The North Face Mountain Light Parka - Women's - 2008 BCS

I am one those who want the very best quality at a good price. After much research, the mountain light parka fit the bill. I live in Florida, so the zip in feature was important to me for all-weather versatility. The denali jacket is perfect with this. I have a tri-climate jacket, but it cannot compare to the mountain light/denali combo. These jackets last forever. I have two of them. One in the jewel blue/plume blue (it is actually a dusty blue and grayish color. Not really pastelish). The other is the moonlight ivory, which is ivory and plum-colored. This one looks great with the brownie-brown denali's. One is a size medium and one is a large and I wear them both. One fits more like a jacket, while the other is more baggy. Really it's the best of both worlds.

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I bought this jacket to pair with Denali, but I find myself wearing it all the time! There have even been a few cooler rainy days this summer when I have worn it alone and it is so well ventilated that it keeps me comfortable, depite being a ski jacket!!! This jacket is sooo comfortable and the material is very breathable. Well worth the money!

I love this jacket.I live in New England and as you know we have a wide range of weather daily. I want to get an inside layer for it for next winter. I can see myself wearing it in all seasons. It is great right now with all the rain we are having. I love the hood. the only thing I don't like is the velcro on the sleeves and zipper keep getting caught on each other. The price was definitely right $150.00. Well worth it.