Gear Review
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
Use it for what it was made for
By wasatch guy
Ranked #1681 - Men's Fleece Jackets
May 7, 2007
It's interesting reading these other reviews with the few complaints it's received. I've had a Denali Jacket for about 5 years now, and I love it. People may complain about the wind whipping through it, and it's true. However, you should understand that this is not "windstopper" fleece. This is 300 fleece, which is really warm as an INSULATOR, which means on a cold windy, rainy, or snowy day, you should have a waterproof shell over it. That's what it was made for. It's great as an outer layer when it's cold and not raining or windy, but don't expect it to be a great storm proof jacket, because that's not it's purpose in life.
View Details: The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] 87% recycled Polartec 300 fleece w/ DWR; [abrasion patches] Bluesign-approved nylon
- Windproof:
- no
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- 28 in
- Pockets:
- 2 hand, 2 chest
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- 25.7 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking, climbing, mid-layer for skiing, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
5 Comments Last Reply: December 11, 2009 By: Dustin Robertson
To be honest most of us that work at backcoutnry.com stop wearing fleece years ago. Softshell is such a better choice but if you need something like a sweatshirt then fleece is the call.
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
wasatch guy is absolutely correct. when used as an insulator, it is toasty! also, when trying to cut down on heating expenses around the home, i wear this and stay so cozy. yes, it's pricey, but it comes with an unbeatable warranty, doesn't it?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I don't disagree but for $165 you'd expect a little bit more than a basic 300 fleece that you can buy for $30 without the brand name.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
naw if he worked for bc then there would be a little picture of the bc goat in a blue square next to his name.
Helpful Votes: 5 Yes
Gee do you work for Backcountry or what?
Helpful Votes: 13 Yes