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Totally Kick Ass. Does that answer your question? And it is. The North Face TKA 100 Glacier ¼-Zip Fleece Pullover will be one of the real soldiers, a true unsung hero of your winter closet. Of course it’s perfect as a stand-alone jacket on chilly spring and fall days, but layering is where it really shines. When it gets nippy in your neck of the woods, you’ll find that wearing this fleece with a base layer and a shell magically keeps you at just the right temperature all the time.
Bottom Line: You’re gonna wish we sold these in six-packs.
I bought 2 last spring. They are my go-to fleece pull-over. I have a few other NF fleece pull-overs with higher quality but they are not a perfect fit as this fleece. Great price as well.
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Can anyone give me a size recommendation? i'm 5'9, 150lbs, athletic build. I would like this to fit snug but not short. Thanks any help will be much appreciated.
I am 5' 9.5" and 150 pounds and of athletic build and i have a medium that fits me. I tried a small and it was very tight in the armpits and a little too short. The large is called large for a reason. I would suggest a medium because it works out the best for me.
I am 6' 205 lbs and mine is a large. It fits a little snug through the top and the length is a few inches below the waistline. To be safe I would buy a medium, worst case you can xchnage it, snc"s return dept is 2nd to none. Hope this helps
Large? Somebody here posted, 6' 170lbs and purchased a small. I usually wear a medium but there is a lot of mixed reviews regarding sizing on this shirt.
1st of all, this website is legit. customer service couldn't be better, and they have good prices. this is my second time around with this pullover and my first one goes with me everywhere. i sleep in it when i go camping, throw this on after surfing, lounge around the house with it. for a 100, it is surprisingly warm. i would go with any color but black though as it tends to attract a little hair and lint. but this is a QUALITY fleece that doesn't cling.
I absolutely love mine. I am a wide shouldered person and it still fits me. I wear it everywhere and it still looks great and it is warm considering it is lighter weight than my other fleece. Will buy another.
I live in Southwest Colorado, at the base of the Rockies. Needless to say, we have crazy weather here: 40 one day, and then 15 and dumping the next.
I bought this fleece to handle the changing weather conditions, and wear to my office over a sweater. Let me just say, I LOVE it. I can stay warm walking to work in a snowstorm, and then the fleece is light enough that I can wear it around the office without burning up. On top of that, it looks great with either jeans and a t-shirt or a button-down and slacks. I have bought one in blue, brown, and black.
The only downside is that they run large. I am 6 feet tall and weight 170 lbs, and had to get a SMALL because it was too baggy accross the shoulders and chest --- and I do not have a small chest by any means. Other than that, it's a great fleece....and as always BC.COM's service was execeptional.
I always wear one of these all winter. Very comfortable and fits me well - 6'4" 210 and XL fits perfect. Warm, but won't roast you if your doing something more active. Only compaint I have is that they tweak it every year. I have three different years of these and each one has it's own little quirks.
I own two of these. They are great to where under my insulated ski jacket. The 1/4 zip allows for nice air flow if needed. They are surprisingly warm when worn under a shell. They can also be worn by themselves too. I highly recommend theses!
I haven't had any issues with this shirt on the trail, but I have an orange one that has left fuzzies on the seatbelt of my truck over the years. Other than that, these shirts take abuse like a captured spy, and will keep you warm while wet about as well as anything this side of a wetsuit.
Seems tight and the sleeves are short. Comfortable as every fleece I've ever worn. Thin, lightweight and good insulating properties.This fleece is nothing special it is the same as all other micros. I've been a fan of TNF products for years but this one is over priced even at closeout pricing.
Size chart is spot on 44 inch chest = Large. Great fit. Good insulation - as thin as this thing is, I'm often times too warm in active activities (took it off during a hike in 60 degree temps). Stuff it in the backpack and go.
For me it's all about fit. I'm not the most athletic build at 6'1" 220, so finding a fleece (or jacket) that fits properly across the chest without having too long sleeves can be a challenge.
In this case the L size fits me perfectly, and the Heather Grey colour is great!
This is the only shirt Ive bought twice and loved. My first one got destroyed, but I thought this shirt was so good I had to buy it again. Ideal for just about everything. Its light but not too thin. Warm but not too hot. Highly recommended if you want a do-it-all layering piece.
This shirt is great for layering. I am 6'1" and 180 and the large is a perfect fit. I wore it everyday for a season of skiing as a midlayer and during hiking as a perfect fleece.. I works well in all settings as it has the perfect mix of casual wear and technical clothing. It is well built too as I have had it grazed on trees and rocks and it has suffered damage so far.. Top quality from The North Face as always.
