The North Face  ThermoBall Insulated Jacket - Men's

Have been a Patagonia nano puff jacket wearer for some time and needed a step up in thermal performance. This was definitely it! The fit is similar to a Patagonia nano puff large size, with a little more room in arms and waist. It felt a bit too spacious at first, but with layers it fits nicely. at first wear, I had scraped against a side of a truck while biking and.... NO DAMAGE! great durability test on the jacket day one (also I'm ok no injury). compared to the nano puff, I don't need extra layer to stay warm in Chicago winters. It's help up nicely so far; looks sharp with work clothes or other occasions. I thought it may be too shiny compared to what I was used to wearing, but it's actually pretty great -- not as shiny as others I've seen (e.g. Outdoor Research, etc) Sound: while walking, moving arms, there isn't that dreade "swish-swoosh" sound that you may get from other materials like down jackets. I appreciate down, but it's usually a sound problem like you're wearing a diaper. Not so with this jacket. Also I found TNF down jackets I wear a size up from my regular for best fit. Will see how jacket does for future seasons, I'm happy so far.

The jacket is great it's warm and it's light but it's too big I had to ask before and I was too small so I ordered 2X again because the hood has the new feature as the pull strings and I ordered to ask and it's huge I don't know what they do to sizing but the last one was to ask a order about 2 years ago and it was slim fitting this one is way loose sitting and it's huge so you should order a size down really you should I'm disappointed and there is no more inside pocket with the zipper on it that I used to can't keep my cash in now there's like a pouch pocket on the bottom of the inside of a jacket it's no good.

Honestly one of the warmest jackets I have ever bought. Extremely warm when layered correctly. I've worn it out recently in -20 wind chill temperatures and didn't feel a thing on my upper body. It has an extremely comfortable fit, while looking incredible. I trust this jacket for any adventure. My only concern is the true waterproofing of this jacket. It's gotten wet before and seems to bleed through to the under layers, that being said, I also worry about the overall durability of the jacket, as I have not stress tested it that much. Overall a solid jacket and a great buy for anyone.

It's not warm enough

You be thermoballin in this jacket. I had a year one version that was just worn out. Had to update with the new, definitely better quality. This piece is a work horse and so versatile since it's packable. I take it everywhere. I wear it out on the town to split boarding to a mid-layer on cold days, truly does it all. If you are outside a lot in different conditions this is a must have.

The prior version of this jacket had a secure zippered inside pocket. That has been eliminated in the new version with an inside open pouch. The elastic cuffs of the new version do not contract as much as the prior version, so the cuffs never seal my wrists.

I really recommend the North Face thermal jackets they are high-quality because they use advanced insulation technologies and are designed for durability and performance in various cold-weather environments. They are a good jacket overall and look nice.

The jacket is super nice materials (ultra light and warm), but the fit is tough. I'm tall and thin (climber build, 6'2", 160lbs), so the XL is too short and baggy. I gotta stick with the Summit Series stuff for it to fit me correctly.

The fit of this version of the Thermoball jacket is perfect. The sleeves are the proper length and the chest is snug but not too tight to wear with a fleece or sweater. It lightweight but warm.

This is one of the best coats I have owned. It is very versatile, and can be used for moderate to very cold weather. This is my favorite color that Northface has come out with in the thermo ball line.