Gear Review
The North Face Mountain Light Jacket - Men's
Awesome jacket
By kurt100135073
Ranked #1740 - Men's Technical Shells
December 1, 2008
I bought this jacket in April of this year for skiing and backpacking. I also purchased a Denali to use as a Zip in. I love both jackets and they are perfect if used for what they were designed for. They both have pit zips. I used the Mountain Light Jacket on a five day backpacking trip in the Weminuche Wilderness area of Colorado last July. I only took the Mountain Light jacket (with The North Face rain pants) to use as a coat and for rain protection. It rained every day and the jacket performed perfectly. I never got hot or overheated while hiking in rainstorms as the jacket breathes extremely well. I never got wet either. I did not take my Denali with me due to weight and volume. I only got chilled one night when we got caught on the top of the Continental Divide and had to hunker down due to lightening and lack of a flat place to put our tents. The temperature went into the 40s with a strong wind but it was ok. Buy the jacket if you want a technical, high performance jacket. I am very picky and I am very pleased. If you are going to get into extremely cold weather, put the zip in Denali and it is second to none.
View Details: The North Face Mountain Light Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Performance Shell (2-layer); [shell] nylon ripstop (40D)
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (average) 30 in
- Venting:
- hand pocket vents
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand, 1 chest Napoleon, (internal) 1 chest zippered, 1 stretch water bottle
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, alpine climbing, lightweight trekking, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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