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The North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket

The North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket – Even better than the Denali Pro?
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If you thought the North Face Denali Pro was the ultimate fleece jacket from the North Face, you thought wrong. If you want a super serious fleece jacket, take a look at the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket. This sucker has more features than you can shake a stick at and looks as though it would take hurricane strength winds to pierce the jackets various wind blocking fabrics.
Keep in mind the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket and the Denali Pro are design for very different situations, that said, the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket is far superior.

Just what makes the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket so much better than the Denali Pro? For starters, the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket has much more complex fabrics, fleeces, and technologies involved in its construction.

One of these technologies includes the Polartec Windwall. The Polartec Windwall offers some of the best wind protection on the market. Wearing this stuff is like standing behind a brick wall to get away from the wind. To make sure the chill of the wind doesn’t get to you, the inside of the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket uses a high loft fleece to tramp in as much warm air as possible, while still letting you breath thinks to the Polartec Windwall technology.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Backcountry: $198

Why they rock:

  • Polartec WindWall with comfortable two-way stretch blocks the wind yet has high breathability; high-loft fleece inside traps warm air
  • Stretch panels at sides, back of the arms and on the shoulders offer high abrasion- and weather- resistance
  • Features soft, brushed collar lining, draft flap behind front zipper and chin guard
  • Hem drawcord and adjustable cuffs seal in warmth
  • Include two mesh-lined, zippered hand pockets and a stash pocket on the upper sleeve

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 9 out of 10

I don’t mind being cold, but I hate being cold because of the wind. If you need the ultimate in wind protection, but still need something aerobic outdoor pursuits, the North Face WindWall Thermal Jacket might be just what you need. It offer wind protection, breathability, and plenty of stretch to it.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Backcountry: $198