Hi Abbie - The Bionic Jacket has light fleece backing on the interior of the jacket, while the Bionic Thermal has a high loft fleece on the interior. You get extra warmth with the high loft fleece, but it is probably the feel of it that makes it popular.... it does have a really nice feel to it.
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Hey Johnny - From you dimensions I would have said XXL, but if you have been comfortable in an XL McMurdo, I would go with the XL. These jackets have very similar fits, and in general run big.

Hi Ray - This one piece is made to have more of a freeride roomy fit, so I think you will be better off with the XL. It will also give her more room to wear a couple layers under it which will be nice if she gets cold a lot.
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Hi Casey - I think this pack is great and would serve you well- however you might want to check out The Surge and the On Site packs (also North Face)- they have dedicated laptop sleeves that you can access without going into the main compartment of the pack. I find this way more convenient if you access your laptop often or when traveling (airport etc.) They all work great, but I really like the dedicated laptop access-
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Hey Jessie- This is probably the best pack that I can think of for the type of use that you describe. It has plenty of room for books etc., but is quite a bit lighter for hiking trips. It would be a great choice.

I think you are going to find the sleeves too short on the XS, I would go with the small.
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Hi Mausacht- I would go with a size small in this jacket.

Hi Ana - I think you are going to find this pack a little small for a multi-pitch pack, it was really designed as more of a sport climbing pack. I would look at The North Face Fulcrum 35 pack for the type of use that you are talking about. I have found this pack to be perfect in size for multi-pitch days, and the fabric will hold up better as well. There is a dedicated rope pocket on the front which I find to be really nice on approaches and walk-offs.
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The closest thing that I can think of is The North Face STH Glove. They do not have the high loft fleece backing that this jacket does, but the softshell has a similar feel and the fit is great.
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Hi Kate - I would go with a medium.

Hi Fubu - I would try out a medium.

This jacket only has a fleece lining around the neck for extra comfort- the rest of the interior is a brushed softshell which I think feels good over a tee shirt. I use this piece frequently as a warm weather outerwear jacket, and in cooler weather it becomes a midlayer under something else. One of the most versatile pieces that I use.
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Hey - This jacket does zip in, but it still has snaps at the cuffs and back of neck as well.
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Hi Dawn- because the fleece pant is for more of a casual fit, I would go with the medium here.

Hi Dawn - wouldn't go with the XL - give the large a shot.

Hi - It is one of the warmest linners that North Faces uses in it's Triclimate series of 3 in 1 jackets. The only one that would be significantly warmer would be The North Face Down Triclimate Jacket. If you find yourself getting cold a lot during the winter, I might suggest bumping up that model, otherwise I think you will find the Atlas to be a very warm jacket.
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It would, but you probably would need it to be at least one size larger to accommodate something like a boys Aconcagua or Nuptse jacket.
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Hi Trude - I would stick with the girl's medium for the best fit. Here are some suggestions:
-North Face Aconcagua: 550 fill down - warmest of the bunch, might be overkill in some regions
-North Face South Forest: Synthetic fill nylon shell jacket - close 2nd to Aconcagua in warmth. Versatile piece.
-North Face Little Wing: Super cozy high loft fleece - similar in warmth to a 200 weight fleece
-North Face Khumbu Jacket: Traditional 200 weight fleece
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Hi Tracy - This shoe and also the Ultra 104 are both going to be good choices for shoes that do both well. Both have good underfoot protection to make viable hiking shoes. I would probably go 104 if you have a wider foot, and stick with the 105 if you are average to a little narrower.
Either one will treat you very well as a dual purpose.
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In those types of conditions you are probably still going to want to wear some type of midlayer with this jacket. If you are looking for something that you don't need to layer with, I would recommend The North Face Verdi Down II jacket- this has enough insulation so that you won't need to wear anything more than a lightweight baselayer.
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It is 25" inches in length (center back measurement, which measures from the bottom of back of the collar).
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Hi Trude - it sounds to me like you have the Mountain Light Jacket because the Resolve is not zip-in compatible. The Little Wing will zip-in if have that extra zipper on your shell.
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Hi Indigo- I would give The North Face Warranty Dept a call at 1-866-715-3223 and find out if they want you send just the buckle or the whole jacket in to them for replacement/repair. Sounds like something that they can easily take care of.

Hi Indigo- I would give The North Face Warranty Dept a call at 1-866-715-3223 and find out if they want you send just the buckle or the whole jacket in to them for replacement/repair. Sounds like something that they can easily take care of.

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Dan - I would like to clarify some of the statements Julian makes regarding Windwall which I do not find to be accurate. Comparing Wind Pro to Windwall is not comparing apples to apples. Wind Pro blocks about 4 times more wind than traditional fleece or about 60 CFM, and accomplishes this through a more dense weave. The Windwall on the other hand accomplishes it's windblocking characteristics through a laminate at about 14 CFM. Wind Pro lets through more wind through but is more breathable, while Windwall blocks more wind but is less breathable - like most fabrics from good companies, it's not a matter of trust - just finding the characteristics that fit your needs and budget.
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Hello - just fleece on the interior. The windblocking characteristics of the fleece come from how dense the weave of the fabric, and is about 4 times more wind resistant than traditional fleece. The nice part is that there is no laminate to keep the fabric from being super breathable - nice combo.
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I haven't heard any recent comments on TNF snowsports jackets running narrow in the shoulders, so I would stick with the small if that is what you usually go with. This jacket is more of fitted cut, but I think you will still have room for layers if you do with other size small jackets.
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Hi - I wouldn't go as far as to say that the Nuptse Bootie is good for everyday use, but they are certainly designed for outdoor use. I have worn mine in -20 or so temps in Alaska and they have treated me well. They should hold up just fine for the application that you have described. I have quite a few days in mine - everything from expeditions to driving up to the ski hill, and they are holding up well.
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Hi B.L. - That is strange, I have stuffed many Dolomites into stuff sacks, and haven't had any problems. Have you tried stuffing it into the sack without rolling it? This is usually my method. I have also stuffed plenty of Aleutians, and haven't had too much trouble with these either. Most of our bags aren't designed to be rolled - so give the stuff method a shot. There is also a feeling within our design team that it preferable with both tents and sleeping bags to fold materials over and over again in the same way, that over time that can stress the fabrics and insulations in the same areas, but when you stuff them that the impact is more random and spread out.
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If this jacket was a North Face performance fit I would probably point you toward a medium, but since it is their standard fit which more generous, I think you are going to be better fit in the small.
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Hey Chuck - These jackets are very close indeed, but here are the differences that I found:
-Elysium Jacket is 1.6 oz. lighter
-Phantom Jacket uses a 15D face fabric vs. and 20D for the Elysium (Elysium very slightly heavier shell fabric)
-Almost identical lengths, with the Phantom being .5 inches longer

I am not familiar with MH sizing, but you are a straight medium in the Elysium.
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Hi Beth,
I am going to disagree with Canadian Chica on this one and suggest that you go with the medium in this jacket.

Hello - here are my suggestions to you: if you get cold a lot, or are outside for long periods of time in the middle of the winter, and don't mind a little additional bulk, then I would probably move to the Arctic Parka - it will certainly keep you warmer with less need to do more layering. On the other hand, if you don't mind adding a more substantial layer under it on the coldest days, the Insulated Grace is the more versatile piece for more of the winter and the shoulder seasons. Unless you are a person that gets cold very frequently, I actually this level of insulation will work very well for you.
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Hey Logan- This probably wouldn't be my first recommendation to you primarily because this is more of a ski pant than a climbing/backcountry pant. Keeping pretty close to your budget at $249 is The North Face Mountain Pant- also Gore, this pant has more rugged material, and Kevlar reinforcement in the kick patches. The other benefit with The Mountain Pant is full side zip for ventilation, and removable suspenders.
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Hi Christine - The North Face's policy has always been to stay away from temperature ratings with regards to it's apparel line. It is very subjective from one person to another as far as their personal physiology, and what kind of activity the jacket is going to be used for.
Activity use will have the greatest impact on how I recommend different jackets to different people. Triclimates like the Kira tend not be pieces that people use in high aerobic activities like cross country skiing. So the bottom line is that I would probably recommend this insulation package without much layering under it down to about the low teens for general use. Below that, I would probably recommend one of system jackets like The North Face Down Triclimate for colder temperature ranges because of it's 550 fill down liner jacket that will provide more warmth that the 100 gram synthetic liner that the Kira uses.
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Hello - the center back length on the parka is 29", while the jacket is 26".

