The North Face  ThermoBall Insulated Jacket - Men's

I really wanted to love this jacket. You can tell the quality is great and the jacket overall is very well made. The pattern on the stitching also is one of the best-looking compared to other insulated jackets in my opinion. It's really thin and super light, so very easy to bring around. The one major downside is that the fit is a bit off. I usually wear S or M depending on the jacket, so my first order with this jacket was sized M. It was very long and loose, so I exchanged it for a S. The length of the S was good, but it still felt a tad loose. The worse part was the upper arms area was very, very baggy. I really wanted to love this jacket but ultimately decided to return it.

I bought this jacket because i had to travel and needed something that could be packed in the suitcase without taking up too much room - but also keep me warm in -20 degree weather. This jacket is great. I have warn it while hiking, traveling, and out doing errands. It is lightweight but keeps me very warm (with a long sleeved shirt or light sweatshirt underneath). In fact, I usually have to take it off while I'm hiking because I get too hot.

The jacket is really nice looking and comfortable! The zippers/pockets are nice But, I’ve found for winter in Wisconsin it’s not a stand alone jacket, it’s only warm enough if I wear a down vest under it. My biggest complaint is durability. After 2 years of use the cuffs are frayed with holes starting and I’ve ripped two holes in it just by brushing up against things.

It's a great looking jacket. Warmth is good, without being overbearing. My only failing is it doesn't repel water very well. Perhaps that was not it's designed intent, but it was lower than I had expected.

Absolutely perfect for backpacking and everyday use. I recently went kayaking in crystal river fl and got soaked in 40 degree weather with a breeze and it kept me toasty! I highly recommend this jacket! Pair it with a light weight rain jacket and it works well for sub zero temperatures.

Pros: --Warm. Feels thicker and warmer (and it is heavier) than Patagonia Nano Puff. --Waist drawcords are hidden inside hand warmer pockets. --Hand warmer pocket openings are hidden by quilting. --Seems very well constructed. --Despite saying "Slim fit" I had enough room for my broad shoulders (5-8, 160, Large). Cons: --The front zipper on my coat would catch when pulling down from the chest position. It worked fine if I remembered to pull out away from my body. --I didn't like having the drawcord in the pockets, competing with other small items I might store there. --There is no wind barrier for the back or right chest: the quilting stitches go all the way through. Not sure if this matters, though, esp. if you wear a pack. --The chest pocket on the inside left is hard to find. I like to slip my phone in and out of the chest pocket frequently, and it was a real pain, esp. compared to Nano Puff. This was the thing that tipped the scales against keeping it. --The chest pocket was oriented horizontally, not vertically. Phone lies sideways. Other: --The Thermoball is about 4 oz heavier than the Nano Puff, a consideration when trying to save weight in your backpack. --Ironically, I didn't want it to be so warm, esp. when exerting. --The jacket is designed for looks: the quilting hides the pockets and cuffs, the drawcords are hidden. Pro or con? It depends on your priority.

Purchased to replace the same item from about 4 years ago. This has a much softer fabric, seems more wind resistant, and has an inside pocket at least large enough for iPhone 6 in Otterbox case. Works well layered over a hoodie. My go to jacket.

The product featured to the left of this message looks like what I want. The product specs mention it is a STANDARD FIT, I received SLIM FIT. Not what I wanted. Not sure what media compatible means, but the jacket I received has an internal pocket with no outlet for wired headphones which is what I imagine is what is meant by "media compatible" the product itself is excellent, for someone who needs slim fit, & no media compatibility.

I expected it to be warmer. Maybe because of all the sewing it thinned the insulation. I also expected it to be more water resistant and again all the sewing created tiny holes for the water to seep in. I only recommend this if it’s on sale and to be used as a mild weather and low activity mid layer.

Just as of late I really got into the outdoors. So I wanted to get an insulated jacket and I've always like Northface so I thought I would get a thermoball since everybody raved about it, plus it was in my price range, and the north face lifetime guarantee was icing on the cake. It's a good looking jacket but the sizing is definitely a bit off. I am 5'11 187lbs muscular and usually wear a medium or a large depending on the brand. For this jacket if I really wanted it to fit closer to my body I would go with the small with just a T-shirt underneth should be fine but does get a little tighter on the armpits. But if I wanted to layer it with a thicker base say a hoodie or long sleeves I would definitely go with the medium. It's really how you're going to use the jacket. When it comes down to it I like the look and feel of the jacket. It definitely keeps me warm. I just advice you to go to your nearest REI and try it on before purchasing online. Never the less I will be keeping the thermoball.