One of the best!!!

By Jan Higa Ranked #178 - Women's 3-in-1 Jackets December 9, 2008

Kudos to the North Face for designing their clothing for women of All shapes and sizes. I've gained 20 pounds since my competition days and you'd think I'd gained 60. Most outdoor clothing companies must think athletic women are all 5'9" and 110 pounds. C'mon people! I should be able to cram my fat ass in a size large jacket and still be able to layer. Most of these companies don't even make x-large sizes any more. Oh, but they do make x-small for all you 10 year olds out there. Geez!!

Anyway, I've made my point. I'm 5'2 and currently 150. This size large is a great fit and the arm length is not too long. The pockets are generously sized, another rarity in clothing designed for women. I want functional technical outer wear just like the men folk get. If I wanted to make a fashion statement, I'd wear prada and sit in the lodge by the fire. However, if you're a fashionista, this jacket is a 3 in one. The insulating under jacket or whatever you call it is functional as well as great looking. You can wear either one exclusively, but together it provides a great deal of warmth. If you must, you can layer underneath both of them and still zip it up comfortably to your chin. This jacket doesn't bind when you're sitting on the lift. I also like the fact that it has an opening for earphones although I would have preferred it to be located in a different spot so I don't have to unzip the jacket to adjust it. Also, The North face follows suit with other companies that put one pocket on top of the other. (One inside and outside on the same side.) I don't understand this philosophy. If you have to adjust your ipod settings, it makes it difficult to do so if you have put other objects in the same side pocket. That's the only gripe. The goggle pocket is generously huge. Last week after a great sesh I put my gloves, an energy bar, and half a sandwich in there on the way to the parking lot. This jacket also goes well with the freedom pants which I own in a size large.

All in all, nice work North Face. I would recommend this line of clothing to any short, slightly chunky ladies out there who rip it up. Cheers!

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