Bought this for my boyfriend. He loved it! He normally wears a small but I did feel it was a bit snug, that's just my opinion though. Anyways, I definitely don't regret getting it.

I encourage people to go for this the recycled version of this jacket, to encourage TNF and the whole industry to try to use as much recycled material as possible in their product line!!!! You'll be warm, and have warm fuzzies!!!

This jacket is made from recyled fleece. Very warm 300 Polartec fleece works great for layering on really cold days under a shell or as a stand alone jacket if it is not really windy. Abrasion resistant material in areas of high wear, especially your backpack straps.

I like that it has the pitzips which are a great feature. Probably the most stylish jacket that TNF makes. Cinch cords at the hems for custom fit. This fleece is a direct zip-in to many of the North Face shells.

The Cons: This fleece is very expensive and is not wind nor waterproof. The wind will cut right through this jacket if used as a stand alone. For full price I think there are better alternatives available if used for a technical jacket.

I own 2 Denali Jackets. I bought one myself and received the other as a gift. They are pretty warm and well constructed, but let's be honest, it's mainly the "must have" winter accessory for cold weather college campuses. I think 80% of the students had one at my liberal arts college in NY. If you want it for the label, it's probably worth the $160 price tag, but if you want the best function for you $$$$, they are way better options for less money. Get a windproof fleece, you will thank me later. A 200 Weight Windproof fleece is way warmer than a 300 weight Denali, and can be had for $150 or less.

this jacket isn't really worth 180 bucks but it is really nice. it is impossible to stain it. i wiped out in a nice bit mud puddle the first day i wore it and it washed up and looked brand new. it is not really that warm but it is ok for the southeast. the cuff around the wrist unthreaded on mine but i got it fixed at a taylor shop for eight bucks.

My boyfriend loves this jacket. I purchased one for him in black 2 years ago and it is still going strong. He wanted another one so we chose the brown/black combo. He uses this jacket all during the winter. It's perfect if he wants to layer a light weight fleece or sweater underneath if it gets bitter cold. Definitely a good buy. North Face is a great product.

This is really just a good casual jacket. For the price, you could get a good windproof fleece jacket in another brand. It's comfortable, and the zippered armpits make for good ventilation, but it's not something I would rely on in the back country, unless it was a light hike in moderate weather.

Like everyone else has written, the Denali is not windproof or waterproof. I've had this jacket for 3 years and it's held up very well. I would say it's best for going from a warm vehicle into the cold, then a warm building. You don't get to warm to have to take your jacket off.

I purchased several of these, friend, myself, and dad. Unfortunately, mine tends to stay in the closet, and father seems to like the R4 (pre-SP10 version) better, and my buddy prefers a wind-resistant less bulky fleece... Here's why:

Pros: The Denali is a high quality, well constructed, thick and durable fleece jacket. It also fits well, is nice and roomy, and looks rather sharp. Pretty good for indoor/outdoor/indoor transitions, as you won't overheat when indoors.

Cons: Extremely permeable to cold winds, will give you the chills. Excess material on arms, not fitted at all. Some people may argue that you need to layer it, but I found this to be sub-par as well, because the excess material on upper arms combined with the pitzips can dig into your armpits when layering w/ a shell (that also has pitzips).

I would say, for urban pursuits, the great styling/comfort and limited time spent exposed to winds, makes this a great jacket. For technical use, any polartec 200-300 weight fleece will do the same job at lower costs.

If you are looking for the benefits of this jacket with added protection from winds, there is an upgraded version of this: search for Denali Wind Pro.

As for sizing: up to 5'10, 165lbs, slim range, the small will fit. If you are beefy, Medium.

