Gear Review
Denali Jacket
By MC
Ranked #848 - Men's Fleece Jackets
January 27, 2009
Still have an older Denali Jacket ~5yrs old or so.
Recently bought the newer hooded version. Same styling but add a hood and the quality/feel of the fleece was also updated.
Still very pricey!! Buy it when it's on sale ONLY!!
It's "adequate" in that is warm but NOT when it's windy! The wind will cut through the jacket and you'll literally freeze!
The purpose of the jacket is insulation so it's best when used with either a shell jacket or under an insulated jacket!
Fleece is very bulky when compared other 300-weight fleece jackets.
It's not "as warm" as other jackets that are made with Windpro or Windblocker fleece materials as those jackets use thinner fleece with a laminating layer to block out the wind, which makes those jackets WARMER!!
The NTF Denali jacket has become too "stylish" esp. amongst teens and college kids! The company is now owned by Vanity Fair!!
There are other jackets available for less that'll block out the wind and keep your warm.
Overall, it's still a good fleece jacket but not when the temps drop below freezing and/or when it's windy!
View Details: The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] 87% recycled Polartec 300 fleece w/ DWR; [abrasion patches] Bluesign-approved nylon
- Windproof:
- no
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- 28 in
- Pockets:
- 2 hand, 2 chest
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- 25.7 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking, climbing, mid-layer for skiing, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.



