The North Face Men's Makalu Insulated Jacket
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The North Face Makalu Insulated Ski Jacket was designed to handle the remote expeditions. Taking a note from the Makalu Mountains in the Himalayas, this jacket is made to battle the conditions that this mountain can dish out. But if you're heading out to the mountains for a day of cruising the frontside of the slopes, this jacket will keep you warm and feeling cozy. Designed with PrimaLoft One Insulation, you feel very warm as the insulation traps the heat inside and is soft and comfortable to have around you. The HyVent Alpha exterior keeps you protected in the harshest conditions. This waterproof fabric will block the precipitation from seeping in but still maintains enough breathability to allow the sweat and moisture inside the jacket to evaporate out. You'll have a hood that's helmet compatible so you can block the wind and keep your head protected and a few pockets for some light storage. When the conditions are challenging, make sure to have the North Face Makalu Insulated Ski Jacket to will help you battle the elements so that you don't let a great mountaineering or alpine climbing day go to waste.
Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.
Insulation:
- PrimaLoft One insulation keeps your body heat when you need it even in wet conditions
- PrimaLoft One insulation levels are mapped to provide the greatest warmth to packability ratio possible
Weather and Wind:
- Waterproof, seam-taped nylon HyVent® Alpha shell
Zippers:
- Zip handwarmer pockets are generous and easy to access
- Dual Zippered Hand Pockets
Pockets:
- Polyurethane Chest Pocket
- Interior pocket-accessed bottom cinch
Fabric:
- Hem cinch seals out the snow and can be quickly tightened from inside your pockets
- Fully taped seams stop water from slinking in through the stitching
Ventilation:
- HyVent Alpha seals out moisture while remaining highly breathable so you never feel cold or clammy
Hood:
- Sleek, fixed, fully adjustable helmet-compatible hood swivels with head for a natural, unobstructed view
- Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood swivels with your head so your vision is never obstructed by your hood
Manufactured:
- Imported
Features:
- The North Face Summit Series
The North Face brand is known for its revolutionary technologies, such as its PrimaLoft® insulation. This top quality insulation stays warm even when wet. It is mapped inside the Makalu Jacket to reduce bulk and provide insulation where it is most needed. Other features of this item include generous zippered hand warmer pockets, an interior pocket and a sleek hood. The jacket keeps cold drafts out with a cinch at the bottom hem and adjustable cuffs at the sleeve hems. It weighs 1 pound 10 ounces and has a back length of 29 inches.
The North Face Makalu Insulated Jacket for Men is built for fast moving adventures in alpine environments. Insulated, waterproof and breathable with an alpine fit, the Makalu has a wide range of uses and protection. The lightweight Primaloft One insulation locks in the heat in wintry conditions while the seam sealed, but breathable exterior is ready for wet, demanding storms. As part of The North Face Summit Series this jacket features a harness and helmet-compatible design and as always is athlete tested and approved.
Features:
| Back Length: | 29 in. |
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| Battery Heated: | No |
| Breathability: | Low Breathability (< 4000g) |
| Breathability Rating: | 800g |
| Center Back Length: | 29" |
| Cinch Cord Bottom: | Yes |
| Closure: | Full Zip |
| Cuff Type: | Velcro |
| Cut: | Regular |
| Exterior Material: | HyVent Alpha 2L Shell - 100% Nylon |
| Fabrics/Materials: | 40D 100% nylon 99 g/m² (2.87 oz/yd²) HyVent® Alpha 2L shell |
| Fit: | Athletic |
| Hood: | Fixed, fully adjustable helmet-compatible hood swivels with head for a natural, unobstructed view |
| Hood Type: | Fixed |
| Insulation: | 133 g PrimaLoft® One |
| Insulation Material: | PrimaLoft |
| Insulation Type: | Synthetic |
| Insulation Weight: | 133 Grams |
| Length: | Medium |
| Length from Center Back: | 29” |
| Material: | 100% Nylon |
| Model #: | A12S35W-S |
| Pit Zip Venting: | Yes |
| Pockets: | Two zippered hand pockets/ Napoleon Zip Pocket/ Interior pocket–accessed bottom cinch |
| Powder Skirt: | No |
| Race: | No |
| Seam Sealed: | Seam taped |
| Shipping Restriction: | This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States. |
| Style: | Jackets |
| Taped Seams: | Fully Taped |
| Type: | Insulated |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Waterproof: | Moderately Waterproof (5000mm-19,999mm) |
| Waterproof Rating: | 17,600mm |
| Waterproof Zippers: | No |
| Weatherproof Material: | HyVent |
| Weight: | 1 lb 10 oz (755 g) |
| Windproof: | yes |
| Wrist Gaiter: | No |
| Zipper: | Full zip |
| body: | 40D 100% nylon 99 g/m² (2.87 oz/yd²) HyVent® Alpha 2L shell / insulation |
Subcategories of Jackets & Vests:
Related Categories:
- The North Face Men's Jackets & Vests
- Men's Jackets & Vests
- Everything from The North Face.
