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The North Face Alpine Project WS (2012)

£225.00

This jacket is more suited to warmer conditions. It’s also a bit less bulky and lighter in weight than most, although the Windstopper membrane does effectively block out the wind and therefore boost warmth a bit. The brushed lining helps to wick some moisture up into the fabric, but isn’t the softest or warmest against the skin. The fabric is ...

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The North Face Super Zephyrus (2012)

£160.00

More of a hybrid than a true insulating number, the The North Face Super Zephyrus falls somewhere between a mid layer and an insulated jacket. It features a combination of Polartec Powerstretch panels and sections of PrimaLoft insulation. Because of this it’s obviously much thinner than the others on test, but then it is meant to sit closer to your ...

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The North Face Diez (2012)

£230.00

This is a classic down mid-layer-style of jacket. There’s no hood so it won’t keep your head warm, but it does mean the down is less likely to get wet in a wintry shower. It has a shortish cut, built to fit under a shell layer. The lightweight Pertex shell fabric offers some water resistance, although it can’t be relied ...

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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 Mica 1 2011

£210.00

The The North Face Mica 1 pitches inner-first, but the poles are colour-coded and use a simple but effective clipping system, so the inner goes up easily and the flysheet attaches at the end points of the hubbed pole assembly for a quick pitch. There are enough pegging points to make a secure pitch and there are guy points on ...

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The North Face Catalyst 2011

£199.00

The The North Face Catalyst weighs 528g (size L); 800 fill power goose down; Pertex Quantum fabric; ideal as a spare insulator in warmer weather; stuffs into its own pocket; more hardwearing shoulder and sleeve outer fabrics for durability. But hood does not get a volume adjuster and it is not removable; not as well-insulated in the body as others ...

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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 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 Kishtwar 2010

£239.00

The Kishtwar is part of The North Face’s Summit Series and it’s designed for highly aerobic endeavours in foul weather. The Polartec Power Shield Pro fabric has the benefit of being far more water-resistant than standard Power Shield. DesignThe TNF Kishtwar is a very practical, mountain-orientated design. There are two chest pockets placed high on the body, plus a Napoleon ...

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The North Face Tadpole 23DL 2010

£290.00

I remember using a The North Face Tadpole in the early Nineties but these days the Tadpole DL is lighter, easier to pitch and has better ventilation than it did 20 years ago to make this classic even better. The new version is designed as a stable three season backpacking tent for two. DesignThe TNF Tadpole is an inner-pitched-first tent ...

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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 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 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 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 Mica 12 2009

£195.00

The North Face Mica 12 tent weighs 1520g; great-looking with asymmetric lines; compression stuffsack for easy packing; colour-coded poles for easy assembly; internal pocket; inner door is mesh for ventilation. But pitching is inner-first; asymmetric design means less available space; fiddly clips are used to attach poles; small porch. The North Face – tel. (01539) 738882; www.thenorthface.com

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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 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 Primero 70 2008

£185.00

The bigger the load, the harder it is to make it a comfy carry. It’s natural to want to backpack light, but sometimes you need a stack of gear lightweight sacks can’t hack. To carry 25-30kg you need a sack designed for the job. Cue the Primero 70. The North Face designers started from scratch with this sack, looking at ...

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The North Face Valkyrie 2008

£170.00

The Polartec Windbloc fabric used in this soft shell jacket is extremely wind- and water-resistant due to a membrane laminated into the fabric. The fabric is also hard-wearing, making it ideal for scramblers and mountaineers who like to rub shoulders with rock. There is also some stretch in the fabric, which is again perfect for mountain use. There are two ...

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The North Face Vario 23 tent (2008)

£245.00

ReviewThis is a massive ultralight tent for the weight and it is ideal for two campers (most other very lightweight tents are really one-person tents that you can squeeze two into). But this is also incredibly stable. It is a single-skin design to save weight and it pitches very easily with poles being clipped to the outside of the tent ...

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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 Rock 22

£150.00

For two campers there is nothing better than a 2-person tent with lots of space in both the inner and the porch areas, and that is exactly what the Rock 22 provides. The tent is pitched inner-first with clips linking the outside of the inner to the two poles, after which the fly goes over top, while colour-coding and ladder-lock ...