The North Face sale

Oafley Jones · 20-01-2021 10:19pm

bk wrote: »

As a hiker, yes NF still makes excellent hiking and ski gear.

However they have leaned very heavily into street wear now and the quality of a lot of there clothes is now pretty poor, so don't just assume because it is NF, that it is high quality gear. I've even heard that some of the lines which were previously very well made, are now much more cheaply made.

The hiking/snow gear specific stuff seems to be still decent. Yes a bit over priced compared to other hiking gear companies, but during sales, can come down to reasonable prices (for hiking gear) and can be well worth it. Roughly half my gear is from NF and they are excellent, in particular I like there pants.

Have been wearing their gear for almost 20 years now, and they still do some great stuff. Have two NF Apex Flex jackets for different conditions and they're superb jackets. I also like the dark grey logo on black, so doesn't shout out the brand... which is something I hate from all brands. There is a wide variation in quality of their offerings though and overall it's no where near what it was. I dug out a 15 year Nuptse jacket recently and it's leagues ahead of a newer thermoball I own, especially noticeable around the cuffs. You just need to be very aware when you're not paying for their top tier stuff.

I'm just not sure I'd buy the new stuff. They've switched from Gore-Tex (which is admittedly rotten stuff environmentally) to their in-house futurelight material. And while they seem to hit the marks for waterproofness/breathability, there seems to be question marks as regards durability. Looking around, I keep seeing Arcteryx recommended. But the prices are at least x2 NF and I'm not sure I can justify it.

Edit: just seen Augeo’s comments on CSN. Lol. As another past pupil I can totally agree with you.

Cluedo Monopoly · 20-01-2021 10:45pm

Birneybau wrote: »

Is Berghaus well regarded?

I am a very happy Berghaus customer for many years.

Birneybau · 21-01-2021 12:57am

pm1977x wrote: »

I have a Patagonia jacket from over 10 years ago, was my regular jacket for years but still get some use out of it every year, it's nearly indestructible, ridiculously long arms on it though!

Forgot to mention, (breathes on watch and polishes it) I've been to Patagonia. Didn't wear Air Max though.

Was a former BA for the ages. Dublin to Buenos Aires return for €375. Return flights from there to Patagonia about €300.

Notch000 · 21-01-2021 9:06am

Birneybau wrote: »

Genuine question, and I'll look on the North Face site to see if there's anything I want (for hiking).

What are the best outdoor brands now?

Is Berghaus well regarded?

Jackwolfskin gear is excellent too

mfceiling · 21-01-2021 9:09am

Augeo wrote: »

It's grand for outdoors folk IMO, much like HH gear...... I'd not wear that casually in a fit either as it's worn by a load of knobs. Grand on a boat though.

I'm speaking as an adult I don't really want to dress like a teenager.
I went to school in Bishopstown, plenty wannabe skangers there iirc :pac:
Best of luck to him with his teaching career.

I'm fully aware there are folk other than skangers, wannabe skangers and outdoorsy folk who wear NF but as I said, IMO the brand has been ruined.

Example..........

That's not a skanger.

That's Ross Kemp the TV personality.

corks finest · 21-01-2021 9:55am

Notch000 wrote: »

Jackwolfskin gear is excellent too

Yeah that brand gets great reviews but expensive

2smiggy · 21-01-2021 9:59am

mfceiling wrote: »

That's not a skanger.

That's Ross Kemp the TV personality.

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Phil would be upset with that assertion of Grant !!!

Valresnick · 21-01-2021 10:04am

Wouldn’t go near this brand anymore. It’s now standard issue for the grey tracksuit - electric scooter brigade.

Wanderer78 · 21-01-2021 10:24am

Valresnick wrote: »

Wouldn’t go near this brand anymore. It’s now standard issue for the grey tracksuit - electric scooter brigade.

jesus, people really are weird with this stuff

positron · 21-01-2021 10:36am

Notch000 wrote: »

Jackwolfskin gear is excellent too

And they seems to have a decent sale on as well: https://www.jack-wolfskin.ie/

Looks good, I might cancel / return the NF order.

bk · 21-01-2021 1:09pm

Birneybau wrote: »

Genuine question, and I'll look on the North Face site to see if there's anything I want (for hiking).

What are the best outdoor brands now?

Is Berghaus well regarded?

If you want the best gear, the best advice IMO is to buy from specialised manufactures who focus on specific areas that they are the experts in, rather then wide brands like NF that do a bit of everything.