The North Face Makalu Insulated Jacket Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
This jacket is a fine piece of clothing. Despite it's somewhat thick insulation, I can roll it down and fit it into the hood, which ends up being about the size of a football. I live up in Montana where it gets down to the negative 20-30's and it has kept me nice and warm. I wore it with just a t-shirt underneath when it was about negative 15 and I felt pretty comfortable.
Pros: The neck section of the hood is awesome! It zips up to about your nose and encloses your whole neck and lower face, which is great for when it gets nasty out. You'd be surprised how warm you can stay when you cover your neck and head effectively. The hood is a nice design, cinches down in the back to fit your head or helmet.
It is a bit on the shorter side, but this makes it handy as a belay jacket because it doesn't interfere with harnesses, etc.
Cons: One issue I tend to have with it is the lack of pit zips. I work up heat pretty quickly and the only way to dump it is to open the whole jacket. I try to avoid hiking in it.
Another is how it is on the shorter side. Not really a problem when belaying, hiking, etc. but when your waist deep in powder it doesn't make the most optimum outer layer. best to get a shell for that.
Overall, this a great jacket that will keep you warm in just about anything, but know that you'll find some scenarios better for its use than others.
Tried on probably 50 different jackets in a local store and this one was the winner without a doubt. The inside lining of the jacket has to be felt to be appreciated it is incredibly soft and comfortable. Other North Face jackets I tried on were too bulky around the hood area but this model is very thin for the warmth it provides. I have worn this in 30 degree weather multiple times and have been perfectly warm. Wore this on a 5 hour car trip this weekend where the inside of the car was around 45 degrees and was comfortable the whole way never turned the heater on. It is an expensive jacket but I would not think twice about purchasing again.
Nice and light, but I cant tell the difference between the alphine fit and classic fit. I'd give it 5 stars if it fit was more snug. Just a little too loose fitting for an insulated jacket, I have to have the waist tightened and wrists tightened to prevent wind from creeping in. The size I purchased was Small. 5'10" 145lbs.
I have many jackets in this category and this is by far my favorite! I used to use my eddie bauer micro therm bc, but this is warmer, lighter and better looking! used it to romp around in the snow with my dogs and bit of winter backpacking for the day time.
Negative Reviews:
Received the Makalu as a gift. My first impression was that the external Advent layer seems almost fragile and very thin. Also the tags on the jacket say that the DWR coating will hold up for several washings. Even sounded fragile. Wore the jacket on a walk in 35 degree weather (the weather advisory said 'feels like 27') with 2 number 2 Patagonia baselayers under it. I was cool but the Primaloft did it's job when it heated up. I like the shape of the hood and the brim is excellent but the hood adjusters are too old school and difficult. I had received a size small and the arm length seemed good, but the hem length seemed a bit short and overall the jacket seems somewhat pear-shaped. Also, I forgot to close one of the pockets and my keys fell out of it as I got out of the car. The bottom of the pockets it turns out are very close to the bottom of the zipper, so it's necessary to close the pockets to keep items in. Given the fragile feel of the shell material, the short-lived DWR coating, the old school hood adjusters, the shallow pockets and pear shape of the jackets torso, I have given the Makalu a two star rating. For years, North Face has been the trusted gold standard of durable excellent gear, but some things work and some don't. This jacket seems to be built more for short trips around town in winter than for hiking, snowshoeing or serious outdoor activity, except perhaps skiing on dry sunny days. I am thanking my friend for the gift and returning it.
