Customer Reviews The North Face McMurdo Parka III

After battling through Chiberia and polar vortex last winter, I decided that I needed a warmer coat this year.... I headed to the NF store in Evanston for a new one. I bought the 3-1 thermoball jacket, but didn't think it was warm enough - I already have coats in the same performance range. So I took it back and traded it in for The McMurdo Parka. I'm so glad I did, I love this parka! It provides protection from the cold, has a nice hood (with detachable fur), and the down content is nice and enveloping without being too puffy. This coat is perfect for my half-mile walk to the el train - I love it! This parka marks the 5th NorthFace coat in my wardrobe - I'm protected in every type of weather!

It is warm, cozy for winter witht a stylish fit. I love it

Before I purchased this parka I did my homework. After last year's Polar Vortex I wasn't messing around! I went to stores to try them on, asked the employees/managers/customers 1,001 questions, went to various websites reading customer reviews as well as read Consumer Reports from top to bottom. You name it, I did it. So trust me, save the time & just get this one, you won't regret it. Now I'm not saying that this particular parka is perfect but it is (by far) the most bang for the buck you're going to find anywhere. Dollar for dollar nothing else in the under $500 range comes remotely close to the McMurdo. It's really warm, it's durable, it's extremely comfortable & it's as fashion friendly & versatile as you can get from a parka. However, I do recommend getting one size larger than the "find your size" option recommends. I 'm not saying that it runs small, I'm just saying that the site under estimates the fit. At least it did for me. I'm 6'1" & roughly 250lbs, the site recommended XL but I went with the XXL & it fits like a glove. The length is perfect. It falls to roughly mid to upper thigh & no wind creeps up. Also, the upper chest pockets are a bit misleading. The pocket openings are on the sides, (not on the top) rendering those flaps on the chest useless & a bit added bulk but I do love that they cleverly hid the drawstring to tighten the fit inside of them. There's 8 pockets in all. including an inside media pocket & one pocket on the left arm perfect for a smart phone or pack of cigarettes. I keep a pair of gloves at all times in 1 of the front pockets that blend right into the plush. I do wish that the zipper was double sided for bending down, reaching into pants' pockets or sitting in the car & I do think that it would've been better if the hood was either stationary or had a zipper rather than buttons but none of that was a deal breaker for me. I like the adjustable cuffs, it lets me set it so that no cold air gets in but I can take it on & off with ease & I absolutely love the drawstrings inside the hood so that you can fix the fur to either be straight across or curved with your face. If you zip it all the way up you will look like Kenny from South Park but I promise that your face will stay warm. All & all it is the warmest coat I've ever owned & yes, I highly recommend it.

Couldn't be happier with this jacket. In these cold and wet New York days, it keeps me warm and dry. I like how it fits around my waist and arms. Fabric seems very durable and strong. It is definitely a keeper!

I was looking for a winter jacket and I decide to buy this jacket.Let me tell you I should of brought this long time ago it's very warm and it fits perfect I am ready for the cold

It's incredibly warm and is like walking around with your duvet cover. I could easily sleep in it.

Got this coat for my husband because he never had a coat that really kept him warm. I think this one fills the bill. He loves the hood, took the fur off, as he likes it better without. Christmas came early when he got that coat!

GREAT LOOKING, GREAT FIT, PURCHASED A MEN'S SMALL FOR MY WIFE. SHE LOVES IT. WARMEST COAT SHE HAS EVER OWNED!

I was looking for a coat and I decide to do a little research and then found this coat so I decide to buy one. Let me tell you I should of brought this long time ago it's very warm and it fits perfect I am ready for the cold

I live in New York City and while we don't get temperatures typically in the sub zero range, the past few winters have been brutally cold. When I put this bad boy on? No problem. I'll take the cold any day in this thing. The detachable hood is kind of weird, i don't know why anyone would want to take the hood off a parka. Aren't they designed to have a hood anyway? That said, North face does a good job with the detachable hood. Even tho wind can cut through, it's not as bad as some other jackets. And it can always be fixed with a scarf. I haven't noticed any of the down leaking yet, so that's a good sign. The jacket has so many pockets and they're all decent sized. The only downside to this coat is that it runs a little large, but then again, I think that's dependent on body type. Great coat. Highly recommend. If you plan on being outside for extended periods of time, this jacket will allow you to be comfortable and warm.

i received this jacket as a gift and i love it. i'm 5'9 and the large fits excellent. very warm and paired with a scarf makes an excellent combo. i cant wait to use in the brutal northeast cold.

Able to keep me warm at all times. Most of all, it's waterproof & that's what I like about it.

I did a lot of research since I was looking for a warm coat and the parka is the best and warmest jacket hands down. I do not even have to wear an extra layer and it has pockets all over the place. With previous jackets I noticed the wind getting to me but this jacket breaks the wind.

I get a lot of complements on my new North Face jacket, everyone loves it, plus it is extremely warm and comfortable! It's the best winter jacket I have ever owned.

It hasn't been cold weather yet in South Dakota, 39f so far. But from trying on the parka I can tell it's going to get the job done. I realy like the available sizes it's hard to find anything warm and good looking in plus size. I would recommend this to anyone all sizes.

This coat is everything I've been asking for. Very well insulated. I felt the warmth once I zipped it up. The length is just right. I am glad to have purchased this coat.

Perfect Fit Perfect Warmth Perfect Color .Seems like everything I wanted. I don't as a rule buy clothes on line and this was a good experience.

This is a perfect coat for the cold winters in Wisconsin! It fits true to size and is a great length to keep me warm.

Very warm and good material design for outdoor winter.

I needed something like this for very cold days when I can't move around, such as watching cross country ski races. This is pretty bulky but not a big problem during low activity when you just need something super warm. The zipper isn't the best but does the job.

Was well worth the price I paid

I bought this coat for below zero weather. It's perfect.

I fell in love with this coat when I first saw it. There was another customer in the store who had the same reaction. I brought mine online because they didn't have my size at the Northface outlet

Great design and features. Feels quite warm and I will be testing this winter in BC and or Alaska this winter, but my initial perspective it that of another quality design by TNF. As a side-note, I have been testing and wearing gear in all types of extreme weather and will update my final review accordingly.

Great quality you would expect from North Face.