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The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's

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The North Face Arctic II down parka combines weather resistance with the full-length protection of a trench coat.

  • Nylon herringbone shell fabric is soft to the touch and resists abrasion; seams are sealed for complete weather protection
  • Hyvent™ multilayer polyurethane coating provides waterproof protection, breathability and durability
  • Insulated with 550-fill-power goose down for a high warmth-to-weight ratio
  • Polyester taffeta lining slides on easily over layers and wicks away moisture to keep you dry
  • Insulated hood sports a sassy (and detachable) faux-fur trim; hood drawcord secures the fit
  • 2-way center front zipper; attached internal fleece cuffs seal in warmth
  • The North Face Arctic II parka has 2 zippered handwarmer pockets, 2 top-entry chest pockets and an internal media pocket

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The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Casual
Nylon / nylon blend
Nylon
Yes
HyVent 2-layer waterproof breathable laminate
Yes
Down
550-fill goose down
Yes
Knee-length
38
Women's
Fabric type
Shell fabric
Waterproof
Type of waterproofing
Insulated
Insulation type
Insulation
Hood
Back length
Back length (in.)
Gender

The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's
 
4.5

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (14)
  • Warm (14)
  • Stylish (11)
  • Waterproof (10)
  • Windproof (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (13)
    • Cold / extreme (13)
    • Extreme conditions (7)
    • Wet weather (5)
    • Hiking and camping (3)
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        87% 

        (13 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        86% 

        (12 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        100% 

        (15 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (13)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (11), Yes (3)

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    4.0

    Great Coat!

    By spinman

    from Madison, WI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • Zipper Scratches

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Extreme Conditions

    Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

    This coat is great! It's extremely warm and durable, and keeps the wind out. Living in Wisconsin I needed a heavy duty coat during the cold winter months and this is perfect. The only downside is when the coat is zipped all the way up, the zipper scratches my chin. Otherwise a wonderful coat. I also love how the fur on the hood can be zipped off if it's not your style.

    • 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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    4.0

    love this coat

    By Nana Ali

    from Bend, OR

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • It's Toasty Warm
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Warm
    • Waterproof
    • Windproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Cold Weather
      • Extreme Conditions
      • Whenever It's Really Cold

      Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

      I am disabled with limitations in my activites, one of the only things I can do is walk, so I walk in the snow, the rain, the sun. I also live at the base of the mountains and we get really cold weather, this is the coat I wear when it's cold, my go to, its down to my knees and the hood fits over my headphones that I use to cover my ears in the cold winter winds, it's awesome, snaps and zips not a bit of velcro (hate velcro), love this lightweight extremely warm coat.

      • 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

      "Best coat I've ever owned"

      By Dave the runner

      from Vadnais Heights, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Stylish
      • Warm
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

        Finding a good coat has been a lifelong quest for my wife. It seems most coat manufacturers choose either a) you'll freeze, but at least you look hot! or b) you'll be warm, but you look like Grimace. This coat manages to be form-fitting and tapered, yet warm, stylish, waterproof, and with a modern, understated design, with no flamboyant trim or logos. Highly recommended!

        • 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

        This coat ROCKS!

        By MBnSweetie

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

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

          Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

          I purchased this specific coat because it was so well rated and recommended. I was in the market for the warmest knee length jacket, and I found it. Perfect fit(jacket=size small, me=5'6" @ 120lbs w long arms). Cozy, comfortable, functional, waterproof, durable, dual zip, warm hood, long sleeves with cuffs. So very happy with my purchase! Way to go The North Face!!

          • 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

           
          3.0

          Not fit for MN Winters

          By MrsMoof

          from Minneapolis, MN

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Not Windproof

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

          I've had this jacket for about a month now and during that time I have experienced all sorts of MN winter weather - rain, wind, snow, extreme low temps. This jacket does best when the temps do not dip below zero and the wind is at a minimum. I was quite chilly when the temps dipped below zero and the windchill was in the double negatives. I noticed the chill mainly in the sleeves; the body area remained warmer.
          I purchased this jacket b/c of its length and feedback from a sales member at REI. Unfortunately, it hasn't cracked up to all that it was said to be. I previously had an LL Bean jacket and it just started wearing out after 15+ years. This jacket is of considerable warmth brand new.
          One thing to note is that you can't pull up the hood up when the zipper is all the way up.
          I have received a lot of compliments on the style of the jacket. I noticed that some of the reviews stated they couldn't wear bulky items underneath, but I haven't found that to be a problem.

          Service and delivery comments:

          This was delivered to the store. It arrived on time and in perfect condition.

          • 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

          Great Coat

          By Krmart718

          from Fargo ND

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish
          • Warm
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

          • Runs small

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather

          Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

          So cute, and functional. Unfortunately it seems to run a little small. It fits, but if I'd wear a heavy sweater or layer a jacket it'd be tight. I'm 5'4, 150, 34D and curvy. I am exchanging the M for a L. Hopfully it will work!

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

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Love this coat!

          By mhoekstra

          from Chicago

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

            (I got this coat from my mother-in-law.) I live in Chicago and have used this coat for a few months, mostly for tooling around town, but also on a number of long hikes. It's a wonderful coat! I really have loved it. It's pricey, but worth the money. The Hydravent waterproof/windproof outer material is great; rain & snow roll right off. It's also a great shape; I've got good-sized hips and it keeps out the cold. The fleece around the wrists is also great! Pockets are at the right height, and even the kind of oddly placed chest pockets are useful for putting my phone in (not as weird looking as you'd think). Really, just a very useful coat!

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

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            LOVE IT!

            By NMK

            from MN

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Cold Weather
              • Extreme Conditions

              Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

              It is an excellent fit and the gathering on the back gives me a waist unlike many other knee length coats. It is so warm and cozy!

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

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              Girlfriend loves this jacket

              By Ed - Detroit Suburbs

              from Royal Oak, MI

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Cold Weather

              Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

              Bought as a holiday gift for girlfriend; she loves this parka. She was one of the "always cold" types, but loves the down insulation and says this is one of the warmest jackets she has ever owned.

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

              Comment on this review

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Women's North Face Arctic Parka Review

              By IrishGirl303

              from Ann Arbor, MI

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Keeps Ice Cubes Warm
              • Stylish
              • Warm
              • Waterproof
              • Windproof

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Cold Weather
              • Extreme Conditions

              Comments about The North Face Arctic II Down Parka - Women's:

              I am an ice cube. Keeping me warm is like keeping a icicle warm. This jacket is perhaps one of the only jackets that keeps me toasty and comfy. If you hate the cold and winter...this jacket is for you.

              I use the jacket in day to day activities. Nothing too extreme. I've been on a causal day hike with it and it's a bit heavy for long hikes and since it's longer lifting your knees for big rocks and such is not what it was designed for. You can still do it though.

              It runs small. I am 5'4 and 110 pounds and the XS is too small for me. The small is perfect.

              Pros: It's waterPROOF. WindPROOF. It has polar fleece cuffs around the hands to keep out cold and wind. Very nice. The hood is detachable and it is insulated as well.

              Cons: Only con is that it's not a super light weight coat. But that is it.

              When I wear this coat the only parts on my body that are cold are the parts that are not covered by the coat.

              • 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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