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The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's

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Backcountry-ready, The North Face Varius Guide jacket offers fortified waterproof, breathable protection. It uses stretch fabric in key movement areas for extra durability and comfort.

  • Made from coated 2-layer HyVent™ nylon and stretch HyVent for durable and comfortable protection; features a combination of mesh and taffeta lining
  • All seams are sealed for complete protection
  • Features a fully adjustable, detachable hood and a brushed tricot collar lining and chin guard; jacket zips up to protect chin and lower face in blustery weather
  • Pit vents with 2-way zippers let you quickly and easily control core temperature
  • Wind skirt, drawcord hem and adjustable cuffs keep out the spindrift and help seal in warmth
  • 2 generously sized handwarmer pockets, a vertical chest pocket and an inside, secure stash pocket
  • The North Face Varius Guide jacket has a standard fit that isn't overly bulky, yet still layers comfortably
  • Zip-in integration feature lets you zip in compatible The North Face mid layer insulating pieces

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Item 813741

$39.80

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The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Multisport
Nylon / nylon blend
Nylon
Polyester
Yes
Yes
HyVent 2-layer waterproof breathable coating
No
Hip-length
30 inches
Yes
Men's
Fabric type
Shell fabric
Shell lining fabric
Windproof
Waterproof
Type of waterproofing
Insulated
Back length
Back length (in.)
Hood
Gender

The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's
 
4.5

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (13)
  • Waterproof (13)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Breathable (11)
  • Windproof (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wet weather (13)
    • Casual wear (9)
    • Hiking and camping (9)
    • Extreme conditions (7)
    • Cold / extreme (6)
      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        92% 

        (12 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        92% 

        (12 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        92% 

        (12 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (8), Avid adventurer (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (14)

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    4.0

    Great buy from a great company

    By LonelyTraveler

    from Long Beach, California

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Warm
    • Waterproof
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • Not Gore-tex

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Extreme Conditions
    • Film Shoots
    • Hiking and Camping
    • Skiing/Snowboarding
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

    I used this Jacket snowboarding and I stayed dry and warm. I also used it on a film shoot in cold weather and it kept the cold air off of me. The only problem with the jacket is the way the hood is attached it allows for wind to seep through on the sides not a problem if you are layered with the North Face fleece hoodie.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    North Face Guide Jacket

    By THE BACKPACK

    from Boulder, CO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Windproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Hiking and Camping

      Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

      The jacket does feel a little big on me, but I like that. I purposefully got the jacket big because sometimes I need to layer up, etc. I wanted to make sure this would fit over everything. Looks and feels good. Core zips are very breathable.

      • Fit:
      • Feels too big
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too big
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Great stuff

      By Jason MD

      from Catonsville MD

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish
      • Waterproof
      • Windproof

      Cons

      • Cheap zippers

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Extreme Conditions
      • Hiking and Camping
      • Skiing/Snowboarding
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

      Great but very cheap zippers.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Great Jacket Purchased from Great People

      By nortonkp

      from Birmingham, MI

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish
      • Warm
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking and Camping
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

        The folks at REI in Troy Michigan were GREAT! And, the jacket is waterproof, windproof and very warm too if you get a zip in fleece liner to go with it!!! The grey and black color is a good combination.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels too long
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent Jacket!

        By gnarflip

        from Eugene, OR

        About Me Environmentalist

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Everything

        Cons

        • I only own one

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking and Camping
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

        Love it. Live in Eugene and it's perfect for the weather up here. No complaints. Weatherproof, durable, Sexy.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Great jacket

        By Jo the traveler

        from Maison, WI

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Stylish
        • Warm
        • Waterproof
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

          Great jacket for traveling as it's perfect for all kinds of weather conditions. I need to get a fleece liner for it so I can use it year round.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good Outershell Jacket

          By Austrian Ski Family

          from German military post

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Waterproof

          Cons

          • Not Enough Pockets

          Best Uses

          • Skiing/Snowboarding
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

          Husband used this jacket to ski the Austrian slopes and it was very versatile. Able to wear alone with mid layers on warmer days and fit well with Denali jacket for colder days. Husband is 6"0", 175 lbs and fairly broad chested. This fit him well. Blue color was bright with orange contrasting, but not obnoxious and he was easier to spot on the slopes. Only downside was lack of inner pockets since he likes to carry his wallet, sunglasses, and keys in these areas. Luckily his ski bib has a front pocket that he was able to use instead. Overall a good jacket for the sale price.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          varius guide rain jacket!

          By JRoboski the sneaky russian

          from Tacoma WA <---- High Five

          About Me Military/Law Enforcement

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Feelsa very nice I LIKE
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

          • Not too warm so bundla up

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Extreme Conditions
          • Hiking and Camping
          • Its'a bon fire ready NICE
          • Makes me smile high five
          • Skiing/Snowboarding
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

          this jackets'a very nice i recommend this to anyone looking for good times ALRIGHT =)
          i take on the smallest of snow storms with ease

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Verstile Jacket - Broken Zipper

          By Derecola

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Waterproof

          Cons

          • Zipper

          Best Uses

          • Extreme Conditions
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

          I bought this jacket as a combine winter and rain jacket. I used to have one of those winter jackets with a heavy liner, but I found a never used it. Instead, I figured this lighter weight jacket would good with other layers as a winter jacket and with nothing as a spring and fall rain jacket. I've only had it for a month, but in that time I've walked many, many city blocks in the rain. It'd defintely WILL NOT keep the cold out by itself, but it has all the proper toold to keep you dry and comfortable.

          The only downside I've found is one of the side pockets zippers has broken. I need to take it back to REI to fixing/replacing, but otherwise I've been happy with the jacket.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          All the right stuff

          By tamatimi

          from Las Vegas NV

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Stylish
          • Warm
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about The North Face Varius Guide Rain Jacket - Men's:

            Great product for the price. Enjoy the versitility.

            Service and delivery comments:

            Service was great.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

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