This jacket doesnt really have much technical performance, but for some reason i still wear it 4+ days a week in the nothwest. In my opinion is is quite fasionable, clean and simple, but a little annoying when you can start a club of Denali Wear-ers everywhere you go! Its very warm, and really comfortable because its soft fleece inside and out. I like the pockets and pit zips (not mesh lined), and its sooooo light too. The bad part is that its not windproof at all, after you've worn it for about a week the fabric stretches and just lets all air pass thru without a fight, and that makes the warmth of the fleece useless. In your normal size it is pretty roomy and too bulky to layer under a shell, but in a size down it will work ok as a layer, but be REALLY hot so high-output activites like snowboarding would not be a good idea with this as a layer. The nylon panels are very waterproof with the DWR and can easily withstand a light shower, but the rest gets wet and nasty and doesnt dry very quickly.

The optimal use ive found for this is just casual, with a sweatshirt under it most of the time...besides that its good for any cold weather environment that is not windy or rainy - which i cant really call an example to mind.

I gave it 4 stars because i really like the jacket as a casul piece, but its lacking performance.

This jacket straight up sucks. Since it isn't windproof and the cut sucks, it really is almost useless for layering or climbing. I guess most of the people buying this jacket are getting it for casual wear, but really this jacket will make you wind chilled and It also looks ugly. There are better looking fleeces like the Patagonia R3 or the monkey man. Like a lot of tnf's gear, its not gear its streetwear. Also the fit is poor, way to baggy. This jacket really has no function, unless your house is really cold, since the wind bites thorough so easily. Due to a combination of ugliness, bagginess, overpricing and lack of windproofness, i wouldn't recommend this for casual or technical purposes.

So, first off, everyone that is complaining about this fleece doing nothing for you in the wind needs to understand that this jacket was designed to breathe as an insulating layer. I live in the Black Hills of South Dakota and before I moved here I lived in the Foot Hills of northern Colorado. I use these jackets all year round and find that if it is a static, cold night I am just fine with a T-shirt and my Denali down to about 15 degrees F. Another thing to consider is the durability of this fleece. I have gear from other brands for more technical applications that are great, but they would never hold up to the daily abuse that my Denali gets (the only thing tougher are my Arcteryx's Pro-shell and my Carhartt). All in all this is the coat that comes with me on every trip I take, and goes with me when I do not know what the weather will be like on a night out. Solid piece, just do not expect it to do everything because it has "TNF" logo on it.

The Denali Jacket was for my husband. The fit was great and he loves it! Great service nd fast shippg too! Would definiely buy from Backcountry again!

I've had the Denali jacket I wear now for 8 or 9 years - can't exactly remember when I got it. I've worn it for numerous winter activities. Hiking, snowshoeing & putting up Christmas lights, etc. It's been my "go-to" winter jacket since I got it. The venting comes in handy during strenuous activities. I've worn it in snow & drizzle and it's somewhat water repellent, but if I were out in a rain storm, I'd be smart enough to add a water proof shell. As far as wind proof, it's kept me warm enough all these years that I thought the Polartec fleece was wind proof. If you're buying this jacket to stand around looking cool, you'll probably freeze your butt off because you're standing still. If you're active outdoors, this jacket's great.

Had TNF named this the Denali full zip 300 sweater, no one would bring up it's lack of windproof or water resistance as a flaw. As a sweater, it's my go to mid layer. I've worn this through out the tri state area, UT, ID, CO, NC in winter/fall seasons ranging from 10°c to -20°c & it's suited me fine while wearing it as a mid layer with suitable weights of long sleeve polypro shirts and a gortex shell or 800 fill jacket + shell (all depending on the circumstance/weather), even just a leather or jean jacket would suffice in spring & fall. Now as a go to outer layer... Only in the late fall and early spring, makes a great lounge "jacket" for chilly windless/rainless days/nights, but never will I consider it a (nor should anyone else) piece of "outwear". Think of it as a full zip sweater at $165 and you'll find it's exactly that... A reliable, durable fleece sweater with a relatively high price tag, but then again There are $165+- Lacoste sweaters that I would expect to be nowhere near the performance standard of the TNF Denali.

