Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

This coat is extremely comfy and warm. I love the feminine fit, the zippered pockets with fuzzy lining, and waterproof outer. You get all the best parts of a quilted down jacket without the look. I REALLY wish the hood was completely detachable. You can take off the fur trim but not the hood. It won't even roll up and snap down out of the way like many others. I bought the Novelty Arctic Parka too because that one states you can, but it doesn't either. I'm not returning it though. It's a fantastic coat regardless.

This jacket is super warm and cozy. I love the length and the little tapering in the back. One thing that could be improved upon would be warmer pockets and I wish there were pockets in the inside.

Love, love this coat and had so many compliments on the fur. It was mistakenly put in the dryer and ruined. So disappointed that I can't buy new fur.

I've been wearing this coat in different colors since probably 2007 or 2008. Back in the day, TNF was a different brand than it is today, but for the most part, the gear is still decent. I've owned several Arctic Parkas and while it's a great jacket - warm, water resistant, comfy etc, the fit is always an issue. I was happy to see that this year, they seem to have worked out the middle section and sleeve issues as they are more true to size than the past few years. I bought a size Large this year. The shoulders are boxy and the top is roomier than my previous XL. The pockets are smaller and oddly more up and down than the previous models more natural slide in sideways. I am not 100% sure I am keeping it. I really wish they'd stop changing the sizing and features as otherwise, its a great jacket.

I've had this coat for a few winters. The color is fading badly!!! It looks cheap now. Also the down is clumping inside of the coat. Looks ratty now. Too bad for such an expensive coat.

Waterproof and insulation well done, a bit too heavy and bulk but it keeps you warm

I love this coat but it does pick up a lot of lint/hair

This is an extremely warm, comfortable and durable coat. I use it in winter in the upper Midwest and it is the only coat that keeps me warm when it is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit and windy. I wear this coat all winter and early Spring in Chicago. I think the hood is great - the hood comes forward enough in front of your face to keep blowing snow off your face. I fold the fur back if it is not snowing. It is like wearing a warm, dry sleeping bag which is exactly what you want when it is below freezing out. I have one that is 10 years old and it looks new (I buy the black color because it shows no stains). I bought a second one 2 years ago because I could not find my original one in storage. Then I found the original one but kept both. The newer one was a bit less bulky and the outer fabric was softer so probably not quite as warm or durable but still very good. I think the stiff, thick fabric on the one from 10 years ago is probably more durable but the less bulky is more comfortable if it is not below zero outside. Both have held up like new. I am now ordering my third one because I gained weight and need a bigger size. The only negative is the when you zip it all the way up, the neck part of the coat hits me awkwardly under the chin since I am on the short side. So fully zipped my chin is inside the coat and the opening for the hood is around my mouth.

Best parka I even owned!

The parka itself is warm and long, exactly what I was looking for. The Medium, however, is a bit big, but the small was too tight through the hips for me. I'm 5'6 130 lbs.

It is a super warm coat, but was a little disappointed when I received it in the mail because the middle snap holding the fur to the hood keeps unsnapping. For the price I was hoping it to last a long time.

Expensive. Felt like I was buying the Logo!

Cant wait to wear next winter always wanted a Northface heavier coat for New York winter so glad happy finally plus size

This is a nice parka for daily wear, it's durable and keep you warm.

Need more bigger in M size

So I'm quite picky about my winger parkas. I tend to hold onto them for years, so it's gotta check off a lot of boxes. This one did just that. I loved that it had cuffs inside the sleeves for extra warmth. Nice, deep, fleece-lined pockets, an inner pocket (a must) and a nice generous hood that stays on even in the wind. I also liked that it's gathered in the back at the waist so it's not quite as boxy as other parkas. The one and only thing that I find I do not like is that when it's zipped all the way up to the chin, it does choke me a bit and I find myself pulling at it. Luckily, I don't have it zipped all the way up a ton. I would purchase this again. It's a super warm jacket and I do recess duty in the north east!

The fit is perfect and it is very warm. The fur looks great and is a beautiful grey with a bit of a tint. The only drawback is the fabric is noisy when I walk and my arms "swish" against the body. Other than that, it is a great coat and I would definitely buy it again.

It was a bit big but it was super light weight and looked the color

Runs very big. As a 5"1 girl the sleeves were just too long. Otherwise the quality appears to be great.

Totally love the look of this jacket, but it runs smaller than average.

This coat is pretty warm, the feathers do poke me sometimes. I really wanted a coat that wasn't too heavy, but would keep me warm at the same time and this parka did just that. I wish the inside pocket near the chest was bigger so I could fit my wallet.

Coat is very warm, sleeves are actually long enough, and it's a great price! Only minor frustration is that the bottom part of the two-way zipper will start to come up as you walk/sit.

I really love this parka. It's looks nice and keeps me warm in the hours I spend outdoors. My only gripes are that because I'm petite (5'2"), the cuffs in the arms are too long so I roll them in, and my little neck isn't long enough to comfortably zip the coat up all the way. Those fit problems are worth putting up with for the warmth.

I moved to Connecticut from southern California and needed something for someone who gets cold at 60. this coat is it! It's so warm and toasty. It fits to my knees since I'm a little shorter which is an unexpected plus. It holds up to the weather incredibly. It'll be super windy and cold and I won't feel it at all, in fact if I'm on a walk I'll get hot because this coat is that good. It looks as luxurious as it does in the pictures. I got the cream which is stunning. I will say that I do wish the lining was solid like it is in the other colors. This particular lining takes a bit from the sleek look of it but honestly no one looks at the lining so it doesn't matter too much. The two other drawbacks are that the hood will not stay on well without the fur trim and there are velcro closures which I wasn't expecting. The hood isn't too much of an issue, I don't use it much and when I do I usually keep the fur on. The velcro closures, on the other hand, are more of an issue. If you're not careful, what you're wearing under will get caught. If you have longer hair, it will get caught, as well. A few things that could be improved but overall, I love this coat. It's beautiful and warm. 4.5/5

Very comfortable and super warm. I would say though the fabric is a bit weird, it gets white in the seams and it accumulates lots of debris. But I might be a bit OCD, overall is great and waterproof