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For warmth at the extreme fringes of the world.

When you're on your way to the top of the world, whether that is one of the earth's poles or a peak above 4000m then let The North Face Himalayan Down Parka be part of your expedition gear.
  • This 800-fill down jacket is warm enough for the coldest climates on the planet Gore Windstopper ripstop shell keeps the insulation dry and fluffy, without letting wind in or down out
  • Climashield NEO synthetic insulation is used in hood, shoulders, and back to alleviate cold spots
  • The fixed hood is fully adjustable to accommodate a climbing helmet
  • Two internal water bottle pockets keep essential hydration handy and liquefied
  • Graduated center-front zip has wind flaps with clip closures for ease of access
  • Hobo mitts allow you to use your fingers without losing all the heat in your hands
  • Pockets and zippers are harness- and pack-compatible if you find yourself having to travel a significant distance in cold climates

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4 5

Griffin Post

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For any mission where i think it's going to be cold, i make sure to have this as my final line of defense. Yes, it has a pretty price tag, but it's going to be a jacket that you can rock for the next ten years or longer. Expense it over ten years, not one season, and it becomes a bit more bearable.

As for the design flaws, I haven't experienced any of the problems besides a bit fickle of a zipper (maybe i have an updated version?) The zipper can be a bit finicky, particularly when trying to use with mittens.

I'm 5'7", 175lbs. I'm thinking about a...

lgup53569

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I'm 5'7", 175lbs. I'm thinking about a Medium. Anyone out there who has fitted this jacket with the same build?

Jeff Blackston

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Yes, the medium would work well for you.

Griffin Post

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If you haven't already made your purchase, i'm 5'8" and 165 and went with a large.

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rolp262151

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

The waterproof zipper is a nightmare to use. It is difficult to impossible to zip it all the way up. (And who needs a waterproof zipper in a coat that has double storm flaps covering the zipper and a shell that is not waterproof ?) I had the zipper replaced with a heavy duty double-pull YKK zipper.

The elastic in the hobo mitts is so tight that it is uncomfortable wheehe worn around the wrist and painful when the thumbs are inserted in the mitts and the elastic is around the hand.

The shoulder insulation that North Face brags about is very ineffective. Just a few minutes in five-degree weather and my shoulders and lower neck were uncomfortably cold.

The hood is poorly designed. It does not encompass the sides of the head very well. It also needs an adjustment in the back to keep the front of the hood off the face.

The North Face needs to reconsider both the design and the construction of this parka. The zipper alone is reason to avoid it.
Investigagte "Canada Goose" parkas.

3 5

rolp262151

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  • Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

This parka has serious problems. One is the zipper. It is very difficult to move the slider and impossible to get it to the top.
The elastic in the hobo mits is so tight, it is painful. The "fully adjustable "hood is not. Adjustment is limited to a cord around the front of the hood.
This is a very warm and lightweight parka. I will keep it at least until I can tald with the North Face Warranty people next week.















































The zipper slider is very difficult to move and impossible to get to the top. It is equally difficult to start. The elastic in hobo mits is so tight that it is painful.




5 5

Ray

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Jacket is incredibly warm. In fact, I usually wear it with just a tshirt as a base layer, and it's still too hot sometimes. And this is in below zero weather! I've worn it down to -25F (-35F windchill) and still quite toasty, though my face was a bit sore from the wind.

5 5

sco3656860

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Just bought a couple of year old NF himilayan down parka and went snow camping the very first day I bought it. Kept me warm and dry all night in a snowstorm with only a summer sleeping bag. Didn't even need to pull the sleeping bag all the way up ad this jacket is like a sleeping bag for your upper body. The attention to detail on this parka blows me away and I'm sure that nothing else on the market even comes close. People like to knock North Face but I've been using their gear for over 20 years and they make the best expedition gear on the planet for the price. This jacket is huge and I feel a bit silly wearing it in town but in the cold mountains nothing compares. I can't wait to experience winter more fully now that I can be warm and comfortable the worst possible conditions.

so far so good
5 5

t.n4110176

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Put this parka on and there are no if, and, or buts you are instantly warm and comfortable. At the top of Mammoth skiing while others were freezing on the lift I was toasty, and comfortable. The wind was blowing at 50mph, and I could have flown a kite. To warm for Southern California, I bring it out only for skiing or instant warmth! Worth every cent!

5 5

DEON NORTJE

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This parka is super hot on any temp well below freezing. Great stuff North Face!!

When it gets dirty how do I wash and...

D Stones

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When it gets dirty how do I wash and waterproof? Can I use Nikwax Down Wash & Proof?

Peter Kaminski

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That would work. Honestly I'd just use a small amount of a powder detergent, and make sure to give it an extra rinse. This is NOT a waterproof garment, nor does that product actually waterproof the material. For all practical matters - if it's warm enough to be raining, it's much too warm for the Him Parka.