Jack of all trades, master of none

So for example:
- Backpacks: Osprey, Gregor
- Shoes: Salomon, Merrell, Scarpa, Meindl
- Jackets: Rab, Arc'teryx
- Baselayers, Tshirts, Jumpers, hats, gloves: Icebreaker Merino Wool
- Socks: Darn Tough I love though hard to get here, Icebreaker as a second option.
- Pants: Columbia, North Face

A lot of these can be quiet expensive brands, but if you keep an eye out on end of season sales, you can get good reductions that bring them down to the same as cheaper brands, while offering better quality/technical ability.

fdevine · 21-01-2021 1:37pm

bk wrote: »

If you want the best gear, the best advice IMO is to buy from specialised manufactures who focus on specific areas that they are the experts in, rather then wide brands like NF that do a bit of everything.

Jack of all trades, master of none

So for example:
- Backpacks: Osprey, Gregor
- Shoes: Salomon, Merrell, Scarpa, Meindl
- Jackets: Rab, Arc'teryx
- Baselayers, Tshirts, Jumpers, hats, gloves: Icebreaker Merino Wool
- Socks: Darn Tough I love though hard to get here, Icebreaker as a second option.
- Pants: Columbia, North Face

A lot of these can be quiet expensive brands, but if you keep an eye out on end of season sales, you can get good reductions that bring them down to the same as cheaper brands, while offering better quality/technical ability.

Worth keeping an eye on M&MDirect & Sports Direct. I got Salomon shoes very cheap on SD not that long ago

FWIW M&MDirect are now covering VAT & duty for IE customers

basill · 21-01-2021 2:49pm

Ski shops will be dumping gear shortly as well and clearing out "last seasons" lines.

corks finest · 23-01-2021 9:37pm

fdevine wrote: »

Worth keeping an eye on M&MDirect & Sports Direct. I got Salomon shoes very cheap on SD not that long ago

FWIW M&MDirect are now covering VAT & duty for IE customers

Yeah picked up a Berghaus waterproof jacket and hiking boots early last year and saved over e100

Bearcat1 · 23-01-2021 9:41pm

positron wrote: »

And they seems to have a decent sale on as well: https://www.jack-wolfskin.ie/

Looks good, I might cancel / return the NF order.

The Bearcat means no offence, however the Bearcat advises you to go start your own thread.

positron · 23-01-2021 9:45pm

ah jesus, bearcat is on the lash, again.

sector_000 · 24-01-2021 3:26am

Just paid ~€119 (down from €220, with 10% newsletter additional discount) for a Triclimate Jacket for hiking

My current Regatta jacket has served me well... but isn't fully waterproof... and has become a big manky over the years

Fingers crossed it all works out well.
Cheers OP!

corks finest · 24-01-2021 4:30pm

OmegaGene wrote: »

Those jackets are very good, I had one for 4 years and it never let me down it all weathers

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positron · 26-01-2021 3:01pm

Bought NorthFace Tetsu 2.0 as well as Jack Wolfstien Caledon jackets and got them both delivered today.

Both are nice as casual wear. Both M and both a bit too wide strangely. Anyway the NF is a bit too plasticky, so it's going back. Keeping Jack Wolfstien Caledon.

Physicskid9 · 26-01-2021 3:35pm

The North Face stuff is lovely but it's some price. How does every second student in town seem to have a 300 + euro jacket?

Skidfingers · 26-01-2021 3:37pm

Physicskid9 wrote: »

The North Face stuff is lovely but it's some price. How does every second student in town seem to have a 300 + euro jacket?

Most of them are fakes you'd get for €120.

Oafley Jones · 26-01-2021 5:30pm

Physicskid9 wrote: »

The North Face stuff is lovely but it's some price. How does every second student in town seem to have a 300 + euro jacket?

You'd rarely see NF jackets in that price point in town. Most are Tri-Climates that are easily gotten at 100-150.

Buddy Bubs · 26-01-2021 5:43pm

Some reason I got Canada goose ads popping up, Google must think I'm a drug dealer. Or maybe from clicking links in this thread.
Anyway, the price of them, holy moly.
I knew they were expensive but this is ridiculous, 2000 a jacket. I've a good job and I'd like to think I earn more than a teenage drug dealer at bottom rung of the ladder but I was surprised at myself last year paying 250 for a timberland jacket, most I've ever spent.

2smiggy · 26-01-2021 5:47pm

Buddy Bubs wrote: »

Some reason I got Canada goose ads popping up, Google must think I'm a drug dealer. Or maybe from clicking links in this thread.
Anyway, the price of them, holy moly.
I knew they were expensive but this is ridiculous, 2000 a jacket. I've a good job and I'd like to think I earn more than a teenage drug dealer at bottom rung of the ladder but I was surprised at myself last year paying 250 for a timberland jacket, most I've ever spent.

any drug dealers are very well paid, especially over the last year, so I'm led to believe

Buddy Bubs · 26-01-2021 6:21pm

2smiggy wrote: »

any drug dealers are very well paid, especially over the last year, so I'm led to believe

