The North Face
Latest Reviews
VE 24
Benchmark design, tent making paradigm shift for the time. Bought ours at the North Face factory store in Berkeley, CA, as a second, great discount! Problem was that one of the low side wall panels was turned inside out, big deal, I'll take the discount! Agreed with all the reviewers, awesome tent. My con is how heavy it is! Compared to today's tents, it is a barge, but then again those other lightweight tents are timed for destruction, will not take the wear and beating of the VE24. Beware of the… Full review
VE 24
GREAT TENT! Have one of the first ones from the '60s or early '70s—I can't recall. It survived a 200' flight in a windstorm with stuff in it. Busted a pole, but that was it. Urethane starting to break down—starting to smell like cheese or old socks, but still bomb-proof. It's been: rained on, blown away, frozen, cooked in the desert. For two people it's ideal with plenty of room for cold weather gear. Been to: Saline Valley, Arizona, the High Sierras, various Nevada hot springs, Canyon Lands,… Full review
Starfire Extreme
23 years in, and still can't find a comparable tent... I'm looking at this page as it is finally time for a new tent. I got this tent in 1995. It is now 2018. It has followed me faithfully around the globe and in all conditions. Now on its last legs of waterproofness, I have been looking for a new tent... and nothing out there is quite the same. Guess I'll spray the heck out of the rain tarp again and head into the wild with my bomproof vintage AF portable awesome abode. Wish Noth Face didn't start… Full review
Mountain 24
Had to give a send-off for my North Face Mountain 24 that has been sold to a new owner. Guy was going to camp in Sequoia and was going to buy the North Face Assault 3 that I bought recently and realized I didn't need. I offered him the Mountain 24 instead and she is off to Sequoia! Full review
Terra 40
Unbelievable find at a thrift store, $8.99. Brand new. Great pack and now is my favorite pack. Looking at doing segments on the Colorado Trail. If you're looking for a great pack, look no more. Love it for light to ultralight backpacking.
Highly recommend this pack. Has everything I've been looking for in a pack. Full review
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The North Face Coverage in the Trailspace Blog
One-Piece Jacket, Dial-a-Headlamp, Electrifying Gloves: OR Day 3
A jacket made from one sheet of North Face waterproof-breathable fabric, a Princeton Tec headlamp that switches modes with a dial, and new Outdoor Research gloves that include electric heat. Join us for Day 3 of Outdoor Retailer. Read more
January 25, 2014
Outdoor Apparel Highlights from Outdoor Retailer
Here are a few footwear and apparel highlights we spotted from Keen, Mountain Hardwear, Icebreaker, La Sportiva, Icebreaker, Sierra Designs, The North Face, and DownTek. Read more
August 5, 2012
Avalanche airbags explode into spotlight
The number of avalanche airbags available to backcountry skiers and riders has exploded in North America in the past few years. And you've likely noticed that the safety devices are also getting more media attention this winter, not just in the outdoor world. Read more
February 22, 2012
A Photo Tour of Winter Outdoor Retailer
The Outdoor Retailer trade show ended last month, but here's a final post on the show itself highlighting outdoor gear, outdoorsy people, and random sights. Stay tuned for backcountry gear news and information all year round on Trailspace. Read more
February 10, 2012
Outdoor Retailer's Softer Side: New Apparel Lines, Triple Crown Buffs, Footwear
We take a first look at some softgoods that caught our eye at Outdoor Retailer, including new apparel from La Sportiva, The North Face, and Outdoor Research, Trailblazer long trail Buffs, and footwear from Vasque, Timberland, and Columbia. Read more
January 22, 2012
Outdoor Retailer Gear Preview: On Snow
Here's our first OR product preview to whet your appetite. Since it's a winter show, we'll start with some backcountry snow gear. Stay tuned for full show coverage starting January 18. Read more
January 12, 2012
The North Face's first mountaineering boot (really)
The North Face has been outfitting alpinists since the 1960s. But up until now, those athletes did so wearing mountaineering boots made by other companies. To fix what The North Face saw as an oversight, the company has built its very first mountaineering boot, the Verto S-4K. Read more
August 8, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Seen at the Show
Because with 900 exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, we're bound to see things that make us stop and take a second look. Read more
February 5, 2011
High Fashion: Yama Girls Bring Style to the Mountains
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December 6, 2010
New winter packs for 2009/10
Do you really need a winter pack? New models for 2009/10 answer with a likely "yes" for year-round backcountry travelers. Read more
November 15, 2009
Karnazes to Run Five Major Deserts in One Year
The North Face Endurance athlete Dean Karnazes will attempt to complete the world’s five major desert foot races in a single calendar year. Read more
April 9, 2008
TNF Cipher Jacket Named Gear of the Year
The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket has been awarded Gear of the Year by Outside magazine. Read more
April 30, 2007
Contact
The North Face
2013 Farallon Drive
San Leandro, CA 94577
USA
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(888) 863-1968
website:
www.thenorthface.com
