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The North Face Sentinel Thermal Softshell Jacket - Men's

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Has anybody used the sentinel for rock climbing? I'm wondering...

By Ranked #1802 - Men's Softshell Jackets October 20, 2009

Has anybody used the sentinel for rock climbing? I'm wondering how the black jacket deals with the white chalk marks. Can I just pat them out or will this have to go into the washer machine after a day of winter rock climbing. How does it handle abrasions from rough stone? Is the black jacket a lint magnet?

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By Ranked #29 - Men's Softshell Jackets October 22, 2009

Yo Rjg. I have the black Sentinel and it has accompanied me on a few rock trips. The black isn't too bad with chalk. I would probably throw it in the wash with some Tech Wash after a weekend of climbing though since the chalk is going to gum up the breathability of the fabric. Abrasion-wise this thing is tough as nails. Mine has stood up to a year of abuse and is almost in tip-top condition. I would suggest keeping the jacket away from fires. *grumble* Lint-wise I've had no problems at all. Then again I don't have any pets either.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Gore Windstopper Soft Shell; [Lining] 100% polyester fleece 
Waterproof Rating:
Water resistant 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
2 Front 
Seam Taped:
No 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
1lb 11oz (780g) 
Recommended Use:
Casual, hiking, climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 
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