I got an older version of this thing awhile back, and I really like it. at one point, a cafeteria malfunction left it covered in mustard, and I thought it would only be good for sweaty, active, by-myself use, but it completely washed 's pretout after maybe 2 times in the laundry. It's pretty warm, but it isn't good for biking in the cold, as the wind gets through it. I got it for $20, and I'd gladly buy another if the price comes down that low again.
You can find cheaper dealers and they go for around $20 on ebay, but Backcounrty.com is always a pleasure to deal with and ship extremely fast! All questions are met with a courteous staff, and frequent emails. So if you order more than $50 consider the free shipping a discount on this fleece and heres what you get:
I originally got this fleece to wear under my UMSC cammies (the Anemone Green matches OD Green and USMC issued fleece are worthless.) I took it hiking in the Blue Ridge of Virginia and loved it. Now in Afghanistan I wear it while flying in open bay helicopters in low temp, and high winds. I've bought three more and am never disappointed. I highly recommend this fleece, but agree with a previous poster; below 20 F it is best to have an UnderArmour base, and a softshell (I recommend an Arcteryx Gamma SV) to really appreciate the convenience and warmth of this very light fleece.
I bought 2, 1 in black and 1 in blue. Beautiful colors at a great price as well. It is light/warm; it goes very well with my TNF Heathen jacket. I want to get more in different colors but I don't think it is worth at $50.
hands down my favorite shirt ever. Despite what others are saying, I quite like the cut. It looks good on me, and feels good, too! Looks excellent even after many many washings. I have two, and wear them around the house, out and about, and as a layer for city stuff under a jacket. Very comfy on its own outside in 50+ weather.
First, as far as sizes go, I'm 5'10" 170lb and am wearing a men's medium. The shirt is a slim fit, so if you aren't planning to use it as a base layer, or close to the base layer, go up a size.
I have had this shirt for almost 2 years now, and I wear it year-round hiking in the Olympics and Cascades. It is usually a second layer over a merino wool base layer on those really cold nights. Here in Washington the weather is predictably unpredictable, so this fleece has seen just about anything nature can throw at it; from sub-zero temperatures to skirting a forest fire, sunny days to sideways freezing rain.
Great all around fleece. Very comfortable fit. I use mine for running in cold weather, hiking, lounging around the house and when I'm out around town. I have a few and haven't had any issues with any of them. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a nice mid-weight fleece.
This pull over is awesome. Exactly what I was looking for, I'm 5'11 175lbs semi athletic these days. The Large is a perfect fit. Couldn't be happier...
If worn under a shell and over a base layer, will this be warm enough for lift served skiing and the 20 minute walk across campus in the single digits? Or would one of the Icebreaker products be better suited for my needs?
Adam, I guess it all depends on how cold natured you may or may not be. I am not very cold natured and I own the TNF Chesterson Crew, which is very similar to this item only it doesnt have the upper neck band (which should help in cold temps) and it also doesn't have the zip. I wore my Chesterson under my Montbel UL Down Parka without a base layer under the fleece in single digits with wind gusts from 15-30 mph (and many of those days were sustained winds making the actual temp seem more like a lil under 0). However, as already stated, I am not a cold natured person so it does me just fine. if you're not that cold natured I would imagine this shirt would fair well especially with a base layer and a good shell to go over it. Icebreaker may be a good one to look into; I have no experience with those, but hear good things about them. regardless, this is not a bad deal for this shirt. I am actually looking at one for myself cuz my Chesterton doesn't have a front zip to dump heat when I'm really active. Give it a shot and if it don't work out send it back to BC for a refund. You can't go wrong with a BC test drive!
The TKA 100 Glacier is a great top to have. It is soft and comfy and it keeps you warm as well. It looks good dressed up or dressed down and it is very good for a mid-layer for a good day of cutting the crust in a back bowl. Have 3 now and i am sure there will be more to come. All are in great shape and they seem to last alot longer than other fleeces. Back Country is a great site and there gear is always good. If you dont have one of these TKA's then get one, it can do no wrong!!!
The TKA 100 is a great fleece pullover. Great for just about anything. I am hitting the slopes next week and it will be worn under my jacket. I had one last year and it worked well on the slopes as a good layer, until it got stolen. If you have it, bring it back, please
Soft, light and comfy... medium fits me perfect at 5'8" and 155 lbs. I have it in 3 colors, and wear them all the time... casual nights out, at the office, and out snowboarding on the weekend. Biggest problem I have with this fleece is keeping my girlfriend from stealing it from me so she can wear it.
The SDS fleece is designed to be a chunkier sweatshirt-type for everyday wear etc., and is meant to be worn as a shirt (and you would just put on a jacket over it.) In short: great casual shirt for work/classes.The TKA microfleece is designed to be a light layer in your arsenal for warmth and versatility for changing conditions. In short: great layering shirt for the trail and aerobic activities.
I lost my old rei brand fleece a'while back, and have been looking for a replacement. This pullover is great. Everything you expect from a quality micro-fleece. This fleece is a great layer for cool spring days, and I believe it will work great for summer nights, the fall, and as a middle layer in winter.
I'm 5'7 and 130 lbs, and so i went with a Small. It's a close fit, but I like it like that.
These are the most comfortable, economical, casual ways to spend a day. I throw on a t-shirt and my fleece. In the northern portion of the state of Michigan I am warm and ready to go, working in or outside the home, shopping with my wife, or just reading in front of the fireplace. The fit is accurate, I have long arms (35 sleevelenght) and they still fit well. M
I've found this fleece to be very warm and very comfortable. Wore it in while backpacking in the rocky mountains in CO in april and it kept me comfortable by itself while hiking and fit well under a shell when I stopped. Temp was around 25 degrees most of the time. Im 6'0" 190 and a large fits perfectly.
I give this a 4/5 because it was perfect as a fleece under my venture parka. One downside is that i had to take it off when i was indoors. I don't usually sweat, but it made me sweat inside the cabin. This may be partly my fault but the sweat made the insides sticky and nasty, only wore it after i had put it in a dry cleaning machine on high heat during my time there. Well worth $50 though.
My wife has the same fleece, and wears it all the time, so I got one. I'm 6'3" 190 with a lean build. Large fits me in pretty much every brand I choose. This fleece, however, is cut small. Its long in the torso (which I rarely find) but has short arms and snug in my shoulders. Sleeves are barely long enough. If I ordered again...XL for sure. base layer is really all I can fit underneath, so if you're thinking of layering this, I'd say get a size larger than usual.
Picked one of these up to wear under my shell for somewhat warmer temps we have been having. This product is a really nice, warm, wicking, pullover layer that is perfect to wear under my shell. Taking the shell off for some post skiing beers, this pullover looks great in the bar too. Super product...multi-functional.....which is key for ski trips. Would buy another in a heartbeat.
I had a TKA 100 that I love that got melted from being too close to the exhaust on my leaf mulcher. This one is much different though. Fit is snug(unless I am gaining wt over the holidays? Bough a large and I am 5'10" ~190 lbs ) and the collar is cut in an odd fashion. I was going to return it, but the box and receipt got tossed.
Bought this fleece for my boyfriend for Christmas. He loves it! It fits very nice and keeps him warm. The fleece is very soft so i love when he wears it too!
Is this cut similarly to their Flight Series gear? I ask because I sized up when I bought the Cipher jacket and it fits great, and I have been reading from different people that you should go a size larger. I am 6'4'' and about 200 lbs. Thanks for your help.
I'm 6'1" and 195 lbs. and I fit into a large of this quite nicely. It has good room, not binding at all, but might be a little small for you. If you like snug gear for a midlayer though, this in a large is pretty decent.
I bought this particular fleece for my husband for Christmas. He wore it for the first time the other day while we were out on a winter walk. He said, I can now definitely tell that not all fleece is created equal. I can't believe how warm I am! Plus, I have SIX of the same fleece shirts in an assortment of colors for myself. I love them all and I definitely have to agree. I wear them for three seasons of the year. In my opinion you can never have enough Northface fleece.
Nice fleece. Soft, thin and light but warm. I use it as a base layer and stand-alone depending on weather. For those of you concerned with fit, Im 5'8", 178 lbs and the medium fits me snug but not tight. Sleeve length is perfect for me. It fits similar to my TNF Momentum, except the momentum's sleeves are a couple inches longer. Its tighter around the neck which is great in keeping the heat in. It endured the third-party laundry room while I was deployed and maintained its form well.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loved it. It is very warm and looks nice. I like it because my husband is of a slender build and it is hard to find clothes that look right on him I give this item 5 stars and I will buy in the future.
Incredibly soft and very high quality. This is a do-it-all fleece perfect for lounging around on a lazy Sunday morning or layering under a coat. For sizing purposes, I am 6'3", 185 and ordered a medium because i wanted a closer fit. The body of the medium is perfect but the sleeves are the tiniest bit short (another inch and they would be perfect, but this is a mild inconvenience). if you want to dress this up with a collared shirt underneath I would go with a large (the medium fits only with a t-shirt underneath).
