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Prime-time warmth in a compact package.

Favored by those who look forward to winter's cold clutches, The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket rocks toasty PrimaLoft insulation and packs inside it's own internal pocket for added convenience. Although it packs down easily, this lightweight insulating layer sports enough pockets for all your small essentials and a fit that's more comfortable than your favorite cotton hoody. Stash this jacket inside your touring pack or mountaineering bag and keep warmth close at hand when you travel through the mountains.
  • Lightweight nylon shell has a DWR coating that repels light precipitation and moisture
  • Synthetic PrimaLoft One keeps you warm using less insulation which keeps weight and bulk at a minimum
  • Seamless shoulders provide the most streamline and comfortable fit inside
  • Flexible softshell cuffs help keep your wrists warm and give the sleeve ends an extra-durable finish
  • Peripheral hood adjustment and a hideaway hem cinch cord allow you to dial in fit

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5 5

benp444670

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I've just been loving how thin and warm this jacket is. It's not perfect because it's not waterproof, though I haven't tested it out fully. I'm just stoked that I don't have to wear a scarf with it and sometimes not a hat because the hood covers and keeps my head warm and the collar, when zipped up, keeps my neck warm. I've been looking for something warm and thin for a while and, leave it to TNF, they know what they're doing.

Good Jacket

greg

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Getting the X mas tree. I like it when it snows in Seattle.

4 5

Adam Giles

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I love this jacket. I bought it oversized for a belay jacket and its pretty warm for its weight. I just took it for an overnight on Mt Washington and although we had fairly good weather I had this jacket on at camp in the evening around 10 - 15 degrees with a base layer and north face fleece. I was toasty. Getting the zipper head into the double zipper is a pain sometimes but it would never stop me from bringing this jacket on trips with me.

3 5

greg

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I had some issues with some TNF products in the past and the way TNF handles their warranties even though they clearly agreed the pieces were known to have had problems. This was the last piece I purchased of theirs.
I have to say it has been a decent piece. I would recommend to anyone purchasing TNF gear to buy it through a site like Backcountry or REI. When it fails you can have their warranty cover what TNF won't.

5 5

kthartwig100103252

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Great weight to warmth ratio. Light base layer and jacket are good to -10 here in Wyoming.

how does this compare with patagonia...

hmo2663851

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how does this compare with patagonia waterproof nano-storm jacket?
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-waterproof-nano-storm-jacket?p=84230-0-042

Jeff Blackston

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They both are insulated with Primaloft One. Nano uses 60 grams, RedpointOptimus uses 100 grams. Both weight about the same - 1.5lbs. Both have nice helmet compatible hoods. Both have an internal mesh stow pocket,as well as a chest pocket. The differences: The TNF piece is not waterproof, whereas the Nano Storm utilizes their own H2NO waterproofing. The TNF Redpoint has a two-way zipper, the Nano does not. The Nano uses hook and loop cuff closures, but the Redpoint uses softshell cuffs. I haven't used the Nano Storm, but the Redpoint Optimus is my favorite primaloft jacket that I've used. Sizing - I'm 6' 185lbs and the medium fits great as an outer layer, with 2 layers underneath.

hmo2663851

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So the red point optimus would actually be warmer because of the 100 grams primaloft?

Jeff Blackston

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That is correct - the Redpoint Optimus would be warmer. Only slightly though - I say 'only slightly' because the Nano uses waterproof technology and that actually adds a bit of warm, as it creates a barrier, which traps body heat, and is totally windproof. Hope this helps.

5 5

nicp128324

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

This is a great piece. I found it on super sale last year and had to snag it. Very comfortable, warm. Works well as a stand alone piece in milder temperatures, has a DWR coating which works well for the light rain if you by chance get caught. Plenty of pockets, the interior security pocket doubles as a stuff pocket, can compress this jacket down to a small package. Overall a great piece, works well as a heavy mid later under a shell for those brutally cold days, or use it as a stand alone piece for those 30-40 degree days.

TY

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do u remember about when they went on "super sale"?

I want to order this jacket and I was...

Brat

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I want to order this jacket and I was wondering if the black jacket comes with blue color zippers or does it come with the regular black color zippers?

Also is the Redpoint Optimus jacket prone to crease and wrinkles?

Yangbo Jin

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it come with a regular black color zippers

Benjamin Vincent

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I would say no, it is not prone to creases and wrinkles. Mine has stayed smooth through many travels, even after stuffing it into it's pocket several times.

4 5

Mike Traslin

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I have a couple of these jackets now....One I have used for over four years now. Durable jacket.

4 5

joomington2240041

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I put one of these on the scales and it came in around 590 grams, about 150g less than the claimed weight. Can't say I'm surprised though, North Face products almost never weigh close to the listed weights -- often the listed weight is higher as in this case!

Whoever at North Face is responsible for the weighing of garments and the inputting of weight data onto the websites and catalogs needs to be re-trained or fired. Seriously, a 5 year old could do the job more accurately.

Neat jacket btw. Similar to an Atom SV.

5 5

Zach Levy

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Soooooo warm, always searched for a jacket that was warm enough for a large range of temps. This keep me warm below freezing and doesnt overheat me at 40-50, its also so light for its warmth due to its primaloft one filling. And it also is a stylin jacket so u can get that swag you know youve been looking for.

