The North Face Men's McMurdo Down Parka (Fall 06)

Carol Lyte - 2007-08-09

mc murdo jacker
I love the color and texture of the jacket. The color is unsual but lovely. I am certain that the jacket will keep me warm in the winter.

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Mr Frey - 2007-05-18

Great Coat
Is is heavily insulated and perfect for those frigid New York winters. I was planning on buying another for my little brother, depending on his report card, lol. I would definitely recommend it. Please keep in mind that is a little bit heavy but very warm.

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Paul - 2007-02-26

Awesome
The coat is wonderful it has all the storage compartments you can possibly need... however the coat is bulky, and very heavy on the up side it is as warm as wearing a down comforter and does me very solid on the cold mornings in the New York City Streets. I am happy with the coat and wish i would have purchased it for past winters.

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Carol Lyte - 2007-08-09

mc murdo jacker
I love the color and texture of the jacket. The color is unsual but lovely. I am certain that the jacket will keep me warm in the winter.

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Mr Frey - 2007-05-18

Great Coat
Is is heavily insulated and perfect for those frigid New York winters. I was planning on buying another for my little brother, depending on his report card, lol. I would definitely recommend it. Please keep in mind that is a little bit heavy but very warm.

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Paul - 2007-02-26

Awesome
The coat is wonderful it has all the storage compartments you can possibly need... however the coat is bulky, and very heavy on the up side it is as warm as wearing a down comforter and does me very solid on the cold mornings in the New York City Streets. I am happy with the coat and wish i would have purchased it for past winters.

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Dave - 2007-02-24

Perfect!
The McMurdo jacket was even better than I thought it would be. It is extremely warm, yet not as bulky as it looked online. Sizes do run big. I normally wear an XL and the large fits me just right. If you're not a furry hood type of person, the fur detaches and you can attach it to the collar. It makes for a very nice look and allows you to leave the scarf at home. The bad: None, really, except that the winter this year where I live has been the warmest on record so I haven't got much use out of the coat.

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Winsome Thelwell - 2007-02-09

Excellent coat.
Very warm and comfortable; not heavy. My son has not put it down since he got it.

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Chien-Hao Chen - 2007-01-27

Excellent
I'm very happy with the service I received from Altrec, the sales rep was very helpful. The jacket arrived timely and well-packed. I am completely satisfied with my order.

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Anonymous - 2006-03-17

Warm!!!!
Very warm. Lots of pockets. Roomy.

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Eirik Hageseseter - 2006-02-22

Jacket for vikings!
Have used my parka in Norway this winter and I can promise you, I've not been cold!

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Andrew Lokenauth - 2006-02-11

This is the Best
This is perhaps the best jacket ever. It keep you sooooo warm :) And is has to many pockets, inside and outside, you can keep "you whole life in your jacket". It has so many pokets, u dont need a bg. Plus , out of all of my jackets, this keeps me sooo warm.

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Enrique Herrera - 2006-02-05

Excellent coat
Superb coat, fast shipping, overall an excellent experience.

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T Francis - 2006-01-28

Amazing Coat!!
I purchased this coat for weather in upstate New York. I was afraid that it would be a bit too much, but it wasn't! It's amazing. No matter the weather, snow, rain, or just cold, this coat pretects. Well worth the time. However, beware, this coat is slightly big, but nothing that can't be managed.

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JOSEPH SILEN - 2006-01-28

men/s mcmurdo down parker
its a great parker man it keeps you warm that don/t need a sweater get one and you see

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Jean C - 2006-01-24

GREAT CHOICE!!!
I actually bought two of these parkas. They are everthing that they are advertised to be and more. Highly recommended!

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JOSEPH SILEN - 2006-01-20

northface
this parka is very very warm its the best i ever had in 60 yrs.its worth it

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Theron C. - 2006-01-11

The Great McMurdo
The Mcmurdo Parka is great! Comfortable, attractive and resourceful. My friends love it, I love it, and its all good!

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Marilyn - 2006-01-09

Great service!
My son loves his new jacket, I'm very please with the service.

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C McElroy - 2005-12-29

The best of the best!
Wow is this warm! Very durable fabric! No need for a pack, this has all the pockets that I need! I like the water bottle pockets. Hiking is wonderful w/out frozen water! Excellent coverage. Nice big hood, Very durable! Highly recommend!

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Lisa Stenlund - 2005-12-25

Very Nice
My boyfriend has this jacket and he loves it, very warm and nice fit.

