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The North Face McMurdo Parka

The North Face McMurdo Parka

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
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 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 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 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

rated 3.5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by HaroldRH, Oct 21, 2009

"Drawstring ends were sewn inside hidden pockets within the jacket itself. Who does this? I had to have a professional seamstress unstitch the jacket, install two grommets and have the chest-height draw strings exposed. I am not kidding. Kind of a joke for a supposed "high-end company".

I'm still waiting on "North Face" for their explanation why this occurred."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Eduardo Amaro Guerrero, Oct 09, 2009

"Por los comentarios encontrados, considero que hay varias versiones de este modelo de North Face, ya que en los comentarios hablan de la mala hechura, el contenido de pluma en poca cantidad, y mi duda seria que tal hubiera versiones piratas hechas en China?

Sin permisos, por que las que he visto en ventas de internet se ven diferentes unas de otras."

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rated 2.5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Maurice, Jan 23, 2009

"I went to the store to purchase the McMurdo after doing my research online. I ended up trying everything on in the store comparable and walked out with a Canada Goose Expedition. It wasn't even close. In terms of materials, fit, quality there wasn't anything even close."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Trailblazer2, Jan 04, 2009

"I bought this jacket for the first time in October 2006 and found it excellent, so well designed and warm and good quality that in fact it was usually too hot to wear in most UK weather.

However unfortunately I was the victim of a house break in over Christmas 2008, so went out to buy a new one today."

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rated 0.5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by ricohman, Dec 28, 2008

"I got one of these for Christmas and I have to say its a big pile of garbage.

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."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Jim Ward, Sep 29, 2008

"I have had my parka for 3 winters. I detest cold!!!
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."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Sven Burman, Sep 21, 2008

"A lovely and safe winter jacket! Good quality. It won't let you down even if it's really cold outside!"

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rated 3.5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Anthonyjerome, Feb 29, 2008

"The neck is stiff. Doesn't lock out cold. Down in shoulders shifts leaving flat cold spots. I can't believe there is no way to tighten the collar.

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."

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McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Tavis Campbell, Nov 19, 2007

"The North Face products are an absolute bargain if you live in the U. S. but an absolute scam if you happen to be situated north of the border in Canada. The price of this jacket in the U. S. is around $300. In Canada, get this, it is $450 (keep in mind the Canadian Dollar is worth a few cents more than the U."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Tim Mavers-Chance, Nov 14, 2007

"What a jacket! It is fantastic from moderate cold to freezing conditions. It kept me warm and dry through the welsh valleys last winter and is in great condition for its second season now. Don't even think about it - just buy it. You won't be disappointed."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by fluffy, Feb 26, 2007

"Great down parka with hood and faux fur trim. Too much wool shredding velcro: each cuff, even though there is an internal cuff, three external pockets, three internal pockets and five in the hood!It took me two hours to remove it all. North Face, what is wrong with snaps? You used them on the front zipper wind flap and on one internal pocket."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Steven, Feb 14, 2007

"I am on film sets every single day in temperatures around -22. I have yet once to feel a draft. On a film shoot expect to be outdoors sometimes for 16 hours, you need a rugged, warm and not to mention comfy coat to bare the frigid temperatures. Double think your next jacket purchase. You cannot go wrong with this parka."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Chu, Jan 22, 2007

"Warm even in the coldest winter day Chicago can throw at it. The size runs a little large but I guess it looks like I went to the gym w/o really going. ;-) Fleece lining in pockets is adequate but a little thicker fleece would've been nice. Needs a tighter fitting hood. Great parka and all you really need is a t-shirt underneath."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Peter Moss, Apr 21, 2006

"What a jacket! I climbed Snowdon in Wales, and the temperature was around -15/20, and I was only wearing a t-shirt underneath but still didn't feel the cold. The only gripe with jacket is that it's really not breathable and probably not too good for hiking as you sweat loads."

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rated 4 of 5 stars McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by ditchdigger, Jan 05, 2006

"A very warm jacket, blocks wind very well and will keep you warm into the teens wearing only a T-shirt underneath.

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."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Jacob, Sep 10, 2005

"I have owned the jacket for two stormy Seattle days so far, and I absolutely love it. This jacket is like a home away from home. I also like the fact that the jacket can nearly double as a bag with all the large pockets. I am going camping soon and plan to hookup my Ipod/portable speakers in one of the large front pockets, the setup fits perfect."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Women's McMurdo Parka
Reviewed by Emma, Jan 29, 2005

"I honestly don't know what I would do without this coat! It is superwarm and waterproof making it quite simply the most ideal down winter parka. I have had mine for two years and have washed it in the washing machine with no problems at all. As long as you remember to keep fluffing the down as it dries it will be as good as new."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the McMurdo Parka at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		McMurdo Down Parka - Boys'$198.95Buy Now
McMurdo Down Parka - Men's$298.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:		Boys McMurdo Parka$199.00Buy Now
Men's McMurdo Parka$299.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:		Boy's McMurdo Parka$198.95Buy Now
Men's McMurdo Down Parka$298.95Buy Now

REI		McMurdo Down Parka - Men's$299.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store		McMurdo Parka - Boy's$199.00Buy Now

Buy direct from The North Face		BOYS' MCMURDO PARKA$199.00Buy Now

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