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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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; ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Primavera

£190.00

The relatively stylish look of this general-purpose waterproof jacket hides a good selection of features for the hill-walker. The material is Gore’s Performance Shell, so top of the scale for waterproofness and reasonable breathability too. You get a good lining too, which adds a little more comfort as well as controlling any build-up of condensation . To help keep the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Circadia

£150.00

This lightweight waterproof weighs 480g (size men‘s M); Gore Paclite fabric offers good performance; excellent movement in sleeves without hem or cuffs riding up; two large hip pockets with warm lining; good map chest pocket; rollaway hood with wired peak; brushed polyester collar lining. But wired peak is pointlessly small; hood movement is not as good as others; Paclite does ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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