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The North Face Thunder Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 14 reviews. Also available for: Women

Mountain Gear

Don't let frigid conditions steal your thunder, protect yourself from the cold in The North Face's premier, 800-fill down Thunder Jacket. While you enjoy the virtual thundercloud's worth of puffy, protective down, you'll also enjoy the extreme weight savings - at a mere 14.2 ounces, this lightweight jacket even keeps you dry in light precip thanks to the DWR-coated nylon ripstop fabric. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Chill drafts won't get in past the elastic-bound cuffs or the tightened hideaway hem cinchcord
  • Don't worry about feeling bulky in the trim, alpine fit
  • For travel or backpacking, pack it down small into one of the 2 hand pockets
  • Keep your precious insulation dry and effective in drizzle and light precip with durable ripstop nylon coated with durable water repellent
  • Overpower the harshest weather with the efficient insulating ability of 800-fill, ultralight goose down encased in a slick, down-proof polyester shell
  • Weight-conscious packers needn't worry - at a mere 14.2 ounces, you hardly notice the weight

Mountain Gear (Spring 2009)

Don't let frigid conditions steal your thunder, protect yourself from the cold in The North Face's premier, 800-fill down Thunder Jacket. While you enjoy the virtual thundercloud's worth of puffy, protective down, you'll also enjoy the extreme weight savings - at a mere 13.4 ounces, this lightweight jacket even keeps you dry in light precip thanks to the DWR-coated nylon ripstop fabric. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Chill drafts won't get in past the elastic-bound cuffs or the tightened hideaway hem cinchcord
  • Cold and shivers won't occur to you while you're wrapped in a veritable cloud of highly-compressible 800-fill goose down
  • Don't worry about feeling bulky in the trim, performance fit
  • For travel or backpacking, pack it down small into one of the 2 hand pockets
  • Keep your precious insulation dry and effective in drizzle and light precip with durable ripstop nylon coated with durable water repellent
  • Weight-conscious packers needn't worry - at a mere 13.4 ounces, you'll hardly notice the weight

Zappos.com (2009)

The pinnacle, ultra-lightweight mid-layer for outdoor athletes to sport in during cold-weather conditions.
Part of The North Face's Summit Series collection.
Ideal for multi-purpose backcountry endeavors.
True sweater-like fit.
Jacket is able to stow inside the hand pocket.
Two hand pockets.
Elastic-bound cuffs.
Hideaway hem cinch cord.
800-fill goose down insulation.
Center Back Length: 25.
Body Fabric: 20D 35 g/m2 (1.0 oz/yd2) 100% nylon ripstop with DWR treatment.
Care instructions: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.


Backcountry.com Outlet

Whether you're waiting for your buddy to finish skinning up the hill or you're at a chilly belay eight pitches up, The North Face Men's Thunder Jacket keeps you warm with highly compressible and lightweight 800-fill goose down. This ultralight down jacket stows in its own pocket, so it disappears in your pack or clips to your harness when you don't need it. A nylon ripstop shell buffs rock scrapes and bushes so you don't have to cover yourself with duct tape patches.


Backcountry.com

Chilly belay ledges, all-day ski tours, and cold nights in camp all require the superlight, highly compressible warmth of The North Face Men’s Thunder Down Jacket. When you’re skinning up or out on the sharp end, stow the Thunder Jacket in its own pocket and clip it to your harness or stuff it in your pack. At lunchtime or during a quick re-rack, the Thunder’s 800-fill down fluffs up quickly for a toasty shot of core warmth.


Altrec

The pinnacle, ultralight mid-layer for The North Face® athletes: The North Face Thunder Jacket for Men is a luxuriously insulated, highly compressible jacket for multi-purpose backcountry use.

Features:

  • Alpine fit
  • Avg Weight: 402 g (14.2 oz)
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Fabric: shell: 20D 35 g/m2 (1.0 oz/yd2) 100% nylon ripstop cire with DWR
  • Hideaway hem cinchcord
  • Insulation: 800 fill goose down
  • Jacket stows in hand pocket
  • Length from Center Back: 27.5"
  • Two hand pockets

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Super warm and easy to compact, The North Face Thunder jacket's ample 800-fill down insulation makes it ideal for backcountry overnighters.

Features:

  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Hideaway hem cinch-cord
  • High loft goose down has a longer lifespan than most synthetics
  • Jacket stows in hand pocket
  • Nylon ripstop shell with a durable water resistant (DWR) finish
  • Part of The North Face Summit Series collection
  • Two hand pockets
  • Weight: 14.2 oz.

