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The North Face Bantum Fleece Triclimate Jacket - Men's
I'm trying to decide which jacket to buy either this one...
By haw4061794
Ranked #565 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets
September 21, 2010
I'm trying to decide which jacket to buy either this one or the North Face Atlas. I'm currently over in Korea and will go to Japan next, so which jacket will hold up better in these areas in your opinion?
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By Benjamin Vincent
Ranked #227 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets
September 22, 2010
They both use the HyVent membrane, so performance is going to be about the same as far as waterproof/breathability. The weight of the shell fabric on the Atlas isn't listed, but the 70d of the Bantum is pretty heavy duty - it's going to be pretty durable. It will pretty much come down to the liner though, 100 wieght fleece on the bantum vs. 200 in the Atlas. Another little difference is that the Atlas has more pockets and a removeable hood. Personally I run on the warm side and would be tempted to go with the Bantum and it's lighter liner, and if it gets real cold just layer more underneath. The shell of the Atlas is a little nicer though with the napolean chest pocket, and the 200 weight liner is probably a little more useable on it's own, but might make it too warm for some conditions if you're real active (ie skiing) when combined with the shell. backcountry has a great return policy. If your bank card can take it, might just want to order both and return the one that loses.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] 70D HyVent
- Insulation:
- [removable liner] 100g/m2 fleece
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 675 g/m˛
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 30 in
- Pockets:
- (shell) 2 front, (removable liner) 2 front
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Hood:
- yes
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes, removable liner included
- Weight:
- 1200 g
- Recommended Use:
- 4-season exploration
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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