The North Face vs Columbia vs Patagonia

[kickbacked]

I need some help picking out a spring/fall jacket that is good quality. and i figure who better to ask than my ingo friends.

Just wondering what your guys opinions on the over quality with these companies is? The jacket is going to be a light weight water resistant one if that matters. I went into dicks and was attacked by a saleswoman trying to push me on north face but it seems too trendy to me, maybe im wrong? But when she said these are the need to have and everyone has one is kinda made me think they would be better for running from the car into starbucks than actually any real use. I really found a patagonia one i like but im not sure of the quality and i cant find any reviews on it

anyway all help is appreciated

 

[Mosinguy]

North Face and Columbia used to be good. Somewhere down the line they became "fashionable". They do the job I suppose, they wear out quick though. No experience with Patagonia.

 

[Double T]

North face is way overpriced for what can be had elsewhere for less or equal money.

A patient of mine had a really kickass NF jacket, but the hood kept coming off because it snapped on. Design fail. It was supposed to be a winter jacket/ski jacket.

 

[gregkl]

I wouldn't own a Patagonia anything. I don't like their environmentalist stand.

The North Face has an awesome fall winter jacket. It's the one you see most often around. You have to check the different models since they all look similar. The one that is good for stopping the wind really works well.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I love my north face stuff, and I look great in it and my jeans

What about Marmot?

http://marmot.com/catalog/jackets/129

 

[perry]

I'd look in to something like the LL Bean Pathfinder jacket and probably save a decent amount over those name brands. And have a lifetime guarantee.

I bought their Wind Challenger fleece a few weeks ago and think it's just awesome. Really puts a stop to the wind. Been great to wear in the chilly mornings we've had recently. Though the model has slightly changed, check out nutnfancy's review of the jacket, which did a good job of steering me towards the jacket.

I feel Columbia has gone down market on some of their clothing; not as technical as it once may have been. And TNF is more for the Keystone Fashion Mall / Starbucks crowd. Not much experience with Patagonia stuff, but I think it's still good quality albeit with a high price tag.

 

[kawtech87]

As far as the quality for money IMHO Carhartt is really hard to beat. Maybe not as fashionable but I have Carhartt shirts that I have worked hard in, a lot, that are almost 5 years old.

 

[PMR]

Not water resistant but I liked this one Columbia, enough to buy two, one in each color, warm and stylish, so says my wife.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clot...797080;cat104746680;cat105548580;cat104174280

 

[kickbacked]

I love my north face stuff, and I look great in it and my jeans

What about Marmot?

Marmot Jackets | Marmot Clothing and Equipment

Im fat so i really need to try things on before i buy them which is why i'd like to stick to things i can pickup at dicks sporting goods

As far as the quality for money IMHO Carhartt is really hard to beat. Maybe not as fashionable but I have Carhartt shirts that I have worked hard in, a lot, that are almost 5 years old.

I have a couple carhartt work jackets and one hoody and while they are amazing. They dont fit this specific bill for me

Not water resistant but I liked this one Columbia, enough to buy two, one in each color, warm and stylish, so says my wife.

Cabela's: Columbia® Thermarator II Fleece Jacket

water resistant is a must for me as I plan on using this in the spring for fishing , and that means spring showers. I have a couple columbia fleeces and while they are nice, any rain and they get soaked and stay soaked for a while.

 

[kickbacked]

I wouldn't own a Patagonia anything. I don't like their environmentalist stand.

The North Face has an awesome fall winter jacket. It's the one you see most often around. You have to check the different models since they all look similar. The one that is good for stopping the wind really works well.

Ya i checked out that jacket as i was originally planning on getting it but it seems a little heavier than what im looking for.

Could you elaborate on why you dont like their eniviromentalist stand?

 

[kawtech87]

Im fat so i really need to try things on before i buy them which is why i'd like to stick to things i can pickup at dicks sporting goods


I have a couple carhartt work jackets and one hoody and while they are amazing. They dont fit this specific bill for me


water resistant is a must for me as I plan on using this in the spring for fishing , and that means spring showers. I have a couple columbia fleeces and while they are nice, any rain and they get soaked and stay soaked for a while.

Carhartt - Product - Astoria Jacket

Carhartt - Product - Ketchikan Jacket

Carhartt - Product - Men's Rockford Jacket

Carhartt - Product - Men’s Steelhead Jacket

Carharrt isn't just work wear anymore. Thanks to companys like the three you mentioned Carharrt is adapting thier line to comform with the trends in fashion while, I feel, still offering better quality for the money compared to the others. All these fit you criteria for a light spring/fall jacket and are offered in Big and Tall sizes as well and Carhartt stores are everywhere. Also Carhartt now has a few offerings being made in the USA as well.

Call me a die hard Carharrt fan but I think thier clothes are the best for the money.

Personally I like the Astoria and the Steelhead

 

[climber409]

I have owned many north face,patagonia,and columbia jackets,pants,ect. I have put them into the elements they are made for and they all perform well.For the money its hard to beat columbia .

 

[Hoosier8]

All I can say is that I buy bargain, either at TJ Maxx or Marshals. Never pay retail.

 

[gungirl65]

I need some help picking out a spring/fall jacket that is good quality. and i figure who better to ask than my ingo friends.

Just wondering what your guys opinions on the over quality with these companies is? The jacket is going to be a light weight water resistant one if that matters. I went into dicks and was attacked by a saleswoman trying to push me on north face but it seems too trendy to me, maybe im wrong? But when she said these are the need to have and everyone has one is kinda made me think they would be better for running from the car into starbucks than actually any real use. I really found a patagonia one i like but im not sure of the quality and i cant find any reviews on it

anyway all help is appreciated

See if Amazon carries the Patagonia jacket you like and you can see if they have any reviews for it. Amazon is one of the first places I check for customer reviews.

Amazon.com: patagonia jackets

 

[kickbacked]

See if Amazon carries the Patagonia jacket you like and you can see if they have any reviews for it. Amazon is one of the first places I check for customer reviews.

Amazon.com: patagonia jackets

I checked there first and didnt see any

Dicks sporting goods doesnt even have any reviews for it

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.

 

[mdmayo]

I own and like garments from all three of your preferred choices. However, for my money Cabela's offerings are priced more reasonably, and are made at least as well as any of the three you initially inquired about. As an aside, all US expeditions to Antarctica are now equipped with Cabela's gear, and their customer support/warranty can't be beat.

 

[thoroughbred]

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!

 

[gungirl65]

Here's a review for you KB.

Patagonia Guide Review - OutdoorGearLab

 

[thoroughbred]

If you want top end though go arcteryx.

 

[kickbacked]

Here's a review for you KB.

Patagonia Guide Review - OutdoorGearLab

O wow, guess its not very good.