Customer Reviews The North Face ThermoBall™ Jacket

This jacket is great. The cut fits well and I like the fact that there are 5 pockets. 3 with zippers, two without on the inside of the coat. Love the fact that is can be packed into its own zipper pocket for compact storage. Amazing warmth without the bulk of a heavy coat. The only thing missing is a tri-climate option. There is a similar version of this offered as a tri-climate, but the inside thermoball liner is of a lesser quality, it only has two zippered pockets, and you cannot stuff the coat into its own pocket for storage. Seriously - please offer a compatible shell that can be purchased separately, which this thermoball jacket can zip into for when extra warmth, and wind & water resistance are needed. If there is a shell that is compatible, please let me know. I was not able to find that information on your website.

I'm a mellow adventurer. I've been quite happy with the insulation and wind-resistance. I've paired the jacket with a hardshell during snow days when out in open space with wind and have been incredibly comfortable. The con: the stitch quality could be improved upon. I find loose ends and bunched areas.

use on short rides when you don't want a bulky jacket on in the car, but want the warmth

Love the North Face quality-always have.

I love thermoball. This is my second one. Holds up well. Easy machine washable. Warm but breathable. Great for walking in chilly weather. I'm not crazy about the current color options, though. Too drab.

I was looking for a lightweight jacket without a hood and this seemed perfect. The overall jacket is great. I ordered the Brit Blue online (never having seen it in person) it was a huge disappointment! There was a metallic/shiny quality to it that was reminiscent of tacky chameleon paint. I returned it in-store and got a different color, and am happy with the exchange.

Love overall jacket but must return again due to pocket defect.

Very light to wear

Large is very roomy and has a nice shape.

Plan to use the jacket for chilly fall and winter days. Part of my winter backpacking clothing.

Packs compact, great for travel between warm and cold climates.

Perfect weight for the South. We rarely experience cold weather and this jacket is the perfect weight for slightly chillier days/nights.

I want to love this jacket, the technical fabric and the ample colorways. Unfortunately my size is too narrow in the shoulders for my build. A size up is very large in the arms, waist and looks ill fitting on me.

Really like an inside zip breast pocket and this doesn't have one. Small detail, but at this price point, relevant. I am 5'8 and 130 and need the length of M to keep low back warm, but too big through chest for me, though felt good through shoulders. Small too tight across shoulders.

Daily use

Packable, lightweight, and warm jacket!!!

Not very warm but stylish.

I am a pretty huge "other brand" fan, but I read so many great things about the thermoball technology that I wondered if it could even come close to my beloved nano puff jacket. Got this on sale and at first I had to be sure it wasn't actually down! It looks & feels so much like the real thing! And warmth...hello...probably can wear this in a good 10 degrees colder weather than my old standby. The fit could be a bit more form fitting, it either is "vanity sized" or just reg fit vs the "semi fitted" feel of my nano. I think if I sized down though, the arms would be too short and the shoulders would be too tight to grab a steering wheel. So I I usually am a small in most sportswear and got the thermoball puff in that size as well. It is just a bit loose in the belly area and the arms are a bit "roomy". I'd totally give it 5 stars still, so warm and light and stylish! Only downfall of it that I see is the lack of "extras" for the money. At full price, competitors jackets also have an extra internal chest pocket and chin zipper garage with internal soft chin guard. Extra touches that will be missed by me, for sure! But I got the thermoball on sale, so I'll deal. Colors available are off the hook! I ended up getting the "sharp green" one, which honestly matches my dog's Penn Tennis balls perfectly! Something I discovered and laughed at pretty hard when I went to play fetch with my pooch at a camp site! I was going for visibility, well I got it! Very bright neon green.

This jacket is great for mild winter days in my neck of the woods. Will wear it most often in fall and spring. Very light weight weight and comfortable. Love the color(salmon)!

Lightweight & comfortable

I saw someone wearing this jacket in the multi-stripe pattern and just loved it. The size is very standard. Roomy enough without bagging. Super lightweight and yet still very warm--wore it in 27 degrees and was very happy with it. Only wish it had the double-zip since it is hip length and would be nice to open the bottom when driving/sitting in it.

I was,suprised how warm this jacket really is. My last jacket was heavy and this one is doing light weight. The look is great too!!

Keeps you warm

I bought this coat for my daughter and she loved it. It looked great and fit perfect. However, it did not meet our Chicago winter needs.

I Wear a women size 6-8 and thought the medium would allow extra room for sweaters etc. I should have bought a small b/c the arms are too long. The elastic around the wrists isn't snug which means cold air can come through the arms. I will be returning this b/c I love the color and the ability to pack it to go traveling