Gear Review
The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket - Men's
Must Have
By Alan H.
Ranked #1047 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
November 24, 2009
If I could only have two jackets to survive the harshest of elements, I would grab this sucker and my Arc'teryx Alpha SV shell. This Redpoint jacket, in combination with the hood, is very, very warm. I have used it snowshoeing a lot and I must say that I actually get too warm - that is with temps in the high 20s / low 30s. Single digits and teens should be fine for aerobic activities, especially with the fact that. An added bonus is the fact that the jacket has the dual zipper so it's easier to regulate your body temp.
But man, whether the wind is whipping around me at 60 MPH on a ridge or I'm stompin around in a blizzard, this thing really has allowed me to not worry about getting cold or anything.
I won't ramble too much about this jacket but bottom line is that it performs very well in all winter conditions.
View Details: The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon, DWR coating
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft One (100g)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- alpine
- Center Back Length:
- 28 in
- Length:
- hip
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front hand, 1 front chest, (internal) 1 chest stow
- Weight:
- 1 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine adventures, layering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: December 17, 2009 By: Alan H.
Yep, I rarely wear a beanie with this jacket because the hood does the job. I should mention that I only wear a shell with this jacket if I know I will be in wet, heavy snow for an extended period in a stationary position. I just do it to ensure my jacket doesn't get too wet and lose its performance.
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I agree, it's an amazing insulation layer, and paired with a good shell is awesome. And the hood is sooo warm, you'll be ok if you forgot your hat/scarf/bataclava. I'm also glad to see they brought back the bigger wrist cuffs...I have an older version with the bigger cuffs and a version with the small cuffs (like the redpoint jacket has) and the bigger cuffs are much better. A big winner from North Face, wish I had every color!
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