Customer Reviews The North Face Arctic Parka

I bought this jacket because I needed a warm coat to get me through a winter trip to the East coast. This jacket is very warm. I am usually a size Medium or 8 but upsized to a Large so it would not be too tight in the shoulders/chest and be long enough in the arms since my arms are excessively long. The large fits well, although I think the shape of the coat would be more flattering had I stuck with a size Medium, I prioritized comfort over style with no regrets. Pockets are large and there is ample room to store all your items. Coat is very well made - I expect it will last many, many years.

This parker is awesome. I love the style and the fit. It is not so heavy that you can not move in it yet it is very warm. The length is perfect to keep your lower body warm and the zipper comes up so it is comfortable all around. Perfect for walking, and driving. Hood is adjustable so it will probably fit anyone but if you don't like it, you can remove it.

This was my valentine day gift to my wife and she is in love with the color (juniper teal) and feel of the jacket. The color is vibrant and goes with all the dresses and occasions equally well. She is 5'3" and 115 lbs; 'S' fits her comfortably and the length is also perfect. The hood covers the face and ears well and has a good grip (that can be adjusted) against strong winds. My wife feels cold very soon but this jacket kept her warm and happy in -4F as well. What she loves the most about this jacket is the hidden comfortable elastic grip in the arms that keeps arms warmer. The internal pocket for phone with a media loop is another laudable feature in the jacket she adores. She has received tons of compliments for this jacket already.

Super warm, great for a Nebraska winter. I am 5'10" and 140 - ordered medium and it fits well, just wish the sleeves were 1/2' longer. But I tried on a large at another store and it was way too big.

Living in Iceland a good parka is essential. I simply love this one, it's the best Ive ever had. Its stylish, warm and lightweight. I was happy to have read a review that recommended to take a size bigger then I would usually do. I normally wear an L size but I chose an XL and it fitted perfectly. I am also happy to have chosen the vaporious gray color, its so flattering!

Very pleased--I'm 5-10" average build and I ordered the large size. It fits well and arms are long enough for me. Looking forward to wearing it once it gets cold!

Very warm! Love the extra layer around the wrists as it makes it easy to tuck in gloves. Also, the hood has some metal in it which allows it to be shaped so it doesn't flop in front of my face. Really deep pockets. Only complaint is the the zipper/neck area goes pretty high and rubs on my chin a bit. All in all, great jacket for Chicago winters.

Very warm and the quality you would expect from NF. This is a roomier fit so plenty of room for sweaterers etc underneath. I wish the adjustable waist cinched in more; it has an interior stopper that limits how far you can cinch it, and it was a boxy, unflattering fit on me. In addition. The gardenia white has a little more of a yellow-ish ivory cast than I was expecting and not great with my fair skin. I returned.

I had the previous version of this parka from 2018. I have noticed improvements that I have appreciated such as: 1. Warmer with a 600 fill 2. Shell is softer and less stiff, perhaps due to the recycled material 3. Has a bigger inside pocket 4. The hood fur stays in place with a metal wire 5. It has a cinch cord for better fit at the waist 6. Has thumb holes at the wrist 7. Pockets are much deeper than before. I can literally fit my wallet inside. One thing I did not appreciate is the lack of a full fleece lining in the pockets, but that is minor. Overall I am really enjoying this jacket so far and look forward to getting many years of wear.

Beautiful fit and I love the almost iridescent purple color that comes off the fur hood. Very warm, yet not bulky at all. I would have given it 5 stars except I have to bend down in an awkward way to zip. The start of the zipper seems very low, but maybe if I were taller it would not be an issue. I'm 5'6.

Perfect for cold winters Runs a bit bigger had to exchange it

This coat is perfect except for the shape. The shape is built for short-avg height women. I am 5'8", 115 pounds and this coat looked like a bell on me. Not designed for tall women. Other than the shape, I HIGHLY recommend this coat for avg height women. It's extremely weather proof and will keep you warm. Additionally, the down is hidden under a smooth exterior, so it's warm but not puffy. I loved this coat because it was not excessive in detail. Will be returning though since it does not fit correctly.

I love the coat! It's warm and it serves it's purpose with this NY weather. Everyone loves the color. The minor issue I have which I hope isn't a big issue down the line is that the zipper gives me trouble while trying to connect at the bottom.

Good looking jacket, but does not fit my frame. I am 5'10" 150lbs and got a size large. The shoulders and chest were restricting while the stomach area was way too big. Bummer.

I ended up purchasing the Far Northern Parka instead of this one. It was a blessing in disguise because after the horrible customer service, this Parka didn't arrive to the store in time for my Iceland trip so I bought the Far Northern Parka in-store after trying on the Arctic Parka II in a different color. I realized that it was not flattering at all and had a very boxy fit. I'm happier with the Far Northern Parka.

Did not fit well . I returned it, still waiting for refund. Never able to talk to a person.

I had to get this because the warranty center sent me a gift card for sendinng my arctic parka ii. Bring it back. This is too big and has poorer design

if you are someone who loves north face coats, this one is a let down. north face needs to step their game up bc this jacket is down right terrible. it is not as advertised. the hood does not detach. the material wrinkles and the fake fur looks and feels awful. i got a north face jacket that was very similar last year and the quality and design was much better. the only reason i needed a new one was because i couldn't remove a visible stain. long story short, do not buy this.

I like this jacket a lot but unfortunately, I had to return it because the sizing is to big and I will definitely will Oder a smaller size.

Very warm true to size love this Parka

We had a heavy down pour the jacket kept me warm and dry. I did remove the fur so it wouldn't get wet. Which is nice that I could do that. I'm 5'1 and 140lbs and the meds fit me great. I can still Wear a sweater underneath if I wanted to. But still without it doesn't look loose. It's my favorite jacket.

Warm, beautiful and elegant! I purchased two one red and the other black!