Outdoor Retailer Show Sneak Peek: The North Face 2015 gear
The North Face has one of the biggest if not the biggest line of products in the outdoor gear-o-sphere. At the recent Summer Outdoor Retailer Show (OR) TNF was showing off not just the new 2015 summer gear but also their new gear for this up-and-coming ski season as well. Naturally we at BSC gravitated towards the new winter gear. So what’s coming over the horizon as far as new TNF products? How about a newly redesigned sleeping bag line up. Yup, pretty much every bag in the North Face line up has been redesigned with updated cosmetic and several with new centre zip configuration as you’ll soon see below. On the apparel side of things The North Face has expanded their ever popular Thermoball line of clothes to now include a Hybrid Hoody, Vest and Pullover. If you are in the market for a ski jacket the new North Face Fuseform Jackets have not just curb appeal but also some innovative functionality.
All the specs are below for each product so read on and let us know which are you favourites.
The North Face Inferno -40F/-40C
Sizes: REG, LONG
Temp rating: -40°F / -40°C
Weight: TBD
Fill: 800 ProDown™
Fill Weight: 2lbs 12 oz (1249 g)
Shape: Mummy
Compressed Size: TBD
Stuffed Size: 12″ x 22″ (30 cm x 56 cm)
Our warmest expedition bag, designed for the coldest places on earth. 800 fill ProDown™/ Generous cut allows you to wear more layers or to “maytag” in the bag / Full draft collar and integrated draft overlap for comfort and to prevent heat loss / Water-resistant Neovent Air fabric on hood, footbox and back / Trapezoidal side baffle to prevent down migration / Centre zipper for easier access / Internal pocket for insulated storage / Compression sack and storage sack included / Hood cinch-cord seals out the cold.
The North Face Inferno -20F/-29C
Sizes:REG, LONG
Temp Rating: -20°F / -29°C
Weight: TBD
Fill: 800 ProDown™
Fill Weight: 2 lbs 4.7 oz (1034 g)
Shape: Mummy
Compressed Size: TBD
Stuffed Size:11″ x 20″ (28 cm x 51 cm)
A robust 800 fill ProDown™ expedition bag for extreme subzero environments. 800 fill ProDown™/ Generous cut allows you to wear more layers or to “maytag” in the bag / Full draft collar and integrated draft overlap for comfort and to prevent heat loss / Water-resistant Neovent Air fabric on hood, footbox and back / Trapezoidal side baffle to prevent down migration / Centre zipper for easier access / Internal pocket for insulated storage / Compression sack and storage sack included / Hood cinch-cord seals out the cold.
The North Face Superlight 15F/-7C
SIZES: SHORT, REG, LONG
TEMP RATING: 15°F / -7°C
TOTAL WEIGHT: reg: 1 lb 12 oz (794 g)
STUFFSACK SIZE: 9” x 13″ (23 cm x 33 cm)
This ultralight, 15-degree, 800 fill ProDown™ bag delivers warm insulation with minimal bulk and weight. 800 fill ProDown™/ Performance cut for extra weight savings / Partial draft collar and integrated draft overlap to prevent heat loss / Semi-continuous baffles reduce weight normally added by stitching and baffle mesh / Centre zipper for easier access / Internal pocket for handy storage / Stuffsack and storage sack included / Hood cinch-cord seals out the cold / Water-resistant Neovent Air on head and footbox.
The North Face Superlight 35F/2C
SIZES: SHORT, REG, LONG
TEMP RATING: 35°F / 2°C1/25/15
TOTAL WEIGHT: reg: 1 lb 2 oz (510 g)
STUFFSACK SIZE: 8” x 11″ (20 cm x 28 cm)
Our lightest 800 fill ProDown™ bag is designed for the gram-counting minimalist. 800 fill ProDown™/ Performance cut for extra weight savings / Partial draft collar and integrated draft overlap to prevent heat loss / Semi-continuous baffles reduce weight normally added by stitching and baffle mesh / Centre zipper for easier access / Internal pocket for handy storage / Stuffsack and storage sack included / Hood cinch-cord seals out the cold / Water-resistant Neovent Air on head and footbox.