This jacket is better than I expected. People are saying, "It's not windproof." Ladies and Gentlemen TNF never claimed this jacket to be windproof or waterproof! It is, however, a great jacket for calm weather and a great mid-layer when the temperature drops. I use this jacket as a mid-layer with my TNF shell.

As for the claims that this jacket is baggy; it has a hem chord to solve that. It works perfectly.

I am 5'10 weighing 138 lbs; athletic build. My arms are 34 in. A medium fits perfectly for me. There is room to layer more but not too baggy if I just want to use a shirt. It was baggy around the hem but again... use the hem chord!

The jacket is a great jacket and it fit me well. It was very warm except for when it was windy. It would be a great jacket for layering or in situations with no wind. But I needed one with better wind protection so I returned it.

Great jacket for anyone who leads an active outdoor lifestyle. This is the warmest fleece jacket out there made with 300 wt Recycled Polartec fleece. The nylon overlay's on the chest and arms add some wind/weather protection (chest) and added durability (arms). Killer jacket that will last forever!!

I hail from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I don't climb 10,000m peaks or trek across Siberia. However, it does get quite cold come late December - early March. I have walked miles, shoveled through mountainous drifts, skied/snowboarded many a hill and trail. This jacket was with me through all. In early fall/late spring as a stand-alone, midwinter under my equally aged Mountain Light shell.

I just purchased a new one of each. I will keep the old jacket until it falls apart for warmer days and as a lighter weight layer (the loft in the fleece is gone).

This is my SUJ (sports utility jacket)!

Perfect heavyweight fleece for both the backwoods and around town. It's bulky to pack, so leave it at home if you're not expecting cold for the entire trip.

The price is great for this jacket. Very warm and a great fit. delivery was a little slow but the quality makes it worth the wait.

I bought this jacket for my husband for his birthday this year and we were both really happy with it. It not only arrived quickly, it was the best price I could find online, and they had so many color options to choose from. He is pretty picky about not having the same things as friends or family and getting it in Olive Drab was perfect. I have never seen it before on anyone.This is a classic jacket for men and women, and is worth every penny. I have had my Denali for over 10 years - still looks great, keeps me warm and has been all over the country with me - best fleece ever.

Great fleece, don't need say much since it's reputation preceeds it. Got the Anchorage green color or half the retail price which is a steal!

Those people who complain about wind cutting through this fleece don't realize that this is a GOOD thing when you're at 21000 feet, it's blazing 90 degrees in solar heat, and you have to wear gear to protect yourself against sudden temperature and wind changes.

This jacket does what it's supposed to -- it's a highly breathable insulation layer with excellent ventilation.

I love this jacket. It is very comfortable in cold weather and the "Pit Zips" really pull the heat away when you warm up. Great pockets although I would like to have one inside.

BackCountry got it to me fast. Great company.

Buy it, you will love it.

Gave this jacket to my husband for his birthday just yesterday so he really hasn't worn it yet but has wanted one for some time. I have no doubt this will be his go to jacket all winter:) Thanks backcountry for your great selection and superior customer service. I have ordered many items and am always amazed at how quickly I get them.

I just love my new jacket. The color is warm and the jacket isn't short of fabulous as the weather is getting colder and it keeps me toasty. I love that it has the room that I may layer other items underneath it so I can stay extra comfy and warm as the chill enters the air.

This jacket is terrific... very true to size and fits great.

Always a great deal at backcountry

WARM! Like a serious wool sweater of similar heft. (Polartec 300 means heavier and bulkier fabric than your normal fleece jacket.) Includes four zippered pockets in convenient places; hem drawstring; and pit zips.

Consider the hooded version, which costs the same (both marked down from $160), and adds warmth with negligible weight. Hood fits snugly (not oversized/floppy), so looks good up or down.

Sizes fit as expected. Go one size up if you want room for a thick inner layer: the sleeves will be a bit long, but the cuffs have enough elastic to keep them off your hands.