O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)

The ultimate, ultra-lightweight down jacket for outdoor athletes to sport in freezing conditions, the Thunder Jacket also serves as a stellar jacket in cold weather. Part of the Summit Series® collection, this thermal jacket’s ample 800 fill down has a true sweater-like fit and compacts small, making it ideal for backcountry overnighters.

Features:

  • Alpine fit
  • Avg Weight 402 g (14.2 oz)
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Hideaway hem cinch-cord
  • Jacket stows in hand pocket
  • Length from Center Back 27.5"
  • Summit Series® collection
  • Two hand pockets
  • Ultralight mid-layer, luxuriously insulated, compressible jacket for multi-purpose backcountry use

This description was also provided by: O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009), USOutdoor.com, The North Face


Paragon Sports

The Thunder Jacket is the ultimate, über-lightweight mid-layer for outdoor athletes to sport in cold weather conditions. With a true sweater-like fit, this luxurious 800 fill down jacket is a compact jacket for multi-purpose backcountry endeavors.

Features:

  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Hideaway hem cinch-cord
  • Jacket stows in hand pocket
  • Performance fit
  • Summit Series collection
  • Two hand pockets

Oregon Mountain Community

The North Face Thunder Jacket New design. The ultimate, über-lightweight mid-layer for outdoor athletes to sport in cold-weather conditions. With a true sweater-like fit, this luxurious 800 fill down jacket is a compact jacket for multi-purpose backcountry endeavors.

Features:

  • Alpine fit
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Hideaway hem cinch cord
  • Jacket stows in hand pocket
  • Two hand pockets

Evogear

The North Face Thunder Jacket: The North Face Thunder Jacket is the ultimate, ultra-lightweight mid-layer for outdoor athletes to sport in cold weather conditions. With a true sweater-like fit, this luxurious 800 fill down jacket is a compact jacket for multi-purpose backcountry endeavors.


Appalachain Outdoors

The ultimate, ultra-lightweight down jacket from The North Face for outdoor athletes to sport in freezing conditions. The Thunder Jacket also serves as a stellar jacket in cold weather.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Avg Weight:402 g (14.2 oz)
Back Length:27.5 in.
Center Back Length:27.5in (70cm)
Core Venting:No
Fabric:shell: 20D 35 g/m²
Fabric shell:20D 35 g/m²(1.0 oz/yd²) 100% nylon ripstop cire with DWR, insulation: 800 fill goose down
Hood:None
Insulation:800-fill goosedown
Length from Center Back:27.5"
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] 100% nylon ripstop
Pockets:2 Front
Primary Use:Alpine/Ascent
Recommended Use:Mountaineering, climbing, skiing
Shell fabric:ripstop nylon
Waterproof:Water-resistant
Weather Conditions:Cold
Weight:14.2oz (402g)

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The North Face Thunder Summit Series JacketThe North Face Thunder Summit Series Jacket - Women's$229.00

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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 LargeN/A
Denim Blue
Denim Blue
228.95228.953 More...228.95228.956 More...228.95228.956 More...228.95228.957 More...228.95228.954 More... 
Denim Blue / Striker Blue
Denim Blue / Striker Blue
229.00229.00229.00229.00  
Striker Blue
Striker Blue
  168.95159.98 160.26
Asphalt Grey
Asphalt Grey
198.95228.955 More...198.95228.956 More...198.95228.956 More...198.95228.956 More...228.95228.95229.00 
Black
Black
198.95228.957 More...198.95228.958 More...228.95228.957 More...228.95228.957 More...228.95228.953 More... 
Asphalt Gry228.95228.95228.95228.95  
Deep Water228.95228.95228.95228.95  
Red
Red
228.95229.00233.00228.95229.00233.00228.95229.00233.00228.95229.00233.00228.95229.00233.00 

Legend

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

Notes:

Evogear offers this product at $189.90, but does not provide any color/size information.

The North Face Thunder Jacket Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
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*2
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Positive Reviews:

I love this thing.

