A North Face jacket - is it worth the cost?

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They are so expensive! I want one... either talk me out of it or convince me it's okay to spend hundreds of pounds on a raincoat...

But a kids one! Pretty much the same but the logo is a bit larger (and there’s a name tag inside!). Definitely worth it.

If you're looking for proper outdoor walking clothes for long distance country walking then yes. It's good quality equipment. You can often get good discounts at www.wiggle.co.uk

If you're just looking for a "normal" raincoat to wear in town, there will be other options that might suit you better.

Yes, yes, a million times yes! I have a Metropolis Parka, it was around £300 and is just about to go into its 5th winter. It brings me absolute joy every time I put it on, so much so I'm actually looking forward to it being cold enough to wear it!

Their sales are amazing so wait for one. I got one reduced from 195 euro to 90 and have had it 20 years and it's still epic!!! (I regularly check out their sales and there's always loads off)

I would never have spent money like that on a coat. However, DP is a sports coach and spends all day outside so has a North Face jackets. Last winter I wore one of his while out on a walk when it was bitterly cold and I couldn’t believe how warm it kept me! Honestly it was a complete revelation.

I think I’ll buy myself one this winter and I’m usually someone who insists on freezing to death in a deeply impractical coat.

www.amazon.co.uk/NORTH-FACE-McMurdo-Parka-Black/dp/B07BB4TD7D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&psc=1&keywords=north%2Bface%2Bchildren%2Bmcmurdo&th=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1599430188&sr=8-1

The prices sometimes go down on amazon and theses always sales too. If you don’t particularly want a fancy one/womans one this one is as warm at toast.

Absolutely. So so warm.
I Had mine from one of the outlets so it was much cheaper. The gloves are amazing too.

Oh yes my ‘paws’ have finally given up the ghost after 9 years. I got them in a sale for £35 and they really keep my hands warm (I have terrible circulation and blue hands and feel for most of the year)

I have two, a rain mac and a full parka, both keep me nice and toasty! So worth the price. I used the parka whilst working in Alaska and it kept me so warm!! Defo recommend

I want one too.

North Face and Columbia are absolutely worth it if the weather conditions are cold enough. I live in the Midwest USA (average January temperature -15 degrees Celsius) and we all have Columbia parkas. Worth every penny.

Ten years on and mine is still going strong. It's completely waterproof even in a total downpour and very warm. I wash it in my machine no problem. I bought it off season in a sale for £150 so that's £15 per year very well spent so far.

I live in Northern Canada. Yes. I have a Canada Goose coat but it has to be reeeaaly cold (like -40) before I can wear it. The rest of the time I wear North Face or Arc’teryx down jackets.

I have a metropolis parka that is now 13 years old - it's still going!! Totally worth the price tag for me

Yes, I bought my £300 one for £120 in the July sales 11 years ago and it still looks like new despite being worn daily during winter every year.

I love mine for warmth. I got it in the sale reduced to I think £180. I love it, onto it’s 3rd year this year and it’s great.

I’ve also got a Rab waterproof jacket which is great and gets worn almost constantly. I think I’ve had it 5years now and it was £120 but cost per wear is in pennies now.

Same as everyone else, bought mine 8 years ago and it’s still going strong but doesn’t look like it’s 8 years old. When other parents are standing watching outdoor sports complaining they are cold and wet i’m snug and dry.

Yes but be careful which one you buy - a short jacket or a lighter coat, or one that's isn't water proof - will not provide the warmth you seem to require. I bought an Arctic Parka about 10 years ago - it's not pretty but it's the warmest thing I've ever worn and when it's cold and wet outside that's all that matters.

DH, DS and I all have the NF Triclimate. It's a fleece and a waterproof/windproof layer that you can wear separately or together.

Absolutely brilliant - I have never ever been cold in mine. I wear it all three ways every year. We got to a very windy and rainy part of Norfolk a fair few times every year and they are brilliant there.

We got DS his at Bicester and a much reduced price but even at full price ours have been worth every penny. My only gripe is that they don't start smaller so youngest DS will have to wait a while to have one!

I have had mine NF 3-1 jacket since 2005 and it's still in perfect condition

It's a great coat , I totally recommend them

So here's my logic. I'm a little overweight, I'd like to lose around a stone but every weekend I end up plonking myself in front of Netflix and doing fuck all! So if I buy myself a £210 outdoor coat I'll obviously want to wear it, therefore I'll have even more of an incentive to get off my fat arse and go walking / hiking every weekend, right? Obviously me splashing out is for my health.

Obviously.

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So here's my logic. I'm a little overweight, I'd like to lose around a stone but every weekend I end up plonking myself in front of Netflix and doing fuck all! So if I buy myself a £210 outdoor coat I'll obviously want to wear it, therefore I'll have even more of an incentive to get off my fat arse and go walking / hiking every weekend, right? Obviously me splashing out is for my health.

Obviously.

Obviously. Get it bought!

I have an artic parka and I've had it for 4 winters now and it still looks new apart from a tiny bit of wear at the cuff of both sleeves.

If anything, it is too hot to wear so I have to have it unzipped