The North Face Men's Venture Jacket

This is my 3rd Venture Jacket. I recently lost a bunch of weight & my old one is now too big. So I just bought another one in the smaller size. I usually get just black, but the high-rise/asphalt grey was a good deal & may be a bit more visible than the black?we'll see. Anyone need a XXL? I have one to give away! :)
Fit is typical North Face?that is to say a little more generous than most brands (ArcTeryx, Marmot & Patagonia typically run more snug in my experience). So it just depends on what you like & how you'll use it. I'm 6ft, 200 lb & on me it fits well over a micro fleece sweater & packable vest. Can't go wrong with this for everyday use, especially if you get a great Backcountry price!
It will keep you dry & not overheat. I love this jacket!

First of all this is an outer layer jacket, if you need to be warm you will need some layers under it to do so. This jacket is meant to keep you dry in the rain and it does an awesome job of doing that. I used this on my mount Whitney summit and it kept me dry through a 2 day thunderstorm. I can't say enough about this jacket. It is super light and works amazingly, I was totally dry while wearing it.
I want to also thank the amazing costumer service who upgraded my shipping for free to make sure it got here in time for my attempt to summit Whitney. They were greatly helpful and very kind.

This is my go to jacket (in combination with a light synthetic sweater) for anything alpine summer-fall. Nice and light, packs up well enough, and is quite durable. It has held up on numerous alpine rock climbs this summer. It is very wind and waterproof, however, it is inherently not as breathable or durable against sharp, pointy objects as a thicker softshell. It's a tradeoff, but one that I am willing to make for the wind resistance and packability of a hardshell for alpine climbing.
The fit is pretty true to size, roomier than arcteryx, similiar to patagonia and OR, but slimmer in the stomach than patagonia. Works very well with a thin-ish layer underneath.

Been using this jacket for about a year now and I must say I love it. Bought it as an alternate to wearing something heavy like my winter parka during those wet summer months we sometimes get in UT. This past summer was ridiculous with rainfall and I may have drowned without this jacket. Wonderful for tailgating, hiking, or taking the dog for a brief adventure. The large was a bit roomy leaving me enough room to layer when needed but without the excessive baggy look. I definitely recommend this jacket to someone looking to stay completely dry in a wet environment.

In brief, this jacket served well. I tested this at the glacier where I had a jeans jacket on and a long sleeve shirt. When the temps hit 49 degrees I grabbed this jacket out of my back pack. What a difference. Also wore this in the light rain with the hood. All in all a great buy, most comfortable and most compact for fold up. I bought the Medium size and it fit perfectly - true to size. I'm 6'1", 178 and fairly lean

Great jacket! Light and easy to pack. Does great in the wind, I've hiked a few 14ers in Colorado with it when the wind is blowing and it does a great job of not letting it get to you. Been in down pours too and it kept me dry (I did try and find tree cover just to be safe). Great for backpacking though, I've had no problems with it at all.

Great shell jacket. Perfect for light rainy days on my subway work commute or on day hikes. Obviously not a heavy jacket for colder days but if lightweight waterproof protection is what you are in the market for I would recommend this one. Nothing fancy, just straight functionality. I wear a L and I'm 6'0 if you need a size guide

Can't beat the price at backcountry! This is my second one. First one lasted about 5 or 6 years with heavy use; lots of backpaking, hiking and standing in the rain watching football.
They run a little big as they should so you can wear something underneath. No need to go up or down a size though.