The North Face McMurdo Parka
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Reviewed by 17 Trailspace users
Description
The McMurdo Parka is a down insulated jacket made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 17 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face McMurdo Parka gives you urban expedition style with Antarctica-capable protection. Store everything you need in the McMurdo's seven exterior pockets, two internal water bottle pockets, two internal security pockets, and an internal media pocket, and prepare for the worst weather. The North Face stuffed the McMurdo with 550-fill down and added a removable faux fur strip for extra warmth. The McMurdo Parka features two-layer HyVent waterproof fabric that's also windproof, breathable, and highly abrasion-resistant."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"An enduring classic, The North Face McMurdo Parka offers everything a parka should be for work and play in cold weather. That's probably why this garment ranks among the most successful in The North Face outerwear collection. The McMurdo features a waterproof, breathable, seam-sealed construction backed by warm 550-fill down and more pockets than you'll typically find on most winter outerwear. If fur isn't your thing, the faux trim can be easily removed along with the entire adjustable hood. Inside the McMurdo Parka you'll find two zippered security pockets and two pockets for water bottles. This North Face Parka is also electronics ready, so you can hook up to your work radio or MP3 music player without running a bunch of wires or leaving zippers agape. Fun aside, the McMurdo is one of the best-equipped parkas we've seen, and unless global warming eliminates winter, we won't have a bunch in stock for long."
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Men's McMurdo Parka (Fall 2009) The Men's McMurdo Parka by the North Face is a vintage parka providing waterproof, breathable protection and down-insulated warmth. Specifications: Weight: 1713 g (60.4 oz) Fabric: body: 210D x 300D 170 g/m2 (5.0 oz/yd2) 100% nylon oxford HyVent 2L Fabric: insulation: 550 fill down Features: Detachable faux fur trim Detachable hood Two Alpine pockets Internal and media pocket Internal water-bottle pocket Two hand and cargo pockets Internal glove pocket Sleeve pocket Velcro adjustable cuffs Waist and hem cinch cords Key clip in hand pocketThis product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us."
From REI:
"Stay warm and beat just about any cold weather condition when you wear The North Face McMurdo parka. Hyvent™ waterproof, breathable technology uses a multilayer polyurethane coating for waterproof protection and durability. Insulated with down for an unsurpassed warmth-to-weight ratio—down is the lightest, warmest and most compressible insulation available. Features a removable hood with detachable faux fur trim; drawcord adjustment lets you seal in warmth. Two-way front zipper features both inside and outside stormflaps. Hem drawcord and adjustable cuffs keeps the cold from penetrating. Outside pockets include two zippered chest pockets, two large hand/cargo pockets and a sleeve pocket. Inside storage includes two stretch-mesh pockets and a zippered electronics pocket."
User Reviews
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by HaroldRH, Oct 21, 2009
I'm still waiting on "North Face" for their explanation why this occurred."
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Eduardo Amaro Guerrero, Oct 09, 2009
Sin permisos, por que las que he visto en ventas de internet se ven diferentes unas de otras."
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Maurice, Jan 23, 2009
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Trailblazer2, Jan 04, 2009
However unfortunately I was the victim of a house break in over Christmas 2008, so went out to buy a new one today."
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by ricohman, Dec 28, 2008
The hood snorkel is too short. There is no support for the hood so you can't see out. There are gaps between the fake fur and the hood so wind can blow in. The velcro is missing on the fake fur so why make it removable?
The cuffs are to short and don't bellow out of the sleeves."
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Jim Ward, Sep 29, 2008
I have yet to feel the wind or cold while wearing the
parka. With this parka and insulated bibs, I can stay out 15-16 hours and remain warm. The parka still looks great and functions like a new one. But bet your bippy, when I wear this one out, I will buy a new one. No higher compliment can be made."
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Sven Burman, Sep 21, 2008
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Anthonyjerome, Feb 29, 2008
Add a drawstring to the collar, do an 800 power fill to the shoulders or quilt the shoulders with the seams closer together maybe two inch strips, and it's 5 stars."
McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Tavis Campbell, Nov 19, 2007
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Tim Mavers-Chance, Nov 14, 2007
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by fluffy, Feb 26, 2007
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Steven, Feb 14, 2007
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Chu, Jan 22, 2007
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Peter Moss, Apr 21, 2006
McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by ditchdigger, Jan 05, 2006
Three gripes, it would be nice if North Face would put a draft tube along the zipper, better cuffs, and every time I pull my arms out of the sleeves they are covered in down."
Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Jacob, Sep 10, 2005
Women's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Emma, Jan 29, 2005
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the McMurdo Parka at 6 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | McMurdo Down Parka - Boys' | $198.95 | Buy Now |
| McMurdo Down Parka - Men's | $298.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options: | Boy's McMurdo Parka | $198.95 | Buy Now |
| Men's McMurdo Down Parka | $298.95 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Boys McMurdo Parka | $199.00 | Buy Now |
| Men's McMurdo Parka | $299.00 | Buy Now |
 REI | McMurdo Down Parka - Men's | $299.00 | Buy Now |
 Buy direct from The North Face | BOYS' MCMURDO PARKA | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | McMurdo Parka - Boy's | $199.00 | Buy Now |
