The North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket
by The North Face, Ski Jackets
The North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket
When you're the fist one in line on an epic powder day and the last to crawl off the mountain as the lifts close, The North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket is your buddy end-to-end. A stylin' shell with premier 3-layer GORE-TEX XCR Pro Shell protection, this jacket is for all-mountain use. The GORE-TEX XCR excels at cutting the wind so you won't get chilled, and is extremely breathable to keep you warm and dry during a full day of ripping. Rotated core vents let you expel excess heat and moisture during an off-piste lap. The powder skirt features a gripper elastic seal and pant connect system that helps keep out blowing snow and drafts. During a heavy snow or inadvertent head plant an adjustable hood with asymmetric zipper battens down the hatches. A serious minimalist shell, the Free Thinker features an internal security pocket, internal goggle cloth pocket, buddy lift clip, bicep accessory pocket, and Recco avalanche rescue reflector for high-performance arcing.
- Fabric: [body] GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3L Enduro nylon
- Premier waterproof, breathable jacket for top-to-bottom mountain use without sacrificing style
- Waterproof, breathable, fully seam sealed
- Infused polymer construction with PU zip technology
- Fully adjustable drop hood
- Rotated core vents
- Napoleon pocket
- Internal security pocket
- Internal goggle cloth pocket
- Offset entry zip
- Adjustable powder skirt
- Gripper elastic to hold powder skirt down
- Pant-a-locks to attach powder skirt to pants to keep chill out
- Buddy lift clip
- Bicep and wrist accessory pockets
- Recco® avalanche rescue reflector
Reviews - The North Face Men's Free Thinker
Dink Reeves -
4/6/2008
Bullet proof.
So why did I by a second one? For fear they may break the mold on the Free Thinker model!! A lot like the old North Face RTG series, this is the best shell on the market if you want the toughest longest lasting layer between you and the elements. And thanks to the designer for toning down the logos. Worth the wait and the investment.
Dink Reeves -
4/6/2008
Bullet proof.
So why did I by a second one? For fear they may break the mold on the Free Thinker model!! A lot like the old North Face RTG series, this is the best shell on the market if you want the toughest longest lasting layer between you and the elements. And thanks to the designer for toning down the logos. Worth the wait and the investment.
Anonymous -
3/9/2008
Versatile shell worth every penny
The Free Thinker is a lightweight shell that can be worn in a wide range of weather conditions (outdoors and even roaming the wet streets of NYC). It is probably the most waterproof shell from TNF that I have owned (compared to Sedition, Ama Dablam) and the fabric is very durable. In addition, I purchased the Free Thinker in white understanding how quickly it can get dirty but surprisingly, the fabric does a fairly good job staying clean. The pockets are deep and many to store items and a loose enough fit to have a mid-weight insulated layer. You definitely get what you pay for with this light, breathable, and extremely waterproof shell.