To wear this to work/etc. without looking "technical," choose a color with low contrast between the nylon-shell apron and the fleece. "Deep Water Blue," Black, and "Anchorage Green" looked best in store try-on's. Brown-on-brown looks like a scout's uniform. (I bought *hooded* brown, which has a black shell and looks great.) Gray and other high-contrast colors scream "outdoorsman," if that's what you want.

Backcountry had the lowest price on this. Checkout was painless, and free shipping to CA was trackable and fast.

Great jacket. I exchanged a Large for a Medium. If you normally wear large, I would suggest a medium. Look at the sizing chart for chest and arm length before ordering.

Great jacket. Very warm. Lots of stash pockets. Looks great. This jacket does not block wind, so you need a shell over it if it's windy but otherwise would recommend this to anyone.

Great jacket. Very warm. Looks great on. Lots of stash pockets. This jacket does not block wind so you may need a shell over it for that but otherwise, would recommend this jacket.

The TNF Denali fleece is a classic. But it also has been pretty much the same for 20 years. Fleece technology has changed but the Denali has only slowly evolved. It is warm but it is bulky. I think its more around the cabin wear as there are better fleeces for an alpine environment. Monkey Man comes to mid as a better more modern fleece, that packs smaller and is warmer.

Get this for the classic nostalgia, get something else for the peak.

I'll preface my review with this - I have 5 TNF Denali fleece jackets and they are all wonderful.

The anchorage green one I just bought fit differently than any other TNF Denali I own, including ones bought last year. Arm holes were smaller, pit zip covers rubbed against the under arm. Not a comfortable fit.

Hope this is just a bad batch and not a sign of things to come.

Backcountry handled my case like a champ. Sent out a replacement for me to try and it was a bummer too. Prompt refund, excellent customer service. This company is a keeper, even though the jacket was not.

I have a Denali vest which I wear almost ever other day and it fits great. I bought the Denali jacket because I wanted a jacket with the two zippered chest pockets for my wallet and other items and I assumed it would fit the same as the vest. My vest is a large but the large jacket was too tight in the underarms area. The x-large jacket felt better under the arms but had too much room then everywhere else and was too long. Not what I expected from North Face. I'd love to find another vest or jacket out there with the quality of the Denali that also has two zippered chest pockets.

I love this fleece. I wear it all the time. Wind cuts through it but I don't think the fleece was made to block wind. In my opinion, the best thing about this fleece is that it doesn't hold odor.

It looks really very nice, warm and confy.

Used it four times in powder snow and held up well plus I am psyched it is also an insert for a shell for colder weather.

This is the perfect coat -- great fit, good weight, nice looking, and warm.

hightly recommend. it's my favorite.
expensive but worth the money. hope the prices come down. would like

This is the second jacket i've owned. It's a great jacket period!

finally caved and started buying northface for the family. this is one of many, pretty good in 40 degree weather and up.

Fast shipping. Great jacket.

I love this jacket. The quality and fit are top notch. The front chest pockets are great for miscellaneous items. The armpit vents allow you to wear it even when it's not very cold outside. Great item and definitely worth the money.

Not only is the jacket the "BEST EVER'" but so is the service. 2 day delivery for $2.99 and the young man that waited on me was also the best ever. Wish I would have gotten his name. The entire ordering process (over the phone) was the quickest and "BEST EVER". Phil

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I love the way it looks, I love the way it feels. I am accustomed to wearing hoodies so I find myself wanting the hooded version... however I only want the hooded version on very cold Utah days. I am very happy with my purchase.

As soon as it starts to get cold I end up using this jacket more often than any other piece of gear I own. It never ceases to amaze me how comfortable it is in a huge range of temperatures, and the recycled materials are just as good as the original. Amazingly, TNF was able find a great way to update a piece that was already nearly perfect.

Broken zipper, soft fleece, better garments out there for less dinero.

