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The North Face Mountain Light Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 65 reviews. Also available for: Boys, Girls

Berg's Ski Shop

The best in outdoor performance when you want to keep it light since light is right in the mountain jacket line...
A halo piece to any athlete's attire, the Mountain Light Jacket offers superior comfort, savvy technical features, and a sleek two-layer construction for a lighter, softer feel. The ample features and Gore-Tex®  fabric make this a top-notch shell you'll use for years. This jacket has been in the line in one form or another for years because it has been built for top performance. Keeping dry and warm is of the utmost importance in the mountains and this jacket will take you there.
Features:
  • Standard fit
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Zip-in compatible
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center-front zip and Velcro®  closure
  • Pit-zips with two-way zips
  • Bicep pocket
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water bottle pocket
  • Style Number: AZ5H
  • Avg Weight 815 g (28.8 oz)
  • Length from Center Back 30 in.
  • Fabric body: 50D x 50D 92 g/m (2.7 oz/yd) polyester Gore-Tex®  Performance Shell 2L [Fabric] abrasion: 70D x 70D 136 g/m (4.0 oz/yd) nylon plain weave

Gore-Tex®  for Outerwear Tech:The North Face® partners with Gore-Tex®  to deliver some of the planet'­s greatest waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection from the elements.
Gore-Tex® Performance Shell: This fabric provides breathable comfort and durably waterproof and windproof protection. It is used in a two-layer construction for a lighter and softer feel and in three-layer construction for a more heavy-duty alternative.

Mountain Gear

When the sky threatens rain for your next full day on the trail, pull on The North Face's Mountain Light Jacket, a seam-sealed, waterproof GORE-TEX Performance Shell designed by for fast and light trekking in wet climates. While raindrops roll off, perspiration vents through porous, breathable fabric – all while you stay protected beneath a removable drop hood with lower face protection. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • If you need a little extra layering, no worries – this coat is zip-in compatible and ready for your fleeces from The North Face
  • Keep every last bit of weather out with the Velcro closure over the center-front zipper and the adjustable, removable drop hood with lower-face protection
  • Keep your SPF chapstick in the bicep pocket while you stow your mobile phone in the hidden cell phone slot in side the internal zippered chest pocket and carry extra H2O in the internal stretch water bottle pocket
  • Stay comfortable all day in the brushed collar lining that won’t abrade your skin while you keep your temperature regulated by adjusting the pit zips with 2-way zippers
  • Whether you’re trekking up a mountainside or crossing campus on a rainy day, you’ll be safe from the weather in 2-layer GORE-TEX Performance Shell that’s completely seam sealed

USOutdoor.com

This North Face outerwear jacket comes equipped with a fully seam sealed nylon Gore-Tex Pro Shell 2L with fully adjustable and removable drop hood. Technically sound this lightweight North Face outerwear jacket makes navigating the elements look easy. Waterproof and breathable you cut through blustery east winds and nine months of Pacific Northwest rain and snow. Add the North Face Mountain Light jacket to your winter rotation your journey toward cold weather dominance will be complete.

Classic, all-around waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex jacket.

Features:

  • Abrasion: 70D x 70D 136 g/m²(4.0 oz/yd²) nylon plain weave Gore-Tex Performance shell 2L
  • Bicep pocket
  • Body: 50D x 50D 92 g/m²(2.7 oz/yd²) polyester Gore-Tex Performance Shell 2L
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center-front zipper and Velcro closure
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water-bottle pocket
  • Pit-zips with two-way zippers
  • Standard fit
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Zip-in compatible

Altrec

Built with GORE-TEX® Performance 2L, The North Face Mountain Light Jacket for Men is your all-around classic do-anything waterproof, breathable jacket. Zip-in compatible so you can add another layer if additional warmth is needed, the Mountain Light has a fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection and pit-zip ventilation making if ideal for hiking in rain prone climates, a day of skiing, or watching the kid's soggy soccer game.