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steve gent - 2005-12-11

top class
What can I say, I agree with all the other reviews. Tough and good enough for the street.

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Anonymous - 2005-12-07

Great Jacket
I got this for my husband's birthday and he loves the jacket. I highly recommend this to anyone. And once again Altrec did a great job with the service and quick shipping.

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DH Lee - 2005-12-05

great
its grerat!!! never being cold in the snow with this jacket!!

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Anonymous - 2005-11-29

This Jacket is AMAZING
This jacket will keep you warm in any weather with only a T-shirt on under it. Very fashionable with plenty of pockets to store all devices

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mark jules - 2005-10-23

very good
shopping at altrec online was fast and easy,i was impressed with the service.Altrec online will be my number one winter shopping place.

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Anonymous - 2005-08-25

Very well made warm Jacket.
I brought this jacket off the internet without ever seeing it and am very happy with it. the sizing chart and photos and specifacations of the jacket are a very good indication of the product.

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Anonymous - 2005-08-05

Great Parka!
I live in Buffalo NY and its always snowing and cold here. But with my TNF McMurdo Parka i was warm and dry all season long.

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Anonymous - 2005-07-23

Best parka period!
I got my North Face McMurdo Parka last winter and what a life saver this coat will keep you warm and dry in the toughest conditions imaginable. Worth every penny and I spent more than listed here because I needed it in a size 3xl.

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Edward - 2007-05-05

Good jacket but heavy
Good jacket but it is heavy. Not recommended if you are performing strenuous activity. It is very warm and so far has handled every cold winter activity so far. Because of its size it will not give you much mobility.

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Paul - 2007-01-27

House On Your Back (in a good way)
A serious outdoor parka probably best suited for longer outdoor exposure, but kinda bulky for going in and out of the car a lot. It's cut long so it covers up a lot. It has internal waistband and bottom edge elastic cords to cinch it in as desired. It actually has 10 pockets total (whoa) on the outside (some pockets are inside others), and 5 on the inside of the coat (2 of those for water bottles). The outside fabric is a little stiff, and it's heavier than the Michelin Man jackets. The fit proportions are a little odd so it's helpful to try one on for size in a store first. That being said, I LOVE it. Quality and workmanship seem top-notch and I like the feeling of being in an impregnable fortress when I venture outside into the cold and snowy stuff, even around town. It's nice not to always be bracing against the cold and just relax and enjoy it out there...

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DAVID - 2007-01-17

Heavy
This coat is the best investment to keep the chill off.Sizings are quite large

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MUN - 2007-01-09

Excellent ~
Excellent choice for protection from severe elements. Too heavy and bulky for strenuous activity.

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john t - 2006-11-17
Heavy jacket
Prospective buyers should keep in mind that this jacket is heavy, bulky, and extremely warm. I live in California, so basically the McMurdo has a permanent spot in my closet. I do not regret the purchase because it is a very high quality jacket and looks very nice in person.

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Mike R - 2006-02-15

Great Piece for the dead of winter!
This jacket is awesome for getting to and from work using oublic transit. It keeps you warm when you are in and out of trains and buses and has too many pockets to store your valuables

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Anonymous - 2006-01-02

Good Value for cold days of winter
This jacket is made in the true classic parka tradition with warmth, pockets galore for urban and survival in mind.

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Anonymous - 2007-04-03

nice parka, great hood
Nice down parka, with a great hood. sleeves too short for me, usually wear a large Tall. too much velcro: three internal pockets and three external pockets have the wool shredding stuff and the they put five patches of it in the hood/collar along with five snaps. they used only snaps on the wind flap, thank goodness. once you take the time to remove the velcro, it is a nice parka. upon reading the fine print on the tiny labels sewn inside, it says something to the effect that there is the minimum amount of down required by law. does that mean it is 30% feathers and 70% down? what ever, it works well and the HyVent stuff layered under the outer shell seems to block wind really well. they say it is waterproof too, but I have not the desire to wear it when it is raining, since that would be above freezing temperatures. It will stay in the closet until the windchills are around zero degrees! cannot imagine paying full price for it, does not seem worth it.

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Justin Van Etten - 2007-02-09

Awfully warm but don't try driving!!
I live in the white mountains of New Hampshire and needed something that could deal with our sometimes brutally cold winters. This jacket certainly handles the cold but its so big and puffy that when I was wearing the coat I could barely fit in my car much less drive it (and I am a retty small guy!!!). If all you are doing is walking around in the cold, I guess this jacket is ok.

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