Customer Reviews The North Face Venture 2 Jacket

Especially good for travel. Light weight, waterproof, stylish and comfortable. However, I had to have the sleeves shortened. They were WAY to long!

I love this lightweight rain jacket. Whether I'm walking the dog, going to a gaming event or on the run while traveling this jacket is perfect. The pocket carrier is perfect for saving space.

I got this jacket for my trip to Yellowstone! I have yet to try it in rainy/windy conditions. The sleeves are a little too long for me (covers my hands too even though I got the smallest size available) but the rest of the fit is fine!

Cute jacket, in a great range of colors. But hood fits close to face & wouldn't keep you as dry in heavy rain as jackets with a 2-piece hood/collar. Loved the interior pockets (haven't seen many with that feature, surprisingly), but would prefer that the hood be stowable in dry weather. No interior mesh, which is a plus if you want a lightweight, packable shell. Altho it's not as warm as those with the mesh lining. I returned this, & don't remember the sleeve length.

Great packable jacket

This is good for chilly weather but isn't good for extreme cold weather. It looks really nice and is comfortable

Nice product! Fits well; not restricting. I wish the hood was a bit bigger/deeper so it would stay on your head better.

I've been in need of a rain jacket for a really long time! I do wish this one had the mesh lining, but otherwise great, need to offer the violet color in more styles though ;)

This jacket is great! I usually have to go to men's sizes because I am tall (5'11") and broad shouldered. This is still a bit short in the sleeves/tight in the shoulders even with the body being baggy, but it is very water repellent and I love all the pockets! I wore it most recently to take pictures on a summit in the rain and I stayed dry. The small visor on the hood is great, the zippers are easy to zip, and the fit is flattering. Great price on sale too!

I got this for a backpacking trip in pretty warm weather but gaurenteed rain and it was perfect. We got caught in a downpour for about an hour hiking and it kept me dry. Lightweight and easy to pack too. My only complaint is the fit. Im pretty petite and the jacket fits really wide.

I am a 5'3" 115lbs woman and I got the S size and it fits me great. The sleeves are a bit longer than my arms but they can be adjusted around the wrists which is perfect. I like that it also allows for adjusting around the hips. The length is perfect. There is more than enough room for a sweater underneath if you ever need to wear one. As for the waterproof capability, as I had already read in other reviews, the zipper under the arms will not hold any water, but I haven't yet had a problem with that. The fabric itself is definetely waterproof but way too warm for Louisiana summer weather. The galaxy purple color is gorgeous!

I use it as raincoat. The coat is really good but runs too big so feels uncomfortable.

I sadly returned this jacket. The color and style were great but the "heathered" colors are made from a more substantial material which means not as packable. In fact I could not stowe it I to it's pocket. I will probably get the regular color (not heathered) because it is otherwise a nice jacket.

Orange is my favorite color so I didn't mind in the least that "firebrick red heather" is much more orange than red. The zipper is lightweight and feels cheaply made. The zipper also puckers but I think that is because the fabric is so stiff. Right out of the package the hood was so stiff it stayed puffed out and didn't even rest against my head when I put it up. Hopefully, the fabric will give/loosen up with use because it does seem like the jacket will stand up to wind/rain, the fit is good, and it is pretty packable.

I own now 2 North Face rain jackets. I also purchased the Venture pants. I like the fit and performs as expected.

I took this jacket to the Amazon rainforest and it kept me dry! The only downside was the plastic-y material made it muggy/sticky on the inside. Could use more ventilation.

I did not like the color of the jacket and ended up returning. Having said that, the product is great for walking/hiking and is very effective for drizzle/light rain.

Use for walking in rain

Great for biking in the rain

I was kind of shocked at how thin the material is, however I wore it on a semi-rainy day and it worked perfectly. Kind of pricey for the type of material as I was expecting it to have a little more weight, but I'm happy with the product this far.

This was ordered to replace my old Venture Rain Jacket (the inside lining had peeled out), i like the update to the style, it's not as boxy and roomy as the older model, fits a bit more tailored which is nice for every day where, if you are looking to layer a lot under it maybe order a size up.

plan to use as rain gear

This is a pretty great basic jacket! I originally ordered a small but it was too big (I'm 5'4", slim build). The extra small fit great except for the hood. It's a little too small, and I don't have a big head or anything, at least I don't think! :) I've also been having trouble adjusting the cords on the side of the hood to let them out. But other than that this jacket has been great! I've been using it in the rain when I walk around the city, and I plan to use it on hikes.