Features:

  • Bicep pocket
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center back length: 30"
  • Center-front zipper and Velcro closure
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • GORE-Tex Performance Shell 2L
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water bottle pocket
  • Pit-zips with two-way zippers
  • Standard fitR8.8oz/ 815g
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Zip-in compatible

Zappos.com

An essential piece to any athlete's attire, the Mountain Light Jacket offers superior comfort, savvy technical features, and a sleek two-layer construction for a lighter, softer feel.
Standard fit.
Waterproof, breathable, and seam sealed.
Zip-in compatible with other TNF layers.
Fully adjustable and removable drop hood with lower face protection.
Brushed collar lining.
Center-front zip with hook-and-loop closure.
Pit-zips with two-way zips for venting.
Bicep stash pocket.
Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot.
Internal stretch water bottle pocket.
Center Back Length: 30.
Shell: 50D x 50D 92 g/m² (2.7 oz/yd²) polyester Gore-Tex Performance Shell 2L.
Abrasion: 70D x 70D 136 g/m² (4.0 oz/yd²) plain weave nylon.
Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Ultralight, waterproof, and breathable - the popular Mountain Light Jacket from The North Face® is the classic, all-around Gore-Tex® shell. Ideally suited for hiking, backpacking, and wet weather protection around town.

Features:

  • Abrasion panels made from 70-denier nylon backed by Gore-Tex® membrane
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center-front zipper and Velcro® closure
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • Fully seam sealed for complete waterproof protection
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water bottle pocket
  • Pit zips with two-way zippers release heat
  • Standard fit
  • Two hand pockets; bicep pocket
  • Two-layer construction: 50-denier polyester backed by a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® membrane
  • Zip-in compatibility with The North Face jackets

Paragon Sports

A halo piece to any athlete's attire, the North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket offers superior comfort, savvy technical features, and a sleek two-layer construction for a lighter, softer feel.

Features:

  • Brushed collar lining; Center-front zip and Velcro closure
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water bottle pocket
  • Pit-zips with two-way zips; Bicep pocket
  • Standard fit; Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • The ample features and Gore-Tex fabric make this a top-notch shell you'll use for years
  • Zip-in compatible; Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection

O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009)

Classic, all-around jacket is both waterproof and breathable – an ideal jacket to sport during any cool outdoor activity. Easily zip-in another insulated layer to this shell for a formidable defense against freezing conditions.

Features:

  • Bicep pocket
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center front zipper and Velcro closure
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water-bottle pocket
  • Pit-zips with two-way zippers
  • Standard fit
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Zip-in compatible

Backcountry.com

The North Face Men's Mountain Light Jacket is a waterproof breathable shell that has your back when it's you versus the elements. The Gore-Tex Performance Shell 2L fabric keeps you dry during your skiing, climbing, hiking, and traveling adventures. Underarm zips and two core pocket vents help cool things off when you're working hard. The removable hood and lower face-protection panel keeps your noggin and chin dry throughout rainy, snowy weather.


Oregon Mountain Community

The North Face Mountain Light Jacket is the standard in for a classic, all-around, waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex jacket.

Features:

  • Bicep pocket
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center front zipper and Velcro closure
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • Internal chest pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water-bottle pocket
  • Pit-zips with two-way zippers
  • Standard fit
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Zip-in compatible

The North Face

A halo piece to any athlete's attire, the Mountain Light Jacket offers superior comfort, savvy technical features, and a sleek two-layer construction for a lighter, softer feel. The ample features and Gore-Tex® fabric make this a top-notch shell you'll use for years.