This jacket is HEAVY, not packable, hard to layer, and simply not very good quality. While this jacket might suffice for keeping you warm at a frat kegger, it won't do a damn thing on a mountain but overheat you and then be too big to stuff anywhere. Also, why in the world anyone would buy this jacket now that Arc'Teryx's Strato is only TEN dollars more, baffles me.
If you want this for style points, I guess it works, but if you're looking for any kind of serious outdoor performance, keep looking.

pretty rad tnf fleece, i see practically everyone in denver wearing it, so, i was kinda iffy, and i can kinda understand why. it looks pretty good and is a pretty warm fleece with vents so you don't overheat. does fairly decent in the wind, but not the best, i'd go with the arcteryx apache. it is half zip, however, it's super water repellent and very very warm. it looks rad and it has laminated pockets and reinforced forearms. it has a much higher quality fleece. this is a cool fleece, just too pricy and not as much output as i'd expect. there's other several things i could recommend over this, however, it's still pretty nice.

The point of fleece is warm, comfortable insulation. 300 weight polartec fleece is just that, but the North Face kinda ruined it in their design. The 2nd chest pocket is overkill and combined with the pit zips leaves way too many zipper pulls hanging around. The nylon chest piece does give some wind protection, but leaves the jacket incredibly boxy, looks like I have shoulder pads when wearing it and I already have broad shoulders. That and the zippers in your arm pits just detract from the warmth and comfort. The cut is disappointing in that it's not fittted at all, which is fine for stacking layers underneath, but makes it bulky to try and layer over and basically it looks better in pictures and on a hanger than it does on you. It's not that this is a bad jacket, but warmth and comfort can be found packaged better elsewhere.

Classic!

Sure it’s true what the other reviewers have said. Yeah, the wind cuts through this jacket like a hot knife through butter. Yeah, it doesn’t shed water. But they’re missing the point. This jacket isn’t meant for serious backcountry use. It’s meant to be a fashion statement for the college crowd. Still, it’s a well constructed garment of quality materials. It’s warm enough for 30 degree days (without a lot of wind) although a bit on the bulky side. The zip pits come in handy as the day warms up. Not a good value at $160 but who ever pays full price for anything?

The Denali is one of The North Face Company's best selling pieces and is very popular and you will see it everywhere you go on college students. It is almost a uniform top! As a layering piece, it is very warm and breathes very well, but is very bulky and heavy. Although it has DWR, it's ability to resist moisture and rain is minimal. Although some wind blocking is afforded by the panels across the front, over the shoulders and the elbows, wind whistles through the unprotected parts of the body and sleeves. It is very stylish, but you will be in a crowd of Denali wearers where ever you go. It's best uses are on a day with temps in the 30's, 0 wind, and no rain or as a super bulky wool sweater replacement. Better choices in The North Face line for people looking to have a jacket that can shed some light rain and provide warmth by blocking wind include Apex Bionic or the The North Face Apex Mckinley Softshell Jacket and the warmest choice, The North Face Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket. All are around the same price as the Denali and more versatile.

The North Face Denali Fleece "Jacket" - in my view is not real outerwear. It is not intended to compete with DOWN PARKAS. What it is is a nice soft and warm fleece garment.
MY RECOMMENDATION:
1) Wear this Denali indoors - if the dead of winter when there is a bad chill in the house.
2) Wear this Denali after you have been skiing.
3) Don't expect this Fleece Garment to be a warm parka! It was never designed for this purpose.
BOTTOM LINE:
CONSIDER THE DENALI A WONDERFULLY WARM SWEATER OR SWEATER LIKE GARMENT!
This way you will appreciate the Denali, rather than having to criticize it - as though it were a Parka - which it is not!

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incredible customer service, I have not find this type of customer service in my last 40 years in USA. Customer service peoples are soooooooo friendly and you make every effort to make your customer happy. each and every person in your customer service person gets five stars from me Thank you Mahendra shah

I've never really had problems, but I guess I was working up a sweat too.