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The North Face Venture (2012)

£110.00

To increase its green credentials, the main fabric in the The North Face Venture uses 50 per cent castor oil rather than 100 per cent petroleum in its membrane, thus reducing its environmental impact. The fabric does not control condensation quite as well as higher-priced jackets, though. The jacket weighs little and packs down into one of its pockets. The ...

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The North Face Venture 2011

£60.00

The presence of The North Face’s distinctive decal on these trousers (the lowest-priced here) certainly ups the cred – and the expectations. At 210g, the Venture trousers are certainly light: made of seam-sealed 2.5 layer HyVent DT fabric (the ‘point five’ refers to a microgrid print layer on the inner, which separates the fabric from the skin and increases airflow), ...

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The North Face Stretch Diad

£175.00

A slight variation on the standard waterproof, the Stretch Diad, as its name suggests, uses a stretchy fabric that really helps the jacket to move with you when you reach up or out. This in turn allows you to choose quite a snug-fitting size that remains comfortable and helps force out sweat vapour. It’s designed for fast and light outdoor ...

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The North Face Strider Side Zip

£75.00

Here’s a pair of overtrousers with full-length leg zips that enable them to be completely opened up and make them incredibly easy to put on without hopping around on one foot – handy if you have to make a quick change in the cold. It can make them a bit fussy, although you don’t have to unzip them completely to ...

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The North Face Point Five

£249.00

An absolute stand-out jacket when it comes to straight technical performance. The fabric is incredibly waterproof, with a tough, hard-wearing finish. The real joy comes in the form of the hood. The peak is excellent and manages to channel water out and away from your face. The hood adjustment is excellent, and does enable you to fit it like a ...

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The North Face Point Five 2010

£249.00

The The North Face Point Five weighs 544g (size M); Gore -Tex Pro Shell; two large chest pockets; pit zips; stiffened hood peak; great hood fit; good sleeve movement.But other jackets have more pockets; no external stormflaps over zips; baffle behind main zip is not guttered to funnel water down.

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The North Face Triumph Anorak 2010

£149.00

The The North Face Triumph Anorak multi-activity jacket weighs 160g (size M); Hyvent 2.5-layer fabric is extremely waterproof and very breathable; one small pocket; short front zip for venting; reflective logo. But hood does not roll down; better condensation control may be available with 3-layer fabric; only one small pocket; peak is big, hood movement is not ideal.

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The North Face Stretch Diad 2010

£169.00

The The North Face Stretch Diad weighs 324g (size M); HyVent fabric provides good performance; two good chest pockets that are positioned above hipbelts; pit zips; hood has good fit and movement. But higher price brings even better fabric performance; hood peak cannot be reshaped as it has no wire, which is a drawback.

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The North Face Evolution Parka 2010

£129.00

The The North Face Evolution Parka general-purpose jacket uses Hyvent 2-layer fabric with mesh lining; double stormflap over main zip; Napoleon chest pocket; two hip pockets; pit zips; hood rolls into collar; hood has stiff peak and good fit. But 746g (size L) is heavy; pocket access could be slightly better while wearing a rucksack; hood movement could be better.

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The North Face Meru Paclite

£199.00

An excellent jacket, made from a very light and breathable Gore-Tex Paclite fabric that feels good and performed impeccably. The hood is excellent with easy adjustment and a useful stiffened peak; and the pockets, which double as vents, are a good size and are well-placed for easy access when wearing a pack. Velcro adjustable cuffs and a drawcord at the ...

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The North Face Strider 2010

£70.00

Quite heavy and bulky and as such the Striders are best-suited to all-day wear rather than emergency use. They come with a mesh liner that makes them feel comfortable, even without anything beneath. Very weatherproof, with excellent DWR, and they breathe well too. They have full-length leg-zips – ideal for easy pulling on and/or ventilation. Against them, the waist relies ...

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The North Face Point Five 2010

£220.00

Described as a mid-weight expedition waterproof pant, according to the manufacturers the The North Face Point Five overtrousers also have extra abrasion resistance. Full-length side zips and removable braces are combined with a waistbelt and internal gaiter. Clearly this trouser is designed to protect the user against the worst of mountain weather. DesignThe TNF Point Five overtrousers are made from ...

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The North Face Heathen 2009

£300.00

With the The North Face Heathen jacket you do get a lot of features for the tiny weight of 332g (men’s M), so it should appeal to the lightweight walker. Firstly it is made from well-proven Gore-Tex Pro Shell, which offers excellent performance in terms of its waterproofness and its breathability. There are two chest pockets that are easily large ...

