Gear Review
The North Face Realization Jacket - Men's
North Face Performance
By Rob Conn
Ranked #567 - Men's Ski Jackets
February 1, 2011
I recently got my hands on the Realization Jacket and am very impressed. It has a roomy fit, I'm 6'1" and 170lbs and the medium is plenty long in the arms and the body, it also has enough room for a insulating layer (I have TNF Red Point Jacket), and a couple of layers under that. I have skied in -25C with this combo and been warm even on stalled lift. I've skied without the insulating layer in -5C and snowing and been warm and dry as well.
It's definitely a solid resort jacket, with great ski features, and the zip vents work well for short hikes into the sidecountry. The lining and is a little too much for it to be a great backcountry jacket, but that's not its intended use.
The powder skirt is one of the better I've seen and the pant-a-lock system holds well and keeps powder out when the snows deep or you crash hard.
View Details: The North Face Realization Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Hyvent Alpha (2-layer); [lining] brushed polyester, thermal mesh
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 625 g/mē
- Hood:
- yes, fixed, , helmet-compatible
- Fit:
- performance
- Venting:
- core zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 zippered handwarmer, 1 chest zippered water-resistant, 1 bicep accessory with goggle cloth, (external) 1 cell phone, 1 goggle, 1 media
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- RECCO:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- all-mountain endeavors
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.