Northface jackets

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze
True. Very true. NF has some nice bags that are lightweight and do well in low temps. Of course not everyone wants to spend $150+ for a sleeping bag though. But if your ass depends on it....it's worth every $.

I really don't get the whole "well if everbody has it then it's bad" approach. Or "if it's expensive then it's not worth it and they're all suckers!".

I mean sure you can apply that to certain things. But when it comes to outdoor gear you 'generally' get what you pay for.

Now wearing northface stuff as a fashion statement? I don't think so unless you need a tag or name to make a fashion statement. Face it, that shit works and works very well and maybe, just maybe why it's popular.

Word of mouth spread that "hey, this jacket is warm, light, and I love it". I don't know the name of my boarding jacket, Vitesse I think it is but it is so freaking warm and weighs probably less than 2 pounds. Underwear, fleece and that jacket and I've boarded -20F temps no problem. It's probably 15 years old now and I wear it everyday in cold weather.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Actually Toyota has a cold testing facility here. Been there for computer support. Did not see any 2012 cars though, but aparantly they DO have them there. Yes, 2012 lol. At least that's what I was told.

 

[ja1484]

Happens all the time, especially with the college crowd.

Annoys those of us who actually use this clothing (more properly called equipment) for what it was originally built for, but what're you gonna do? Acting like you actually do things outdoors is chic in obese America right now.

Originally posted by: spidey07
Now wearing northface stuff as a fashion statement? I don't think so unless you need a tag or name to make a fashion statement. Face it, that shit works and works very well and maybe, just maybe why it's popular.

It does indeed, but I find it hilarious that suburban kids buy high-dollar breathable-laminate shells with features they don't even know exist for around-towning. They don't know what a napoleon pocket is for, they don't know why their jacket was made using a much more expensive dobby-loom weaving method, and they don't realize that DWR is a treatment that needs to be refreshed from time to time, not a characteristic of the shell fabric, which is just plain ole nylon.

But hey, let 'em through their money to the companies that keep my quality gear coming...

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: spidey07
I really don't get the whole "well if everbody has it then it's bad" approach. Or "if it's expensive then it's not worth it and they're all suckers!".

I mean sure you can apply that to certain things. But when it comes to outdoor gear you 'generally' get what you pay for.

Now wearing northface stuff as a fashion statement? I don't think so unless you need a tag or name to make a fashion statement. Face it, that shit works and works very well and maybe, just maybe why it's popular.

Word of mouth spread that "hey, this jacket is warm, light, and I love it". I don't know the name of my boarding jacket, Vitesse I think it is but it is so freaking warm and weighs probably less than 2 pounds. Underwear, fleece and that jacket and I've boarded -20F temps no problem. It's probably 15 years old now and I wear it everyday in cold weather.

Agreed. I live in NC and though it doesn't get extemely cold here for long periods we do see freakish cold weather here from time to time (we had 2" of snow last week and 3 days later it was 61 degrees ) I have a Flight series jacket that I wear mountain biking and a Denali for the cold. But it has taken on a status quo thing here for the label babies. I've been wearing it since Gert became a name.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Actually Toyota has a cold testing facility here. Been there for computer support. Did not see any 2012 cars though, but aparantly they DO have them there. Yes, 2012 lol. At least that's what I was told.

that would not suprise me. they started selling the 09 cars in the beginning of 08.

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: RU482
North Face Jackets are kinda like Tommy Hilfiger clothes were 10 years ago. Used to be l33t, now everyone and their trailer park has one

Except North Face jackets actually serve a practical purpose.

are you saying that clothing trailer trash doesn't serve a practical purpose?


//think of the Mt Dew from the bottle drinking kids

 

[ObiDon]

Originally posted by: vi edit
I've had one for about 5 years now. It's a Gore-Tex outer shell. I couldn't give two craps about it being trendy. It's comfortable, versatile, functional, and has held up well for something that gets worn probably 150 days a year x 5 years.

about 10 years ago, i got a matching packable hydrenaline coat/pants set (essentially gore-tex warmups) for mountain biking. i decided that i liked them too much to thrash on them. last month, i was walking out the door and hooked the pants on something and tore them

 

[Zee]

it's fucking well built and warm. get it on sale like everyone else. no one pays retail

 

[Shortcut]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Latest? Where have you been the past 10 years?

He was posting on a BBS, railing against hammer pants and Flock of Seagulls.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
I can't go anywhere without seeing everyone wearing these, is this the latest trendy thing to wear?

Latest? I wore one in the 70's.

 

[weflyhigh]

I got this jacket a few weeks ago in white and its really nice
I wore it to a frat one night though and had to leave it in the coat room which i was pretty afraid of. it didnt get stolen (which is pretty common in those kinds of rooms) but it did had two nice big shoe prints on it... gets dirty pretty easily but its worth the time cleaning cause it's sweet looking

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: ja1484
Happens all the time, especially with the college crowd.

Annoys those of us who actually use this clothing (more properly called equipment) for what it was originally built for, but what're you gonna do? Acting like you actually do things outdoors is chic in obese America right now.

Originally posted by: spidey07
Now wearing northface stuff as a fashion statement? I don't think so unless you need a tag or name to make a fashion statement. Face it, that shit works and works very well and maybe, just maybe why it's popular.

It does indeed, but I find it hilarious that suburban kids buy high-dollar breathable-laminate shells with features they don't even know exist for around-towning. They don't know what a napoleon pocket is for, they don't know why their jacket was made using a much more expensive dobby-loom weaving method, and they don't realize that DWR is a treatment that needs to be refreshed from time to time, not a characteristic of the shell fabric, which is just plain ole nylon.

But hey, let 'em through their money to the companies that keep my quality gear coming...

Those kids are paying to keep your NF company alive and for R&D mate.

