Gear Review
The North Face McMurdo Down Parka - Men's
Not a real parka
By old2789257
Ranked #1489 - Men's Down Jackets
December 29, 2008
I got one of these for Christmas and I have to say its a big pile of garbage.The hood snorkel is to short. There is no support for the hood so you can't see out. There are gaps between the fake fur and the hood so wind can blow in. The velco is missing on the fake fur so why make it removable?The cuffs are to short and don't bellow out of the sleeves. There is no inner draft flap.Whoever designed this parka obviously has not spent any time in REAL cold. But if you live far enough south you may be ok.I could go on but I won't. I took it back and bought a Canada Goose Resolute.This coat may be ok if you want to wear it shopping or whatever. It should not be sold in Canada (Saskatchewan) where I live because it gets cold here. To cold for junk like this.It does not belong outside in cold temps for extended periods. I work outside in -35-45 for extended periods and I would not wear this thing.Save your money folks.
View Details: The North Face McMurdo Down Parka - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] HyVent 2L; [shell] nylon oxford
- Insulation:
- 550-fill goose down
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 625 g/m˛
- Hood:
- yes, removable, , removable faux fur trim
- Fit:
- loose
- Center Back Length:
- 35 in
- Length:
- thigh
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 alpine, 2 front handwarmer, 2 front cargo, 1 sleeve, (internal) 1 media, 1 water bottle, 1 glove
- Weight:
- 60.4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- streetwear
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: February 10, 2010 By: bw
This is a good review, I like this Parka but the hood has no wire support and just flops over into my eyes. Just a cheap cinch at the hood seem in the back would alleviate this issue. I'm thinking of adding one myself. You can't cinch up the hood to make a tight snorkel either, and when you do, you create gaps between the hood and the faux fur. Not a great design there. BTW, the velco on the fur is so you can attach it directly to the jacket collar when you remove the hood. Not a bad feature.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes