Gear Review
The North Face Free Thinker Jacket - Men's
One of the best I've ever worn.
By Jeffry Kahn
Ranked #2657 - Men's Technical Shells
January 3, 2007
I wore this jacket for the 2005-06 ski season. I took it in some real tough places--backcountry at Teton Pass to downpour conditions at Killington. It always kept me dry and it breathed well. The powder skirt works okay--it has to be buttoned to your pants to work at all, otherwise it rides up on your stomach. Lots of pockets. The hood is too small to fit a helmet. My one gripe was that the Recco reflector just fell off one day in the backcountry. However, as a testament to North Face, they provided a full refund for the jacket. All in all, I would buy again.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Pro Shell (3-layer)
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed, , helmet-compatible
- Fit:
- athletic
- Venting:
- dual core
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 zippered hand, 2 chest dual vertical zip, 1 bicep, (internal) 2 goggle / media, 1 stash
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- RECCO:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, mountaineering, skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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