Hello - the center back length of this jacket is 26" on a medium size.
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Hi Caroline - they are going to pretty close in warmth, but I will give the slight edge to the Atlas - it has a slightly heavier fleece liner. The Boundary on the other hand gets the edge for comfort- the high loft super soft liner jacket is really comfortable.
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Hello - There is no doubt that this is a warm jacket. It is 550 fill down insulated with a high loft fleece interior, so I think it would be suitable for all but the coldest conditions. In case you are looking for something for extreme cold conditions, I would point you towards The North Face Nuptse Jacket which will be a little warmer than the Siren.
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You are correct that the zipper is red.

It is a soft interior - brushed fleece. Softer than any type of softshell jacket interior for sure.

We are about the same size, and the large long works well for me. The waist has some adjustment to it, so I think it is way more comfortable to go with something a little larger than a little too small. Check out the large long-

Hi Meg,

I'm thinking that the XL girls is going to be a little small - I would look at the small or medium in the ladies depending on how you like your jackets to fit. The Denali does run a little on the large side, so you may want to check the small out.
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Hi Dawn - I don't know much about the Destination, but it looks like the biggest difference is that the Lauren has a zip out liner which could be handy for a wider range of temperatures, and looks pretty cool if worn on it's own.
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Hi Karen- This jacket is surprisingly warm. Even in 10-20 degree weather I find that I wear my Redpoint way more than my down puffy if I am not going to be outside for a long period of time. Primaloft is pretty amazing stuff for how low profile it is. I think you will be happy with this one.
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Hey Will - I think the medium will work well for you.

Hello- unfortunately that is generally the nature of traditional pile fleece, and I don't think it is specific to the fleece used in the Khumbu jacket. Being the owner of 2 short hair dogs, traditional pile fleece isn't really an option for me, and I have switched over to is generally refered to as "hard face fleece". These types of fleece have much more dense weaves than pile fleece, and deal much better with dog hair and picking stuff up. An example of this type of jacket is The North Face Momentum Jacket. The other nice advantage of the hard face fabrics is that they tend to have more stretch as well.
Sorry that I don't have any suggestions for your current jacket.

Hi Bobbie- comfort ranges vary pretty drastically from person to person, but in general I would probably call this jacket comfortable down to the mid 40 degree range. With regards to wind resistance, that won't be one of the strong points for this jacket as it is high loft fleece without any type of wind barrier. If you are looking for fleece with some type of wind blocking barrier, here are a couple of suggestions:
-The North Face Windwall 2 jacket
-The North Face Reversible Chameleon Jacket
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J.W. - I have seen this jacket in person, and the picture represents it pretty well. It isn't neon by any means.
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See my answer to your question on the Abby Boots - I believe you will be better off with a 400 Gram insulation boot. I have some suggestions for you over there.

Hello- for the type of temperatures that you are talking about, I don't think that this boot will be suitable with 200 grams of insulation. Many other North Face boots have twice that amount, and I think they will be more appropriate for cold Alaska winter conditions. Here are some suggestions for 400 gram or more insulated boots:
-North Face Greenland Zip Boot
-North Face McMurdo Boot
-North Face Four Shadows Boot
Any of these will work fine under pants.
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Hi Marge - I would consider the Mountain Light a winter jacket, however it is an uninsulated shell and will need to be layered with to provide extra warmth.
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Hello- it is approx 46 oz.

Unfortunately the footprint is going to be different from the VE 24 to the VE 25.

Do it - the ladies are loving this shoe....

Hi Haylee - yes the hand pockets do have zippers.
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Hello - yes it does have a hem drawcord

I'm not a lady, but have helped many of them with women's North Face product. From your description I would lean toward the XS in the Momentum or Momentum 1/4 zip.
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I would go with the large if the sleeves on the resolve were too short- the cut is very similar.
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Hi Jennifer - I think you are going to be alright with the large-

Hi Michael- The XS in the Nuptse Youth Bootie II is equivalent to a youth 10-11.5 size range. Keep in mind this is not infant sizing, so it sounds like it might be a year or two before these would make sense for your boy. Hope this helps.