Is this zip-in compatible with a TNF shell...

Oren

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Is this zip-in compatible with a TNF shell like the Vortex? Thanks!

Dave Marcus

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Sorry, no.

Zip in compatible insulating layers are:


Denali Fleece Jacket
Denali Thermal Fleece Jacket
Denali Fleece Vest
Khumbu Jacket
Nuptse Down Jacket
Nuptse Down Vest
Pumori Fleece Jacket
Salathe Fleece Jacket

Benjamin Vincent

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No. you generally find that hooded jackets are not zip in compatible. The redpoint jacket (not the optimus) does not have a hood and is zip in compatible, even though that's not one of the points listed on it's product page.

5 5

johneliot

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I got this jacket for X-Mas. What a great jacket! Soft, comfortable, I hardly know I have it on. I find that it breaths very well. I am never really hot in it. Inside or outside, I am always comfortable.

5 5

mario sarrica

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I had purchased the North face jacket that was the model under this that sells for 150.00
This is a MUCH nicer piece . The jacket is so light you really can't feel the weight . Its also primaloft ONE so its warmest wet or dry.
It does repel water very well. I would not try and wear this as a shell though is thats your intention . The hood is very soft and it does not get in the way under a shell at all. The water bottle pocket inside is very deep . I got a size large it fits nice for me i weigh 165 lbs. This is my secinf summit series piece and i will not buy anything else from face but this ! the quality is worth the 50 price increase. If you looking for a SUPER light and VERY warm layering piece this is the best I have comes across. The inner color of the jacket REALLY pops . I got the blue with red liner .

5 5

EB

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Nice jacket, with unexpected detailing in the tailoring of the cuffs. Good fit for layering and warm by itself down to about 32 degrees F. It is true to size, I am an XL and fits nicely even with a layer of fleece underneath.

5 5

MJ

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I bought this jacket for my 13 year old son, who would rather wear no coat than a bulky coat, and he loves it. It is very warm but not at all puffy or stiff. It folds into its chest pocket with fairly little effort, and can easily fit into his backpack when he's not wearing it. He's about 5'6" and 165lbs, a broad-shouldered kid, and the large fits well with room for layers. His only complaint is that the zipper can be a bit finicky, but it usually zips after a couple of tries. Otherwise, this is a great jacket, and we are both very happy with it.

How durable is the loft? How long should...

bc.5226600

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How durable is the loft? How long should it last, esp. compared to down?

Mike Traslin

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I have been using the older model for about three years now...Durable jacket!

Benjamin Vincent

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PrimaLoft is one of the best synthetic insulations, and the PrimaLoft ONE insulation of this jacket is the top of the line from them. Having that said, no synthetic insulation is as durable as down, but if properly cared for it can still last a very long time. The biggest factor overall is not to ever store the jacket compressed. If you cram it into it's pocket for a week or 2 week adventure but it never gets used and stays in a ball the entire duration that's ok. Just not for months (or years) at a time.

2 front zipper? why is that?

esk5164222

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2 front zipper? why is that?

Steven Jones

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It allows you to unzip from the bottom if you wish. Usually to vent heat or for comfort.

Jeff Blackston

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The double zipper also accomodates a need to get at a harness/carabiner while on belay ..

5 5

John Doe

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The North Face Redpoint Optimus Insulated Jacket is a perfect jacket for temperatures between 50 to about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It is so light and comfortable that you can forget you're wearing it until you're sitting inside and getting seriously hot.

Quality is good and although I read some reviews where people were complaining about the zippers, I've had no issues. It packs up nicely and it repels drizzle without a problem.

Overall this is probably the best purchase I've made in a while. The versatility of this jacket is unbeatable.

would you recommend The North Face MEN'S...

christian

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would you recommend The North Face MEN'S REDPOINT OPTIMUS Insulated JACKET for use on the coldest of days in New York City?

Mike Traslin

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It would work well! But I would wear a few layers underneath....

John Doe

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No, not for the coldest days. I'm wearing it right now at 8k ft elevation and right around the time the temperature drops into the teens the jacket needs to be augmented with a nice thermal shirt.

For the single digit and below days you're going to need more jacket.

MJ

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So far my son has been comfortable with just a t-shirt underneath into the 30's, even with wind. I expect that with suitable layers, it could handle temperatures into the single digits easily.

joe

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Write your answer here...198 dollars and it doesnt keep you warm in the coldest days in new york city ? rip off ..people are buying northface mostly for the name...and look on the internet how its being hugely advertised...thats what the company is mostly spending the dollars they get from selling their merchandising...advertising

Benjamin Vincent

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Yes I do believe this jacket will keep you warm on the coldest of days in NYC, provided you dress appropriately underneath. A baselayer and a sweater under this jacket will easily take you to 20 and below.

And to Joe who thinks $200 should keep you warm: what you pay for when buying performance outer wear is not warmth. It's the performance of the materials used. They are lighter, block more wind, breath better, dry quicker and are more durable than their cheaper counterparts. The brands who use these higher performing materials design their jackets to fit better, move with you, allow freedom of arm movement without having the jacket ride up, etc. They are designed to be part of smart layering systems. It's so much more than how much warmth you can get for your dollar.