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The North Face Alta Vista Rain Jacket - Men's
$140.00
Made with 100% recycled fabrics and a packable design that makes it easy to toss in your pack, the men's The North Face Alta Vista jacket will be your go-to hiking shell when rain is in the forecast.
Key Details
Type of Waterproofing
DryVent 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable shell
Ventilation
Pit Zips
Back Length
Hip-length
- Waterproof/breathable, seam-sealed DryVentâ„¢ 2.5-layer shell with a non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish helps keep you dry
- Body fabric and body lining made with recycled nylon
- Attached, adjustable, 3-piece hood with a drawcord and cordlocks
- Pit zip venting
- Exposed, water-repellent, center-front zipper with a zipper garage at upper neck
- Vertical, secure-zip chest pocket
- Jacket stows in chest pocket
- Exposed-zipper hand pockets
- Internal drop-in pocket behind hand pocket
- Adjustable hook-and-loop cuff tabs
- Internal cinch cord with a cordlock at hem for adjustability
- Printed lining
- Heat-transfer logo on left chest and back-right shoulder
- Standard fit
Imported.
View all The North Face Men's Multi-Sport Rain Jackets| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 70-denier x 70-denier 95 g DryVent 2.5-layer 100% recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish |
| Lining Fabric | 70-denier 95 g 100% recycled nylon |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | DryVent 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable shell |
| Hood | Yes |
| Packable | Yes |
| Ventilation | Pit Zips |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 27.75 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
The North Face Clothing - Men's
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 30 IN Waist | 32 IN Waist | 34 IN Waist | 36 IN Waist | 38 IN Waist | 40 IN Waist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 33–35 | 36–38 | 39–41 | 42–44 | 45–48 | 49–52 | 53–56 | ||||||
| Sleeve Length | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.8 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 37 | ||||||
| Waist | 27–28 | 29–30 | 31–34 | 35–38 | 39–42 | 43–44 | 29–30 | 31–32 | 33–34 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39–40 | |
| Hip | 33–34 | 35–37 | 38–40 | 41–43 | 44–46 | 47–49 | 50–52 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39–40 | 41-42 | 43–44 | 44–45 |
| Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | 32.5 |
Sizing Notes
TALL: Some shirts, pants and jackets are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 3 inches longer and a rise that is 1 inch longer, a shirt or jacket body that is 2 inches longer and sleeves that are 2 inches longer than regular sizes.
SHORT: Pants are available in short sizes. These have an inseam of 30 inches.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great Jacket
Anonymous9 months ago
Just picked this up a few weeks ago. Great fit and love the armpit zip vents which I used extensively during a recent warm and rainy (very) trip. Was able to compare this jacket with someone who had a water resistant one and while I stayed completely dry I can't say that for the other person!!
Anonymous
6 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not waterproof
Carlos7 months ago
Try wearing this jacket in the rain. Bad idea, got all wet, my other $50 bucks jacket works better than this
Carlos
6 people found this review helpful
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Marie
Undisclosed
I will not buy this product again
7 months ago
Not what I expected papers thin rain jacket .Very disappointing.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on thenorthface.com
John
Eugene, OR.
Light duty rain jacket
4 months ago
Jacket fits well but the under arm zippers should be closed prior to getting into. Fabric is thin but retains heat well and is water proof as described. I won't use it for outside heavy working conditions, just for walking around and light duty activities. It's perfect for watching baseball/football games or during downpoors going to and from the store. It can be folded up easily for backpacks and carry on luggage and is great for the coastal weather conditions.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
Tatiana
Undisclosed
True fit and keeps you completly dry
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Previous to this jacket, I had a Hyvent that lasted around 7 years and needed to be replaced because the waterproof insulation started to break apart, so the standard is set really high. I bought this as a replacement, and the fit is a bit snug, since I live in a country with a really hot weather, this is not an issue, but if you need to use layers you have to take that in consideration while selecting de right size. I must say I'm not a fan of the rain cap hanging all the time as a hoodie, but that aside, I think this jacket is really worth the price. Keeps you completly dry and I really like thte pit-zip venting, this makes a whole difference while hiking.
Originally posted on thenorthface.com
Anonymous
Great Jacket
9 months ago
Just picked this up a few weeks ago. Great fit and love the armpit zip vents which I used extensively during a recent warm and rainy (very) trip. Was able to compare this jacket with someone who had a water resistant one and while I stayed completely dry I can't say that for the other person!!
