User Review: The North Face Varius Guide Jacket

The North Face Varius Guide Jacket
Above: The current Varius Guide Jacket, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Fabric: Hyvent
Price Paid: $170

I've had this jacket for about two months now and have put it through severe winds and near torrential downpours. It has stood up remarkably well. It kept me dry the whole time as the rain just beads off the surface. The pit zips really help with the ventilation, but they have to be treated with care as they can get caught on the inside material. It is a pretty much windproof outer shell but would be more effective combined with a fleece inner layer.

One thing to consider when buying this jacket is that it is form fitting, especially around the shoulders and armpits so going a size up might be necessary if you want to buy a zip-in compatible for it. All in all the best jacket I have ever bought.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Varius Guide Jacket at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Varius Guide Jacket (Fall 2008)$199.00Buy Now
Women's Varius Guide Jacket (Fall 2008)$199.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Varius Guide Jacket - Men's$198.95Buy Now
Varius Guide Jacket - Women's$198.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Varius Guide Jacket - Women's$109.42Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Men's Varius Guide Jacket$198.95Buy Now
Women's Varius Guide Jacket$198.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Varius Guide Jacket - Men's$144.99Buy Now
Varius Guide Jacket - Women's$144.99Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Men's Varius Guide Jacket$198.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Varius Guide Jacket - Men's Fall 2007$148.95Buy Now

Massey's
Mens North Face Varius Guide Jacket$179.10Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Varius Guide Jacket$199.00Buy Now
Varius Guide Jacket - Women's$199.00Buy Now

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