Good food for thought.

By Adam Ranked #607 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets January 26, 2009

I just recently purchased this triclimate in an XL size in Deep Water Blue. First impression was that this system was too 'light' of a system to handle the -10 F wind chill and 10 F temperature that was present the day it arrived, but, like most things made by The North Face, I was pleasantly surprised. I was warm, dry, and comfortable all day. Like previously stated however, the pockets, even when worn with a traditional expedition bag around 5100 cubic inches, were about 2 inches to high; it was a good idea, but for someone of my build, 6'3" and around 235 lbs, the placement of the pockets just wasn't perfect. I was a little more annoyed by this second piece than by the pocket placement. I just recently purchased a Windwall jacket in the same color, Deep Water Blue, expecting to be able, like on my old triclimate TNF jacket, to interchange it with the new system, grrr.... IT DOES NOT FIT. For some reason TNF decided to put different zippers on the new triclimate systems than on their new jackets. Thirdly, hmmm... normally I don't have to go to thirds on a TNF product, the liner on the new triclimate fits fine, but when combined with the shell, it becomes a little snug. I am wondering if they changed the sizing a little since I last purchased a triclimate. Another interesting fact is that the shell is the same size as my friends XXL Apex Bionic jacket. All things that TNF should have made available to the consumer. I am an avid Back Country fan, and I believe that they reported the facts available from TNF accurately. Still, even with all the flaws, a very warm coat that stands up to the elements with an unmatched quality that speaks of the old TNF.

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