The North Face’s premier Summit Series® outerwear features 800-fill down, which is one of the highest quality down fills commercially available and is considered by many to be the gold standard of insulation.
Goose down fill is the gold standard in thermal insulation, so down-filled jackets will definitely keep you warm. Some down-filled jackets are warmer than others, though, and this is determined by the fill power and the total amount of down used in the jacket – the higher the number, the warmer the jacket.
Fill power is measured by placing one ounce of goose down in a graduated cylinder and measuring the volume the down occupies in cubic inches. The North Face products are insulated withhigh-fill power goose downranging from 500 to 800 fill, which represents the highest quality down commercially available.
With an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio, down is highly compressible, ultra-light and amazingly warm, but only available in limited quantities, meaning it isn’t always widely available. The next best option is 800 fill down. The North Face uses this level of goose down in its L3Summit Seriesjackets, and itsTrevailandImpendorlines.
Is The North Face Moondoggy jacket warm?
The North Face Moondoggy kids’ jacket is designed to keep your kids warm and dry. It features a microfleece lining and 550-fill down thermal insulation, which is on the lighter end of the fill power spectrum but will keep kids warm and cosy for day-to-day use.
Higher levels of down fill are usually reserved for performance outerwear designed to be worn in very cold climates – and only theNuptseandMassifranges of kid’s jacket feature higher down fill, rated at 700. So if you’re looking for a day-to-day, down-filled jacket for your kids that will keep them warm and dry, theMoondoggy jacketshould be the perfect fit.
How warm are The North Face jackets? Some The North Face jackets are warmer than others. It all depends on the kind of thermal insulation used in the jacket. The North Face uses traditional goose down fill for its warmest jackets to keep you warm.
However, there is another interpretation of the numbers on the sleeve of North Face jackets. Some users have reported that the numbers indicate the fill power of the down insulation used in the jacket. Fill power is a measure of the quality and warmth of the down insulation.
The Nuptse has a 700-fill down that is packed into baffles, individual puffy sections that ensure even distribution of warmth. The 700-fill-power is a measurement of the down's ability to insulate, trap air and retain warmth. The North Face's Responsible Down Standard ensures ethical practices within the supply chain.
At the time, the coat was a-lot cheaper than it is now, (still ridiculously expensive at the time,) with most individuals wearing it for its rich material and consistency in keeping the wearer warm during the winter cold. In-doing so, the jacket has become over the years a nostalgic memory of public school.
The north face of most mountains on earth is the coldest, iciest, most treacherous face. The angle of sun exposure in the northern hemisphere means the north face spends the most time in shadow, allowing more snow accumulation and harsher conditions for an ascent.
DryVent™ 2-layer construction is the most versatile option for everyday exploration, and is usually lined with a secondary fabric for extra comfort and increased warmth.
If you need the most insulating down jacket, the Rab Neutrino Pro is your best bet. This jacket is almost as warm as an expedition jacket but a bit less bulky. It features huge baffles and a deep drop hem for extra cold weather protection and the gnarliest winter weather.
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