Rating:*****

Like everyone else says, it is SUPER light and highly compress-able and so fluffy soft! It works great when its really cold for me (although I am not out in the cold for more than 20-30 minutes or so at a time) and when its not very cold, this thing doesn't overheat me. My back isn't all knotted up from the cold when I am walking like with my other jackets and I don't have to layer with this thing. I tested it with only a t-shirt for 15 minutes (walking to a restaurant)in 40 degrees with NO problem. Wasn't even SLIGHTLY cold!!!(not sure what results would've been had I been standing still for 30 plus minutes but who does that???) Zipper zips super easily. Plus, I also get compliments from complete strangers -no BS. Cons - only has 2 pockets. None inside. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS JACKET, I couldn't stop raving about it for the first 2 weeks to everyone!

fugly at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/19/2008

Review Title

Rating:*****

Since this jacket is Summit Series, it fits more trim than many other North Face Jackets that I own. Super light and packable - this isn't my everyday down jacket, I'm going to save for ski tourning, climbing, and other trips where I need to save weight and space. I've got other jackets that can take the day to day beating. I just used the Thunder Jacket on a 9 day moto trip where I didn't have an inch of extra cargo space, and it was perfect. The 20 denier lining is awesome, really comfortable.

Dave Drulard at Backcountry.com on 09/03/2009

The best coat ever

Rating:*****

WOW! What can I say. I looked for a coat for myself for over a year- researching and trying. Found the women's jacket like this and my husband thought it was great. This year was his turn- a Christmas present that I just couldn't keep until Dec 25. I was SO excited to give this to him, and he loved it. Everyone had made comments about the jacket. The two best features are the near weightlessness and the soft as a cloud fabric. GET ONE!

mandy64080100177835 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/11/2008

Perfect mid layer with no bulk or weight

Rating:*****
The Thunder Jacket is outstanding. I was photographing a football game in Kansas City recently and the wind chill was -20. I wore the Thunder jacket over my silk layers and put a high-quality wind break fleece over it and that was all I needed - no big jacket required. The lack of bulk let me work and move as the game didn't I didn't miss a play. It's not cheep, but neither is hypothermia. Buy quality, this is a great piece.
Jim at Altrec on 12/23/2008

Northface is worth every penny!

Rating:*****

I live in the northeastern section of the United States and between fall and spring, you never know what type of weather to expect. I'm also a college student and I prefer to wear light weight, comfortable and sporty clothes. This jacket is all that I could have asked for and much more. It's like wearing nothing, but Its look allows you to wear it in most situations. Thank you Backcountry for your quick and great ordering and shipping service!

ebs2473732 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/09/2008

the bomb! super warm!

Rating:*****

I have a size Med which fits me perfect! 5'10" 168lb very light and very warm! with a shell and a light base layer you won't have to worry about being cold at all. I get many compliments and I highly recommend this jacket. the down regulates temp so well. as for leaking down I have not had a big problem with that at all... Ladies this would be a great gift for your man!

sagidon100052084 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/10/2008

Packs to nothing!

Rating:*****

This jacket has a great athletic fit. And works great as a mid layer. A very warm jacket for how light it is to carry for ski touring,and ski mountaineering. For wear and tear I think you are better off with the Red point optimus hoody. Great jacket for it's intended purpose. Did I say it feels soft and comfy!

Mike Traslin at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/14/2009

Very Happy Purchase

Rating:****

Great jacket, super light & warm even in colder temps & yet you can wear it inside & not overheat. Only complaint would be that it needs pockets on the inside & feathers seam to poke through quite often, but I still love it. Looks great too...

cth2557632 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/14/2008

recommend

Rating:****

the jacket is very light but it keeps my fiance and i very warm. I love the way it fits on him and it doesn't look half bad on me either. i wish the pockets were lined but other than that, we're happy with our purchase.

mxm2525306 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/03/2008

Outstanding Jacket

Rating:*****

This jacket is awesome. Great loft with 800 fill down, Pertex shell and an amazing fit. This will work great as a light weight layering piece.

Jaye Snyder at Backcountry.com Outlet on 10/28/2008

Negative Reviews:

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE

Rating:*

This is a warm and cozy jacket BUT within just 2 weeks of using it, it had lost ALL of its feathers in the back area. My backpack compressed the down, and little down feathers would be sticking out and would catch on anything and everything (shells, chairs, sofas). I spoke with TNF warrantee department, and it is going to take 5-6 weeks for me to get it replaced!!!! $230 dollars for a jacket that lasts 2 weeks is completely ridiculous. Yea, it's super warm (comfortable down to the single digits) and light, but the quality SUCKS. PERIOD.

dou2613931 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/28/2009

Not even worth it

Rating:*

This is the first 1 star rating I've ever given here. This has a great sport fit, hugs tight. However I wore it around the house to test it out and within a few hours it already was leaking down. There are around 5-8 holes where feathers are coming/poking out. I'm leaving them there as evidence for my return. Maybe I got a defective one? I would not recommend this to a friend and am promptly returning this.

rocketdog at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/03/2008