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The North Face Prism Optimus Jacket - Men's
The North Face Prism Optimus is a 700-fill down jacket tweaked for mountaineering comfort. A PrimaLoft hood stows in the collar and keeps your head toasty when you're huddling on a mountainside. The hood also features peripheral adjustment so when you're on the move again it won't hamper your vision. The jackets unique baffling gets rid of sew-through holes, meaning you've got a solid barrier between you and moisture or drafts. The Prism Optimus is highly packable for easy stashing, and has a sleek profile that's easy to move around in. The nylon fabric of the Prism is treated with a light PU kiss coat that makes it extremely water resistant without undermining breathability. For hardcore mountaineering the Prism Optimus sets the new standard.
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$298.95 $209.30 
Premium quality for premium price
You'll pay a premium price but this jacket delivers premium quality. The jacket is not just warm, but is well-made, lightweight and comfortable to wear. I like the zippered pockets which give me ample room to carry wallet and cell phone, along with the drawstrings around the waist and the padded hood give the jacket a custom fit. To top it off, the PU coating makes the jacket essentially waterproof. Well worth the purchase.
Vermont with the Optimus
I went back to Vermont for Christmas and it was as cold as a republican in a homeless shelter. I bought the Optimus as an early present for myself because I knew I no longer had the tough skin I had as a kid growing up on the mean streets of new england. And man was that a good purchase. The wind was blowing and the thermometer was claiming -20. But I was wrapped up and warm as could be. I walked all around Craftsbury Common which is often listed as the cold spot of the nation. The wind blew, ice crystals pelted me and I just laughed. If you need a truly bomber jacket for the coldest of days, I recommend it. The Optimus also packed down very small for travel.
Butt Kicking Quality
It kicks butt. That's really all there is to say. If you want to keep reading....a down jacket that keeps wind out? A hood that fits over my helmet or cinches easily when I forget my hat. I can get the hood back into the collar with one hand while it's on. Even when it's warm I'm grabbing this jacket because it's so light & comfortable. When it's cold, I don't even look at any of my other jackets.
Feels custom made
Skip past the fact that this is the warmest, finest made coat I have ever dreamed of wearing. Skip the hood that actually works as a hood to keep you even warmer on sub-zero days. I like the fact that when I move, the arms of the coat dont wind up by my elbows. This light weight "personal sauna" feels as if it was custom made for me. North Face has scored yet again in my book by designing a coat to fit a taller than average person. Don't just try this coat....BUY this coat and it will be with you for a long and happy friendship.
Warm and Light
After wearing a shell with zip-in fleece for years, I forgot just how warm and light a down jacket can be. I don't think the outer layer could take the abuse of my old shell, but it will keep me warmer. Definitely the right choice for colder weather or less active outdoor activities.
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