Hello - this platform was really designed for some North Face athletes that wanted a good hybrid on-road/off-road shoe. TNF doesn't specifically design shoes for on-road only applications, but this outsole will work well on the road. It is important to note that this is a neutral platform, and does not have any posting.
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Hi Sandra- This would be a really nice winter jacket for cold temps. It is 550 fill down insulated, and waterproof. It also has ski/snowboard features- I'm not sure if this is important to you, but it would make a very warm jacket that will keep him dry as well.
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I have heard that this boot last does run true to size.

K- It really depends on what type of activity you are going to be using the jacket for whether it is going to be warm enough or not. It is a ski jacket, and has a decent insulation package for a wide range of temperatures when layering appropriately. If you are looking for more of an around town jacket for cold days in New England, I would probably recommend some other jackets:
-North Face Nuptse Down Jacket
-North Face Gotham Jacket
-North Face Destiny Down Jacket
-North Face Tempest Down Jacket

The Tempest might be interesting if you are looking for a warm around town jacket that you could also ski in.
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Hi - sounds like a small would fit him better for the time being, but it doesn't give him much room to grow into. I would probably go with the medium if he doesn't mind it being a little on the big size for a few months.
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Hi Lisa- The Denali jacket uses Polartec fleece that is some of the highest quality in the industry. I think you will get years of use out of the Denali without major pilling issues-
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Sorry Carolyn - just 2XL in the Hero.

Hi Jim,
It is zip in compatible, but it has to be a North Face Fleece. Every company has their own standardized zipper length, so it needs to be North Face, and also make sure the fleece says that it is zip in compatible, because not all of them are.
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Hey Jaydee - The Agency jacket does have hand pockets. Regarding warmth, you probably would need to layer with this jacket. Another option that does have insulation in the SteepTech series is The North Face Blackhawk Down II jacket which has 600 fill down insulation. This might be the better choice for staying warm around town.
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Hey Chris- This jacket is not waterproof, but there are some other down insulated options that are:
-North Face Greenland girls jacket
-North Face Furallure girls jacket
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I would call these slightly lower volume shoes, but I think they run pretty true to size.
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Hello - I would actually call The North Face Four Shadows more of the replacement for the Lifty because it is also Gore, and is also about the same height. The Four Shawdows and the Lifty are both 400 G insulated, where the Two Shadows is 200 G.
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Hello- All of these jackets have pretty different properties to them, so let me give you some extra info:
-Denali Hooded - warm enough for your temperature range, you would probably need a shell to give you extra wind/rain or snow protection
-Bionic Thermal - not quite as warm as the Denali, but better wind/wet weather protection. Good all around choice.
-Nuptse - warmest of the bunch, but only really useful at the lower part of your temp range - maybe 25-35.
-Redpoint Jacket - Very versatile piece for your temp range- warm, good wind protection. Not waterproof , but good DWR treatment.
-Bionic Hoodie - another good all around performer, doesn't have the high loft fleece that the Bionic Thermal has, so you will have to layer under this one more than any of the others at the lower temp range.

All in all, I think the Redpoint and the Bionic Thermal would probably be the most versatile for this trip.
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Hey Ryan,
The Denali is a pretty heavy layering piece, so you are going to need some extra room in the shell. I would go up one full size from your normal shell size if you want to give yourself enough room for a zip-in like the Denali Jacket.
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The Denali runs a little big, so I would suggest that you try a medium first.
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Hello - I think the 2XL should work well for you.

T - I think this jacket will work for winter days in PA. Th2 250 gram insulation package is quite a lot, and should work well for you.
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Hi Jody - this jacket is actually fleece, and is not waterproof. If you are looking for a waterproof jacket for skiing here are a couple of suggestions:
-North Face girls Mountain Light Jacket (uninsulated waterproof shell)
-North Face girls Blizzard Jacket (Insulated waterproof jacket)
-North Face Mountain View Triclimate (waterproof shell with removable fleece liner jacket)
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Hi - The shell material is nicer on the Atlas, and the other big difference between the liners is that the Atlas has a 200 weight fleece liner while the Greta has a much lighter 100 weight liner. It sounds to me like the Atlas would be the better choice for your climate. It has a black liner jacket.
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Hi Helen- This jacket is a performance fit, so compared to other North Face jackets I would say that this jacket fits trim. If you were going to use it a warmer weather shell without layers, I think the small would be the way to go, but if you are looking for a little room to layer I would bump up to the medium.
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Hi Cher,
It is 300 weight fleece. From the sounds of it, I think you would be fine with the XS.
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Hi-
The girl's Oso is not zip-in compatible with the Off Limits jacket, but here are a few suggestions of fleece that are:
-North Face girls Little Wing Fleece (super soft high loft fleece)
-North Face girls Khumbu Jacket (200 weight fleece- this is heavier than the original liner jacket that was lost)
-North Face girls Insulated South Forest Jacket (nice nylon fabric w/synthetic insulation- nice alternative to fleece, slides in and out of shell more easily...)

