The North Face S.T.H. II Softshell Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

This jacket is fine by itself for temps as low as 40 degrees...but anything below that you'll need a fleece or some other insulating layer. I use a patagonia synchilla fleece and it seems to be a pretty good little combination. Again not the warmest jacket out there, but will block the wind, and keep you dry (unless it's a sustained downpour) plus get you lots of compliments about the jacket itself, has a body-profile hugging design that does look great on almost anyone.

First off, this is a very multi purpose jacket. You can do just about anything in it from taking walks in georgetown to skiing. I just went to Killing ton in Vermont to check out the slopes. I bought this jacket since my previous tnf got stolen. It was perfect in every way. It was warm with a flannel short underneath considering that the temp was 10 degrees. The day there was a thunderstorm and i got caught in it, the water just kind of bounced of off it and i stayed completely damp free inside the jacket. It's also a very breathable so you can even were it in the late spring and the gray red color combo on the jacket make it the perfect head turner. Its received many compliments on the gray to red zipper combination, so it also has high stats fashion wise.

I have two STH 1 jackets (orange and black)that are about 4 years old and I like it a lot. They look sharp for casual wear or anything else except hard stenuous aerobic activity (unless it's a single digit ouside). So I pulled the trigger for a new model (size M in White) and I like it as well except a few short comings.
1. The jacket runs wide. I'm 6' 180 with 32 waist and this definately doesn't have the athletic cut like Sentinel jackets.
2. It has very long sleeves. I have 35 sleeves and these come all the day down and cover half of my hands.
3. I'm guessing the curved zipper is designed with anatomic reasons but I can't get use to it. I had no issue with the straight zipper.....
4. My old arm pocket was located near the bicep. This one has it all the way down by the forearm.

I'm being picky here but I have a "don't fix it if it ain't broke" mentality and I think the changes were unnecessary.

good!! This one not really like a " WindWall Jacket". However, if u have some clothes under this jacket will be very good.If U wear one T-shirt inside to walking around Seattle 43F to 33F , not fun at all!! The "resistan" for rain that is good.

I have had this jacket for about 6 months now and love it..it has nice style,very versitle and is quite warm..i wear it as an outer layer commuting to work..it is practcally waterproof and windproof...even looks nice cruising around town.

Pros: Nice Design and features. Especially the offset of the main zipper and the shaping that follows elbows contours. Left arm pocket is very practical too.

Cons: I would have preferred the Velcro-type cuff feature, which is more suitable for wind conditions and of course when you use it with gloves. In terms of isolation it does not feel warmer than the TNF Apex Bionic (...which is better priced by the way)

Took this soft shell out to the ski slopes in New Mexico and performed very well. I was very pleased with the soft shell material and not an ounce of water/snow penetrated the jacket! Although the jacket is not windproof, the soft shell kept me very warm with the help of a combination of base layers. Two to be exact. One light, which had a longer turtle neck feel, and a medium weight layer. The average temperature for our trip was about freezing the whole time and as long as I kept slightly active, I felt great. I purchased the slate grey and received many compliments on the zipper to jacket contrast. The layout of the zippers is another cool aspect of the jacket. They are placed just where you most need them! If I could add anything to this jacket, it would be and inside security pocket and maybe some velcro on the sleeves...but that was fixed with the gloves and all. Other that what I mentioned, this jacket is an awesome buy with its great performance and stylish looks!

nice but really tight around armpit

I must say I purchased this Jacket just in time. The snowfall that hit the east coast was relentless. I used the jacket while I dug out and it was plenty warm, on days when there was 10-20 MPH gust I did have to add an additional layer. The fit wasn't as atheletic as I thought but you can use the drawstring at the waist to tighten the jacket down. Overall I am pleased with my purchase.

Had I have waited a couple weeks I could have saved fifty dollars. Thinking about purchasing the Asphalt Grey at the reduced price

I bought this for my son, without another layer or jacket to wear over it. He has been freezing. This is for spring skiing period, unless you are a very, very
insulated, or big man. Would not recommend for a slim teenager.

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Its great!!!No complains!!it keeeps you warm even in single digits.

Excellent for cold windy conditions.

Fits a little looser than the Apex Bionics. Slightly warmer as well due to the high collar and slightly thicker fleece lining.

Very Pleased. Love the Blue Ink. Everyone around here has the black or black and grey north face jackets. Haven't ran into anyone else yet thats also sporting this bad boy.

I bought this jacket to wear to work on days where it was blowing like crazy, as well as to use when I go snowboarding on warmer days. This jacket is super-warm and functions well by itself, or as an inner layer on freezing days. The fleece inside is nice as well, all around great jacket. I found that the length of the arms in this jacket are longer than my S.T.H. that I bought about 4 years ago. I'm a regular length for all of my other jackets, but this one just seems to be 2" too long in the arm. It keeps me warm and fits snugly under myy gloves so I can't complain.

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soft shell Jacket- Mens, color = Slate Grey, Size XXXL. Availability?
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SOOOO... GOOD!!!!