I bought this jacket yesterday. But comparing with Norrona's 2007 catalogue, it seems that you make a mistake on the title of this item, it's "Narvik Gore-Tex Comfortshell Jacket" not "Narvik Gore-Tex Comfortweld Jacket".

Despite the mis-spelling, is the Narvik jacket functional? The mis-spelling is the result of U.S. Marketing tactics. Gore-Tex Soft-Shell speaks for itself. The coined word "weled seams" replaced "seam-taped" and thus it became appropriate as the selling point to the "got-to-have-it-feature-geeks" that swear by it's technical function - a must have for the elitist. A classic example of what we Americans think a named item from another country should be called. There are several well sought after brands that feature this "modern-marvel invention" and by mentioning this, it definitely is an edge in sales. Don't blame Backcountry, it's the manufacturer's selling company. I am still waiting for my Narvik to arrive. I can't wait to put it to the test. I was looking for "pit-zips" on this jacket but the "chest-vents" and "thumbed-inlets" was the difference from what everyone else has. I will write a review then.

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Funny that you mention "got-to-have-it-feature-geeks", Keith. Seems a little hypocritical coming from a guy who seems to have dedicated his life to buying as many expensive, redundant softshells as possible. Click on his name, you'll see.
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