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The North Face Men's Varius Guide Jacket is a classic all-weather jacket with a fortified shell. The jacket has plenty of pockets and one is specifically designed for a MP3 player. The hood works well over a helmet or can be removed if you do not want to use it. A versatile ski jacket for any condition, with this superior jacket on your back, you'll stay dry and warm, even if you find yourself in the middle of monsoon season in Shillong, India. Trust us, it rains a lot there.
Great jacket, but check sizing
This jacket is perfect for my intended use (fall/winter cycling). It is a bit more snug than I expected (I might have been better off with the next size up), though I'm sticking with it. Paired with a fleece, it's very warm and very waterproof.
Great Jacket
I have enjoyed the jacket greatly. It is light yet very protective. Several pockets provide you great opportunity. Hood is very usable. I like altrec's fast service as well.
Great Jacket
For all time use. Comfortable, light weight and moveable.
At first I didn't think it was going to be warm enough for the winter months, but it is. Just wish I could have gotten the Orange, but they were out of stock in the size needed.
Great jacket, but check sizing
This jacket is perfect for my intended use (fall/winter cycling). It is a bit more snug than I expected (I might have been better off with the next size up), though I'm sticking with it. Paired with a fleece, it's very warm and very waterproof.
Great Jacket
I have enjoyed the jacket greatly. It is light yet very protective. Several pockets provide you great opportunity. Hood is very usable. I like altrec's fast service as well.
Great Jacket
For all time use. Comfortable, light weight and moveable.
At first I didn't think it was going to be warm enough for the winter months, but it is. Just wish I could have gotten the Orange, but they were out of stock in the size needed.
Jacket seems just right for skiing in all weather conditions
Just received this jacket so haven't had a chance to test it out yet. But the Hyvent fabric, lining, and construction is exactly like my wife's NF jacket from 5+ years ago and it is still holding up well, easily shedding wet snow and rain. I'm expecting the same from my jacket. Number, size and location of pockets are great. I also like the ability to remove the hood. One minor critique is the rubber tab at the end of the adjustable velcro cuff which makes it stick out a bit.
Excellent Jacket
Warm and very water proof wear it with the Denali fleece. Pockets have soft fabric in them that helps to keep hands warm. Worth the price.
Great Jacket
This is a really great jacket. I have only had it a few weeks, but I am quite happy with the purchase. It is quite warm by itself but also works really great as a waterproof and windproof shell. I am currently using it with the TNF Aconcagua down jacket and and the combo has kept me quite warm in below zero wind chill conditions. It looks great too. Highly recommended. Service from Altrec was good as well. I would definitely buy from them again.
Perfect Jacket! Great Service!
I have had this jacket for a month. This has been a great waterproof and windproof jacket.
Initially I received it in wrong color. I told Altrec about it, and they sent me the correct one overnight for free!
I am definitely coming back to Altrec again.
Fantastic jacket
after buying this jacket for my self, I ended up up buying it for my whole family! It is such a great jacket for a great price. It does a superb job of blocking the wind even in the coldest of all weathers. I found that I only needed this jacket during the cold winter season. It is true that fleece would make you whole lot warmer but I found that even sweater was sufficient. I will definitely order from Altrec again!
great NF jacket
this guide jacket is a top of the line NF jacket. Its features make the jacket warm, windproof, waterproof, and stylish at the same time. Even without an extra fleece, the shell alone is quite warm, even in the winter. Great buy
cheap and warm
this is NF's cheapest shell and is still a durable and warm winter jacket. The zip in feature makes it versatile for any season and its a lightweight jacket ideal for sports.
Nice Jacket
Nice waterproof and windproof jacket. I'm 5' 7", 155 lbs. The small fit me perfectly. Sleeves were perfect length. The only problem that I have with this jacket is the hood. The hood is a little small so it doesn't completely protect my face from rain. Definitely a keeper though.
Great jacket overall
Great jacket overall, kept me dry during the winter. The only complaint I have is that the underarm zippers (on mine at least) constantly made themselves known. It always feels like something is rubbing or creeping up your underarms. I almost returned it for this alone, so you can tell I was highly annoyed. Overall though, I decided the benefits far outweighed the negatives. Five stars, but one star off for the bulky underarm zippers.
| Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XXLarge | |
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| Neck Circumfrence | 14.5" | 15.5" | 16.5" | 17" | 18.5" |
| Chest | 38" | 41" | 44" | 47" | 50" |
| Waist | 28-30" | 32-34" | 36-38" | 40-42" | 42-44" |
| Hip | 37" | 40" | 43" | 46" | 49" |
| Sleeve length from center back | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36.5" |
| Inseam ( Regular) | 31" | 32" | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34" |
| Inseam ( Long ) | 33" | 34" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36" |
Anemone Green, Asphalt Grey, Black/ Citronelle Green, Mountain Blue, TNF Red and Black. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size small, size medium, size large, size extra large and size extra extra large: s, m, l, xl, xxl.
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