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The North Face Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: **** by 1 review. Also available for: Women

Mountain Gear

Offering more bang for your buck, the Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket from The North Face is not only extremely lightweight - just over 12 ounces - but it's also comparatively light on your wallet. This packable 800-fill jacket is the ultimate mid-layer as it has strategically placed down insulation and breathable Polartec Power Stretch panels for warmth, comfort, and mobility as you make your way to the summit. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Great for packing on summit bids or lightweight backpacking trips as the goose down packs down small
  • Move through your adventures athletically with strategically placed Polartec Power Stretch fleece side and underarm panels that not only aid in mobility but breathability and warmth
  • Overpower the harshest weather with the efficient insulating ability of 800-fill, ultralight goose down in the body and top of sleeves - encased in a slick, down-proof nylon shell
  • Seal in the warmth with a hem cinchordR hand pockets

Rock/Creek Outfitters

Starting out at 3am to begin your summit hike is difficult to do, but with the Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket by The North Face, you can make that first hit of morning cold a bit easier.  Made to get out and about and not sit at basecamp, the Crimptastic has 800 fill goose down baffled throughout the jacket, while the underarm and sides has Polartec Power Stretch panels.  These panels are designed to wick moisture and have plenty of stretch to provide the ultimate in a down coat that keeps you warm, but can also get out in the snow and move.  The Power Stretch lets excess heat escape allowing you to stay drier.

Features:

  • Alpine fit
  • Hand pockets
  • Hem cinchcord
  • Hybrid construction with 800 fill down in the body and top of sleeves
  • Polartec Power Stretch in the side panels and underarms

Altrec

The ultimate Summit mid-layer, The North Face Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket for Men is a body mapped jacket with strategically placed down insulation and Polartec® Power Stretch® fleece panels for breathable protection and warmth.

Features:

  • Alpine fit
  • Avg Weight: 347 g (12.2 oz)
  • Fabric: shell: 20D 35 g/m2 (1.0 oz/yd2) 100% nylon ripstop cire with DWR
  • Hand pockets
  • Hem cinchcord
  • Hybrid construction with 800 fill down in the body and top of sleeves and Polartec Power Stretch in the side panels and underarms
  • Insulation: 800 fill goose down
  • Length from Center Back: 27"
  • Stretch panels: 230 g/m2 (6.8 oz/yd2) Polartec Power Stretch88% polyester, 12% elastane jersey knit stretch fleece

The North Face

New insulated Summit Series® jacket for 2009, the Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket is a new popular crossbreed. A mix between a pinnacle, lightweight down jacket, and a stretchy, fleece soft shell jacket, this jacket marries the two through strategically placed Polartec® Power Stretch® soft shell panels under the arms and on forearms, with lofty quilted down baffles filling out the body. More packable and versatile than ever before, this jacket adds a modern flair with a slight sheen on its exterior.

Features:

  • Alpine fit
  • Hand pockets
  • Hybrid construction with 800 fill down in body and top of sleeves, and Polartec® Power Stretch® on side panels and underarms

Skis.com (2010)

This Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket, brought to you by North Face, is as crimptastic as its name implies. A fabulous ultimate summit mid-layer, this body mapped jacket has strategically placed down insulation and Polartec Power Stretch fleece panels for breathable protection and warmth. The Polarec Power Stretch fabrics feature body hugging, four way stretch that is highly breathable. You will stay dry when you sweat, and warmth will be provided without the bulk, or the weight. This Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket is everything you need and nothing you do not want.

This description was also provided by: SummitOnline.com (2010)


Backcountry.com

When the alarm goes off and it’s time to head for the summit, throw The North Face Men’s Crimptastic Hybrid Down Jacket under your shell and get climbing. This hybrid puffy features a body-mapped combination of 800-fill goose down in the body and top of the sleeves and Polartec Power Stretch panels under the arms for the ultimate balance between warmth and mobility. The stretchy, fleecy Power Stretch lets excess heat escape while giving you unrestricted range of motion, and the down cuts the gnarly chill along the ridgeline.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Avg Weight:347 g (12.2 oz)
Center Back Length:27in (69cm)
Core Venting:No
Fabric:insulation: 800 fill goose down
Hood:No
Insulation:800-fill goose down
Length from Center Back:27"
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Main] 100% nylon ripstop; [Panels] Polartec Power Stretch
Pockets:2 Hand
Recommended Use:Mountaineering, backcountry skiing, climbing
Secondary fabric:88% polyester / 12% elastane
Shell Materials:100% nylon ripstop cire with DWR
Shell fabric:100% nylon
Stretch Panels:Polartec Power Stretch - 88% polyester, 12% elastane jersey knit stretch fleece
Waterproof:Water-resistant
Weight:12.2 oz (347g)

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The North Face Crimptastic Hybrid JacketThe North Face Crimptastic Hybrid Jacket - Women's$228.95 - $229.00

Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLargeExtra LargeExtra Extra Large
Striker Blue / Denim Blue / TNF Red
Striker Blue / Denim Blue / TNF Red
 229.00229.00229.00 
Striker Blue
Striker Blue
228.95229.00228.95228.952 More...228.95228.952 More...228.95228.952 More...228.95229.00
Black
Black
228.95228.95228.95228.952 More...228.95228.952 More... 
Wick Grey
Wick Grey
 229.00229.00229.00 
Hybrid Wick Grey229.00229.00    
TNF Red
TNF Red
228.95228.95228.95229.00228.95228.95229.00228.95228.95229.00228.95
Tnf Red
Tnf Red
229.00229.00229.00229.00229.00

Legend

  •     - SummitOnline.com (2010)
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Skis.com (2010)
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - The North Face

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Reviews:

this jacket is nice, but look out!

Rating:****

This is an all around great jacket. I was eating burritos one freezing night and the old gas started blasting. At first I thought it was the burritos, but it was really just the fantastic way this thing traps gas.

carlo randucci at Backcountry.com on 10/10/2009