Gear Review
The North Face McMurdo Down Parka - Men's
This parka is a monster!
By Chris W
Ranked #4142 - Men's Down Jackets
October 28, 2005
Too much for me in fact. Too warm and too heavy. In my opinion it’s not good for outdoor activity where weight and overheating are issues. I swear it seems like it weighted over 5 pounds (size large). I compared it with a military N3-B snorkel parka I have, and it was twice as heavy if not more. With all my gear on and for long durations that’s just too much additional weight and heat... If you live in a very cold windy city where you’ll be using the parka as your primary heating source, or you are going to be standing around a lot and want to keep toasty warm then believe me this parka will make you happy. However if you’re going to use it for any kind of hardcore cold weather activity you might want look for something a little more light weight or just lighter. One more thing, I have a North Face Gore-Tex shell that is going on its 11th year and it looks and feels like new, so if you buy this parka and you dig it then you’ll be real happy with North Face.
View Details: The North Face McMurdo Down Parka - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] HyVent 2L; [shell] nylon oxford
- Insulation:
- 550-fill goose down
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 625 g/m˛
- Hood:
- yes, removable, , removable faux fur trim
- Fit:
- loose
- Center Back Length:
- 35 in
- Length:
- thigh
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 alpine, 2 front handwarmer, 2 front cargo, 1 sleeve, (internal) 1 media, 1 water bottle, 1 glove
- Weight:
- 60.4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- streetwear
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.