Backcountry ships incredibly fast and they are very easy to purchase from. I highly recommend doing business with them and am always satisfied.
The Glacier is really nice ''warm,soft'' shirt/base layer.I have not really had the chance to test it out in very cold conditions yet. But I know it will perform great. I plan on wearing it under a Gore-Tex jacket so I'am sure it will kick ass. So, as for feel, fit and overall construction of the Glacier I give it 5 stars. Thanks again Backcountry.
This is so very comfortable. Great layer for inside or outside. I highly recommend this piece. Great back packing layer if the temperatures are in the 30 - 50's. I use often to sleep in inside my bag. As with most TNF items very stylish as well.
I mine wear both indoors and out, as a standalone piece and under a shell. It is an incredibly versatile garment that I can't live without. Mine has undergone frequent use and dozens of washings, and so far I'm impressed with the quality. The exterior does not pill, and still looks pretty sharp. It isn't the cheapest in its class, but I've owned many fleeces that crapped out much sooner than this.
On the deep water blue, is the logo white or blue? I bought this online through another online outfit (who shall not be named :-) and it showed the pullover with the white logo, but the pullover they sent to me was blue on blue. Petty, I know, but important...can you answer this?
I have recently purchased the deep water blue color shirt from backcountry, and the logo was blue - despite the picture of the white logo that is on this page.
I have bought two Glacier fleece jackets and love them both. The lightweight 100 TKA fleece material is perfect for a moderately cool day. The jacket fits snugly so it is perfect when worn alone or as a bottom layer for cooler days. I layer the Glacier with a TNF Resolve jacket on cool, rainy days and with my Pumori fleece on colder days.
For size comparison, I am 6'3", 230 lbs. so I bought the XL which is snug but not too tight.
Lightwight, warm, and packable. Excellent fleece. Very sturdy as well, so I imagine it'll last for awhile. Not the best for blocking wind, but that's not what it's for. Throw thin rain shell over it and I can't imagine getting chilly, even in the coldest rain. Looks good on the trail or out on the town.
I hate cold weather and wearing this keeps me warm. I wear it over a T-shirt then put on a light weight coat. I stay nice and warm with out wearing several layers of heaver clothes I love it.
I've had the North Face TKA 100 Glacier 1/4 zip for a little over a year now, and it's definitely one of my favorite long-sleeve shirts. The shirt looks great, is extremely comfortable, and can be worn for just about any activity. I have the black one, and when it gets cold I don't hesitate to add this shirt to my regular "clothing rotation." This TKA 100 Glacier 1/4 zip shirt is also a perfect 2nd layer to wear skiing/snowboarding. Just get one already! I promise you won't be let down.
Ok i have two questions.. first, is the cardinal red more like a maroon or just a normal red. Second I know North Face sizing can be a little off sometime b/c they're meant for layering so if my bf wears a large in other clothes should i go with a XL?
Bought one of the discontinued colors (english green) and love it. Great value, breathes well, durable, and continues TNF tradition of solid construction that I expect.
This is an ok pullover. I have a few other TNF fleeces in Large like this that are cut better. This one is kinda baggy in the body and the sleeves are almost too short and tight.
I agree, this is form-fitting. I am 5'10", 180 lbs and this fits just right. Not sure if it is static electricity on my end but I find this creases easily, even when wearing and I am not pressed up on anything. Who knows, may be better after I wash it (washed it but have not worn it). Definitely light and keeps you warm. Not the softest.
Not a bad lightweight fleece, it just did not fit me well. I have owned two other TNF lightweight fleece pullovers, the Aurora and Cirque Delta, and both of those fit me better. The TKA 100 shirt felt too tight around the chest and back and under the arms, and did not slide on and off very easily. Thankfully, I bought it here, so it was easy to return.
Bought large previous and sleeves too long, medium just right. Am 5'6" and 140 lbs. Great for running in cool temps. and comfortable leisure wear. collar somewhat odd fitting but doable.
The measurements are beneath the size guide, but if you can't get those, I'd recommend the XL. This is meant for layering and you don't want it too bulky, plus BC.com's return/exchange policy is unbeatable.
I love the fleece .... wear it everywhere and I have three diff. colors. but just a warning, the black fleece comes with a BLACK logo. Even though the picture shows a white logo it is actually solid black. Might be petty but the picture is misleading. Talked to customer service and they were fantastic with helping me out! thanks!
Like a lot of the previous reviews, this sweater is a nice complement to any situation. Can be worn with just a tee shirt under and jeans or with some cargos while camping. I have not had long enough to describe its ability to hold together but a very soft sweater for year round use. A very comfortable sweater and great deal.
this is the best fleece iv ever owned, in fact im wearing it right now,it is a good underlayer and keeps me warm in temps in the 60's,super comftorble, love it A++
this is the most versatile insulating shirt there is, perfect for layering in all seasons. less bulky than a fleece,keeps you as warm when worn under shell.
I'm looking for a warmth layer for backpacking in Colorado & Utah. Often must deal with temps ranging from 30 to 60 degrees while packing up a 14,000 mountains. I want something with a reasonable comfort range so I'm not constantly changing clothes. I have a wind shirt and a gortex rain jacket to go over this. I tend to get colder than most while resting but don't need unusual insulating while exercising. Does this product have a good comfort range, or is there another one that would be better?
This fleece would be a great choice. By itself it will keep you warm into the 50s, but when added to another insulating layer like a down jacket it adds a good deal of warmth without a lot of bulk. I would recommend you ditch the wind shirt (just added weight since your rain jacket will block the wind if it gets bad) and bring along a good down jacket. This fleece with a down jacket and rain shell should keep you warm in just about anything.
I ordered this fleece as a layer for skiing. Combined with a wicking layer and jacket I stayed quite warm for 4 days in 20 deg temps. I ordered a large and thought the sleeves were a little short, but I am 6'-4" and have long arms... Overall, I'm very pleased.
I bought the TKA 100 as a replacement to my TNF ultrawick shirt. Though I miss the 3/4 zip of the ultrawick, I love this shirt. Whenever I need a light layer (I live in AK so I need one quite a bit) I grab this one.
I bought this and the TKA Micro 1/4 zip fleece; they were both so good that I ended up buying 1 more of each. I'm a fan of Marmot fleece, but honestly TNF fleece is better. It blocks the wind very well, is lightweight, and sheds dirt better than expected. Quality is first rate.
This fleece pullover is very warm and soft. It does not have a technical cut, but I like it better than my capilene. I also have the TKA 100 pants, which both make great base layers in very cold weather. I've warn them on several peaks in the winter, as well as on Denali.
I just purchased the fleece, and it works GREAT. Because it works so well i usually just wear a tshirt, the fleece and my jacket when i go to the mountains. recommend it to anyone who ski/boards
The TKA 100 Glacier pullover is excellent. It is so soft! Great as a base or mid layer for cool evenings or early mornings. The length is good but the sleeves are just a little short. Be careful around velcro with it. Other than that it is great.
I bought this fleece to take backpacking with me to be used as a mid layer below a waterproof shell when hiking or with a softshell for when it was really cold. It performed a treat. Also came in handy on its own when it was a bit chilly but too warm for the softshell. I liked it because it was very light, didn't take up much room and was well made.
This is a great fleece. The cut is firm and its muy comfortable. It's so nice that I've been looking for excuses to wear it... 70 degrees, yeah that's cold enough to need to a fleece. The same great feeling as being wrapped up in a hoodie but when a bit more sophisticated style is required, like a date.
This shirt is amazing! It is an awesome base layer or great to wear over a T-shirt in the summer and fall and even better over button ups in the winter months. And the material feels great unlike the Vaporwick fabric.
This fleece is very comfortable, and I would highly recommend it. It's very casual, great as layering piece or on its own depending on the weather. Very sharp looking, and fun to wear around with a pair of jeans.
I bought this for running in the cold weather but ended up using it daily. Very comfortable for casual wear or put a windproof vest on top of it for hardcore running in the cold weather. Simply a great piece of clothing.
This fleece is wonderful I have worn it comfortably in low forty, high thirty degree weather. Then when it got down in the twenties I threw my down jacket over it and was just toasty! Great fleece.
This shirt is just warm enough to go under a shell for x-country skiing or downhill. On its own, it offers enough warmth for jogging on a cool spring morning. Washes up great, and retains no odor. True North Face quality you'd expect.
So I got this about a month ago and it's great. We try to save money on the gas bill in the apartment (I'm a college student) and so I wanted something I could just throw on to keep warm whenever, without having to put on my bigger The North Face fleece. This pullover looks great too...I think I might get another one in a different color.
I bought one of these, and went back and bought one of each color. They are perfect for casual wear. Not too heavy, and not too light. I just love wearing the tops and matching fleece pants. So comfortable on the trail, after skiing or just hanging out!
My purchase was great! The order was shipped promptly. The pullover is awesome, very soft and very good for layering. Like The North Face says, it stays the same after washing it in the washing machine.
I bought 2 last spring. They are my go-to fleece pull-over. I have a few other NF fleece pull-overs with higher quality but they are not a perfect fit more...