Outlet (Over 60% Off) Men Shop by Brand  >  The North Face  > The North Face brand has a fundamental mission: "build the best gear for the outdoors and inspire a global movement of outdoor exploration." The North Face delivers an extensive line of performance apparel, equipment, and footwear. Shop Men // Shop Women // Shop Boys // Shop Girls Color Charcoal Black Blue Camo Green Grey Light Grey Multi Navy Red Yellow Size Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Price - Low to High Price - High to LowStyle meets function meets versatility: in the search for one winter jacket to serve all active needs, look no further than The North Face Thermoball.The North Face Thermoball Jacket Features:Thermoball is The North Face’s proprietary synthetic insulation material that retains its loft and maintains its warmth even when completely wet.  It’s a remarkable material that is lightweight and compressible, and has a great warmth-to-weight ratio, which gives the Thermoball jacket an extensive range of uses, from high-intensity aerobic training to relaxing around camp at the end of the day.

We did a little of each in our testing: cold-weather trail running, a couple weeks of hiking and camping, road running in the rain, and general “wearing it everywhere for everything” use.  In our testing it worked best as an outer layer for calm and cold conditions, and as a middle layer under a shell for highly windy conditions or heavy rain.authority hoodie philippinesInsulation when wet works exactly as advertised: even when the jacket is soaked, your body stays warm.  dmt hoodieWe tested this during a few rainy 8-to-10 mile runs wearing the Thermoball as an outer layer over a base layer of merino wool, which is similarly effective at maintaining warmth when wet.  north face thermoball hoodie jacket test

It was an odd feeling to be completely drenched in 40-degree weather and still not feel cold.  This is the advantage of the Thermoball synthetic down, which doesn’t lose its loft when wet like natural down fibers do.  Another huge advantage of the Thermoball down is that it dries quickly, similar to a tech fabric shirt – and unlike merino wool, which sometimes seems to take forever to dry after getting soaked.pba hoodiesIn dry conditions, the Thermoball provides very strong warmth for its weight.  anarchist hoodiesMy closest point of comparison is with Patagonia’s Nano Puff jacket, which is less than an ounce lighter than The North Face Thermoball.  n64 hoodieThe Thermoball is definitely a warmer jacket than the Nano Puff, and seems to retain body heat more effectively.  trukfit sweatshirts on sale

Neither jacket functions well as a wind blocker, so during windy conditions a light exterior shell is recommended for maintaining warmth.From a comfort standpoint, the Thermoball is exquisitely soft and smooth; it feels like a light quilt against the skin, and it slips easily underneath a shell.  The hand pockets are nice and deep, and the cuff design extends the insulation beyond the elastic at the wrist, which enhances both comfort and warmth.  The 2014 edition has more contoured trunk lines than previous versions, providing a bit more stylish fit.The Thermoball is easy to stow and pack, and compresses entirely into the left-hand pocket, so it’s a no-brainer piece of equipment to have for any type of adventure.  Again comparing it to the Patagonia Nano Puff, the Thermoball doesn’t compress as compactly, but it’s actually a perfect size to use as a camp pillow.  Also, with a small strap the Thermoball can be compressed even further, to about half of the size pictured here.The North Face Thermoball is an outstanding mid layer jacket that provides high comfort and strong insulation for cold-weather activity. 

It is convenient and versatile enough to be considered a must-have layer if you’re packing light on your way to the outdoors, and can also be used as a fashionable everyday winter jacket. The North Face Desolation ThermoBall Jacket $199, 14 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s S-XXL, women’s XS-XL Backcountry skiing in Idaho’s Boise Mountains in heavily falling snow, I pulled my Desolation ThermoBall Jacket on over my waterproof-breathable shell for extra warmth while digging a snow pit to assess avalanche conditions. Finishing that, with the Desolation ThermoBall’s shell damp from snow, I stuffed it inside my pack while we made a couple of downhill runs and climbs. Later, I pulled it on over my shell again for the ski down to our car, as snow continued dumping and temps were dropping fast. Although damp, the jacket kept me warm. It did the same on other ski tours in temps in the teens Fahrenheit, repelling light, falling snow and giving me the warmth I needed by simply wearing it over my shell—no getting blasted by cold wind to add a layer.

That illustrates the versatility of The North Face Desolation ThermoBall Jacket, an insulation piece that won’t just sit in your pack. The North Face Novelty Denali Jacket $179, 1 lb. 6 oz. (men’s small) What can you say about a fleece jacket? Its simplicity of design belies its versatility in all seasons, especially for on-the-move activities in cool and sub-freezing temperatures of fall, winter, and spring. Consider The North Face Novelty Denali Jacket, which kept my teenage son warm through several hours of backcountry skiing in Idaho’s Boise Mountains, on a day when it snowed hard for hours and temperatures sat in the teens Fahrenheit (he wore it mostly under a soft-shell jacket). There isn’t much to this jacket, and yet, it could be the piece of outerwear you slip into more than any other. Whether climbing peaks, taking an ultra-dayhike or trail run, Nordic or backcountry skiing, or backpacking, the more time I spend in the backcountry, the more I value and wear lightweight jackets and vests that pull double duty as middle and outer layers.

Unlike with heavier, warmer, and less-breathable jackets, you can often wear this type of garment while on the move—while your body is producing heat, but you still need some warmth. That makes you more comfortable and, ultimately, safer in widely ranging mountain weather. Plus, you get more bang for your buck from versatile layers like these because you use them more. Here are six of the very best. Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody $249, 13 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s XS-XXL, women’s XXS-XL A lot of people wore this jacket before I did—or, more accurately, a lot of people wore most of this jacket—before I zipped it up at my campsite on a rocky ledge high above Baron Lake in Idaho’s magnificent Sawtooth Mountains. But I wouldn’t know that by simply looking at or wearing my Nano Puff Hoody. I’m speaking only partly metaphorically: Besides having excellent performance qualities, this jacket now contains cutting-edge, synthetic insulation that comes mostly from recycled polyester—which means that it’s not only good for me in the backcountry, but it’s good for the planet my kids are inheriting.