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The North Face Catalyst Down Jacket - Men's
What does Alpine fit mean? Does that mean loose? I like the...
By Fred Savaglio
Ranked #2181 - Men's Down Jackets
December 1, 2010
What does Alpine fit mean? Does that mean loose?
I like the Catalyst but wondering if it may be too warm for New York City windy, snowy winter. Would the Tahoe be a better choice for city living?
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By DeskDriver
December 1, 2010
Fred, Thanks for your question. When a garment is called out as having an alpine fit it is going to be a much more fitted to the body, athletic cut. Alpine fit is the opposite of loose. While the Catalyst jacket can be worn on it's own, it features the athletic fit so you can layer it under a shell. The Catalyst and Tahoe are both great jackets, both are going to be warm. You are looking at 800 fill power in the Catalyst versus 700 fill in the Tahoe. The Tahoe jacket is basically a hooded version of the Nuptse jacket if you are familair with that style from The North Face. Both will be great choices for fending off the cold in NYC. I might consider a jacket with Windstopper as that jacket will be much more wind resistant than either the Catalyst or the Tahoe. I hope this is helpful for you.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 20D Pertex Quantum (nylon ripstop), DWR coating
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 25 g/m˛
- Fit:
- alpine
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 27.5 in
- Pockets:
- 2 hand, 1 chest
- Hood:
- yes
- Weight:
- 16.3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- mountaineering, climbing, peak bagging, winter backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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