The North Face Redpoint Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

I just got back from a four month trip Patagonia and Brazil and I literally lived in this jacket. The Redpoint Hybrid is an awesome second layer for several reasons, and in Patagonia I found it to be the perfect do it all layer. Having your arms free and less insulated is great for climbing....you keep your core warm but have your arms free for more dexterity, and if you are groveling in offwidths and fist cracks, you don't tear up the insulation. Also I like the look of this jacket and think it is a great example of the way The North Face continues to experiment and come up with original and functional designs year after year. I've worn this jacket biking, hiking, and to the bar and think it's one of the best mid weight layers out there. Finally, any jacket that attempts to minimize impact is great and insulation in this jacket is from 50 percent recycled materials which I think is something we all can be psyched on.

One of my favorite current pieces. The 60 G. Primaloft insulation package is perfect for layering, where the 100G Redpoint Jacket insulation is typically too much for me a layering piece. The stretch sleeves are perfect for additional movement and less insulation.

iTS A GRWAT COAT BUT DONT BE FOOLED IT NOT A WINTER JACKET, BUT ITS PERFECT FOR SPRING OR EARLY FALL. ALL IN ALL IT A GOOD JACKET!!!!!!!!!!

I tend to not really layer until the real cold (below 40/30 sets in and this jacket is a great pickup to help tide you over until then, it's warm and lightweight, but definitely not made to protect you from the real cold by itself.

I ordered this jacket to replace a regular Redpoint jacket that met an untimely death. That jacket was perfect - this jacket seems like a cheap knock-off. The material used for the sleeves and the side inserts is subpar, it is overly stretchy and seems as though it would be highly prone to pulling. I figured it would be the same type material used in the Apex Bionic but sadly that is just not the case.
Overall fit was decent - although I would say the sleeves were a bit on the long side.
This is the first item I have ever owned from TNF that I was not completely satisfied with - I have returned it for another Redpoint jacket that I love to death.

First of all, Backcountry is great. People are knowledgeable and very helpful. I would definitely buy from them again.

The NorthFace Redpoint Hybrid Insulated is really lightweight. I didn't expect it to be this light. My husband loves this jacket and wears it everyday.
We live in New England and while this definitely isn't enough for the bitter winter cold, it works well with a layer for temperatures around 30-50 F.

I definitely recommend this jacket to people looking for a lightweight/stylish spring jacket.

Awesome, I wear this jacket all the time. It really keeps you warm in the cold early spring days. But, it has mesh on the arms, so it won't keep you super warm on a really windy day. But you can wear a sweatshirt underneath, or another layer. Great jacket, and great price.