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The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket

$186.69 - $187.49

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3 Reviews

The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket

A proven and popular classic design among customers, this Men's Mountain Light Jacket is a fully waterproof and breathable shell that is Zip-in compatible with identically-sized insulation jackets from The North Face. The lightweight profile makes it an ideal choice for climbing, backpacking and mountaineering, although the versatility makes it a popular choice for a range of other outdoor activities, including skiing, snowshoeing and sea kayaking. The Mountain Light Jacket for men has a two-ply Gore-Tex Performance fabric that resists abrasion from rock and ice. It's not uncommon to read consumer reviews from satisfied customers who have owned earlier--and heavier--incarnations of this quality hard shell jacket for a decade or more. To keep the jacket design light, The North Face modified the hand pockets to do double duty as vent openings. If you need a secure, non-vent pocket for your wallet or phone, the zippered Napoleon chest pocket is a perfect solution. Inside the Men's Mountain Light Jacket is a stretch pocket designed to carry a water bottle. The removable drop hood is fully adjustable and offers weather coverage for the lower portion of your face.

Fabric: 40D 105 g/mÂ², 3.1 oz/ydÂ² 100% nylon two-ply Gore-Tex® Performance ripstop
Fully seam sealed construction
Waterproof and breathable fabric
Zip-in compatible with other identically-sized Zip-in garments from The North Face
Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
Brushed collar lining
Full-length front zipper has storm flap with Velcro® closure
Hand pockets double as vents
Napoleon chest pocket
Internal stretch water bottle pocket
Center back length: 30 in
Standard fit for convenient layering
Weight: 742 g, 26.2oz

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Reviews - The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket

jsdev - 2011-04-03

Great all around rain jacket
The first thing I noticed when opening the package was that this jacket is much lighter than any other Goretex jacket I've owned. I can throw it in my backpack when I'm expecting rain, and I barely feel the extra weight. I'm 6'3", 200lbs and the XL was a perfect fit. I have plenty of room to layer up underneath, and it doesn't look too big when I wear it by itself. I've only worn this jacket out in the rain once since I bought it, but I was very happy with the performance. The zipper that connects the hood to the jacket only goes 50% of the way across the collar. I was initially worried about wind blowing through the back of the hood, but this didn't end up being an issue. The hood and collar overlap by about 2 inches, and that was sufficient to stop wind from penetrating. I was able to stand in wind that was strong enough to blow over metal patio furniture without feeling so much as a breeze through the jacket. It's basically like walking around in a tent. I haven't owned this jacket long enough to speak to the durability, but from what I've seen so far I would definitely recommend it.

MaritimeDisaster - 2011-04-03

I have two TNF Mountain Light Jackets. I had to send my first MLJ for a repair and didn't want to go without one for a month, so I bought a second. I use the jacket for snowboarding mostly and am very happy with the performance. The newer one feels lighter in weight and has the new feature of a stow away pocket. The newer MLJ has a ripstop type quality to the material. I miss the sleeve pocket from my first jacket, but that's about all I miss. I purchased a large. I am 6 ft tall and 175 pounds. I use a TNF Denali fleece as a zip in. Sometimes, that combination is too warm, especially if I have my long underwear on also. The MJL is a fantastic shell.

- 2011-03-21

This jacket is a great product. The rain protection is awesome. It was out in a downpour and didn't feel a drop. My north face denali jackets zips in easily. The collar is roomy without being bulky. The only downside is the absence of a zippered chest pocket.