Gear Review
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
Eh. Trendy I guess, but not a great piece of gear.
By Rachael
Ranked #1336 - Women's Fleece Jackets
January 26, 2009
I'm fully acknowledging that this is a trendy jacket... it's cute, it's popular, everyone's daughter wants one. Okay, that being said, I was actually looking for a layering fleece for fall/winter hiking and climbing, and I have to say the Denali is pretty much just eh. I could see wearing this jacket to school or running errands, but for actual outdoor sports, it seems like the North Face has put more emphasis on fashion than on function. It's absolutely not windproof, not that warm and pretty bulky at that. I'm sticking with my Mountain Hardwear windstopper lightweight fleece and windstopper soft shell. Both together feel less bulky than the Denali. The North Face is also charging quite a bit for what is basically a fashion piece!
View Details: The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- (colors) recycled Polartec fleece, nylon, (white) Polartec fleece, nylon; [coating] DWR coating1
- Fleece Weight:
- 300
- Windproof:
- , wind-resistant
- Pockets:
- 2 front handwarmer, 1 chest
- Weight:
- 20.5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- whatever you do in the cold weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: September 10, 2009 By: jenna
I don't understand this either, why would a $165 jacket be anything BUT windproof! Who was this jacket made for? Texans?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
I don't understand this either, why would a $165 jacket be anything BUT windproof! Who was this jacket made for? Texans?
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes