Gear Review
The North Face Mountain Light Jacket - Men's
Jacket of the Century
By Michael Swider
Ranked #550 - Men's Technical Shells
January 13, 2011
I have owned my mountain light jacket for about eleven years now and it is still my go to shell for everything. This jacket fits in somewhere between a pac-lite and pro-shell. It's light enough to bring along everywhere just in case of foul weather but it's not so delicate that you really worry about scraping by branches or taking a spill. In the decade plus i've had it, i have treated this thing with revivex only twice and it's held up in even the worst rain. This jacket comes skiing with me, has been to the tops of the adirondack high peaks in summer and winter-on and off trail, and it continues to shrug off everything that's been thrown at it. I don't see myself getting another shell anytime soon. The only thing this jacket lacks are hand pockets. Excellent jacket at a great price.
View Details: The North Face Mountain Light Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Performance Shell (2-layer); [shell] nylon ripstop (40D)
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Fit:
- regular
- Center Back Length:
- (average) 30 in
- Venting:
- hand pocket vents
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand, 1 chest Napoleon, (internal) 1 chest zippered, 1 stretch water bottle
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, alpine climbing, lightweight trekking, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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