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Tzipporah90
Tzipporah90 Posts: 126 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Northfaces.....
Are you paying all the money(they go up to 300 something bucks) for the brand name or it truthfully keeps you warmer than other coats?

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  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,979 Member
    I got one pretty cheap years ago at Campmor and got a lot of use out of it. It's big on me now though.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I got one before going to Ireland in the spring - it was outlet priced, so maybe 100 and well worth it. I'm absolutely in love with how lightweight and squishable it is, yet warm enough for a Wisconsin winter. I can squish it up into my purse when I'm out. No joke.
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    I love my Northfaces. I live in Chicago and we have terrible winters. I've never had an issue with them. There are outlets you can go to to buy them.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,025 Member
    Worth an outlet/discount/internet price, but I have a really hard time spending $300 on a piece of seasonal outerwear.
  • Tzipporah90
    Tzipporah90 Posts: 126 Member
    I have the jacket and it has kept me warm through 5 feet of snow but maybe any other fleece jacket would do the same??
  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    I bought a waterproof lined jacket just like the North Face ones at Costco for $28... I like it just as well as my old North Face one, and it keeps me just as warm.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    It obviously gets extremely cold here... I have owned very expensive coats, some worth it, some not. If I'm going for a walk, playing with my son outside, sledding, snowshoeing, etc, I will say my Northface is amazing. I hated the Columbia I owned before this in comparison. It was bulky and not nearly as warm.

    On work days when I have a short walk, I opt for a more fashionable wool. I do actually find NF to be horribly unattractive *LOL*
  • bslic
    bslic Posts: 245 Member
    We just bought Columbia outerwear for our family. I got a new hooded fleece, the boys got waterproof jackets with fleece liners, and the hubs got a waterproof rain jacket. Going to get the coordinating pants next.
  • doughnutwretch
    doughnutwretch Posts: 498 Member
    Personally, I think they rock and coats can last for many seasons. I'm a Columbia junky, myself, but I like Northface too.

    I also may have this condition where I spend too much money on clothes...
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    I have a Northface Parka as well as a Rab Shell. Both were fairly expensive (although I did get reductions on both.)

    Are they worth it? Yes, every penny. On a technical level they are both superb. Completely waterproof (as opposed to water resistant) windproof, good breathability and I get a lot of wear out of them.

    Am I actually going to try an ascent of the north face of Everest wearing it? Probably not. The south face on the other hand...
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I also may have this condition where I spend too much money on clothes...

    I could go somewhere with this, but I stand to remain completely quiet and just smile. =)
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,393 Member
    Great gear...but you can well with less
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I wear a fur coat I bought in Belarus. It might not fit me this winter, though. Might be too big now :cry:

    Never had any "brand name" winter coat.
  • Ephena
    Ephena Posts: 610 Member
    I also may have this condition where I spend too much money on clothes...

    I have the exact same problem, it is so hard not to buy a ton of clothes that would fit me now so that I have money for clothes when I'm done.
  • seattlerain
    seattlerain Posts: 189 Member
    I get made fun of because I own a ridiculous amount of Northface jackets.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I'm thinking about getting a triclimate jacket from them.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    I wear Mountain Hardwear. Wouldn't second guess spending my cash on their gear.
    Though I use mine for playing rougher than most folks.

    If you are simply looking for warmth, chances are you are overpaying. If you are looking for performance wear; Northface, Mountain Hardwear, Arc'Tyrex , Eddie Bauer, etc, are what you need to be comparing depending on your sport.

    On that note however, there is absolutely no need to pay retail for any of those brands. Even Arc'Tyrex and Mountain Hardwear can be had from outlets or as discounted last years models.

    Just my 2 cents
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    I get made fun of because I own a ridiculous amount of Northface jackets.

    Pah! Send them my way and I will kick their *kitten* for you.

    Having said that you might want to consider Montane or Arc'teryx as alternatives. For variety you know...
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    I have a Northface Glacier jacket that I bought 19 years ago and it has been exclusively used at the barn for the last 8 or so - so I think that they absolutely take a beating and absolutely worth the price. My Mountain Hardwear jacket is about the same age and is definitely more threadbare.
  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    i love Northface... great quality and style. should last for years!
  • seattlerain
    seattlerain Posts: 189 Member
    I get made fun of because I own a ridiculous amount of Northface jackets.

    Pah! Send them my way and I will kick their *kitten* for you.

    Having said that you might want to consider Montane or Arc'teryx as alternatives. For variety you know...

    They are just jealous they don't own every color.
  • PrixFit84
    PrixFit84 Posts: 21 Member
    Totally worth the money. I have a few different weights and love every one of them... You can find cheap ones at ****'s Sporting Goods come springtime...
  • PrixFit84
    PrixFit84 Posts: 21 Member
    ^^^^^^^The store rhymes will "Vick's"... ^^^^^^^^^

    Curse you MFP censoring!!!!!
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    This is so ironic and semi-wierd at the same time but my ex-bf is in Washington and he asked me early whats the price at Target for that in California...I was like what the heck is Northface??? lol and then...the conversation when down hill... I am glad he transferred to Washington!
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    Northfaces.....
    Are you paying all the money(they go up to 300 something bucks) for the brand name or it truthfully keeps you warmer than other coats?

    Pffft...North Face? Hardly. I spring for Canada Goose. That stuff is rated to insanely low temps. I typically stick with the more fashionable, 2 season styles though.

    Also, it's excellent quality and is NOT made by underpaid women in 3rd world countries.
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
    I got my kids theirs at a Consignment shop, paid about 60.00 for both. My 11 year old is much more interested in the name brand, the 7 year old doesn't really care.
    I think it's ridiculous to pay that kind of money for something that they grow out of so quickly. My son grew out of pants and shoes in less then a month this summer!
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    BEST COAT EVER.
    I'm from Minnesota, and ever since I got mine, I think I've wore my winter coat twice?
    Worth the money, plus it's attractive! Mine is two years old (bought it in 09) and it is still great. I want a new one though!
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