The North Face Men's Prism Optimus Jacket

jeff - 2009-01-10

Really warm
I purchased this jacket after trying several different down coats from Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear. I am 6'2" and 185#. Unfortunately a lot of nice gear does not fit me well with regard to the arm and torso length. Fortunately this jacket fits me very well in a size large with plenty of room for a sweater. It is incredibly warm and light and looks better than some of the other jackets I've worn. I stay very warm even in freezing temperatures with only a thin base layer. Definitely worth the money!

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Anonymous - 2008-12-03

Very Warm...
Finally got to use my new NF jacket. WOW! It's very warm. Has to be under 30 degrees; otherwise, you just sweat like a pig. Very light, and the hood is great at blocking the wind freezing your ears off. Highly recommend.

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Damo - 2008-11-21

Excellent option!!
The combination of down and primaloft makes a very warm jacket and keeps it as small as possible. It has a lot of down in the front side and primaloft in the hood and inner part of the pocket to provide better insulation. I tried it out one week in Patagonia between -5°C and 15°C using a base layer and it was perfect!!

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jeff - 2009-01-10

Really warm
I purchased this jacket after trying several different down coats from Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear. I am 6'2" and 185#. Unfortunately a lot of nice gear does not fit me well with regard to the arm and torso length. Fortunately this jacket fits me very well in a size large with plenty of room for a sweater. It is incredibly warm and light and looks better than some of the other jackets I've worn. I stay very warm even in freezing temperatures with only a thin base layer. Definitely worth the money!

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Anonymous - 2008-12-03

Very Warm...
Finally got to use my new NF jacket. WOW! It's very warm. Has to be under 30 degrees; otherwise, you just sweat like a pig. Very light, and the hood is great at blocking the wind freezing your ears off. Highly recommend.

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Damo - 2008-11-21
Excellent option!!
The combination of down and primaloft makes a very warm jacket and keeps it as small as possible. It has a lot of down in the front side and primaloft in the hood and inner part of the pocket to provide better insulation. I tried it out one week in Patagonia between -5°C and 15°C using a base layer and it was perfect!!

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Alex - 2008-09-07

Definitely buy this jacket
It run's small so buy a size larger than normal. I'm 5'7" 140 and I wear an XL. This jacket is great: it's super warm and comfortable, and you can pack it down to a tiny sack. The hood can be tucked into the collar and the combination of down and primaloft is great. It's water resistant, durable and very light. I bought it for $200 but I think it's worth the $300 price tag. You should definitely buy this jacket if you see it.

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Anonymous - 2008-08-28

very nice jacket
light weight, love it

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Anonymous - 2008-08-16

Amazingly Light
Jacket fits well and appears very well made. Looking forward to trying it out in winter.

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Sueun Kim - 2008-06-25

best jacket
My husband loves it because it is very light and warm.

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Anonymous - 2008-05-15

Lightweight & comfortable jacket
Very pleased with the weight and warmth. I wanted a longer jacket that hit below the waist. It compresses nicely to fit in a backpack Also, another great feature is the draw string in the hood. It holds the hood in place so you can turn your head without obstructing the view.

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Kurt Rosenthal - 2008-04-28

Amazing parka
Very light and very warm. And very compressible. Almost laughed when I saw the stuff sack, but sure enough, an XL fit nicely. Note: the stuff sack is not waterproof, so keep dry. Size note: I usually wear a TNF Large, but had to get the XL on this coat. Bottom line: Great coat at a great price.

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JIABIN CAI - 2008-04-06

WONDERFUL JACKET
VERY LIGHT AND VERY COMFORTABLE.

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Vincent - 2008-02-27

I love this jacket
This is a very warm jacket with tremendous loft that packs down into a very small bundle.

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