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The North Face Stretch Speed 2009

£110.00

The North Face Stretch Speed multi-activity jacket has just about everything for enjoying a wide variety of activities. Firstly it is made of Hyvent fabric, which offers good performance in the lab tests. To improve condensation control the two main pockets are mesh-lined to allow extra airflow through the body too. The cut is quite short, so it’s ideal for ...

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The North Face Downpour 2009

£190.00

The Downpour general-purpose jacket from The North Face uses Gore-Tex Performance Shell; very good hood with wired peak rolls into collar; main zip has double stormflap; soft lining adds great comfort in collar and shoulders; pit zips; two Napoleon chest pockets. But 886g (men’s L) is very heavy; hip pocket access is obscured by rucksack hipbelts.

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The North Face Stretch Speed

£110.00

A slightly heavy jacket that’s well-specified and made from a superb stretch fabric that feels good and makes movement easy. It has a great selection of pockets that offer useful venting as well as plenty of storage for a map; and the hood, which packs away into the collar, was deep and easily adjustable, although it did suffer a little ...

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THE NORTH FACE PRIMAVERA

£190.00

Review: We liked the soft feel of the Gore-Tex fabric and the fleecy lining. The hood fitted well, but is let down by a floppy peak. It kept rain out, no problem, but is quite warm so the pit-zips came in handy. Overall, heavy and bulky and not as breathable as some, but a good price. VITAL STATSSizes: S-XXL Fabric: ...

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The North Face Heathen 2008

£280.00

Making the most of Gore-Tex Pro Shell, the The North Face Heathen jacket packs a real performance punch above its weight of only 398g. The material offers superb levels of waterproofness and moisture control, while the functional design is good for walkers. There are just two chest pockets, which easily take maps and can be accessed while wearing a rucksack ...

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The North Face Prophecy Paclite 2008

£190.00

The North Face Prophecy Paclite multi-activity jacket weighs just 480g (large); Gore-Tex Paclite is extremely waterproof and extremely breathable fabric; cavernous chest pockets; fixed hood; pit zips; stiffened peak on hood with good hood movement and fit. But hood cannot be rolled down and secured or removed; front zip does not get external stormflap; Gore-Tex Pro Shell controls condensation better; ...

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The North Face M All Terrain

£150.00

With a top-notch hood and deep storm flap, keeping rain out was no problem and the Gore-Tex fabric was notably more breathable than most. Let down by pockets that were difficult to access with a pack on. Roomy with long sleeves that were a little loose at the cuffs. A perfect hood, though, with excellent adjustment, and the soft two-layer ...

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The North Face Mammatus 2008

£325.00

The Mammatus winter jacket from The North Face weighs just 508g (men’s M); Gore Pro Shell fabric, so top waterproofness and breathability; two Napoleon chest pockets; two huge conventional chest pockets; pit zips for venting; outstanding hood fit and movement. But not worth the high price tag; main zip lacks external stormflap; large, soft peak easily distorts.

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The North Face Mountain Guide 2008

£250.00

The North Face Mountain Guide general-purpose jacket is packed full of features. It is made from Gore-Tex Performance Shell, so it is top of the table for waterproofness and very breathable too. There is a mesh lining for extra comfort, while pit zips are provided to allow extra venting. Put the jacket on and it feels very comfortable, with the ...

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The North Face Prophecy Paclite

£175.00

A fantastic fit with just the right amount of room in the arms and body. Good, soft chin guard and an excellent, adjustable peaked hood. The Gore-Tex fabric will keep you totally dry and the deep-peaked hood will keep your face sheltered from rain. Good pit zip vents and a tough fabric.VITAL STATSColours: Four inc. red and blackSizes: XS-XLFabric: Gore-Tex ...

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The North Face Mountain Guide

£270.00

The North Face Mountain Guide waterproof jacket offers plenty of adjustment. Mesh lining means it feels superb worn over just a base-layer, and the two-layer Pro Shell Gore-Tex fabric is soft and rustle-free. Bomb-proof weather protection and tough enough to last a while, too, but it’s expensive, very bulky in the pack and weighs a ton.

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The North Face Varius Guide Pant

£90.00

These waterproof overtrousers have all the features you would demand from a waterproof trouser, plus some extras. They have a full-length zip which allows you to get them on and take them off with ease over either muddy boots or even crampons. The side zip is covered by a substantial stormflap to help keep out the rain. The ankle cuff is ...