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The North Face Venture Parka - Men's
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The North Face Venture Parka - Men's

Item # 779176

$129.00

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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
  • Hyvent DT is lightweight and packable, and moves easily over other layers; it's also more breathable than unlined, treated fabrics
  • All seams are sealed for complete protection
  • Fully adjustable brimmed hood protects your head from precipitation
  • Pit zippers vent cooling airflow as your activity level heats up
  • Center front stormflap features rip-and-stick snap closures; chinguard protects sensitive skin
  • Waist and hem drawcords and elastic cuffs with rip-and-stick closures help seal out the weather
  • 2 zippered hand pockets
  • Standard fit allows easy layering

Please note: The North Face products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 779176

The North Face Venture Parka - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricNylon ripstop
WaterproofYes
WaterproofingWaterproof breathable coating
Average weight16 ounces
Back length31 inches
GenderMen's

The North Face Venture Parka - Men's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Venture Parka - Men's
 
4.0

(based on 7 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (6)
  • Breathable (5)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wet weather (5)
    • Casual wear (3)
    • Hiking and camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Mar

    28

    2009

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Jacket!

    By Tassajara

    from Brookfield, WI

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Good Fit
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Fitness
      • Freezing Conditions
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

      I have tested this jacket on many early Spring bikes rides in Wisconsin. Rainy, windy and cold - this jacket blocks it all with only light layering underneath. I am 6'2" and found the regular Venture to be a bit short for active use. The parka is the right length for me. The underarm zippers are a great feature. It is also nice enough to wear to the office.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      26

      2009

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Wanna get wet?

      By fourghosts

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Not Waterproof

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

      North Face website says this garment is waterproof. HA! That's a joke: it's barely water resistant. Sent it back to TNF. Got a response that jacket was okay, but that I shouldn't expect it to perform like a GoreTex garment. No kidding. One rain-storm for one hour. Completely soaked. Garment IS NOT anywhere near waterproof. False advertising at its worse.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      7

      2009

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Easy to pack light weight parka

      By Tall in OR

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hiking and Camping
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

        I use this as an add-on layer for rain and wind. It does not provide absolute water protection, but is great for day packs where it folds up into the corner of my pack and is super light weight. Used with layers it is good for cold and hot weather, great venting features.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        2

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great North Face Quality

        By mathius

        from Brentwood, TN

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hiking and Camping
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

          Typical North Face quality - Performed well during my last outing - kept me dry.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          2

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          TNF VENTURE PARKA M

          By Furon

          from Anchorage, Ak

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm
          • Windproof

          Cons

          • Mesh pockets tore quickly

          Best Uses

          • Disney World in Fall Time
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

          - Packed Jacket around in Camera case while on vacation in Disney World; Jacket Stores easily

          - Jacket breathes quite well, and is very water proof. It rained a couple of inches of water in less than 15 min while in Florida. My feet were wet, but from the waist up I was doing great.

          - The Mesh Pockets tore right off the bat when I put the car keys in my Jacket Pocket.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          22

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Nice casual shell

          By Naoya Wada

          from Atlanta, GA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

              I purchased this shell for a hike that I went on in California, but have gotten so much more use out of it on a day to day basis.

              It's nice and lightweight which is handy since I can always have it around, and layer beneath it. I have worn it in sunny, cloudy, rainy climates, and it's done fairly decent.

              The one time I wore it for an extended period of time in the rain was while I was cycling. I can't say for sure whether it performed well as a "waterproof" layer as I was sweating a bit under the jacket as well. The pit zips helped for sure, but the overall lack of ventilation flow prevented me for cooling off completely. This jacket has kept me dry on other slightly rainy days for sure.

              Overall, a decent little shell for the price, and the pit zips for me are priceless.

              Here is what I would like to have seen on the jacket:

              1. Dual direction zippers
              2. Pockets being made of a non-mesh material, or lack of velcro. I hate when the velcro sticks to the pockets when the jacket is in my bag, etc.

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              23

              2009

               
              5.0

              GREAT Rain Jacket!!!!!

              By Tosa David

              from Wauwatosa, WI

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Waterproof

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about The North Face Venture Parka - Men's:

              I bought this jacket on Wednesday and it started raining early Thursday morning and it has not stopped raining for 2 1/2 days.
              This jacket has kept me dry as a bone and the adjustable cuffs, mid section and hood make this a true custom fitting rain jacket. I wore it to the office today with a shirt and tie and it looks perfect in that setting too.
              You will not be dissapointed with this rain jacket.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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