The North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket
The North Face Free Thinker Ski Jacket is one of the most technically advanced jackets out there and boasts all the features to keep you protected on your next mountain adventure. Let's start with the exterior. The GORE-TEX Pro 3L fabrics are abrasion-resistant and durable as well as highly waterproof and breathable. This means that snow melt won't seep through and your sweat and moisture from inside will evaporate quicker keeping you dry. Need an extra cool down though? Unzip the pit zips and let the fresh air flow through. An adjustable and helmet compatible hood will give you that extra protection without sacrificing safety and the Recco Avalanche Rescue System is there when you need it. Tons of pockets! Everything from an interior mesh goggle pocket to a water-resistant phone pocket ensures that your prized possessions stay safe. You'll have a radio pocket and wrist utility pocket as well with a goggle cloth included. Thumb loops provide an extra bit of warmth and a stretch powder skirt with clip integration keeps that snow off your back. The next time you head deep into the mountains and want a jacket that can handle the harsh terrain, then make sure you're wearing a North Face Free Thinker Ski Jacket.
Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.
Fabric:
- Thumbloops at cuffs, adjustable hem
- The North Face Free Thinker jacket has a drawcord hem and rip-and-stick cuffs to help retain warmth; cuffs have thumbholes to help keep cuffs in place
Fit:
- Active fit
Hood:
- Adjustable hood is compatible with your helmet and offers excellent peripheral vision
Insulation:
- One chest pocket features a water-resistant, insulated cell phone sleeve; other chest pocket has an elastic loop to keep a radio secure and easily accessible
Ventilation:
- Pit-zip vents let you dump excess heat and provide cooling ventilation; double flap guards resist the elements for enhanced protection
Weather and Wind:
- 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro shell, fully taped seams
- Powder skirt helps seal out cold air and snow entry; clip-in tabs let you connect the powder skirt to compatible pants (sold separately) for an integrated, protective barrier
- Waterproof, breathable, fully seam sealed
- Gore-Tex® Pro 3-layer construction delivers excellent waterproof, windproof and highly breathable protection to keep you dry and comfortable, even in harsh conditions
Zippers:
- Flap-Cover WR Zip Hand Pockets
- Center YKK Aquaguard Vislon zipper boasts a new tooth design that's integrated with a polyurethane-laminated tape for excellent weather resistance
- PU Zip Chest Pocket with Radio-Holder Elastic
Pockets:
- Internal Stretch-Mesh Goggles Pocket
- PU wrist utility pocket with goggles cloth
Features:
- Hook-and-loop adjustable cuff tabs
- Embedded RECCO® reflector enhances radio signals from search-and-rescue RECCO detectors, helping speed up the search for a buried avalanche victim
The North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket is the most technical shell in the Summit Series, meaning you have one kickass jacket for your backcountry excursions this winter. A 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro shell, fully taped seams, and water-resistant zippers over all external entries give guaranteed waterproof and breathable protection at the highest degree. One of the chest pockets has an insulated pocket for your phone, but when you're out of range—which is highly plausible depending on how far you like to venture out of bounds—an elastic binding exists in the other chest pocket to hold your gigantic radio.
An active fit gives you the full range of motion you need to perform at your highest level, and it leaves room for mid-layers on the coldest days. Underarm vents let out some steam when you hike up those powder-capped peaks. A powder skirt blocks snow when you're knee-deep in the fluff, and the hood either slides over your helmet or cinches tightly across your head when the winds come up on the ridge. Thumbloops keep the sleeves in place and warm your palms up, and the adjustable hem retains any warmth your mid-layers offer. A Recco avalanche rescue reflector helps Recco-equipped ski patrols find you in an emergency on the days you decide to ski inbounds.
The North Face Free Thinker jacket boasts rugged construction and tough Gore-Tex® Pro protection to withstand demanding use and keep you comfortable on big mountains and steep descents.
Imported.
