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 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $200

I bought this jacket to replace an older one-piece insulated Helly Hansen jacket that ripped. Since the ML is only a shell, I can zip in other pieces that I have accumulated over the years. I have an EMS heavyweight fleece that zips right in, as well as a TNF Redpoint vest. Both zip in flawlessly.

The jacket is perfect for skiing, which I do quite often, tackles the New England weather admirably plus general city dwelling. Yes, I do agree, that TNF has become too mainstream, but their gear fits my needs perfectly. It is possible to be popular and make decent stuff.

The only gripe I have is with the lack of a powder skirt, it's more of a mental thing because I'd just rather have it because I was so used to it on my old HH jacket.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Mountain Light Parka at 7 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Mountain Light Parka - Women's$194.32Buy Now
Mountain Light Parka - Women's$298.95Buy Now

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

Backcountry Outlet
Mountain Light Parka - Women's$194.32Buy Now

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