Gear Review
The North Face Free Thinker II Jacket - Men's
Awesome jacket, but durability is questionable.
By cantsee
Ranked #193 - Men's Ski Jackets
November 3, 2009
I love this jacket. All the reviews lauding its light weight, waterproof/breathability performance, packability, features, etc. are spot on. There are a ton of pockets and room for everything, while maintaining a fairly trim fit. It also looks totally sweet.
One unfortunate and major issue is the construction. I washed it in my machine on a delicate cycle with Nikwax Tech Wash and when I took it out, the seam tape was coming off inside under the left armpit. This was highly disappointing. I'm going to contact TNF to see if they will fix it, but I really hope that this doesn't happen with the rest of the jacket. I've worn the jacket a total of 20 days, if that much.
Otherwise, this jacket is great.
View Details: The North Face Free Thinker II Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Gore-Tex 3-Layer Pro Shell Enduro nylon
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed waterproof
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed breathable
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest, 1 sleeve, 1 internal goggle, 1 internal media, 1 internal cell
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Powder Skirt:
- Yes
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Big-mountain skiing / riding, ski / board mountaineering, expedition
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.