Gear Review
The North Face Free Thinker Jacket - Men's
- TNF -
By Rupicolous
Ranked #2075 - Men's Technical Shells
March 9, 2009
I'm 6'3" @ 220 and bought the XL so I could layer a Nuptse down 700 fill underneath. I wear wool thermos under fleece sweats under the Nuptse and it all fits very comfortably under the shell. Mammoth has had a few really wet snow days through the month of February and the Free Thinker II has shrugged it off as expected. I was also considering the Apogee Down Snorkel II Jacket (steep tech line) but 'glad I went with this shell considering I can layer a bit thinner come spring. Pockets are great and the hood tightens down enough without a helmet to provide ample protection. I'm sure you've read about the other features such as the powder skirt and RECCO system. Even though I've only been in up to my quads deep, it's comforting to have those features for the times I take a nasty spill.
View Details: The North Face Free Thinker Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Pro Shell (3-layer)
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed, , helmet-compatible
- Fit:
- athletic
- Venting:
- dual core
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 zippered hand, 2 chest dual vertical zip, 1 bicep, (internal) 2 goggle / media, 1 stash
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- RECCO:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, mountaineering, skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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