The North Face vs Columbia vs Patagonia

[mbills2223]

I've got a North Face and a Columbia jacket (and an actual winter coat, but it's a Carhart). If it's exceptionally cold outside, I won't leave my house without my North Face under my Carhart. I use the Columbia for cool Spring/Fall days.

 

[CQB]

I like my mountain hard wear

Mountain Hardwear | Shop Jackets, Clothing, Tents, Sleeping Bags & Backpacks

 

[kawtech87]

Patagonia Men's Simple Guide Soft Shell Jacket - Dick's Sporting Goods

this is what im looking for, very simple, light weight, water resistant, in black and no hood.

O wow, guess its not very good.

Carhartt - Product - Men's Soft Shell Jacket

 

[mdmayo]

FWIW, Patagonia also tend to run small. Not really sized for "real men" lol. My brother refers to them as "Fatagonia" and neither of us are very large men.

Mountain hardwear are basically the old TNF guys. Good gear, tad overpriced. Arc'Teryx are very nice but pricey. My grandfather always told me to spend a little more, then you wont be disappointed.

I'd still check out Cabela's though.

 

[kawtech87]

I like my mountain hard wear

Mountain Hardwear | Shop Jackets, Clothing, Tents, Sleeping Bags & Backpacks

$130.00 for a wind breaker! Son of a *****!

If you want top end though go arcteryx.

And then I saw a $500.00 wind breaker and I was all like NO!

 

[kickbacked]

Carhartt - Product - Men's Soft Shell Jacket

Carhartt needs to pay you for all this product endorsement. lol

That one you posted is more like what i am looking for. Ill have to go check rural king and see if they have one i can try on.

 

[mbills2223]

I don't have a Carhartt jacket, so I can't speak to that specifically, but I will see after getting a Carhartt winter coat a few years back, I will never, EVER have anything else.

 

[gregkl]

Just remember: "There is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices."

Or as my dad used to say: "There is no bad weather, only stupid people."

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

I'll stick with my Under Armour one

 

[kawtech87]

Carhartt needs to pay you for all this product endorsement. lol

That one you posted is more like what i am looking for. Ill have to go check rural king and see if they have one i can try on.

I wish they would.

My entire entire wardrode at one point was almost all Carhartt. And yes my finace HATED it. She has picked out my clothes the last few years. My old Carhartts have even out lived my newer clothes.

I have tried alot of brands to find what works the best and lasts the longest and I always end up back with Carhartt. Just sharing my personal experiance to hopefully save you the time and money I spent on clothes in the past.

 

[wrnyhuise]

Columbia and north face are both good to go in my opinion...I don't get why everyone is hating on north face for being trendy...since I had their stuff before it was trendy am I exempt from the hate or what...its good stuff...expensive but good stuff...check out their apex jacket its one of the best that is wind and water repellant and warm too!

I have owned several Columbia's over the years and can speak to the quality not quite being what it used to be. very sad honestly.

 

[kickbacked]

I wish they would.

My entire entire wardrode at one point was almost all Carhartt. And yes my finace HATED it. She has picked out my clothes the last few years. My old Carhartts have even out lived my newer clothes.

I have tried alot of brands to find what works the best and lasts the longest and I always end up back with Carhartt. Just sharing my personal experiance to hopefully save you the time and money I spent on clothes in the past.

Im right there with you. I actually wear something carhartt most days of the week. I have a leather belt from them that is ridiculous good. Its lasted the longest of any belt ive ever owned and still going. And ive even used it as a makeshift strop.

 

[CQB]

$130.00 for a wind breaker! Son of a *****!



And then I saw a $500.00 wind breaker and I was all like NO!

yeh. OP didn't ask what was cheap. They are up there. Picked mine up on clearance at Cabelas last time I was in St. Louis. Think I paid $65 for my lined fleece.

 

[pjcalla]

I have a Mountain Hardware "hard shell" and "soft shell" as well as some ski pants, hats, etc. Love them all. I would also suggest looking at Marmot, Sherpa Adventure Gear, etc. I buy most of my stuff from Sierra Trading Post. They often have closeouts of last years' models at big discounts, plus extra "coupons" to use that make most of the gear really affordable. Just make sure your getting a "closeout" not "second."

 

[ghuns]

Something from Cabela's with their 'wind shear' lining. Good stuff. Here's a good deal if you can wear a small...

Northern Lite Jacket

 

[IndyND]

I agree that columbia is not the quality it used to be and that north face is way over priced. I have had very good luck with cabela branded outerwear lately.