The North Face Ice Down Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

Here in NY we are in the middle of one of the more extreme winters of a lifetime. We have had more snow then anyone can seem to remember and throughout all the blizzard-like weather my Northface jacket has always kept me warm and dry whether shoveling snow or a casual walk to the store. It's a great buy, well worth it's price and looks great too. I could not be happier with my North Face Ice Down Jacket

I love this jacket. I'm 5' 8" and 150 lbs. The small is perfect. I like the jacket so much that I would recommend this to everyone!

I was looking for a warm, water-wind-proof, breathable jacket to "survive" the Ohio winters.

I'm 6'1 and 165lbs and the M is perfect. It fits comfortable and the sleeves are long enough.
It could be longer on the waist but I personally I prefer it like that (more for style reasons).
I wore that jacket for up to almost 5F degrees. No problem at all. You can also easily layer with a fleece since it's not tight. (I wear my Khumbu all the time for exapmle). Oh and it looks that it's good with the rain too (as it should be since it's a hyvent)

Things that I like:
- The padded hood protects really well.
- You are perfectly protected from wind. I was surprised I didn't feel anything.
- Even in "warmer" days, around 40-45 days I didn't feel so warm in it.
- Rugged construction

Generally I'm very happy with my first TNF jacket. I found it kinda pricy but I think it worths the money. You can also check from live.com/cashback to get a percentage back. I got $30. Not bad.
Btw, I got some nice compliments too! :P

I absolutely love my TNF Ice Jacket! It is a streamlined, down-filled masterpiece of comfort and design. Most extreme cold-weather jackets feel bulky and tend to inhibit movement, this is not the case with this garment. The Ice jacket keeps you warm while allowing full range of motion and functionality. I have been loyal North Face customer for a long time and this jacket simply reinforces my faith in the company by providing quality outerwear at a great value!

I'm 5' 9" and 170 and this coat was just too big in the chest. Fit well under the arms and was a good length, but it just looked kind of silly and puffy. Sleeves were also a bit long. not a great coat for my body type, i guess.

This jacket holds warmth in extremely well and is very durable without sacrificing style.

I have been looking for a jacket that would keep me completely warm and still look cool (and not be as common as your common mainstream C.Goose jacket). I am not a winter person, but love where i live. Our winter weather is -20 to -30 windchill and an average of 1 ft of snow at any given time. City winter. My winter activities include shoveling the snow, walking through parking lots, and sitting in a cold car.....in other words, not very winter active, so a ski style jacket simply does not cut it.

The water just beads up on the hyvent material, and the material seems quite durable (much like a construction style jacket material). The "puffyness" is not too bad, but it is down and you can't complain about that if you want warmth.

Deffinetly the best jacket I have owned to date and well worth every $.

First, let me say this jacket is great. When my friends and I are hanging outside in the cold, I'm the only one not shivering. The full zip-up to cover the chin, and maybe mouth, is great for closing in warmth. I had nothing but compliments when I got it, and they still keep coming-some from people who have already given them. I would have liked a real fur option on the hood trim.
Now the things I would change. The sizing is really weird to me. The jacket fits me, but it could be a little more fitting. What I mean is, read other reviews; there are people saying they are 6'1" and bought a small or medium. I am 5'5" 165lbs (not fat), and the small size is just a little roomy. The sleeves are too long in my opinion. I have to give them one roll to be comfortable. Friends of mine have tried it on who are like 5'8"- 5'9" average build, and the sleeves fit them perfect. How are sleeves on a small size jacket going to fit people smaller than that if it fits them just right? If I were 5'5" but little, I would have no choice but to buy a different brand. TNF shousk make a size XS, or just make the small a small.
Despite my discrepancies I really do like the jacket. The problems are not that big of a deal to me, but could be for someone else. This product feels good as far as quality goes. It's heavy and solid and definitely worth the money.

Just received this jacket today. I'm 5'9, 180lbs with a muscular build. I was a bit reluctant to purchase a medium, but it fits just fine. I found the sleeve length to be on par with other TNF jackets.

Let me start by saying this jacket is the mother-load of down jackets. Some people have stayed away from North Face because of the whole China manufacturing, but North Face designed this baby for extreme weather, it was only assembled in China. Looking at Canada Goose parkas, made in Canada and being colder than China but North Face is not new to the game either.
The jacket is a bit bulky but you want down, you get down. This is the life of down. Deal with it. The zippers are plastic, however many jackets on the market are plastic but compared to metal was a leary choice for me but looking back at all the jackets I have ever had, the majority have had plastic YKK zippers. North Face offers a lifetime warranty the basics, so no worries there. The only downfall when it comes to zippers is the small size of the zipper pulls. A complete pain when you have gloves on, but then again, not a big worry. This jacket rocks and also for a down-filled parka it has a wonderful urban style.

Uses Hyvent water resistant material and it is a bit stiff so the jacket looks kinda bulky. But very very warm.
True to size, for me. Fur collar removable if you're not that pimp.

