Fit for Alaska!

By Spurgeon3 Ranked #2072 - Men's Technical Shells October 1, 2007

First, let me give a round of applause for this site's tech help. You guys rock! I called wanting to know about several jackets as I negotiated what could handle the sometimes volatile weather of Alaska. The techs got my sizing, picked a guy in the tech department that matched me, and went through all the jackets. This made the choice a simple one, and they did a bang up job in picking a great one for me. The Alliance is not fitted but relaxed (however it has almost a fitted look about it, but plenty of room for movement). I can easily layer my TNF windstopper fleece under this jacket. I also have room for a fleece top and under shirt. Toasty is not the word! The sub zero weather will be much easier to manage now. Rain, snow, and cold...this jacket can take it. The pit zips and other vent spots dump heat when needed (the zips don't rub against you wrong like some do). The over sized pockets are awesome for backpacking. They feel great in the inside as well. The thin liner in the jacket is soft and comfortable. A draw string easily battens down the hatches of this jacket so none of the cold stuff finds it way up your back. The collar is nice and soft for the neck. It guards the neck well. The adjustable cuffs make arm length a no issue. The hood is both zip and button. The zipper of the jacket is fluent and does not get hung up. Great looking jacket that is fit for Alaska!

View Details: The North Face Alliance Jacket - Men's

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes