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The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket

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★★★★★
4.6

based on 215 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.5

$199.99 - $303.00

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Pros

  • Breathable (40)
  • Durable (38)
  • Lightweight (38)
  • Waterproof (22)
  • Warm (17)
  • Good fit (14)
  • Comfortable (12)
  • Soft (9)
  • Stylish (8)
  • Attractive design (5)
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Cons

  • Wears out quickly (3)
  • Color choices not great (1)
  • Cuff rip on pocket velcro (1)
  • Delicate (1)
  • Label on front chest (1)
  • No pit vents (1)
  • Not enough pockets or features (1)
  • Sleeves a bit long (1)
  • Stiff (1)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (28)
  • Hiking (27)
  • Wet weather (26)
  • Cold / extreme conditions (23)
  • Extreme conditions (10)
  • Travel (7)
  • Backpacking (6)
  • Camping (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Casual dresser (2)
 
 
 

Provided by Mountain Gear

The North Face Mountain Light Jacket, designed for mountaineering but appropriate for a wide spectrum of outdoor activities, combines waterproof and breathable technology with durability and light weight that's great on the slopes, on the trail or even on the town.

  • Seam-sealed body is made from 40-denier, two-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell for bomber strength and weather resistance
  • Reinforcements are 70-denier Gore-Tex Pro Shell for extreme durability
  • Two core vent Alpine pockets with wind flaps allow you to ventilate rapidly when needed
  • Adjustable Velcro and elastic cuffs and a cinchcord hem will seal out the weather
  • Dual zippered hand pockets, internal zip pocket and left internal stretch waterbottle pocket
  • Brushed neck and chinguard lining
  • Zip-in compatible
  • Hood is fully adjustable and detachable, so your options are open
  • Weight: 1 lb 11 oz
    • Waterproofing: GORE-TEX Pro Shell
      • Fabric: nylon
      Specifications based on size Large.

Specification Description
Model 000, AL0A-001, AZ5H, AZ5H-001
UPC 700051396205
Abrasion 70D x 70D 155 g/m2 nylon Gore-Tex® Performance Shell 2L
Activity Winter
Average Weight 26.9 oz (762 g)
Average weight 27 ounces
Average weight 29 ounces
Back Length 30 in.
Back length 30 inches
Back length 30.5 inches
Back Length (Size M) 30.5 inches
Body 40D x Fabric: 40D 85 g/m2 nylon Gore-Tex® Pro Shell 2L
Breathable Yes
Chin Guard Yes
Core Vents Yes
Country Of Origin China
Country of Origin Polyester w/ nylon overlays
Country of Origin imported
CountryOrNoWool China
Cuff Style Hook and Loop and Elastic Adjustable Cuffs
Cuffs Hook and Loop and Elastic Adjustable Cuffs
Drawcorded Hem Yes
Drawcorded Hood Yes
External Pockets 3
Fabric Content Polyester w/ nylon overlays
Gender Men's
Gore-Tex Yes
Hood Removable
Hooded Yes
Inner Pockets 1
Insulation N/A
Internal Pockets 2
Internal Pockets Ski/Board
Invoice Title MOUNTAIN LIGHT JACKET
Lining Polyester mesh
Outer Material GORE-TEX® Performance Shell 2L; 100% polyester
Outer Material Gore-Tex® Performance Shell 2L; 100% nylon
Outer Pockets 3 Pockets
Outer Pockets 5 Pockets
Outerwear Type Jackets
Outerwear Type Soft Shells
Primary Use Ski/Board
Product Copy Bullet 1 Two-layer construction: 50-denier polyester backed by a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® membrane
Product Copy Bullet 10 Internal stretch water bottle pocket
Product Copy Bullet 11 Zip-in compatibility with The North Face jackets
Product Copy Bullet 12 Standard fit
Product Copy Bullet 2 Abrasion panels made from 70-denier nylon backed by Gore-Tex® membrane
Product Copy Bullet 2 Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
Product Copy Bullet 3 Fully seam sealed for complete waterproof protection
Product Copy Bullet 4 Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
Product Copy Bullet 5 Brushed collar lining
Product Copy Bullet 6 Center-front zipper and Velcro® closure
Product Copy Bullet 7 Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
Product Copy Bullet 7 Pit zips with two-way zippers release heat
Product Copy Bullet 8 Two hand pockets; bicep pocket
Product Copy Bullet 9 Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
Removable Hood Yes
Rock Creek Product # 13126
Seam Sealed Yes
Security Pocket Yes
sgpGender Men's
sgpHooded Yes
sgpOuterwearType Jackets
sgpSkiJcktHoodType Removable
sgpSport Winter
Shell fabric Nylon
Shell fabric Polyester
SkiActivity Winter
SkiAppBckLnthMed 30.5 in
SkiAppBreath Yes
SkiAppChnGrd Yes
SkiAppDrcdHem Yes
SkiAppHodDwCd Yes
SkiAppHodRem Yes
SkiAppInnPck 1
SkiAppOuterPck 5 Pockets
SkiAppOutMat Gore-Tex® Performance Shell 2L; 100% nylon
SkiAppSecPck Yes
SkiAppSmSeal Yes
SkiAppUnarmV Yes
SkiAppWater Waterproof
SkiAppWatPck Yes
SkiAppZipPck Yes
SkiCore Yes
Sport Winter
Type: Ski Jacket Hood Removable
Unique Features Brushed collar lining Center-front zipper and VELCRO® brand closure Internal stretch water-bottle pocket
Unique Features Brushed neck and chinguard lining Wind flaps on core vent pockets
UniqueFeatures Brushed neck and chinguard lining Wind flaps on core vent pockets
Ventilation Underarm zippers
Water Bottle Pocket Yes
Water Resistance Waterproof
Waterproof Material Gore-Tex® membrane
Waterproofing Gore-Tex Pro Shell laminate
Waterproofing Waterproof breathable laminate
Weather Conditions Internal stretch water bottle pocket
Weather Conditions Snow
Windproof Yes
Windproof imported
Zip-out Jacket Zip-out Liner
Zippered Pockets Yes
Zippered Underarm Vents Yes
  • 97% agreed the sleeve length feels true to length
  • 100% agreed the sizing feels true to size
  • 97% agreed the chest size feels true to size
  • 92% agreed the fit feels true to size

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The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket Reviews

 
 
 

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[43 of 46 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Mountain light

"Very light very comfortable and you can fold it up into a tiny square so it doesnt take up space. the XCR makes a pretty big difference in comfort. And it does what a Gore-Tex jacket is supposed to. However it has some quirks that prevent it from being a perfect shell. The pockets have VELCRO on them as well as a zipper, but its extremely annoying to have to open your pocket to put your hand in it every time bec..." Read Full Review »

Dec 29, 2005 by Shams

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3.0
The North Face Mountain Light Jacket Review

"This jacket is very comfortable and lightweight. I bought it because of its Gore-Tex lining and also because I dont go ice climbing that often and wanted a jacket I could use for other situations (camping, everyday wear, skiing) as well. I already have a 3L Gore-Tex Jacket (ArcTeryx Theta AR) that I used as a comparator - for better or for worse. Overall, I like this jacket. Hood could be better for contouri..." Read Full Review »

Feb 03, 2007 by ktembuser1

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The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket Review

Mountain light

★★★★☆
4.0

"Very light very comfortable and you can fold it up into a tiny square so it doesnt take up space. the XCR makes a pretty big difference in comfort. And it does what a Gore-Tex jacket is supposed to. However it has some quirks that prevent it from being a perfect shell. The pockets have VELCRO on the …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 29 2005
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[43 of 46 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket Review

Mountain light

★★★★☆
4.0

"Very light very comfortable and you can fold it up into a tiny square so it doesnt take up space. the XCR makes a pretty big difference in comfort. And it does what a Gore-Tex jacket is supposed to. However it has some quirks that prevent it from being a perfect shell. The pockets have VELCRO on the …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 29 2005
Shams
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket Review

legacy product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Good Fit
  • Lightweight
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Freezing Conditions
  • Travel
  • Wet Weather
 

"i originally got this shell when i was going to the '98 winter olympics. since then, it has been to one other winter olympics, london rain, backpacking through denali - through snowcaves & winter camping and all my trips since then. it zips together with the denali fleece jacket or the nuptse down j …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 7 2007
DancesWithWoofs
pasadena, ca
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Price: $299.00
 
 

[25 of 25 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket Review

Good jacket!

★★★★★
5.0

"I bought this for my son for a trip to Australia rainforest, outback hiking & hunting & New Zealand skiing. It has performed exceptionally well under all these conditions. It is definitely dry and warm with layers. Good all weather coat! "

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kimberly - Alabama
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket Review

so far so good!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Cold Weather
  • Hiking and Camping
  • Wet Weather
 

"I bought the TNF yesterday. It seems to be well design and the underarm have 2-way zippers control ventilation.(again!)The main zipper and the flaps seem to work well.North Face may have read the comments .I would not be able to afford a gore-tex jacket for more than what I paid for :[$].(This is my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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seattle, wa
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