User Review: The North Face Mountain Guide Jacket
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Fabric: 2 ply Gore Tex
Price Paid: $395
As a not too reformed boy scout, this jacket may be overkill, until you get more than a shower and a breeze. It is absolutely watertight, wind tight, easy to move in and tough as nails. It is a hefty 2.5 lbs., but for climbing above treeline, it always makes me feel warmer due to the liner, which can allow for a lighter fleece underneath. It does not ventilate particulary well, but does seem to distribute sweat due to the liner. It is very well designed and keeps drafts out due to numerous cuffs in the bottom hem and waist area. I compared it to other TNF jackets and Marmot, and find this jacket to stand up well in less favorable weather, because of its slightly longer back which covers your seat, and heavy material at shoulders and elbows, which withstands ropes and backpack straps without a trace of wear. Easy to adjust closures and elastics with one hand, even in mittens. Too much jacket for backpacking in moderate weather. Well made, as it ought to be for the price. I special ordered through REI. I would not have this as my only waterproof, but would not trade it in soggy, cold and windy conditions.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Mountain Guide Jacket at 1 online store:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Altrec Outdoors | Men's Mountain Guide Jacket | $398.95 | Buy Now |
You may also want to check availablity with these other The North Face retailers:
- Moosejaw
- Campmor
- Backcountry.com
- Backcountry Outlet
- REI
- RockCreek
- Ramsey Outdoor
- Oregon Mountain Community
- Teton Village Sports
- Massey's
- EMS
- Sierra Trading Post
- US Outdoor Store
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