John C
Phoenix, AZ
Very dry and warm to boot
1 month ago
I've worn this a few times in spitting, cool rain in the Driftless Region and it's kept my upper body completely dry. It's also pretty warm, which I very much appreciated in May's cold mornings. The only downside is that it's so stiff, the hood doesn't turn with my head. When I look left or right, I see the inside of the hood. But, I was in and out of a white pine plantation, brushing up against soaked boughs which would drop a slug of water on my head, and I never got wet, so pick your poison, I guess. If you're working, it's ideal. If you're birding, you might want to find a more flexible jacket.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
Dustin
Sumter, Sc
Jacket is decent but couple complaints
2 months ago
First complaint is with North Face. I called to get more specific product info and the employee couldn't help me and I was just looking for sizing info that wasn't listed. Second complaint...I had to return an item that didn't fit and it took almost a month to process my return because of the 3rd party shipping carrier Northface chose which is ridiculous Third complaint is with the jacket itself. I chose the black and as you can see from the photos has no logo on the interior lining. The jacket I recieved had northface logo all over the interior. I'm not dealing with sending it back at this point because I'm leaving on a trip and needed a coat but I wouldn't buy from Northface again in the future
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on thenorthface.com
Carlos
Not waterproof
7 months ago
Try wearing this jacket in the rain. Bad idea, got all wet, my other $50 bucks jacket works better than this
No, I do not recommend this product
Matt
Undisclosed
Two major flaws
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the material and zippers. But like other reviewers have stated, the hood is way too big for a normal sized head. It seems to have been designed for use over a helmet. There's no way to cinch it smaller when not wearing a helmet so it obscures your vision. Wearing a baseball cap helps. The other issue is the pit zips, which cannot be open/closed with one hand. It's difficult to hold one end of the zipper with one hand and zip it with the other, meaning you have to take the coat off to zip them open or closed. Other than those two (big) issues, it's a great coat that keeps you dry.
Originally posted on thenorthface.com
Jerry
USA
Best Value overall
7 months ago
TLDR Overall: 10/10 No price factor: 9/10 Breathability: 8/10(mechanical pit vents and gore tex exterior) Waterproofing: 7/10 Packability: 10/10(packs into chest pocket with a zipper to close it) This shell is about the best you can get for this price range and is super quality, I got mine on a discounter for 60 but I would easily pay the 150 for this so you totally get what you pay for and more. This is a gore tex shell with taped stiching on the inside(important) a hood tightening cord, mechanical pit zip ventilation, wrist tightness velcro adjusters, chest pocket that the whole jacket easily stows into, a waist pull cord to tighten, and zippable pockets. There are a couple stickout issues that might make a lot of people reach for more expensive alternatives, the jackets breathability is excellent although i wish the zips went further down for better ventilation. The gore tex nylon is good nothing crazy or revolutionary, and when paired with north face mid and insulation layers you can get full breathability down to your base layers which is nice. Ive used this thing in light and heavy rain and like normal gore-tex jackets with enough water this thing will clog up and leak but the mechanical vents help prevent condensation on both sides which slows that process of clogging but again thats pretty standard as far as gore-tex shells go. The thing is light and I wear a large and medium mid layers so I sized up to a xxl because it had a good sale but regular xl would have been better. As far as negatives go there are certainly a few. First the internal taping on the stitching allows water to seep in specifically in the lower half of the jacket. This isnt a problem in light rain but in heavy rain with lots of wind where the whole jacket is covered it allows for some condensation internally. my biggest issues however come from the hood and the pockets. The pockets are not waterproofed internally so if any water enters that from the edge of a sleeve or anything else you will get wet, keeping these pockets zipped at all times is a must to keep dry or else water will absolutely enter. The hood tends to depress in the middle when worn with the head directly in the back of the hood, that is how i wear it so that the water can drip off the front. when this happens however the hood makes an "M" shape with a depression in the middle that lowers visibility, maybe this is an issue with how much I sized up but who knows so buyer beware. However besides those issues this jacket is amazing and outperforms jackets in the 200-25 dollar price range, you can find this thing on good discounts around 60% off and is totally worth MSRP as well.
Age:18–24
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
REI member
The mid-zipper section has a weird outward bulge
2 months ago
I have the 2017 version of this jacket, which I really liked. It started to degrade so I bought this new version, but ultimately I didn't like it and returned it. The zipper in the middle has this weird bulge when you zip the jacket up (it seems to be across all the jackets of this version because of the way it was sewn). There were a couple other things I didn't like (ironed on logo versus the old version is sewn in and also the sizing is different on this new jacket). I opted for REI's rain jacket for a comparable style but better fit and no weird outward bulging in the zipper.
No, I do not recommend this product
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