climashield is going to be slightly more compressible.
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Hi James - The main difference is that the Pumori is Polartec fleece, while the Khumbu is made from a proprietary North Face fleece. They are similar in terms of performance.
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Hi Brunette - it does have a two way front zip-

I have logged 6 or 7 days in this jacket and love the ipod control. It is the only one that I know of that uses a small joystick type of deal instead of buttons that are typically hard to use with gloves. Up and down controls volume, forward and back controls tracks, and pushing the joystick in pauses the ipod. Really happy with the usability, and no problems with the cold. I have been out in low teens, but probably not too much colder than than that, although I don't think this would have any effect on the interface - it is the battery on your ipod that you have to worry about.
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Hi Pwang - the Mercurial probably isn't the best choice for those type of temperatures without any layers. I would look at some down jackets for that job. Here are a couple of suggestions:
-North Face Prism Optimus
-North Face Elysium Jacket
-North Face Nuptse Jacket
-North Face Himalayan Parka (warmest jacket made by The North Face)

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Hey Larry - If your shell isn't older than 6 or 7 years, this fleece will fit.

Hi Hannah- I don't know how long the last will last, but I think a small would work well for you.
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Hi Beaner - with your height and probable arm length, I don't think the small is going to work very well for you. The medium should be a nice fit, without looking baggy.
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It really is designed more as a ski fit. Here are some alternatives that would be better for mountaineering/climbing:
-North Face Mountain Pant
-North Face Mammatus Bib (personal favorite)
-North Face Litespeed Pant

Any of these should serve you well and have a better cut/design for climbing.
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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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