North Face Thermoball Jacket Review

The men s thermoball eco hoodie costs slightly more at 220 and is a bit heavier at 15 9 ounces but otherwise retains many of the same features of the jacket we tested including primaloft synthetic insulation a 20 denier shell and puffy jacket like looks.

North face thermoball jacket review.

In fact the thermoball eco is not down at all. Hands on review of the thermoball hoodie. The north face originally released the thermoball in 2013 teaming up with primaloft to create the groundbreaking synthetic thermoball insulation. This versatile jacket is made specifically for skiing and snowboarding with a modern look plenty of color options and decent ski features.

That said thermoball insulation is not as compressible as 600fp down. The north face is continuing to invest in sustainability which is a great move for its brand and the future of the planet. This point is i think not to be undervalued. This is a great light weight winter jacket that provides warmth down to freezing add a layer for colder tempatures.

While scoring well for weather resistance the north face thermoball hoodie is heavy and bulky compared to lighter competitors like the patagonia micro puff patagonia nano puff and the outdoor research cathode hooded jacket brand aficionados will appreciate the stylings of the thermoball but our testers prefer a jacket with a more athletic cut that. For those interested in thermoball but want a hoodie or vest style don t fret because those options are available as well. This outdoor jacket has long been a favourite of the adventure community. According to rei this jacket is best described as.

Not sure it would work for single digit tempatures but i would stay inside if it was that cold. The benefits of less bulk less weight and the same amount of warmth as a 600 down fill jacket make the thermoball an excellent choice. Rather it is made of the north face s own proprietary synthetic fibers. The men s thermoball hoodie details.

The north face also makes the jacket hoody snap up and vest in women s versions. It is a monumental benchmark. The jacket is as warm and lofty as 600 fill power down as the north face claims. The north face thermoball eco snow triclimate earns our top pick for 3 in 1 ski jackets.