Features:

  • Avg Weight 815 g (28.8 oz)
  • Bicep pocket
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Center-front zip and Velcro® closure
  • Fully adjustable, removable drop hood with lower face protection
  • Internal chest zip pocket with hidden cell phone slot
  • Internal stretch water bottle pocket
  • Length from Center Back 30 in.
  • Pit-zips with two-way zips
  • Standard fit
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Zip-in compatible

This description was also provided by: O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)


Appalachain Outdoors

The Mountain Light from The North face offers superior comfort, savvy technical features, and a sleek 2-layer construction for a lighter, softer feel.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Avg Weight:815 g (28.8 oz)
Back Length:30 in.
Breathable Rating:Guaranteed
Center Back:30 inch
Center Back Length:30in [M]
Core Venting:Underarm zips
External Pockets:3
Fabric:abrasion: 70D 136 g/m2 (4.0 oz/yd2) nylon plain-weave Gore-Tex Performance Shell 2L
Fabric body:50D x 50D 92 g/m² (2.7 oz/yd²) polyester Gore-Tex® Performance Shell 2L [Fabric] abrasion: 70D x 70D 136 g/m² (4.0 oz/yd²) nylon plain weave
Hood:Yes, removable
Insulation:N/A
Internal Pockets:2
Length from Center Back:30 in.
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Body] Gore-Tex PerformanceShell 2L
Pockets:2 Front, 1 bicep, 1 internal, 1 internal stretch
Powder Skirt:No
Primary Use:Ski/Board
Recommended Use:Skiing, climbing, hiking, traveling
Seam Taped:Yes, fully
Shell fabric:polyester
Ventilation:Underarm zippers
Waterproof Material:Gore-Tex® membrane
Waterproof Rating:Guaranteed
Waterproofing:GORE-TEX Performance Shell 2 layer
Weather Conditions:Snow
Weight:28.8oz (815g)
Windproof:Yes
Zip-in Compatibility:Yes

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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
Bittersweet Brown
Bittersweet Brown
299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00
Anemone Green
Anemone Green
299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00
Anemone Green (New Taupe Green)
Anemone Green (New Taupe Green)
299.00303.00299.00303.00299.00303.00299.00303.00303.00
Mountain
Mountain
299.00298.95298.95298.95 
Mountain Blue
Mountain Blue
298.95299.00299.00298.95298.954 More...298.95298.954 More...298.95298.953 More...299.00
Mountain Blue (Deep Water Blue)
Mountain Blue (Deep Water Blue)
299.00303.00299.00303.00299.00303.00299.00299.00303.00303.00
Black
Black
298.95298.957 More...253.99298.959 More...253.99298.959 More...298.95298.955 More...253.99298.957 More...
Pumice Grey
Pumice Grey
299.00299.00   
Wick Grey
Wick Grey
299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00299.00
Wick Grey / Asphalt Grey
Wick Grey / Asphalt Grey
299.00299.00299.00299.00 
Black (Black)
Black (Black)
303.00303.00303.00303.00303.00
Red (Black)
Red (Black)
303.00303.00303.00303.00303.00
TNF Red
TNF Red
298.95299.00298.95298.95299.00298.95299.00298.95
TNF Red / Black
TNF Red / Black
 299.00299.00299.00 
Tnf Red
Tnf Red
299.00299.00299.00299.002 More...299.00299.002 More...299.00299.002 More...299.00

Legend

  •     - O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)
  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009)
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Zappos.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - The North Face
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Altrec

The North Face Mountain Light Jacket Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****60
****3
***2
**0
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Positive Reviews:

Awesome jacket

Rating:*****

I bought this jacket in April of this year for skiing and backpacking. I also purchased a Denali to use as a Zip in. I love both jackets and they are perfect if used for what they were designed for. They both have pit zips. I used the Mountain Light Jacket on a five day backpacking trip in the Weminuche Wilderness area of Colorado last July. I only took the Mountain Light jacket (with The North Face rain pants) to use as a coat and for rain protection. It rained every day and the jacket performed perfectly. I never got hot or overheated while hiking in rainstorms as the jacket breathes extremely well. I never got wet either. I did not take my Denali with me due to weight and volume. I only got chilled one night when we got caught on the top of the Continental Divide and had to hunker down due to lightening and lack of a flat place to put our tents. The temperature went into the 40s with a strong wind but it was ok. Buy the jacket if you want a technical, high performance jacket. I am very picky and I am very pleased. If you are going to get into extremely cold weather, put the zip in Denali and it is second to none.

