Incredible Fleece, Performed So Well. Perfect As Is
I wore this hoodie over a bunch of high altitude mountain passes all over the Andes. Over the Huayhuash Circuit, Salkantay Trek, on day hikes and up to the summit of Cotopaxi in heinous conditions. It was a PERFECT fleece layer. Well vented, but kept me warm while walking in cold temps, lightweight and abrasion resistant, packs small. Chest pocket held my phone without sagging. Stayed clean, and still looks new after over a month on the trail. I wore a long sleeve sun hoody underneath this fleece layer. On cold mornings and high passes, I also wore gloves and a turtle fur fleece neck gaitor and I never overheated (I'm a chronic overheater), only needed an additional layer if it was actively raining/snowing or extremely windy, when stopping for breaks or for the summits beyond 5000m. I was hiking in it for 3 weeks straight. I wore it to sleep some nights and it was great for sleeping too~! I've never been more pleased with a layer. I strongly disagree that a mid-layer like this needs pockets. It would be too bulky and inaccessible underneath a harness or jacket. Bring lightweight gloves or an extra layer. Between 4000-5000m I was wearing gloves most days. I think it's perfect as is. Absolutely love it.
Chigrl
5 months ago
No Pockets!
No pockets , Northface girls love pockets for our hands! Thumb holes are good but pockets are the best! Seriously, rethink the summit series jackets back with pockets.
Ready to Spend More
5 months ago
Pockets, Please!!!
How many reviews do you all need to see before adding pockets to this jacket?? Love the Future Fleece. Also why are there so many more male items and styles and colors? On a positive note, you have added a (one) add'l color since I last purchased.
Missing my perfect jacket
6 months ago
Women Need Pockets Too! Should Not Have To Say It!
I had a north face future fleece jacket that I loved. It kept me warm when The temperature dropped below what I was expecting. I did not overheat. I could take the jacket off and shove it in my backpack. It was super light. Never wrinkled. Not waterproof, soft and somehow kept the water out. But after so many years, it is worn out. I've been looking for years for a replacement . But for some reason, your designers don't put pockets in there anymore. That's a dealbreaker. I need a place to put my hands when it's cold. I finally gave up and bought another brand. So disappointed. Hope you get a better design soon and put some pockets in the jacket waist.
Heidi
Verified Purchase
8 months ago
I Would Buy This Product Again And Again.
Love this new style NorthFace, it's light weight and very comfortable, it also keeps me warm. I
