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The North Face Thunder Jacket - Men's
which is warmer Thunder or the Red Point
By rfdude1239324
Ranked #3468 - Men's Down Jackets
April 28, 2009
which is warmer Thunder or the Red Point
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By Babak Sakaki
Ranked #25 - Men's Down Jackets
May 5, 2009
I have owned the TNF Redpoint Optimus (hooded Redpoint) and the Patagonia Down Sweater (800 fill down) and must say that without the hood, the patagonia is much warmer. Down is the most superior insulator, it just doesn't retain warmth when wet.
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By Ian McCalder
Ranked #362 - Men's Down Jackets
April 29, 2009
Without having done a direct comparison (i.e. trying both on) I would say the Thunder. In my experience Primaloft (in the Red Point) is great stuff but cannot stand up to 800-fill down (in the Thunder). I have tried on the Red Point, and it was fairly warm. However I've tried on the OR version of the Thunder and it was fantastic even with a lower lofting down (650+). Go for the Thunder, you won't regret it.
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