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
Hope this helps-

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.
Hope this helps-

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.
Hope this helps-

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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Hey Ken- I'm not sure which UA pants you are talking about, but the XTC tight is more of a base layer than a training pant. Check out these two pants for good training pant options:
-North Face Momentum Tight (heavier weight)
-North Face Impulse Pant (mid-weight)

They would both make really good training pants.

Hi K - It is actually more like a large in this jacket.
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Hi Asim - I would go with a large.

They are pretty warm, but not so much that you roast indoors. I can handle 200 grams of insulation indoors, but not so much with 400 gram footwear. I think they work well for outdoor/indoor use.
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Hi - They are not the same fleece - the Osito is a proprietary North Face fleece, where the Scythe is a Polartec fleece. The Scythe also has Power Stretch panels on the sides that give it more of a performance fit and feel. They are both super soft.
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I would say that TNF fleece runs a little on the big side. I think the small will work fine for you, and you will still have room for layers.
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Hi - The measurement is only 1" longer on the Redpoint, but it seems to wear a little longer than that.
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Hi - I think the large would work for you-

Hi Kurtis- The Sedition Jacket is Gore Softshell, and the backing is 3 different types of fleece - heavier in the back and chest, with lighter fleece under the arms and down around the hem of the jacket (so it doesn't pick up snow). The fleece backer is going to add some additional warmth for sure, but not to the degree of an insulated shell, so you will still need to layer with this piece on cold days. It is a nice compromise however- this jacket is more usable in greater variety of weather conditions than an insulated shell.
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Hello - I have a pair of these boots, and they fit my narrow feet very well (my feet are aren't wide in the toebox however..). I have found with these boots and many other insulted boots that I have owned that the insulation tends to take the shape of my foot, and this boot was no exception. In general I think it is tough to find a custom fit with a 400 gram insulated boot, but I have been very happy with these fitting a narrow foot.
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Hi Flori- I think you will be happy with the medium in this jacket.

Hi - They are pretty close in looks, but the shell fabric on the Amplitude is quite a bit nicer in my opinion. There is a pretty big difference when you see them side by side.

Hi Sandra- size large should work well for you-

Hey Greg- I'd go with the large. The Gotham runs pretty big- I am 6-3 and about 190 and the large is big enough.
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Hi again - yes - down insulation should be every bit as warm as sheepskin, and maybe warmer since I haven't seem sheepskin boots that come up this high. They are totally windproof.

I would go with the 9 for the best fit-

Hey Eddie - it doesn't quite make it up to your armpits - probably about halfway between your waist and armpits. I would use it as a summer with some type of primaloft or down jacket to keep the upper warm.

Hi - They do have a DWR (durable water repelancy) treatment, so they will do just fine in a drizzle, but because the seams are not sealed, I would want to be out in full-on rain storm in them. Great for cold and snow however!
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Hi Kate - This is a common misconception with down jackets. The 800 fill rating does not mean it will be warmer than a 700 fill jacket - it simply tells you the grade of the down that goes into the jacket, not how much of it goes into the jacket. In the case of the Nuptse jacket, it probably has at least twice as much down fill than the Thunder jacket, so the difference between 700 fill and 800 fill won't outweigh the total amount of insulation going into the jacket. The Thunder jacket is made more for milder temperatures and also to be used as a layering piece, where the Nuptse is your middle of the winter super insulated down jacket.
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Hi - Youth and adult size 7 are different sizes (the youth 7 being much smaller that the adult 7). Also, the materials and construction of the boots and materials are also different.
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Hi Sylva - This jacket doesn't have any breast cancer logos on it.

Hi - I think you would be happy with the large.

Hi Colleen- Heatseeker is a proprietary insulation that The North Face uses that is comparable in warmth to something like Primaloft. The jacket is totally waterproof, and although the fabric does have a denim look to it, it is 100% synthetic and won't absorb moisture like non-synthetics.
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Hi Ashley - This jacket does not have a hood. The Nuptse isn't one of the longer down jackets that The North Face makes, you might want to check out the Destiny Down or the Amore jacket. They both have insulated hoods, and also are a little longer than the Nuptse.
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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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