Gear Review
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
Go Arc'Teryx for 10 bucks more
By Ben brewer
Ranked #222 - Men's Fleece Jackets
November 23, 2009
This jacket is HEAVY, not packable, hard to layer, and simply not very good quality. While this jacket might suffice for keeping you warm at a frat kegger, it won't do a damn thing on a mountain but overheat you and then be too big to stuff anywhere. Also, why in the world anyone would buy this jacket now that Arc'Teryx's Strato is only TEN dollars more, baffles me.
If you want this for style points, I guess it works, but if you're looking for any kind of serious outdoor performance, keep looking.
View Details: The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 9 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.
2 Comments Last Reply: January 20, 2011 By: rev
@Ben: The Strato wouldn't be any better on a mountain... Don't get me wrong, the Strato *is* better looking, but that's about it. Both are casual garments, and as such it does make sense to pick the last ugly option. @Esoteric: Doesn't matter to which brand you're blindly loyal, you're still a toolbox conformist- you're just conforming to the Cult of the Dead Bird instead of the TNF club. Sorry, but logos do not confer technical powers. Wearing an Alpha SV between your car and office doesn't make one a mountaineer. :P
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
No Ben... I like being exclusive with my Arcteryx jackets. Let the Denali wearers be conformists. Actually there is a really nice version of the Denali by NF.. The wind pro version, which is a no nonsense jacket.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes