User Review: The North Face Mountain Light Parka

The North Face Mountain Light Parka
Above: The current Mountain Light Parka, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Fabric: Nylon/Goretex
Price Paid: $345

This is my third one. The first couldn't stand up to battery acid, but it's still a great "dirty" jacket. The second fell apart in the pockets and was replaced w/o question. The third has held up very well for several years in all kinds of weather, with all kinds of liners. The shell adds 15 to 20 degrees of comfort to any liner, including the down, which is the lightest and most comfortable.

But the matching pants are a problem. North Face thinks only very thin people should be allowed to wear their clothing. "Large" means 6' and 165lbs. "Extra Large" means 6'4" and 180 lbs. I'm 5'10" and 190lbs and it's hard to be comfortable. The zipper fell apart. The fleece liners have the same size problem.

Also when I destroyed the first jacket, the next year's model "blue" had changed.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Mountain Light Parka at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
Mountain Light Parka (For Women) - Old Style$199.97Buy Now

Moosejaw
Women's Mountain Light Parka (Fall 2007 Discontinued)$254.15Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Mountain Light Parka - Women's$298.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Women's Mountain Light Parka$298.95Buy Now

RockCreek
Mountain Light Parka (Women's)$189.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Mountain Light Parka - Women's$238.95Buy Now
Mountain Light Parka - Women's$299.00Buy Now

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