kurt100135073 at Backcountry.com on 12/01/2008

AWESOME JACKET

Rating:*****
I purchased this jacket last year and I am extremely pleased with it and since have been an advocate for it. You can ball it up to nearly nothing and then pull it out, and it its as though you never did so. When it rains, I walk several hundred yards with the hood on and as I enter a buikding, people are standing around waiting for the rain to stop (its that bad!!!) and I pull my coat off, and Im DRY AS A BONE. They look at my jacket with amazement!!! When its chilly out, I can wear this jacket without the liner, zip it up all of the way and when breathing into the jacket, I stay very comfortable. I own the lighter fleece liner for the jacket and its too warm... In extreme conditions, rain, snow, 40+ mph winds, wind chill nearing 0 degrees... when the jacket is sealed off at the waist and hooded up... with good gloves... I was extremely confortable. BUY IT!!! Only complaint... Ive worn it so much since Ive had it the past year, I wonder how long it will last for the money I paid. Its in excellent shape, but I look at it and wonder.
John at Altrec on 02/21/2006

Great Jacket

Rating:*****
This is my first North Face jacket and couldn't be happier. I also have a Arc'teryx Theta Ar jacket and the mountain light does a better job for half the frice. Ive read alot of reviews knocking the mtn. light for the zipper...i mean yeah there is fabric covering it but it doesn't make it impossible to zip...the arcteryx gortex zippers are twice as hard to zip and doesn't look as good. Also the goretex on the mountain light jacket is very comfortable even wearing a t-shirt. Unlike the Theta ar which the fabric is so stiff and really just not comfortable on skin. The breathability is above average and pit zips make it even better. This jacket is the all purpose, take it on the appalachian trail or to just take the dog for a walk on a cool day! Looks kind of blah on the website but very nice fit, im 6' 170 and a medium fits great, like it was made for me!
Anonymous at Altrec on 02/15/2009

only lasted 13 yrs

Rating:*****
I finally had to retire my Mountain Light. I'm very disappointed because it only lasted 13 years. ;) It's still functional and waterproof but it was starting to look its age. Some fading, a failed stitch in the liner, and a failed stitch in the waist "powder" drawstring (which isn't a feature anymore). I live in New England and have worn this thing hiking, biking, skiing, and every time it rains. I have literally worn it almost every day of every winter for the past 13 years. It's been crammed in packs and has absorbed some nasty falls while skiing. The best thing about it is that it is useful year round. It's not too heavy to wear in a summer rainstorm and it's waterproof/windproof enough to be used as an external layer in temps well below zero F. I just bought another one. I hope it lasts as long as the first.
Anonymous at Altrec on 10/17/2007

my best jacket

Rating:*****

this is my best hardshell jacket. the goretex is unbeatable - it's my snowboard, rain, and general cold day jacket. it has some pretty cool features, like a malleable metal wire running along the upper edge of the hood, so that you can shape the hood to keep it out of your eyes no matter what the condition (glasses, goggles, etc.)

i only have one complaint: this jacket is not very form fitting, which is sometimes a problem when i'm racing down hills snowboarding.. (this season, after 10 years of snowboarding, is the first time i have had this problem.. probably because i'm pushing about 60mph on my board these days..)

but i guess if you want form fitting, you lose some layering capacity. so great jacket, anyways.

ronen sarig at Backcountry.com on 01/13/2009

Great gear

Rating:*****
Optimized for mountaineering but suitable for a range of outdoor activities, The North Face Mountain Light Jacket combines the best in durable waterproof and breathable technology with a lightweight profile that's equally at home backpacking, traveling and skiing. This practical design saves nearly 300 grams of weight over The North Face Mountain Guide Jacket without sacrificing key backcountry features. Up top is a fully adjustable hood that accommodates a helmet and also detaches on sunny afternoons. Along the chest area are core vent pockets that can be opened or zippered shut depending on your internal thermostat. While The North Face Mountain Light Jacket doesn't offer the stretch performance of top shells and parkas, it keeps you covered without pushing outdoor budgets beyond your grasp.
shop2world at Altrec on 09/05/2005

Mt. Light

Rating:*****

Just got it in late fall '08. Since then I have used it for skiiing, walking the dog on cold wet days, hiking and even going to work. Forget what the reviews of older Mt. Light jackets say. This new model has pit zips, velcro cuffs, removable hood, great pockets, etc... I am very pleased with the protection it offers, the comfortable fit, and how good it looks.