The North Face FuseForm™ Mountain Jacket
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
AVG WEIGHT: 590 g / 20.81 oz
CENTER BACK: 29″
FABRICS: 75D/320D 215 g/m2 HyVent® 3L—100% engineered nylon
We’ve reengineered the iconic Mountain Jacket with FuseForm™ construction, which seamlessly reinforces high-wear areas and reduces bulk for improved durability, performance and comfort. Mountaineering / Waterproof, breathable, seam-sealed, three-layer shell / Cordura® yarn for added durability / Engineered fabric for durability and fewer seams in key areas / Overlay detail at hand pockets for added durability / Attached, fully adjustable hood / Integrated jacquard woven logo / Molded VISLON® centre front zip / Internal chest pocket / Core vent alpine pockets with security pocket / Integrated Velcro® adjustable cuff tabs / Hem cinch-cord.
The North Face FuseForm™ Dot Matrix Jacket
Price: $199US
Weight: 11.46 oz
The Dot Matrix Jacket has a durable and water proof nylon shoulder area with the breathable, lightweight, suppleness of a polyester-blend. The FuseForm technology, which weaves two different fabrics together in a single fabric, means less seams and less weight (the jacket weighs 11.46 ounces), more breathability (taped seams don’t breath) and less failure (blown out seams are the number one type of failure in jackets). Other features of this performance shell include an attached, hood with hidden cord locks, semi-concealed hand pockets—set high enough to be pack-friendly—and cinching cuffs and hem.
The North Face ThermoBall™ Full Zip Jacket
SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXL
AVG WEIGHT: 360 g (12.7 oz)
CENTRE BACK: 27.5″
FABRICS:
Shell: 15D 33 g/m2 100% nylon
Insulation: 9.5 g/m2 PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ synthetic insulation
Get ultimate all-weather versatility in this midweight jacket that is great for layering and has ThermoBall™ insulation, which is just as compressible as down but stays warm even when wet. Active fit / 15D nylon ripstop with ThermoBall™ insulation / Exposed molded-tooth center front zip / Two secure-zip hand pockets / Internal elastic cuff / Stowable in hand pocket / Hem cinch-cord.
The North Face ThermoBall™ Vest
SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXL
AVG WEIGHT: 259 g (9.14 oz)
CENTRE BACK: 27.5″
FABRICS:
Shell: 15D 33 g/m2 100% nylon / insulation: 9.5 g/m2 PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ synthetic insulation
Get ultimate all-weather versatility in this midweight vest that is great for layering and has ThermoBall™ insulation, which is just as compressible as down but stays warm even when wet. Active fit / 15D nylon ripstop with ThermoBall™ insulation / Exposed molded-tooth centre front zip / Secure-zip covered hand pockets / Stowable in hand pocket / Hem cinch-cord.
The North Face ThermoBall™ Hybrid Hoodie NEW
SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXL
AVG WEIGHT: 315.1 g (11.11 oz)
CENTRE BACK/ 28.5″
FABRICS:
Shell: 15D 33 g/m2 100% nylon /
Insulation: 9.5 g/m2 PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ synthetic insulation / side panels, hood and sleeves: 185 g/m2 TNF™ Apex Aerobic—90% polyester, 10% elastane
This lightweight hybrid ThermoBall™ jacket provides core warmth with a lightweight stretch soft shell side and sleeve panels for increased breathability during aerobic activities. Active fit / 15D nylon ripstop with ThermoBall™ insulation and TNF™ Apex Aerobic side panels and sleeves / Exposed molded-tooth centre front zip / Drop hood with bound opening / Secure-zip hand pockets / Internal elastic hem and bound cuffs.
The North Face ThermoBall™ Pullover NEW
SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXL
AVG WEIGHT: 327.9 g (11.57 oz)
CENTRE BACK: 27.5″
FABRICS:
Shell: 15D 33 g/m2 100% nylon
Insulation: 9.5 g/m2 PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ synthetic insulation
Get ultimate all-weather versatility in this pullover that is great for layering and has ThermoBall™ insulation, which is just as compressible as down but stays warm even when wet. Active fit / 15D nylon ripstop with ThermoBall™ insulation / Exposed molded-tooth centre front zip / Internal elastic cuff and hem / Stowable in chest pocket.
Check back this fall/winter for reviews of these North Face products and more!
