Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

Wish It is little Longer and ticker with more down fill.

An almost perfect coat! The warmth and style are great. I am always cold, but this coat keeps me really warm in windy and wet weather! My only complaints would be that the neck is too tall (when zipped all the way up, the collar digs into my chin and is terribly uncomfortable) and the arms are too tight. I was excited to see they offered an extra small, but the arms were so tight that I had to size up to a small. Overall though, I would recommend this coat!

This was an XMas gift from my boyfriend. Let me say the packaging and wrapping was phenomenal, made it more exciting to open! Neatly packaged and wrapped, included a gift note from my bf. I wish the North Face logo was on the front of the coat instead of the back, that was my only request/concern. Nice war, sleeves, and its not too long. I wear dresses a lot because I work in a corporate office so it definitely fits and its not too long. I'm 5'3 and 130 lbs I received a medium. I live in Michigan, so you can just imagine how COLD it is up here!

This is a great coat, so far I purchased 3 (2 for my children and 1 for my mom).

I have broad shoulders and I guess a shorter than average neck. I would have gotten a small, howeve it was too tight in the shoulders, so it's not as snug as I would have liked. If I zip all the way up, it is uncomfortable for my neck, which does not go above it TNF needs to keep women in mind that have shorter necks and broad shoulders, that's why I gave it 4 stars.

My hair has lots of volume to it since it's curly so the hat is too small, I would add an inch or two to the front. My face is exposed about 75% of the time. Also...it's a tad bit small in the arm pit/chest area. Other than that, it's a great parka, I love it!!!

I needed a jacket for cold Minnesota and so far it has been working really well. I wanted one that was wind and water proof and this on is! It has been warm out on the trial and in the city. The only issue I had with it was the second time I tried to wear it and the zipper got stuck. The zipper seems to be working correctly now since I haven't got stuck in the jacket since then.

The coat is very practical while still being decent looking. The insulation is good quality (though I haven't tested it out in extreme weather yet), the material is sturdy, and it fits well. I like that the hood and fur lining are removable so that you can customize the jacket to wear as you want. The only thing I dislike so far is that it's a little stiff, especially in the sleeves and shoulders, but I'm hoping that will loosen up as it gets worn. I do like the fit in spite of that because, as a petite woman, it's often difficult to impossible to find clothes that fit as they should. Overall, I feel like I got my money's worth and I'm looking forward to testing whether this "Arctic parka" lives up to its name when I go to Norway.

Great coat! The sleeves a little long on me, but I guess that'll just keep my hands warmer in the frigid NYC winters!

I liked this jacket enough but when it arrived I ended up exchanging it in store for the Women's Far North Waterproof parka and I'm so happy I did! There's are a few features the Far North has that this one doesn't - adjustable hood, chin strap cover, and thumb holes. I also liked the fit of the Far North better, it's more feminine in my opinion than this one (this parka has more of a bell shape. I'm 5'5" and usually wear a size 2 in jackets and the small fit great. Overall, their both great hackers but I would recommend the Far North for the extra $50!

Recently moved from west coast to east coast and bought this parka to blunt the shock of my first east coast winter. I'm 5 feet 95 lbs and ordered an extra small at first but it didn't zip over my chest so I exchanged it for a small. The small is pretty big on me and the collar of the jacket frequently stabs the underside of my chin if I don't wear a scarf with it. The zippers have also gotten super stuck a few times and I've had to fight them down. It's warm and thick though, so it does the job I wanted it to. Just expected a little better for how expensive these things are.

Would have given a 5 except for sizing. Thank goodness I went to outlet and was able to try them on. I had to get two sizes larger to be comfortable and be able to wear a sweatshirt or sweater under. Also outlet store had a sale and was able to get it for 40% LESS!! YAYY!

Jacket is warm and comfortable. Great for all those wet, below 40 days we have north of Seattle. It is a heavy jacket, but is only intended for the coldest days and definitely does the job. Has deep pockets that keep things dry and warm and is long enough (mid-thigh) to keep butt nice and warm.

I ended up buying this jacket for $179 at a North Face outlet store. Really happy with the purchase. Im 6'1 and 160 lb. I bought a large which is actually a bit too big but I needed the large for the arm length! even so I thought it was such a good deal I picked it up anyway. Its really warm and I think it looks great. It has really deep pockets which is great. I wouldn't recommend this jacket for any snow sports but it is perfect for an everyday parka! :)

Great fitting coat - just need a scarf and you are completely covered. Little tight in the neck area as it hits my chin but I just keep it slightly unzipped!

I use this coat for every day. Enjoy the warmth that it offers the best. Color is not my favorite. Color choices were too limited I thought. Comfortable overall. Really like the coat

I bought this in a medium, and returned it because the chest area was too tight. The large fit in the chest but was too large everywhere else. Too bad, it is a lovely coat and looks like it is toasty warm. This is not for someone with a large chest.

I bought this jacket because I am always cold and living in New England, I need something to keep me extra warm during the winter! Highly recommend this jacket!

I was looking for a super warm coat that wasn't prohibitively expensive, and this is it. Really warm and cozy! I went for the XS, which is snug, over the S, which was too bulky. There are some small design flaws that are bothersome: the pockets aren't placed well and aren't insulated, so they are both awkward to use and not super warm; the fur attachment to the hood is stiff, and the zipper can be hard to hook and unhook.

I really like this coat. I love the color. I read reviews saying that it was a bit small so I ordered both L and XL. I'm 5'9 and the L fits well. It's not tight, feels a bit loose, I kinda wished the arms were longer but it's still fine. I was kinda worried when I got it because the arms are a bit thin and don't seem that warm. So far it's been okay. I like the hoodie I live in upstate NY where it gets really cold and this coat will work great here. On super cold days I will, however, probably put a warm sweater on underneath. Overall I think this is a really good deal

Had ordered this coat two years ago and returned it because could not get zipper to zip. Shopped around, ordering numerous coats and finally ended up reordering to give NF another chance. Glad I did, still have issues with the zipper more often than not, but coat is so comfortable. Lays nice over all types of clothing, slides on like satin

It's my everyday jacket running errands playing outside with the kids. Love the fit, easy to move around it.

I am a cold weather wimp. I am petite at 5'6" weighing sometimes up to 115 lbs. I was in Colorado in 20 degree weather, with constant snow. This coat definitely fits snug. Not much room for a bulky sweater, but because I am thin it worked. I did try the medium which unfortunately was too big. Irregardless, I was in fact kept VERY warm. It's a nice looking coat and I prefer the flat exterior as opposed to a baffled/quilted look. It definitely kept me well protected from the elements; wind, rain and snow. If I had the option to make changes, I would definitely add an extra pocket on the inside of the coat, I would add a warm lining to the pockets, and I would have made the faux fur around the collar adjustable. It looks nice when the hood is down, but when you pull it over your head, there's no drawstring to cinch it so it kind of flops around. Nonetheless, I was comfortably warm, I did not have feathers coming out of the jacket (and I wore black sweaters and pants), and I got a lot of compliments on the look of the jacket.

Coat is very comfortable and mostly warm. The wind does get through it in the mid to lower back if it is cold enough, which was disappointing as I am out in extreme cold at times (Ontario) so another layer is required in those temps. Perhaps there is not enough fill in that section of the coat. It is not figure flattering (I am 5'4" and 135 lbs) but that is not an issue for me. I have the black, originally I was gifted the white but that is not a practical colour for my lifestyle. I loved the birch tree pattern on the inside of the white and wish the black had a little more character. Overall love North Face outerwear and satisfied with this product.