As for zip in liners, guess what, just about any North Face fleece or other will fit. I have a Mountain Hardware Windstopper that fits inside as well (zipper is closed in a backward fashion though but it works!).

Try it out, you'll like it. NF has listened and made improvements were needed.

Al at Backcountry.com on 03/05/2009

Northface Mens Mountain light jacket fantastic in all respects

Rating:*****
This jacket is the answer to what I was looking for. Light, comfortable, wind and water proof. When the temp is above zero and I am moving about and I have a fleece vest on it is warm enough for me. I also bought a denali fleece jacket that zips into this jacket and really won't need it until it is below zero here in Minnesota. Too warm. So I need to buy a light fleece for most of the winter months. So now I can throw away most of what is in my closet as this one outer shell, vests and fleece liners provide all that I need all year long.
Anonymous at Altrec on 03/26/2008

So good I bough another one

Rating:*****

I bought my first Mountain Light in 1994. It served me well for many years. Saved my life in a blizzard on Longs Peak in Colorado. Never had any complaints about this jacket. It worked wonderfully for 14 years. The liner became damaged and some of the seams got damaged and leaked water. It was sent back to TNF for repairs.

The jacket was not repairable and TNF sent me a gift card for $300 towards a new jacket. That's awesome service!!!

I plan on buying another Mountain Light to replace my older one. I hope the newer jackets are as well made as the older stuff.

Andy at Backcountry.com on 10/22/2009

Versatile jacket!

Rating:*****

This thing can really get the job done in any conditions. If you have a good fleece zipped into it, it'll keep you warm. If it gets hot, you can take the fleece out and open up the vents to cool off. If the rain starts feeling, you can through on the hood and trust the gore tex to keep you bone dry. Tough material, and packs down to a pretty good size. I found it to fit true to size (I'm 6' and 160 lbs and a small fits me great even with some layering underneath.) Highly recommended!

lessthanpete at Backcountry.com on 02/11/2009

Neutral Reviews:

The three stars reviews have it right

Rating:***

I bought this last year replacing a Mountain Light Jacket that I had bought in 96 along with a Denali that I still wear thanks to some TLC provided free of charge by the North Face warranty department. Its zip in compatible so there was no problem there which was nice.
I must give TNF credit for this one b/c i sent the denaili in with torn cuffs, broken zippers and a few other issues and they fixed it up good as new (almost its still a 12 year old fleece that just looks new) for free. I was pleasantly surprised at this so thumbs up to them for that.

The original Mtn Light I loved dearly, and I thought I was just upgrading to a different color and gore tex pro shell but as many reviewers have said before this jacket does NOT have pit zips which if I had known I would never have purchased and would have bought an Arc'teryx. This is not what i would call a highly technical jacket unless you count walking around the city a good hike. In general Tsaylor45 says everything I would have said except he said it first. Not the best for the but good for the pricepoint.

zacharyboy1997237 at Backcountry.com on 10/29/2008

"I wanted to love it."

Rating:***
I wanted to love it, but I couldn't. I like the feel of the jacket - what with the Gore-Tex and the whatever the liner is. I didn't like the elastic in the cuffs and the fact that the pocket zipper got stuck on the pocket liner material - but I could live with that. I sent it back because of the sleeves. Usually, TNF jackets fit my monkey arms better than any other brand, but the sleeves on this one ride up when I reach up. I settled on a Marmot shell with "Angel-Wing Movement" rather than the Mountain Light with its "Penguin-Wing Movement".
Philip at Moosejaw on 04/06/2009