Gear Review
The North Face Heathen Jacket - Men's
Like wearing a Ferrari
By Cedar Wright
Ranked #631 - Men's Technical Shells
January 11, 2010
For Alpine style climbing, this jacket is top of the line. The strength to weight ratio is perfect. Considering my shell piece will spend a lot of time in the pack on big climbs, and usually comes out only when the SH*# hits the fan I need it to be light. This Jacket is light and yet DURABLE. The hood fits over your helmet, which is crucial. The pockets are designed to be functional with a harness on which is HUGE. And MOST IMPORTANTLY, the Gore-Tex Pro is the holy grail of water proof breathable fabric right now, and has a little bit of stretch which is VERY NICE. I personally think this is one of the most high performance shells out there. This is a sports car, not a station wagon.
View Details: The North Face Heathen Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Gore-Tex Pro Shell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed waterproof
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed breathable
- Fit:
- Alpine
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 internal zip
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Hood:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 13oz (367g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, mountaineering, ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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2 Comments Last Reply: April 9, 2010 By: Andrew
This Jacket has lightweight fabric, but it has survived numerous bushwacking trips. It feels like it should be ripped already, but it has held up admirably.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I'm about to pick one of these up and was wondering is the 20D nylon pretty abrasion resistant? I took a look at the Mammatus in a store but the athletic fit was way too narrow in the torso and shoulders. I've heard the Heathen's fabric feels super thin. Wanna make sure it's as durable as it is breathable.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes