Gear Review
The North Face Catalyst Down Jacket - Men's
Day 1 & Took it down to a windy -30 windchill
By Clawsonvf
Ranked #915 - Men's Down Jackets
January 24, 2011
Day 1 and I took it to some extreme temps. The outside temp was -10 but with the wind brought it down to -30. I was wearing a simple underarmor cold gear/Patagonia R1/This coat. I was standing in the middle of a frozen lake to get my desired video shot. The wind didn't really affect my warmth, it was just really hard to keep the tripod up. I was comfortable standing there for 15 minutes until my exposed skin (face) started to feel a bit numb.
Great coat!! I look forward to finishing out the winter in this + a nano puff for the colder than -10.
View Details: The North Face Catalyst Down Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 20D Pertex Quantum (nylon ripstop), DWR coating
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 25 g/mē
- Fit:
- alpine
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 27.5 in
- Pockets:
- 2 hand, 1 chest
- Hood:
- yes
- Weight:
- 16.3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- mountaineering, climbing, peak bagging, winter backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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