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With oranges freezing in Florida and high temperatures across the nation that will make you rub your eyes to double-check if you’re seeing straight, it’s time to talk warm jackets. But, not just warm jackets for the high-rollers, but one for the masses. Yes, The North Face is one of the most ubiquitous brands in outerwear, so you’re not going to stand out in a crowd. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing if you are looking for high-quality at a reasonable price.
In my opinion, if you live in a cold part of the country (Utah’s Wasatch Range counts), you’ve got to have a down jacket at your disposal. Not only do they keep you ultra-warm, but they are comfortable to wear because the compressible nature of natural down never restricts movement. Tops on the list of affordable down jackets is The North Face Aconcagua jacket for men and women (heck, it’s also available for boys and girls too–see pics to the right).
The Men’s and Women’s versions don’t look too much alike on the outside, but the down fill is identical (600 fill down). The differences are good, since the ladies version is decidedly more feminine with the criss-cross stitching pattern and a myriad of colors. That criss-cross pattern reminds me of the original Eddie Bauer down jacket from the 1920′s and remains one of the best ways to maintain even loft across the body of the jacket. The silky-looking exterior adds to the femininity of the women’s version as well, but it does add a couple of ounces to the weight due to the fabric differences.
For the Men, you’re getting at a pretty standard-looking down jacket with the typical features found on all The North Face products. Overall, this is a great jacket for outdoor activity or sedentary adventures to the store, etc.
The North Face Aconcagua Jacket Specs – Men
- Brushed internal collar
- Two hand pockets
- Hem cinch-cord
- Center-to-back length: 28″
- Body fabric: 40D 58 g/m² (1.7 oz/yd²) taffeta woven nylon with DWR
- 600 Fill Goose Down – learn more
- Avg Weight: 23.2 oz
- Colors: Anemone Green, Wick Grey, Black, Bittersweet Brown, Mountain Blue
- MSRP: $149 – buy men’s aconcagua jacket
The North Face Aconcagua Jacket Specs – Women
- Brushed internal collar
- Two hand pockets
- Interior stow pocket
- Hem cinch-cord
- Center-t0-back length: 25″
- Body fabric: 50D 95 g/m² (2.8 oz/yd²) satin nylon with DWR
- 600 Fill Goose Down – learn more
- Avg Weight: 25 oz.
- Colors: Denim Blue, Moonlight Ivory, Black, White, Blue Tide, Pagoda Red, Bittersweet Brown, Aurora Purple, Knight Purple, Aurora Pink
- MSRP: $149 – buy women’s aconcagua jacket
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Northface is so worn out now it’s ridiculous. I come from Norway (where North Face gear is a must) And WAY more than a damn fleece jacket. I now live in Atlanta Ga and I must say Im tired of seeing these clones day in and day out. Whether its June or January, all you see is NF fleece. Guys more so than girls, with those ridiculous looking costa del mar sunglasses around the neck and of course mocassins. Will someone please tell me where the heck this ’style’ came from? It looks like a southern university thing more than anything.
I understand that there are lots of people who wear TNF gear who aren’t necessarily hard core skiers, snowboarders, or mountaineers. But I’m surprised you would be so upset about seeing an increasing market for north face gear since it looks like your website is northfacesalestore.com. Shouldn’t more people buying TNF be a good thing for you? I think it’s kind of like Nike —- no one gets bothered just because many folks who wear Nike gear are not as hard-charging as the company’s sponsored athletes are (eg: Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant, Ronaldo, etc). It’s totally fine to lounge around campus in Nike gear, so why not TNF gear too?