This jacket is extremely warm just like everybody here said, but it is also huge to all its sizes. A medium is more like large or even extra large. I don't know why in the world people who answered questions would tell a 5ft 7inch thru 5ft 9inch dudes weigh around 160lbs thru 170lbs to get the medium. The sleeve is way too long and the chest area leave too much space. No wonder a 6ft tall dude here bought medium. Other than it runs very big, it is a warm Winter jacket.

My girlfriend got this for me for christmas a few years ago as a total suprise and it's easily the warmest coat i've owned in years.This jacket can really take all the worst mother nature can dish out whether it's freezing rain, arctic blasts or sub zero blizzard conditions, it's stood up to all of that.This jacket is so warm and toasty i feel like i'm cheating the elements.The wind and waterproof HyVent shell is a huge plus as i know my core will be staying dry no matter how bad it gets.I love pairing this with an insulated pair of The Northface Freedom Pant.

Has no one heard of trying it on before you buy?

Received an Ice Jacket at the weekend, Fits perfect as I tried it at a local outdoor shop before trawling the net for the best price!

Warm, Waterproof, does what it says on the tin.

Are there better Parka's out there?...probably.
Are there better mass produced Parkas...Probably not.

Highly recommended.

The warmest jacket ever. Great for snowy winter, might be too warm for Californian. Fit a bit large so you might want to downside. Overall it's stylish and great jacket. The North Face never disappoint. Shipping was extremely fast too. :))) totally recommended

Bought this jacket last winter for one of my sons and he loved it. He says at times he is too hot in it and we live in PA, where the winter can be very cold.

I have been burned by TNF on sizing before, so I was bound and determined not to let it happen again.

This coat runs a bit short in the chest, but the sleeves are sized correctly. I am 6' 175lbs and the medium is fine. I suppose if you wanted the ability to layer a lot under it, or like your coats a bit looser, the large would be okay. Please ignore the sizing chart posted, it's not that accurate.

The coat itself is comfy. The lining is soft and not itchy, and doesn't pill much. The outer shell is a rough nylon/oxford material that has a nice look to it. The fur on the hood is a bit obnoxious, but you can remove it with the zipper. I found the hood hangs very nicely and doesn't feel too tight or too big.

There's lots of pockets and pouches, but they're hidden well. The velcro over the main zipper is strong but you can still pull it apart with one hand.

Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of the coat and would definitely recommend it.

(Also, the colors in the picture are a tad washed out -- the colors in real-life are much more vibrant. I got "brownie brown" and found it to be a very rich color.)

This jacket is one of the warmest down jackets i've ever worn. But the outer lining seems to be a bit bulky and even hard to bend (in several places). I give it a 9/10

This coat is perfect for winter activity! I am 6' weigh about 180, and the medium is the way to go. It fits just like a down jacket should, and it's not too short. The fur trim is perfect in windy conditions. You only need one layer underneath, even in really cold conditions. I would recommend this jacket to any hardcore northface fans!

I bought this jacket for my bf for Christmas. He usually wears medium so I ordered a medium. The fit was quite big though. It fit more like a large. I must say that he can't stop telling me how warm it is!...
Anyway, we're exchanging it for a Medium in the Gotham jacket. It's more true to size. Return/exchange process was smooth and BackCountry's customer service rocks!! I even bought a jacket for myself!

DEFINITELY runs large. The normal north face medium fits me like it was made just for me. This jacket was too large in every dimension. Buy a size smaller.

I purchased this jacket in black size M. for my son who is about 5'9 165lbs. it fit perfect! He attends MSU and walks and rides a bike to class. So far it has been pretty cold in Michigan and it has kept him warm. The only disappointment I had with the coat was that I thought it was a little longer in length. I would highly recommend this coat for warmth and style.

I just received this jacket today for my son. All I can say is that it runs very big. The jacket is also long enough to cover the hind area which is great. I'll have to return it for a smaller size.

This jacket is stylish, functional and extremely warm. I was simply looking for a down jacket to keep me warm during nasty Chicago weather and this jacket more then does the job. The waterproof Hyvent shell is a huge plus during those wet heavy snow storms and when playing in the snow with the kids. I bought my wife a down jacket without the Hyvent shell and when her jacket gets wet she feels it along with the cold. So needless to say we are shopping for and new jacket for her. If you are going for the big baggy look and get it too large you will sacrafice warmth plus jacket is pretty heavy to begin with.

Bottom line is this jacket is great, well worth the price. If you find it on sale it is an absolute steal.

Very nice jacket, but too short for a fella with a long torso.

I work on a dock where the winds bring the temperature down to -30 degrees and i cannot feel the slightest hint of cold while wearing this. This is the ultimate jacket. Lots of large pockets & very comfortable. I cannot find anything wrong with this.

This is prolly the sickest jacket i could have bought. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. If you want a warm coat the is the one to buy. I would buy another one of these if i could afford it. :D

I never received my gear after putting in an inquiry and the compnay sending a replacement that I never received. They gave me a hard time about receiving my money and still havent receive refund. First and last time that I will purchase something from this website.