Gear Review
The North Face Varius Guide Jacket - Men's
Not up to North Face Standards
By sol100288840
Ranked #791 - Men's Technical Shells
March 9, 2011
The jacket arrived with a noticeable and large blemish on its black inner lining. It looked like they spilled some sort of liquid seam sealant during manufacturing and just left the excess stuff all over the inner lining. It did not affect its functionality, but does indicates a willingness on the part of North Face to allow this sort of flaw to pass through unflagged to consumers. Not a good sign. Now for the bad part: this jacket is cut way to tight for practical layering. I purchased it for my wife who normally takes a size small woman's. I got a size small man's, just to ensure extra layering room. However, even this extra precaution was insufficient The shell was way too tight. No room for layering at all. So, what do we have here? How about a nice fashion statement from North Face, but a rather less than useful shell in the real world of winter sports.
View Details: The North Face Varius Guide Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] HyVent 2L; [body] nylon ripstop (70D); [abrasion patches] nylon, mechanical stretch polyester
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 625 g/mē
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- 30 in
- Venting:
- underarm vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand, 1 chest Napoleon, (internal) 1 security
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes
- Weight:
- 25.75 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, alpine climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: April 11, 2011 By: Tommy T
This review totally lacks creditability...the "large blemish" that sol refers to is actually a silhouette of a climber scaling a rock face - look at the liner again nimrod. I'll bet his expectations for the jacket were equally in "left field"...
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