northface jackets good?

bluedrop

I am considering buying one for my husband...

They are quite expensive though! Found one one sale in blacks....£120 jacket for £90.....

He had a adidas jacket that lasted 4yrs....wondering how good northface is in termss of durability and quality...
Other brand recommendations welcome!

Thanks@

Buggins

Lands end.co.uk have a sale on and their products are very good. Been using them for years!

spacey2012

A fashion item as opposed to a equipment item.

littlereddevil

I like Craghoppers the best

lil.smartie

North Face are very good, my husband has had his (one with zip out fleece inside) for about 6yrs now and still good

Kate

Sooler

bluedrop wrote: »

They are quite expensive though!

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LittleMax

spacey2012 wrote: »

A fashion item as opposed to a equipment item.

Not true, they fulfill both criteria. You pay a premium because they are also a fashion item, and you can get other good jackets that perform well for less money. But they are still a performance item developed for and used in extreme conditions.

Tylerama1

LittleMax wrote: »

Not true, they fulfill both criteria. You pay a premium because they are also a fashion item, and you can get other good jackets that perform well for less money. But they are still a performance item developed for and used in extreme conditions.

I agree, they are expensive, but they are good quality and pretty technical too.

happy35

really good jacket, I bought DS one a couple of years ago and it still looks like new. He hasnt really looked after it ie thrown in the cupboard floor etc but it is lasting really well

nearlyrich

I love mine it is really warm and totally waterproof, it does depend on which jacket you mean though as they do quite a range...

shammyjack

By and large as with a lot of clothing you are paying for a name and not always quality . This is a decent guide as to a garments weatherproofing qualities.

http://www.evo.com/waterproof-ratings-and-breathability-guide.aspx

Make a note of the ratings and choose your garments by this rather than by name .