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If you are looking for a new winter jacket, for general outdoor wear and some walking in the
countryside (but not extreme conditions), there are a plenty of jackets to choose from. However,
the prices can vary enormously, and it is not obvious what causes this variance.
In this article I will show you which features you need to look for in a good winter jacket and use
The North Face Evolution Triclima as a good example of a high quality, but value-for-money winter
jacket.
It keeps you dry
Modern winter jackets are a marvel of technology. They are made from light, but highly waterproof
material that also lets air circulate and keeps you dry, but not sweaty. The North Face Evolution
Triclima is made from polyamide, which is waterproof, airy and easy to clean. It is also very
durable and lasts longer than some other waterproof, but breathable, fabrics.
The jacket also needs a good hood. A lot of modern jackets have floppy hoods which fall down in
front of your eyes and obscure your vision. The North Face Evolution Triclima does have a
stiffened peak to the hood, but as it is made to fold away as well, it is not perfect. Yu may need to
wear the hood over a cap with a stiff peak to get good visibility.
It keeps you warm
The best design for a winter jacket uses a number of layers. The North Face Evolution Triclima
has an outer waterproof jacket to keep you dry and an inner fleece jacket to keep you warm. You
can wear the fleece jacket on its own (if it's not too wet) but it can be fitted to the waterproof outer
layer to keep you warm on even the coldest days.
Note that North Face make their fleece jackets with the zips the opposite way round to other
jackets. This means that North Face waterproof jackets can only be fitted with North Face fleeces
and not those from other brands.
It must be wind-proof
To keep out the wind a good winter jacket has to be made of wind-proof material. It has to have
well made and sealed seams. You need a cover for the front zip and you must be able to tighten
the cuffs.
The North Face Evolution Triclima is made from a polyamide material that is windproof. The
2. seams are specially sealed to keep out water and wind. The front zip has a special flap that can be
fitted with a Velcro fastener and it also has Velcro-adjustable cuffs.
It must feel comfortable
North Face jackets are lightweight and are cut into a nice shape that makes them feel very
comfortable. The collar has a brushed inner lining that feels warm and comfortable (Many
waterproof jackets don't and feel cold on your neck).
It also has an adjustable waist band, so it can be adjusted to fit your figure.
It must have plenty of pockets
The North Face Evolution Triclima has a side pocket at the front (a Napoleon Pocket) for wallets,
maps etc. It also has two lower pockets and an inside pocket as well, so there is plenty of room to
keep every item close at hand and keep your hands warm as well. The fleece jacket has two hand
pockets as well.
On the downside
The only downside with North Face jackets is that I had one where the zip frequently didn't work
first time: it always took a bit of fiddling to get it to fasten.
In summary
Overall, I think it is an excellent jacket to keep you warm and dry in many conditions, yet is
adaptable enough to wear in warmer weather as well. It has many useful features. It is made of
durable material, yet feels light and comfortable.
Michael Knaggs is an experienced and enthusiastic hiker who has been walking in the countryside
since he was 12 years old. He has successfully completed a number of long distance walks
including the Dales Way, Three Peaks of Yorkshire, Teesdale Way and Calderdale Way. He has
led many groups on walks in the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Lake District in Northern
England. Although he has enjoyed many walks to the highest peaks, such as Scafell Pike, he now
enjoys shorter walks taking in the wildlife and geology of North Yorkshire.