Gear Review
The North Face Mountain Guide Jacket - Men's
All the bells and whistles
By MJR
Ranked #187 - Men's Technical Shells
May 27, 2008
This jacket does all that is advertised. It has great seam protection, zip-in capacity, removable hood , and great weather protection. However , the sleeves are shorter than I have experienced with most The North Face clothing. It's a sometimes you win, sometimes you lose thing with The North Face, and it largely depends upon where the garment is manufactured. I can see the hook-and-loop cuff system failing or ripping in a year or so as it seems a little flimsy. Time will bear that out. It is also a little heavier than I would prefer for mountaineering, and is comparable with a Mountain Hardware jacket of similar structure. It is definitely over 3 pounds!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Pro
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 2 chest, 1 internal zip, 1 internal mesh
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, removable
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 3lb 0.6oz (1377g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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