How do i get L-Size in Black ? and if not,...

mookie337

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How do i get L-Size in Black ? and if not, when do i start finding this one?

Josh Chapman

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We are not restocking this jacket any time soon. I recommend contacting The North Face directly. They will either be able to sell you one or direct you to a retailer that still has inventory.

Large Red

viz3286080

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Large Red Himalayan Parka, Summit Series. About me: I'm about 6' or 6'1" and weigh about 190-195, and the large fits perfectly.

5 5

viz3286080

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2 things people: 800+ fill power, and GORE WINDSTOPPER. Real 800 fill power. So much so that wearing it will make you look a bit like a weather balloon floating around. But...given North Face's real experience equipping people for the most inhospitable places on Earth, you know this parka is a flagship and the rest are a biiit pretend. ;)

Yah that's all pretty bold, but the first time I saw a Himalayan was in a glass case at the North Face store in Minneapolis- the suit. It literally looked like a Space Suit, made for outer space, let alone terra firma here.

So, there you have it. It's overkill for most situations, but if I ever get trapped in a blizzard in Northern Minnesota with noone else around, I'd bet this parka will see me through to daylight. The clencher for me, is that I got mine, a Large Red, at the local dealer for $372. Given this past Winter in Minnesota, how could I pass it up??

A bit more news: I walked about 5 miles around a frozen lake a few days ago here in Minnesota, 15 degrees F with a decent wind blowing. Some impressions: I had it fully zipped with the hood up and was never too warm with it. It is very light and comfortable to wear (unobtrusive to wear). The hand pockets and silky soft and have down on either wide of your hands, eliminating the need to gloves if need be. I thought it would look slightly funny to wear such a parka, but it actually looks pretty normal, albeit definitely arctic type gear. I've uploaded a couple of photos. Bottomline, it's here to stay in my Winter collection.

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dk83598161

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This jacket is hands down the most expensice jacket I've ever bought. It's also the warmest. I've worn this in negative degree weather, without any layers underneath, and it still felt like a furnace. The monkey hand gloves are awesome. They allow you to take your hands out of your gloves without your hands freezing and the neck zippers up far enough to keep heat from escaping through the collar. My only advice to a would be buyer is to buy it for what it was intended to be used for; frigid outdoor temperatures. It's not the kind of coat you wear to the mall. As far as complaints about it...my only complaint is that it doesn't come in women's sizes. My wife would love one.

I really want to buy this one. is there...

Sang

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I really want to buy this one. is there any place that i can get SMALL size of this one? I live in duluth, GA

Cory Guru

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Sorry we're sold out of the smalls. Don't see that we are expecting anymore.

mike franks

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Go to NorthFace.com or Altrec.com,REI.com or moosejaw.com and see if they have one...

emm3189554

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I want one in Small as well - I can't find it anywhere on any online shop in US...
How come no Small size?

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kin3347956

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While I like this coat pretty well, I will point out a couple of things that I have a problem with. There is no doubt in my mind that I could hike the Denali in January with it and stay quite warm, I am going to give a slightly different perspective on it. I spend many long winter nights sitting nearly motionless sometimes with light to moderate breezes as an amateur astronomer. It doesn't take long for the cold to work its way through whatever you are wearing. I have found two issues with this coat. There is not a good balance between the insulation in the sleeves as opposed to the torso. I find my arms feeling the cold well before any place else. If anything a coat needs at least as much insulation in the arms as the body, not less. The biggest problem I have found is the down distribution. The box baffling does a good job keeping the down in place in the back and the chest area however down each side there is a sewn through seam where the front joins the back. There is no down to speak of two inches either side of this seam. If you are holding your arms straight down or your hands are in the pockets, the sleeves cover over this area and everything is fine. If you raise your arms away from your body, which I have to do for extended periods to maneuver my telescope, you will feel the cold almost immediately as it is not much more that two layers of nylon shielding you from the cold. This would be a good area for North Face to sew in a 4 inch strip of their synthetic insulation where the down won't accumulate. This is my only real experience with an expedition grade parka, so maybe they are all this way. I have a Marmot Greenland parka on the way so I will have a good opportunity to see how it compares. I think these are only issues when you use it in the manor I have described of long periods of inactivity. When it is time to pack up and go home, I actually have to take the coat off as I will start to roast in it as I move around. Just a different perspective for everyone to consider amidst all the glowing reviews of this coat.

Darrel Friesen

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Get a Canada Goose if you want the best.

My son is 5' !0 1/2 and weighs about...

jan3922866

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My son is 5' !0 1/2 and weighs about 170...very fit....WHAT SIZE should I order?

Slamurai

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I am the same exact build and M fits perfectly. Great jacket for the cold I might add.

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