These are the best 3 options that I could find for this season.
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Hi Dori- I think that it does run pretty true to size (I have given a couple to friends kids as gifts), but because of the elastic in the down baffles, I think that you can get away with going up a size to have some room to grow into without having the child swimming in this jacket.
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Sounds to me like the large would be a safer bet. Even though it is a "fitted" piece, I still consider it casual as opposed to a performance piece - so I think it makes sense to go with the size that will give you a little bit more room.
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I think I know the jacket that you are talking about - it was a special edition version from about 5-6 years ago. The current fabric is a ripstop, so you can see a grid if you look very close, but it is not visible like it is on the jacket that you have.
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Hi - I'm 6'3 and 200, and the XL fits, so the XXL should work great for your dad.
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Hey Jon - I think I can help you with this one. The interiors on the jackets are pretty close, with a slight edge going to to the Sentinel with regards to feel- it is a little softer. The fleece interiors are about the same in loft, so I wouldn't say one is warmer than the other. The exterior softshells are quite different- the Bionic is heavier and feels pretty burly. The Sentinel is lighter and has a much more soft feel to it. Last, the fit on the Sentinel is more athletic and fitted, where the Bionic is higher volume and not as articulated. Breathability is going to be similar.
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Hi Megan- I would go with the large. Sounds like your son is already on the big side of our medium if he fits into a 12, so if you want any growing room go with the large.
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Hey Brandon- If you are going to layer, I would go with the XL. It is an oversized jacket to begin with, but I think you will be happy with the XL if you are going to wear it with layers-

The Denali is a much different fit from the Borealis- the Borealis is a performance fit, so it is much more trim in the upper body than the Denali, and it is also longer. I think it is a great cut if you are looking for a more active cut. It is a much different application however, the Borealis is a light 100 weight fleece, where the Denali is heavy 300 weight, so quite different in almost every aspect.
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Hi Rachel- I would try the large in this jacket and think it will work well for you-

Hi - It's got a DWR treatment, but that is it for water resistance. I would really consider this a liner glove for some extra warmth, or maybe a good around camp glove. It wouldn't be something that I would use as a true glove.
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Hi Hannah - The fit is pretty similar on these two, I would stick with the medium if you are happy with the way that the Khumbu fits.

Hi - Yes the Venture Jacket is seam sealed and totally waterproof as well as totally windproof.

Hi - The Bionic Jacket is as water resistant as you will find in a softshell jacket, as the only place that water can get through is the seams (softshell jackets typically aren't seam sealed due to construction difficulties). You would need to be in a consistent downpour for a while before you would see any water get through this piece. If that is a problem, here are a couple of suggestions that are seam sealed and totally waterproof, if you are looking for more of a rain shell:
-North Face Venture Jacket
-North Face Stretch Diad Jacket (more technical lighter weight, more trim cut)
-North Face Ella Rain Jacket (thought I would throw in a lifestyle rain jacket if you aren't looking for something technical)
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Hi - if you are going frequently wear layers with this jacket, then stick with the medium for sure.

The fit on the Thunder is pretty trim. The Elysium is a pure outerwear piece, where the Thunder is more of a down sweater that can be worn as a jacket or as a layering piece. I am a large in most TNF pieces, but am XL in the Thunder.
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That is a tough question to answer with line as broad as The North Face. In general products do keep evolving, but there is no set schedule for changes. Some categories see a lot more changes than others - for example a lot of the ski/board jackets see more changes because people expect a lot more changes in style. Jackets like the Bionic are staple pieces (#2 seller in the line), so they won't see as many major overhauls.
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