Let them buy what they want and does it matter that they aren't in the woods every few weeks?! Its their money that they can burn.

I have two £55 torches! Do I use them to the fullest? Probably not like others but one stays in my bag and yes with me everywhere and the other stays at home. Both are sweet, build quality is stunning, light output is consistent through its burn time and is worth it to me.

Koing

 

[TheVrolok]

They've been around forever, but it's absolutely a college trend. I swear 7/10 people wore them in the winter on my college campus. I see them a bit less now that I'm out of school, but I still do see them. I'll stick with my Spyder jacket.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: vi edit
I've had one for about 5 years now. It's a Gore-Tex outer shell. I couldn't give two craps about it being trendy. It's comfortable, versatile, functional, and has held up well for something that gets worn probably 150 days a year x 5 years.

Same! I got mine thanks to a hot deal thread, and I haven't regretted it at all.

 

[ja1484]

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: ja1484
Happens all the time, especially with the college crowd.

Annoys those of us who actually use this clothing (more properly called equipment) for what it was originally built for, but what're you gonna do? Acting like you actually do things outdoors is chic in obese America right now.

Originally posted by: spidey07
Now wearing northface stuff as a fashion statement? I don't think so unless you need a tag or name to make a fashion statement. Face it, that shit works and works very well and maybe, just maybe why it's popular.

It does indeed, but I find it hilarious that suburban kids buy high-dollar breathable-laminate shells with features they don't even know exist for around-towning. They don't know what a napoleon pocket is for, they don't know why their jacket was made using a much more expensive dobby-loom weaving method, and they don't realize that DWR is a treatment that needs to be refreshed from time to time, not a characteristic of the shell fabric, which is just plain ole nylon.

But hey, let 'em through their money to the companies that keep my quality gear coming...

Those kids are paying to keep your NF company alive and for R&D mate.

I believe that was the exact point I made...

Let them buy what they want and does it matter that they aren't in the woods every few weeks?! Its their money that they can burn.

I have two £55 torches! Do I use them to the fullest? Probably not like others but one stays in my bag and yes with me everywhere and the other stays at home. Both are sweet, build quality is stunning, light output is consistent through its burn time and is worth it to me.

Koing

If they ever do go out, check out lighting gear from Princeton Tec. They make, hands down, the most bomber lighting out there for pretty much any purpose.

 

[Babbles]

The sort of outdoor gear elitists here in this thread is a downer.

Sure, to some degree Northface and the like are fashion statements but even if one is not doing the Appalachian Trail (or what the fuck ever) technical cold weather gear is still practical. I live in central Pennsylvania, and it was pretty damn cold last week and this week it has warmed all of the way up to 20 or so outside. I wear a Columbia jacket, my fiancee has a North Face and they keep us damn warm when it was below 0 - even if we were only running errands and doing non-outdoorsy shit.

I find these type of jackets and coats much more warm and practical than my wool overcoat. Why wouldn't I - or anybody else - want to wear them?

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: jemcam
I bought one 3 years ago. It's the nicest light jacket I've ever had. Expensive though!

Just go to the Flea Market, the Chinese sell them by the truckloads at pennies for the dollar.

 

[ja1484]

Originally posted by: Babbles
The sort of outdoor gear elitists here in this thread is a downer.

Sure, to some degree Northface and the like are fashion statements but even if one is not doing the Appalachian Trail (or what the fuck ever) technical cold weather gear is still practical. I live in central Pennsylvania, and it was pretty damn cold last week and this week it has warmed all of the way up to 20 or so outside. I wear a Columbia jacket, my fiancee has a North Face and they keep us damn warm when it was below 0 - even if we were only running errands and doing non-outdoorsy shit.

I find these type of jackets and coats much more warm and practical than my wool overcoat. Why wouldn't I - or anybody else - want to wear them?

Yeah, silly us for thinking people were overspending for features they don't use.

The point is this:

By and large, "technical wear" (or whatever the fuck REI salespersons are calling it these days) is built to a high standard for a reason. These features, at this level of quality, are expensive. If you *need* that kind of protection from the elements, it's worth every penny. You can't afford to have a "wardrobe malfunction" on Denali or the Eiger - especially if bad weather moves in.

If you're running around the burbs, even the cold burbs way up there in PA, there are plenty of ways to keep just as warm for about 25% of the price of a North Face/Mountain Hardwear/Marmot/Arc'Teryx/etc. shell.

As stated, if people want to keep giving R/D donations to some of my favorite manufacturers, I'm fine with it, but don't expect me to suffer fashion discussions or chats about how "got this NF jacket on sale!", or bitching about the expense of the label. People who use these garments for what they were designed for have no qualms with the price - they're worth every penny because they keep you alive and healthy.

 

[ObiDon]

Originally posted by: ja1484
If you're running around the burbs, even the cold burbs way up there in PA, there are plenty of ways to keep just as warm for about 25% of the price of a North Face/Mountain Hardwear/Marmot/Arc'Teryx/etc. shell.

yeah, for some reason it irks me to see people in ski jackets at the mall... especially with lift tickets still on them. the only way they could look more like jerkwads is by wearing their bluetooth earpiece while not actually talking on the phone.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: ObiDon

Originally posted by: ja1484
If you're running around the burbs, even the cold burbs way up there in PA, there are plenty of ways to keep just as warm for about 25% of the price of a North Face/Mountain Hardwear/Marmot/Arc'Teryx/etc. shell.

yeah, for some reason it irks me to see people in ski jackets at the mall... especially with lift tickets still on them. the only way they could look more like jerkwads is by wearing their bluetooth earpiece while not actually talking on the phone.

I love the people who have like 9 lift tickets still stuck to their jackets .. I don't see what they're trying to prove.