Lightweight, warm and stylish – Neil Braidwood thinks this new jacket from The North Face has it all. The Scottish weather is changeable at the best of times, so when you’re out on the hill, whether trail running or hiking, you need to be prepared for whatever it throws at you. The North Face worked with PrimaLoft to come up with this unique ThermoBall technology – which takes the man-made filament and teases it out into a rough sphere. This ‘ball’ of insulation actually mimics down feathers, and so gives the jacket not only superior warmth, but compression, too. The pocket stitching keeps the ThermoBalls in place, keeping your core warmer. This jacket is equivalent to a 600 fill down garment. I pretty much loved this jacket ever since I put it on. It is superlight, at around 300g (for a medium) so you barely know it’s there. It doesn’t feel restrictive, with the stretchy, softshell sides and arms allowing for easy movement. Plus, they come in some amazing colours.

There is a silky sheen to the fabric, and although it feels superfine, it is pretty durable, too. There is a one-way zip up the centre, which pulls right up to your chin, creating a quilted stand-up collar – perfect for when it gets blowy. awdis hoodies ukThe hood is made from softshell material, and has a central band and two panels either side, so it fits well, but drops down naturally over your forehead. nomex hoodiesIt’s not a tight fit around your face – you might need some ventilation, but it comes far enough over your brow that it doesn’t blow back. hoodie footie saleIt’s on display all the time.ibex hooded review The sleeves have elasticated cuffs, and extend right up over the shoulders, so if you’re carrying a pack, there are no seams to cause chafing.rugrats hoodie

There are two deep handwarmer pockets, with no zips, and two even deeper inside side pockets. There’s a secret zipped inside chest pocket, which will carry a phone, but the entire jacket also stuffs neatly into this pocket, and when turned inside out, there’s a wee carry loop for clipping to your belt or rucksack.hoodie allen album zip I’ve been running in the Pentlands wearing this in pretty freezing, windy conditions and although it’s really a spring garment it still does a great job of keeping your core warm, while even the softshell areas manage to stave off the wind. the north face denali jacket ebayI did get caught in a downpour, and the jacket coped well, but it’s not fully waterproof. Still, with the insulation being PrimaLoft, it manages to retain its loft, and keep you warm – unlike down in a similar situation.

It also dries much quicker than a down jacket would when wet. • Stretch soft shell sleeves, sides and hood • Three inner pockets, one zipped • Two handwarmer pockets • Stuffs into zipped pocket RRP £155, available in men’s and women’s styles from Black’s.Get exclusive offers, news and discounts direct to your inbox... Thousands of readers have signed up already. The North Face Sherpa Thermoball Jacket Based on 1 Review The Sherpa Thermoball™ Jacket packs a vintage, diamond-quilted shirt-jacket design with modern insulating performance for stylish cold-weather comfort. Poly shell:• Durable poly shell in a 50D weave.• DWR (durable water repellent) finish offers water-resistant protection.• 98 g/m² fabric weight. PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ insulation• Round bunches of PrimaLoft synthetic insulation are designed to mimic the high warmth and low loft of natural down clusters.• Breathable, water-resistant design improves passage of moisture vapor from perspiration without taking on extra weight.• Lightweight and highly compressible for easy packing.• Synthetic fibers retain insulating properties even when wet.• Independently CLO-tested to imitate 600 fill-power insulation.

Deep-pile, 220 g/m² sherpa fleece lines the body and collar for extra warmth. Logo embroidery at the chest and back.Pocket Lining: 100% polyester;Insulation: 100% polyester. Hand wash and tumble dry. Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size. This product currently has 1 reviews Write a Review of This Product What our Customers are Saying I love this jacket. Very warm as well for a mid-weight jacket. Looks great and sherpa feels wonderful. Air can draft up from the bottom without being able to cinch the jacket down there, but almost all jackets are that way, so not really a negative. We'd love to hear your feedback on our Product Page design! Take the short survey Schlafsäcke & Matten (3) Outdoor-Bekleidung von The North Face bei Sportxx Im Bereich Funktionsbekleidung ist die Marke The North Face eine bekannte Grösse. Entstanden ist sie aus einem kleinen amerikanischen Fachgeschäft mit Artikeln für Skifahrer und Wanderer.

Der hohe Anspruch an die Outdoor-Bekleidung und -Ausrüstung treibt das Unternehmen dazu an, auch eigene innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln. Um die Qualität der Outdoor-Produkte sicherzustellen, hat The North Face die Hardshell-Technologie HyVent entwickelt. Die HyVent-Technologie ist eine PU-Beschichtung, die ihre atmungsaktiven, wasserdichten und winddichten Eigenschaften durch eine mehrschichtige Zusammensetzung gewährleistet. Dieses Material wird vorwiegend bei Hardshell-Schichten verarbeitet wie beispielsweise bei dem Outdoor-Jacken-Modell Resolve. Sportliche Optik und hochwertige Funktionsfasern The North Face ist technologisch eine innovative Marke in sportlicher Outdoor-Optik, deren Artikel aus hochwertigen und vor allem aus leichten Funktionsfasern gefertigt ist. Auf die The North Face Bekleidung und Ausrüstung können sie sich auf kleineren und längeren Trekking- und Wandertouren im Extrembereich voll und ganz verlassen. Das Obermaterial der Outdoor-Jacken schützt von aussen mithilfe einer Hardshell-Membran aus Gore-Tex. Leichte Softshell-Jacken von The North Face sind die perfekte Oberbekleidung bei körperlich anstrengenden Wanderungen, da die inneren und äusseren Membranen sehr atmungsaktiv sind.