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The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's

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Venture out and explore in changing conditions with the waterproof, breathable Venture jacket from The North Face.

In issuing its 2011 Editors’ Choice Green Award, Backpacker claimed the Venture “works and eliminated the use of an estimated 50,000 lbs. of petro-pollutants this year”
With a long cut and technically advanced construction, this lightweight jacket is a great choice for fast-paced activities in wet weather.
Hyvent™ DT 2.5-layer fabric provides waterproof, highly breathable protection with a microdot inner print that channels moisture outward
Bean-derived castor oil is substituted for petroleum-produced products in the HyVent membrane
Hyvent DT is lightweight and packable, moves easily over other layers and is more breathable than unlined, treated fabrics
All seams are sealed for complete protection
Fully adjustable brimmed hood protects your head from precipitation; soft lining guards chin against abrasion
Pit zippers allow cooling airflow as your activity heats up
Hem drawcord and elastic cuffs with rip-and-stick closures seal out the weather
The North Face Venture jacket has 2 zip hand pockets; jacket stows in left hand pocket

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The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's

4.1

(based on 20 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (18)
Durable (15)
Waterproof (13)
Breathable (12)
Stylish (9)

Cons

Noisy (3)

Best Uses

Casual wear (16)
Hiking (7)
Wet weather (6)
Backcountry (4)
Hiking and camping (4)

- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  82%
  (14 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  83%
  (15 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8), Casual adventurer (4)
- Gear Usage:
- Cold weather living (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

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Dec

2010

1.0

Does not breath!

By shop247

from Sunnyvale, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof
Wind Resistant

Cons

Poor Ventilation

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

Like a previous reviewer, this jacket does NOT breath! The first time I wore it, I had on a short sleeve t-shirt on and my arms felt sticky/sweaty all day eventhough the temp was about 65 degrees. I left the vents open all day and when just doing a bit of brisk walking, I got overheated. It also makes quite a bit of noise and the white interior (including the hood) is a bit weird looking. It does keep the rain out and has a stylish cut, but I felt like I was wearing a plastic bag all day. I will be returning it.

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Nov

2010

5.0

Solid Rainjacket

By Nilam

from Leuven, Belgium

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight
Waterproof
Wind Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Biking
Casual Wear
traveling
Walking

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

This is a solid rain jacket and is perfect for layering, especially if you live in an area that's rainy. Previously, I had used an anorak type of pullover and an REI rain jacket. This jacket was given to me as a gift (from a friend) in 2007, and it has been used daily/weekly and on trips. Since getting this jacket, I have moved to Belgium a country known for it's rainy wet weather. I use this jacket daily here for walking, biking and daily commuting needs (I don't have a car).
Things I love about this: it blocks out wind, it fits my petite frame, it layers well (I put a down jacket under this while traveling), it holds up well in constant rainy weather (4-6 hours at a time of walking/biking around cities while raining), it is packable when traveling, it's durable (3 years of heavy use and it's still great).
Things that could be improved: reinforced lining in the pockets as opposed to mesh, the hood can restrict your vision, although it really does keep the rain out when it's raining sideways; other than that I have minimal complaints.

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Oct

2010

4.0

Great light jacket!

By Sweetpea1987

from Abbotsford, BC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof
Wind Resistant

Cons

Not Warm

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

Easy to pack, light weight, very classy price right jacket!

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Sep

2010

4.0

Does what it needs to do.

By Hornedants

from Southern California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

I have worn this a handful of times in rainy weather. I like that it's lightweight when you are in a warm rainfall. And that if you get too warm you can open up zippers. It's not constricting at all. My only complaint would be that the hood is oversized on me.

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Aug

2010

5.0

great rain jacket

By desert flower

from Oakland, CA

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

Went hiking in Alaska and my jacket was better than anyone's! and it looks spiffy

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Aug

2010

4.0

Light, functional, noisy!

By pandarians

from Burbank, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Waterproof
Wind Resistant

Cons

Noisy

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

I scored this jacket on super clearance and look forward to using it when the weather gets cold or when I next go traveling.

