The North Face Prism Optimus Jacket

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The Prism Optimus Jacket is a down insulated jacket made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The North Face designed the Men's Prism Optimus Down Jacket for cold, wet missions to foreboding alpine peaks. Thanks to the hybrid construction using both high-loft goose down and synthetic PrimaLoft with a weather-resistant HyVent DT shell, the Prism Optimus provides tons of essential warmth in hasty snow caves and on windswept belay ledges. Welded baffles decrease weight and stop the insulation from shifting. The included stuff sack keeps the jacket small when it's in your pack, and the interior bottle pocket keeps your water from freezing."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Men's Prism Optimus Jacket (Fall 2009) The Men's Prism Optimus Jacket by The North Face is exceptionally durable, insulating jacket with combo goose down and primaloft insulation shielded by a weather-resistant coating.Specifications:Avg Weight: 820 g (28.9 oz)Center Back: 29 inchFabric: shell: 30D 57 g/m2 (1.7 oz/yd2) 100% nylon ripstopFabric: insulation: 700 fill goose down, Primaloft One in collar and hood Features:Performance fitFully welded bafflesStowable, adjustable PrimaLoft hoodNapoleon chest pocketInternal stretch water-bottle pocketInternal security zip pocketTwo hand pocketsElastic-bound cuffsHem cinchcordSeparate stuff sackThis product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"An exceptionally durable, insulating jacket, The North Face Prism Optimus Jacket for Men features a combo of goose down and primaloft insulation shielded by a weather-resistant coating."

From The North Face:
"Pinnacle insulation piece for freezing mountaineering pursuits, this thermal Summit Series jacket is amply insulated with both lightweight PrimaLoft One (collar and hood), and a plush 700 fill down (body). Technical, welded baffle construction traps heat to keep explorers warm, while mini ripstop nylon fabric adds abrasion-resistant durability. Five harness-compatible pockets provide ample storage."

User Reviews

Men's Prism Optimus Jacket
Reviewed by dsmyrski, Nov 08, 2008

Let me start this off with saying I'm not the biggest North Face fan, but I am a fan of whoever builds the best "mousetrap". TNF has done it all in this one all-be-it expensive package. If you are looking for the one and only puffy this is it. \

Water-resistant shell? Check! combines the advantage of synthetic and down insulation? Check! Minimal stitching to prevent feather loss? check! Insulated, attached and stowable hood? Check x 3! Multiple pockets? Check! Packs down small and light? Check!

The single best insulated jacket I've ever come across!!!.

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Men's Prism Optimus Jacket
Reviewed by Diarmuid, Nov 21, 2007

"I have to say this is a very good down jacket with only one drawback. The hood. It is not very well insulated and in short is too thin. Also when you face the wind it tends to get blown back not completely off your head but 15% off your head. You can wear a climbing helmet under the hood very comfortably."

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Men's Prism Optimus Jacket
Reviewed by Mainer, Nov 27, 2006

"This is an awesome jacket. I got a good deal at $162, but it is well worth the $250-300 it normally goes for.

I have packed this jacket many times into its stuff sack as a backup in cold weather and it still lofts as much as when it was new. This is a very lightweight jacket."

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Men's Prism Optimus Jacket
Reviewed by Chad, Jan 16, 2006

"This may be one of the most comfortable jacket out there. After trying on other down jackets, I found this jacket to be much more comfortable. It is very light and warm. The hood is very functional but too bulky when folded in. I don't think you can fit a helmet in there."

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