Gear Review
The North Face Powder Guide Vest - Men's
average...
By Nick Barlow
Ranked #48 - Men's Vests
January 16, 2012
I was very excited about this product, but it's not perfect.
The shovel storage seems odd-shaped. It's too big for a small BD shovel, and too small for a larger BCA shovel blade. I'm sure there's a shovel out there that fits "perfect", who knows.
The Shovel handle and probe pockets - if your shovel doesn't have a loop handle, then there is no way to secure it. You can tighten it down as much as you want, but it will fall out under certain circumstances. For some reason, one of the slots has a piece of material going over the end (like many backcountry packs), but the other one doesn't. You have to choose between your probe and shovel handle concerning which one you can deal with losing.
The large is pretty large, but still fits. I wear L jackets. If you want something lower profile, go down a size.
Otherwise, quality and material seem good and durable. It looks pretty rad, but the function is only average.
View Details: The North Face Powder Guide Vest - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] airbag taffeta (315D), ballistic nylon (840D); [side panels] mesh; [shovel holder] tarpaulin (300D); [lining] taffeta; [shoulders and back panel] PU foam
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Hood:
- no
- Venting:
- mesh side panels
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 chest vertical zip, 4 front horizontal zip, 2 front dual vertical zip, 1 back horizontal game zip, 1 probe, 1 shovel handle, 1 shovel head, (internal) 1 media, 1 goggle, 1 stash
- Recommended Use:
- living like a ski patroller
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.