Adrenaline junkies like TNF™ big-mountain snowboarder Lucas Debari and skier Ian McIntosh need a bomber jacket built to slay maximum vertical miles in the backcountry. Nearly indestructible 70D Gore-Tex® Pro 3L offers premier waterproofing and windproofing, with exceptional breathability, that allows you to perform longer in remote mountain zones. Exterior equipment pockets are accessible while wearing a backpack and are purpose-built to secure your radio and extend your cell phone’s battery life while protecting it from moisture. The stretch powder skirt features clip-in integration to seal out wind, the cold, and moisture, whether you are skiing in whiteout conditions or you wipe out on the slopes. If an avalanche is triggered, the nearly weightless embedded RECCO® transponder in this jacket can be pinpointed by the detectors carried by the rescue team.
| Activity: | Snowsports |
|---|---|
| Additional pockets: | flap-covered zip handwarmer pockets, wrist pocket (with goggles cloth), internal goggles pocket and internal stash pocket |
| Back length: | Thigh-length |
| Back length (in.): | 31 inches |
| Battery Heated: | No |
| Breathability Rating: | N/A |
| Cinch Cord Bottom: | Yes |
| Cuff Type: | Velcro |
| Cut: | Regular |
| Exterior Material: | GORE-TEX Pro 3L - 100% Nylon Taslan with Woven Ripstop Backer |
| Fabric: | Nylon / nylon blend |
| Hood: | Yes |
| Hood Type: | Fixed |
| Insulated: | No |
| Insulation Type: | None (Shell) |
| Insulation Weight: | N/A |
| Length: | Long |
| Model #: | A7GFF1V-S |
| Pit Zip Venting: | Yes |
| Powder Skirt: | Yes |
| RECCO Detector: | Yes |
| Race: | No |
| Shell fabric: | Ripstop nylon |
| Shell lining fabric: | Polyester tricot |
| Shipping Restriction: | This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States. |
| Style:: | A7GF |
| Taped Seams: | Fully Taped |
| Type: | Shell |
| Type of waterproofing: | Gore-Tex Pro 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Waterproof Rating: | N/A |
| Waterproof Zippers: | Yes |
| Windproof: | Yes |
| Wrist Gaiter: | Yes |
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The North Face Free Thinker Jacket Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Not quite up to the level expected
Lots of pockets.
Hand warmer pockets are below any waist strap from a pack.
Goggle cleaner in sleeve zip pocket (a huge bonus).
Hood adjusts two ways, pull back on sides and pull back on top.
Jacket is a bit longer than most shells, covering my butt completely. The nits (there shouldn't be any nits to pick):
The front zipper does not zip up from the bottom. With a longer jacket, this is even more necessary, especially for use around town when you may need to get to a wallet in your back pocket.
The front zipper also sticks at the neck, requiring two attempts to close all the way ... every time.
Sleeves are too long. I needed a large for shoulder room and room for fleece. But, at 5'8", the sleeves are way longer than they need to be. A taller person might appreciate this. Perhaps the medium needs to be cut a bit bigger in the shoulders.
The hood gets crumpled with normal storage hanging in a closet.
Best jacket I've ever owned
The jacket is also very comfortable and breaths beautifully while blocking outside moisture.
On another note, it's a very stylish cut that attracts many looks and quite a few inquiries.
This jacket is the best I've ever had. Living in Whistler it can get wet and the 3 layer Gore-Tex keeps me dry. Since I helped design this jacket I'm a little biased however we designed it to be the best. Great pockets, features, style and fit. It truly has it all. Paired up with the Freethinker bib pant and I'm in heaven.
the ultimate jacket
Negative Reviews:
Not up to scratch :(
Pros:
Lots of pockets (for Goretex Pro shell products)
Great Hood Cons:
Definitely needs a double zip system for the main zipper.
Front zipper does indeed get stuck and needs 2 hands to do up to get it all the way up (because its really stiff so the collar stays down and doesn't want to zip up) And my main issue:
Bad quality - buttons and clips I had the jacket and wore it about 3 times when I found that one of the buttons on the powder skirt ripped out of the fabric (and is now still stuck to the other side of the button).
Wore it again the other day (about 3 weeks into buying it) and was hooking the powder skirt onto my pants with one of the 3 hooks, and the hook ripped out of the powder skirt completely. I know it is under warranty, but a jacket this new and at this price, shouldn't be falling apart after such brief wearings! Doesn't cut the mustard. Extremely disappointed. Definitely wouldn't recommend to anyone and has made me seriously doubt TNF quality.
