The North Face Talkeetna Light Parka:
If you're seriously considering that summer backpacking trip along the Pacific Crest, the Appalachian or that unnamed traverse beyond Denali, then you seriously need to consider a quality, lightweight parka like The North Face Talkeetna Light Parka. Not only is it waterproof, windproof and breathable, but it utilizes an innovative core vent design instead of the typical underarm vents found on most jackets so you enjoy enhanced ventilation that cools you faster and better than pitted zips. Best of all, the Talkeetna is zip-in compatible, which means that it zips into to other North Face fleece or down jackets and vests so you can easily adapt to climatic changes.
