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The North Face Mountain Light Jacket - Men's

Item #TNF3530 | 103 in Stock
2 Star Rating

TNF Mountain Light Jacket

By Ranked #209 - Men's Technical Shells March 24, 2008

First of all, this site is awesome with answering questions, shipping and returns.

As for the jacket, I was disappointed. This is a great fashion jacket but not a technical shell in my opinion. The Gore-Tex Pro material is a bonus at this price, especially now that it is being discounted by most retailers. However, it is heavy and does not pack very easily. The biggest complaints I have are regarding the hood design, lack of pit zips and poor quality zippers. The hood does not move as you turn your head and the brim does not extend far enough. Not having pit zips in a technical shell simply does not make sense, you definitely need them when the temp rises above 40F. And lastly, the main zipper is difficult to engage at times. I think North Face needs to redesign a lot of their garments. I will be returning this jacket and buying something from Outdoor research or Marmot.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Body] Gore-Tex PerformanceShell 2L 
Waterproof Rating:
Guaranteed 
Breathable Rating:
Guaranteed 
Center Back Length:
30in [M] 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 bicep, 1 internal, 1 internal stretch 
Seam Taped:
Yes, fully 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes, removable 
Zip-in Compatibility:
Yes 
Weight:
28.8oz (815g) 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, climbing, hiking, traveling 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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