Yes, I'm probably in the wrong industry. I may not have a Canada goose jacket but also not looking over my shoulder all the time so I will do without.
The price is nuts though

justmehere · 26-01-2021 6:21pm

Very funny "reviews" for this €6,900 tent :-)

https://www.thenorthface.ie/shop/en-gb/tnf-ie/bags-and-tents-tents-sleeping-bags-tents/summit-serieso-2-metre-dome-tent-a557?variationId=712

Buddy Bubs · 26-01-2021 7:25pm

justmehere wrote: »

Very funny "reviews" for this €6,900 tent :-)

https://www.thenorthface.ie/shop/en-gb/tnf-ie/bags-and-tents-tents-sleeping-bags-tents/summit-serieso-2-metre-dome-tent-a557?variationId=712

What's up with that? Thats garden room money territory, with plumbing and electrics!
Suppose can't bring garden room in boot of your car though.

positron · 26-01-2021 10:02pm

Probably aimed at Richie Rich looking to Instagram every moment of their Everest expedition. Probably designed to protect from minor avalanches etc, who knows. They are certainly not giving away many details, apart from the price.

corks finest · 27-01-2021 12:25pm

justmehere wrote: »

Very funny "reviews" for this €6,900 tent :-)

https://www.thenorthface.ie/shop/en-gb/tnf-ie/bags-and-tents-tents-sleeping-bags-tents/summit-serieso-2-metre-dome-tent-a557?variationId=712

Need sectioned anyone spending on this

2smiggy · 27-01-2021 12:32pm

bought a nice jacket, arrived today. the reviews suggested buying 2 sizes small than normal. I did that thankfully as it is nearly still on the large side !!

odyssey06 · 27-01-2021 12:38pm

2smiggy wrote: »

bought a nice jacket, arrived today. the reviews suggested buying 2 sizes small than normal. I did that thankfully as it is nearly still on the large side !!

Mine arrived today but feck I missed that about the sizes, am always a (snug) medium fit but this is a bit large. Will do the job.

DavyD_83 · 27-01-2021 1:09pm

2smiggy wrote: »

bought a nice jacket, arrived today. the reviews suggested buying 2 sizes small than normal. I did that thankfully as it is nearly still on the large side !!

Which jacket did you go for?

2smiggy · 27-01-2021 1:09pm

odyssey06 wrote: »

Mine arrived today but feck I missed that about the sizes, am always a (snug) medium fit but this is a bit large. Will do the job.

i'd be hovering between a medium and large, so went for a small. I was a bit worried it would be too small, but it's plenty big enough !! I'd hate to see what a large would be like on me !!

2smiggy · 27-01-2021 1:14pm

DavyD_83 wrote: »

Which jacket did you go for?

Men's McMurdo Jacket

bk · 27-01-2021 1:55pm

Yes, keep in mind North Face are an American company, so their sizes are more aimed at the US market and can thus run a bit large for us.

Buddy Bubs wrote: »

Some reason I got Canada goose ads popping up, Google must think I'm a drug dealer. Or maybe from clicking links in this thread.
Anyway, the price of them, holy moly.
I knew they were expensive but this is ridiculous, 2000 a jacket. I've a good job and I'd like to think I earn more than a teenage drug dealer at bottom rung of the ladder but I was surprised at myself last year paying 250 for a timberland jacket, most I've ever spent.

Canada Goose are lovely jackets but make no sense at all for Ireland.

If you lived in Canada, Alaska or Northern Norway, then they would be an excellent investment, the type of jacket you buy once and then use all winter long for the next 30 years.

Given our relatively mild climate they make zero sense.

BTW keep in mind that most of the CG jackets you see in Ireland are fakes. There is a massive fakes industry built around CG.

Nigel Fairservice · 27-01-2021 3:38pm

bk wrote: »

Yes, keep in mind North Face are an American company, so their sizes are more aimed at the US market and can thus run a bit large for us.

Canada Goose are lovely jackets but make no sense at all for Ireland.

If you lived in Canada, Alaska or Northern Norway, then they would be an excellent investment, the type of jacket you buy once and then use all winter long for the next 30 years.

Given our relatively mild climate they make zero sense.

BTW keep in mind that most of the CG jackets you see in Ireland are fakes. There is a massive fakes industry built around CG.

My first time encountering Canada Goose was when I lived in Canada. They made sense there given the harsh winters. I’ve seen a few Canada Goose jackets in Dublin. A real Canada Goose jacket is complete overkill given our climate.

Got myself a nice NF fleece. I throw one on if I’m at home and it’s a bit cold.

septictank · 29-01-2021 4:46pm

Thanks OP, mine arrived today, very happy.

Sizes are large, thank god as I'm a big lad, bought 2xl as it's their biggest size and it's perfect on me.