The jacket is very lightweight and folds up really small, fitting easily into my backpack raincover compartment. I would definitely be taking this traveling, as it layers nicely to keep me warm with a fleece / sweater underneath.

Despite being lightweight, this jacket is by no means flimsy - not the 'trash bag' type material rain jackets that come in stuff sacks. This jacket holds its shape well after you unfold it and the wrinkles seem to straighten out real easy too.

The collar comes up pretty high and the hood is slightly rigid on the front, creating a shaped profile instead of a regular soft hood that just conforms to the shape of your head.

As other reviews have pointed out, there isn't a compartment to stow the hood, so if you do throw it back in the rain, it would fill up with water.

The material is also quite noisy, but I tend to tune out after several minutes of the 'swish swish' each time I move my arms when I walk.

I am pleased with the very low price I paid for it, but honestly I don't think it's worth what it costs full price.

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Jun

2010

2.0

Waterproofing wears out fairly quickly

By bcurtis

from Silverdale, WA & Swarthmore, PA

About Me On The Mountain

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight

Cons

Not Durable
Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

I've bought this jacket twice; it's tempting because the price is so low, especially when it's on sale. However, both times I've had it, the waterproofing has worn out within a year. The first time, I wore it simply in Washington; it rains a lot here, but not torrentially, so it shouldn't have leaked. I wore the second one also in Pennsylvania in the snow, so I suppose that wore it out more quickly (the second one only lasted six months). If you're planning on wearing this jacket every day, I would invest in a nicer, more durable jacket. If you're just looking for an extremely light jacket to take into the woods, this will do the job. But be careful and make sure that it still works before you wear your down under it!

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Jun

2010

5.0

THE BEST EVER RAIN JACKET

By OutdoorDawgs

from New England

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof
Wind Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

I LOVE this coat!! I have it in yellow and am back to buy it in another color. While I haven't put it to any extreme tests, I have found that it does a perfect job of keeping me dry in rain and drizzle with good ventilation. I really appreciate the velcro closure tabs, in addition to the front zipper as that helps with ventilation since I don't have to zip it to keep it from flopping in the wind. I love the style of it as I'm a "pear shape" and really appreciate having a jacket that covers my hips that I can actually also zip up as most jackets these days that fit in the shoulders, end up being too tight in the hips. Hands-down the best rain jacket I've ever owned.

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Dec

2009

(8 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good enough

By Ken Yarus

from Medford Oregon

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Not Waterproof
Not Windproof
Poor Fit
Poor Ventilation

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

Well, I have had this coat for maybe 2+ years. I payed [$] for it then. Apparently its a womans coat. That might explain the weird fit I had. It still looks pretty cool despite being too baggy. Its light weight too. Feels almost like an elaborate garbage bag poncho. It has been dependable. cons: After years of use the lining in the hood is starting to flake off. The most annoying part about this jacket is how the sleeves seem to condensate and get wet on the inside. So, whether it waterproof or not doesn't matter because usually I would end up soaking wet from the inside as soon as I start any hike. So, with the baggy fit, sticky icky arms, and a poor hood design I feel I wouldn't recommend this. There are better products out there.

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Nov

2009

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Overall great!

By jesshash

from seattle

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Waterproof

Cons

Not Warm Enough

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Hiking

Comments about The North Face Venture Rain Jacket - Women's:

This jacket is great! I recently ordered it in the orchid purple and it is beautiful and vibrant! I love all the bright colors they come in! My best friend also has the black. I wore my jacket to the movie theatre a few weeks ago and it kept me perfect temperature in the theatre. But when I stepped outside in the cold wind, I suddenly felt freezing!! For me, this jacket is mainly just for school wear, or hanging out indoors or in nice/45 degrees or above weather. It is definately not for freezing windy temperatures. If you must, throw a sweatshirt under. Overall, I WOULD purchase this because it is stylish, VERY comfortable, breathable, and worth your money because I can almost guarantee you will wear it constantly