Customer Reviews The North Face THERMOBALL Jacket

Ordered size up based on reviews, but think I could have ordered my normal XL (6'1" 210lb). The XXL is a bit baggie. Regardless a very warm coat and room for a fleece if the temp really dip down.

This is my second thermoball. My first one was a nice fit for a large, but this one is very, very snug for a large and I am also the same weight / size. They must have changed the design. I'll stick with the new large, but I wish it wasn't as snug. I think an XL woudl be a tad too big.

Like some other reviewers here I missed the part about this being a SLIM FIT garment. When I checked the sizing chart I thought I might be OK with what I ordered. I'm an older guy and not as 'slim' as I once was; but at 5'8" and about 160 pounds a medium should have been a good fit. When it arrived and I tried it on it was ridiculously snug, maybe when I was a teenager and weighed a buck twentyfive it would be comfortable but not today. My petite 5'6", 120# wife found it fit her well other than the sleeves being a little long so I gave it to her rather than return it. The quality and construction appear to be the high quality you'd expect from TNF but I wish it were offered in a "classic" or "relaxed" fit so normal people could wear it.

I use for casual and it's perfect

Bought this for a gift and they love it!! Haven't had any complaints and they wear it a lot which is a good sign.

I have two Thermoball jackets -- the original version, and the newer slim-cut version -- and agree with the "GREAT TRAVEL JACKET!" review below that the new ones are too tight. Many brands offer "regular" and "slim" versions of their more popular products, and I think that would be a good way for TNF to go with the Thermoball. These are versatile, stylish jackets, but you're missing out on a significant demographic -- older customers, and people who are fit, but not slim -- that would buy Thermoballs if they were more forgiving... as the original version was.

I originally bought this jacket for backpacking. I sweat a lot and was concerned about down loosing its insulating properties when wet so I bought this to keep me warm when wet. The jacket does good job down to the low forties. I've never had it completely soaked but it has stayed warm when damp.

I love the Thermoball jackets. This is my second one. They are both XL, but I noticed that this one fits more snug that my first one. I'm hoping it will loosen up as I wear it. I've noticed that North Face is making more of their products in a "Slim Fit" fashion. I feel like the newer Thermoball jacket might be designed that way. North Face needs to remember that all of their customers aren't in the "Slim Fit" catagory!

Nice casual jacket to wear on cooler walks or out running errands. Warmth without bulk.

Very good product

This is my third Thermoball jacket. I have had pretty much zero complaints with all of them. Except this latest one. Why are the zipper pulls laminated thread (front zipper) and literally just thread (pocket zippers)? Every other jacket has had some sort of nice plastic cap or tab on the zipper pulls. The current model's zipper pulls are cheap and beneath the North Face quality I've known for decades. Hope this is fixed for next year's model.

Perfect for outdoor activities or just casual use

Now that it's colder, I use it all the time as a daily coat to go into work in the mornings. I like that it's light and fits over my suits.

Need to return to get a smaller size.

Great product at a great price. Not quite as compact as down but for the price, one of the best synthetics I've used.

Every day coat. Love it. I wished it had a bit more padding in it. The price is a bit steep too.

Honestly I really enjoy this jacket. The only cons that I really have for it is I feel like the torso and sleeve length are a little long for me, but definitely not something I would say is a deal breaker. Very warm and light weight.

Solid jacket. Not fancy. I have mulitple colors and wear one most everyday. Great lightweight jacket for back packing.

Just got my product. Hasn't been tested but appears to be a winner. After reading the reviews on the size about the slim fit, bought a size up and it's comfortable with a enough room for layering but doesn't feel to big if not. I have another north face and 2X is fine. For the slim fit, recommend a size up.

Just to wear

great prodcut, but i will be exchanging because of size. Tight on chest

If I think about buying jacket .. north face is the first name comes to my mind.. we are north face family!! Love their products!!

Like other reviewers, I can echo that this is a fantastic jacket. It does not substitute as a winter coat, but it is comfortable, packable and very warm.

This jacket is a slim fit and feels very good on your body. It's not heavy still feels like good protection. However I have an older jacket, same style but with hood attached. That one does not protect against cold, feels more like a shirt rather than a jacket. But protects against the rain, which is not the reason why I bought this jacket. I need to see how it holds outside if temps drop to 40's, 50's or even min 30's. I am planning to use it for chilly fall nights or early spring, both in the city, walking around or traveling. I just purchased this one so 4 stars so far since I did not try it in the cold and rain. But first impression is very good, nice slim fit and great color (I was a little hesitating, since probably black or gray was a safer choice) but this color is actually stylish and cool, for sure can work with lots of outfits.

I will start using it in my trip to Alaska.