The North Face Scarlet Swirl Jacket - Women's - 2009 BCS

I could not wait to get this jacket. It was a great price, great color scheme, and sup prized that it was so toasty warm with a thin layer under.
I ordered the medusa jacket for a ski type , layer jacket to find it very thin. It is fully taped and waterproof but not the insulation that the scarlet swirl has.

It is a keeper.

I love this jacket but it definitely runs small. I ordered a medium and had to exchange for a large. If you want any room for layers underneath, I would order up a size. It is very comfortable, great in wet conditions, good pockets and amazingly warm for its weight. And it is a fun pattern too - interesting without being flashy.

Good looking jacket. I have the swamp green. I've used it snowboarding in the East. It's pretty warm. The hood is pretty great: stays put and doesn't obstruct my peripheral vision. This hood wouldn't work with a helmet. In terms of size, the medium fits me: I'm pretty tall and thin. I like jackets that are a little shorter, but this is a tad short for me. Still, I like the fit. It's not too bulky.

I really like this jacket. Fit is big, but I like my jackets loose and comfy. If you're looking for a snug fit, don't order up. I have found it really warm, despite it's light weight and seemingly thin insulation. Skiing in the interior BC at -5C to -10C with just a base layer on I have been toasty warm. I can throw a fleece or thin down layer on and be totally prepared for the Alberta Rockies at -15C to -20C.

I wear it with the North Face Freedom Insulated Boot-Cut Pant - awesome combo.

I love the design of this jacket, but it is very thin. I guess I should have known this considering the weight is listed as 60g. I was planning to use it for the ski season, and its been freezing on the East coast, so I returned it and found something warmer, also from North Face. Backcountry return process is EASY, especially with the instant refund.

I typically get ski jackets a size larger to leave room but this jacket is sized just right. Don't over compensate for sweaters, I had to return a large and get a medium. It's insulated just right to dress light - you won't need sweatshirts or sweater with this jacket, you will get too warm. I have worn it both skiing and shoveling and it leaves the cold where it should be - away from me!I really like how many pockets for everything there seems to be, I found a place for everything from my iPod to goggles, and ski pass. Between the storage and adjustments to air flow I love this jacket! The only drawback is the hood, its permanent but more than once I have been grateful it's there - it's a nice wind break on the chair lift. Well worth the money and better than boring black, the swirls are cool.