Gear Review
The North Face Vortex Triclimate Jacket - Men's
Disappointing in the rain
By Seth Spartan
Ranked #262 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets
February 20, 2009
I planned on using this jacket for on- and off-piste. I generally run warm, so if it's above 20F I'm usually 2 thin layers and the hardshell. (Same with my old Columbia jacket.) This liner is sooo hot that I think I've worn it twice in the teens and I still eventually soak it in sweat. (I classify this as generally a good thing.)
However, we got some wet snowfall the other day and imagine my disappointment when I watched the snow melt and soak right into my coat. The wet snow eventually got colder and then stopped, so I didn't have a chance to soak the coat right through, but it certainly seems like eventually it would have caused a problem.
Overall, still a decent coat for skiing/riding in or handling known cold temps, but not as versatile as I had hoped.
View Details: The North Face Vortex Triclimate Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] HyVent 2L; [Shell lining] mesh
- Insulation:
- [Zip-in liner] Heatseeker Eco (100% recycled polyester)
- Waterproof Rating:
- [Shell] 25psi
- Breathable Rating:
- [Shell] 625-675g / m2
- Core Venting:
- [Shell] Core
- Pockets:
- [Shell] 1 chest, hand-warmer, wrist with goggle cloth, internal media, internal goggle; [Liner] 2 front, 1 internal security
- Seam Taped:
- [Shell] yes, fully
- Powder Skirt:
- Yes
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- Yes, zip-out liner included
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing
Change me.