The North Face  Chakal Insulated Jacket - Men's

This jacket was almost an afterthought. I bought a different brand, and tried three others. This was almost an accidental find. SO glad I did. I love it. Pros: great two tone color options. I went with orange/green hand zipper pockets are large and roomy the thumbhole material is durable and strong the fabric inside by mouth is soft detachable hood dual zipper exterial check pockets interior google pocket good large armpit vents forearm pocket with lens wipe great length Cons: really none. each other jacket has something I didnt like so much. the only thing I will say I would like, would be the ability to completely remove the interior powder guard/skirt. Its fixed

This jacket is very lightweight and not bulky however it is very warm. The keeps dry inside even when its raining, repels wet so well. It fits very nicely and not lose it baggy at all, especially around the waist where many jackets are too wide and make you look like a beachball :) I also love how the back of the jacket totally covers your rear end so you won't get snow blowing up your backside.

Best North face jacket ever. New warning technology, lightweight, waterproof and warm enough for Canada winters. Tested it skiing at night at -40 c with just a cotton shirt underneath and Im very warm n hot. I have 3 other NF jackets including Nuptse 700, McMurdo Bomber, and Triclimate carto and this ione so far beats the rest all in one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The coat feels cheap like its soft cotton not like the Steep Tech I was replacing which was rugged canvas/nylon . But to be fair it does keep me dry and warm. Last winter it rained and was close to freezing most of the winter in the NE. The coat feels heavy like it is soaking up water not shedding it, but I never get wet on the inside.