North Face Ventrix Jacket Review

The sleeves had good length and the body of the ventrix acceptable without being too baggy or boxy.

North face ventrix jacket review.

The north face ventrix hooded jacket review by john doherty published december 18 2017 updated april 28 2019 the north face is a well known brand in the outdoors world but to be honest sometimes i wonder how high quality and high performance their gear is because they are such a large brand. We put the men s ventrix hoodie to the test for this review and the north face also makes the jacket in a women s version. I also appreciate the north face using thicker fabric on the elbows and lower arm area. The ultimate alpine workhorse this lightweight and durable hybrid hoodie blends our innovative ventrix dynamic venting insulation which activates with movement for breathability and warmth with durable and stretchy polartec power grid fleece for freedom of movement and moisture management.

We always prefer putting on an extra layer to keep us warm. The women s ventrix hoodie is lighter at 12 ounces and sold in different colors but otherwise the two jackets are identical in overall feature sets insulation and. The north face men s ventrix jacket is a lightly insulated mid layer for cool weather activity. We do not burn our central heating high.

I like the material used in the ventrix. The 60g ventrix insulation is synthetic and stretchy. The ventrix hoodie is designed to deliver the very best in breathable synthetic insulation. As i am writing this review i am actually wearing the ventrix jacket by the north face.

There are 2 nicely sized handwarmer pockets and really big outer chest pocket. Climb camp explore the outdoors. The latest incarnation is allover 20d fabric with 60g of insulation in the body and 80g in the hood compared to the previous ventrix s combination of 20 30 40 and 50d fabrics. The idea is that it regulates body temperature via ventilation laser cut holes that are body mapped into high perspiration areas ie under the arms and between the shoulder blades.

I m at home christmas tree inside. Other versions of the north face ventrix. Ventilation for balanced warmth and breathability. The north face tells us the key differences are to the insulation and denier of fabric rendering the new jacket about three ounces lighter than the previous version.

Perforations in key areas are designed to expand and dump heat or contract and retain as you move so you won 39 t overheat or sweat out.