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To want a North Face puffer?

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ShadowQuill · 11/04/2025 18:33

I know we're now into spring but I've have seen a couple of young women wearing brightly-coloured NF puffer jackets this week (the one with a black strip at the top of the back, if you know what I mean). Not sure I can afford/justify one, but they give off a really cool vibe to me.

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WaryHiker · 12/04/2025 03:35

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 11/04/2025 21:38

They are filled with down so they are very, very warm and not waterproof. The down goes all thin and clumpy when it gets wet.

I have had one for about 35 years for winter mountaineering.

A cool tumble dry with a tennis ball soon fluffs them up again.

Icanhearabee · 12/04/2025 03:40

Motherknowsrest · 11/04/2025 19:05

I think they're mostly worn by roadmen.
IMO Patagonia is nicer, and cooler.

What are roadmen?

Thanksforyourlackofthought · 12/04/2025 05:27

Get one if you want one. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. If it makes you happy, get it done.
I too have a longchamp and it’s a personalised one. I don’t give a crap what anyone else thinks of it.

Summerhillsquare · 12/04/2025 06:31

CharlotteSometimes1 · 11/04/2025 18:45

Are you a roadman?

This has made me snort my tea laughing, thank you.

JMSA · 12/04/2025 06:42

OP, if you use Vinted (and I do - all the time!), just be wary of fake NF. Choose a seller with a heap of reviews.
Oh, and forget the snobbery and go for it!

SummerDaysOnTheWay · 12/04/2025 08:07

Just get one fgs

SummerDaysOnTheWay · 12/04/2025 08:07

Summerhillsquare · 12/04/2025 06:31

This has made me snort my tea laughing, thank you.

Really?

Dueanamechange2025 · 12/04/2025 08:13

If you are wanting the look rather than the quality (and more justifiable in Spring), get on Hacoo and get a decent copy.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 12/04/2025 08:15

@WaryHiker I know. But I don't always take my tumble dryer climbing.

I was just pointing this out for anyone less experienced in down clothing who might live in a wet place.

Kilroyonly · 12/04/2025 08:16

It’s a chavvy brand around here, along with anything else sold in JD Sports

ForCheeryHedgehog · 12/04/2025 08:17

Even if you're not getting political, if you're just looking for something that you think looks cool. It's possible the political might work its way into the issue. Like for example, my kids thought it was cool to drive Teslas for a while😂 Now they're less aspirational and more "Marjorie Taylor Green's crazy ex husband shouting islamaphobia at teenagers, while Elon Musk rocks a cheese hat"

MoggetsCollar · 12/04/2025 08:25

I got my DS's NF puffer as a hand-me-down when he grew out of it. It's not one of the really thick ones- a 550 I think. I just took it because it was going to waste, I wouldn't have bought one for myself, but actually it's pretty great. It somehow manages to keep me warm in any temperature without ever making me too hot.

murraymcgill · 12/04/2025 08:35

Check out vinted

lunaemma · 12/04/2025 08:40

Icanhearabee · 12/04/2025 03:40

What are roadmen?

They look like this
usually seen round here on an illegal bike that’s been stolen

To want a North Face puffer?
AmIthatSpringy · 12/04/2025 10:26

Motherknowsrest · 11/04/2025 19:05

I think they're mostly worn by roadmen.
IMO Patagonia is nicer, and cooler.

What, orange hi-viz?

Bjorkdidit · 12/04/2025 10:44

What everyone else said. Plus when I catch a glimpse of the shoulder logo, I always think it looks like a bird has shit on it

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