I'm a 3-4xl normally, if it didn't fit had someone else in mind for his birthday.

limerickabroad · 03-02-2021 12:53pm

Just to echo what others are saying here about the sizing - thanks OP for the original post, btw.

I ordered the Men's Aral 2 Parka, size 'S', which the website said was 94% correct for me (and I am 'S' in almost all clothes). It arrived today, and it's enormous - I am absolutely swimming in it, so back it goes. Based on my experience, I'd say you should nearly order 2 sizes down . . .

Enrico Palazzo · 03-02-2021 12:59pm

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

A real Canada Goose jacket is complete overkill given our climate.

Not if you hang around street corners whole day long. It's a very practical choice and a good investment for some teens.

sector_000 · 03-02-2021 4:39pm

limerickabroad wrote: »

Just to echo what others are saying here about the sizing - thanks OP for the original post, btw.

I ordered the Men's Aral 2 Parka, size 'S', which the website said was 94% correct for me (and I am 'S' in almost all clothes). It arrived today, and it's enormous - I am absolutely swimming in it, so back it goes. Based on my experience, I'd say you should nearly order 2 sizes down . . .

I'll be the contrarian.... I used the mobile web advisor to determine the optimum size (but it has several subjective questions). Although a lot depended on the subjective answers, overall it put me in the L to maybe XL category. I then tried the web browser advisor... and followed the more detailed objective measurements, and that put me squarely in the L (in fact with some margin to boot).

So I went for the L.

Snug. If I was in a store, I;d have immediately tried the XL to compare.

The jacket has a fleece liner... and definitely, I can't wear another fleece or sweater underneath it.

I have worn it out walking with just a T-shirt and this fleece+jacket combo. You could interpret it as "tailor-fitted" to perfection. But honestly, I'd feel happier with it a little bigger. I just don't want to send it back to get XL and find that's swimming.

Maybe I should have ordered both, with the intent of always returning one. Just didn't want to burn any more carbon than I had to.

I hope my long-winded comment is of some help!!

rodneytrotter15 · 03-02-2021 11:51pm

Balls, ordered two coats in XXL. Have one I bought in the States years ago and it's in tatters. It's a snug fit and is XL, hopefully the two I ordered aren't massive. Cheers to the OP....

Oafley Jones · 04-02-2021 10:56am

In terms of sizing, pay attention to the cut of the coat (listed in features). I wear medium and there's huge difference even within the same range e.g. Apex Flex GT and Apex Flex GT with Insulation. The later is a standard fit with tons of room, whereas the former is (a very) slim fit.

odyssey06 · 04-02-2021 11:21am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

In terms of sizing, pay attention to the cut of the coat (listed in features). I wear medium and there's huge difference even within the same range e.g. Apex Flex GT and Apex Flex GT with Insulation. The later is a standard fit with tons of room, whereas the former is (a very) slim fit.

Their returns bill is going to be massive!

gourcuff · 04-02-2021 12:39pm

ugh canada goose look horrific imo, looks like the drug dealers clothing of choice, all these teens going around in the big black puffy jackets look so scrotey to me... think canada goose is a bit tarnished as a brand similar to how lacoste was..

04-02-2021 1:47pm

gourcuff wrote: »

ugh canada goose look horrific imo, looks like the drug dealers clothing of choice, all these teens going around in the big black puffy jackets look so scrotey to me... think canada goose is a bit tarnished as a brand similar to how lacoste was..

Funny seeing young lads in jackets like that and thinking they're knackers then hearing them speak like they're from Foxrock.

Same As · 04-02-2021 8:26pm

JD Sports have some good prices on the North Face McMurdo jackets. I picked up a green one for €202.50 (had a 10% off), €225 is reduced price. Exact same one is €330 on TNF website. Few sizes of black (€240) and grey (€225) available.

iHungry · 08-02-2021 1:40pm

I got an extra 10% off when I signed up to their vipeak on the front page of the .co.uk website. Code worked fine on the .ie website

JoeCole26 · 09-02-2021 2:49pm

Anyone return any items to North Face? I submitted a return 3 times and haven’t got any confirmation for pick up date/time. Have emailed them also and no reply. Very frustrating.

odyssey06 · 09-02-2021 3:07pm

JoeCole26 wrote: »

Anyone return any items to North Face? I submitted a return 3 times and haven’t got any confirmation for pick up date/time. Have emailed them also and no reply. Very frustrating.

You may need to schedule the return directly with UPS, using the tracking number from your returns slip.

https://wwwapps.ups.com/pickup/schedule?loc=en_IE

09-02-2021 3:20pm

I didnt have to organise anything. Went onto NF site, clicked returns, got a label and was told they'd pick it up that Friday. It was easily the best returns method I've ever encountered.

The North Face sale

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