I bought it for year-round use from snowboarding to hiking. I decided on the Theta for a few main reasons. 1. Gore-Tex Pro Shell is totally waterproof, extremely breathable, w…
- Chris, 12/15/12
Traverse City

I did a lot of research on this jacket as I wanted to make sure I got the best for all around wet weather gear. I have had this jacket for 3-4 years and it is used extensivel…
- David, 11/23/11
Simi Valley

I was felt completely comfortable at -22 F (-30 degrees C) with everyday wear under a jacket. It is fully wind- and water- proof, plus keeps the heat inside. Adjusting the hoo…
- Andrei, 01/23/13

The jacket is surprisingly light and it isn't bulky. It can be easily stowed or packed. The core loft performs well to heat you up. The warmth spreads almost immediately after…
- Xi, 12/26/12
L.A

I bought this jacket cause it claimed to be waterproof and it has a nice well made texture and fel to the jacket overall. I was caught in a torrential downpour in Boston a few…
- Bob, 09/18/12
Colorado

My husband has been wearing this jacket over a not-so waterproof down jacket in wet snow/rain-snow conditions. That wasn't the reason it was purchased (was supposed to be fo…
- Jennifer, 12/31/12

I am a fan of Mountain Hardwear, but this is a poorly designed jacket. Mountain Hardwear calls it "ideal for any climb". It should say "ideal for any climb that you dont lift…
- DAVID, 10/27/12
Seattle, Wa

I'm giving it four stars because the fabric is savvy and this things totally feels bombproof. Serious zippers. Serious fabric. Unfortunately, compared to other MH jackets (…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont

this jacket is a little too bulky for actual expedition standards...although it would be fine in an urban environment when its -10.…
- parker, 04/11/13

This jacket is amazing. Usually when snowboarding I wear a fleece under a shell and it is bulky. With this you have that same thing, but it does not feel as bulky but just a…
- Adam, 09/20/12

I purchased this jacket for my fiance. I bought the black color. He is 6'2'' and 210 pounds, with a muscular upper-body. He usually wears a Large in The North Face, but after…
- Katherine, 01/06/13

I got this jacket for snow shoeing in the cascades. I wanted something different from my normal shell I wear and I wanted it to be a little warmer but not insulated. The soft…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont

Surprisingly warm by itself and waterproof like a duck's...you know. Layer for a versatile winter system. Hood is fully adjustable, visor keeps the rain off your brow, and the…
- Cory, 07/11/12
Upstateish NY

I purchased this jacket for a recent winter overnight on Mt. Washington NH. Wind reached 129 mph on the Lyons Head with -63 wind chill. Jacket worked better than expected, fel…
- mark, 03/11/13
gouldsboro, pa

So this jacket got me through seven straight stormy days on California's Lost Coast. After that trip, and staying dry and warm for 99% of the time, I realized how awesome this…
- Elizabeth, 02/25/13

After fishing around in the sea of light weight breathable jackets I finally decided to run with the Plasmic. I just returned from a 5 day windy, and damp trip in Bigs Sur, a…
- Jeff, 05/14/13
Larkspur

I was sad to find out this jacket has no hand pockets. In fact it only has two pockets on the chest. Not much storage space for a jacket that retails for $399. Exchanging it…
- Carmen, 12/09/12
Bronx, NY

Unfortunately I have been shipped two lemons of this jacket due to a bad batch from North Face. They were missing the interior pockets. I can tell you that the jacket has…
- Brett, 12/30/12

Unlike other Arcteryx, this is the relaxed fit one. I always wear their usual large; but Micon Large is equal to usual XL for "roomier fit" and for better movement as they cla…
- Colin, 08/10/12
Vermont

Arcteryx always makes high quality gear and this jacket is no exception. I previously had the stingray, and this jacket is better than that. It is thigh length so that means…
- David, 12/14/11
Ann Arbor, MI

This is simply a great winter jacket. I use it as an everyday winter jacket, in addition to skiing and other activities. The soft shell is great and makes a lot less noise t…
- Dale, 09/04/12
Canada

Just received this today (blue/purple color). Looks great and is not too baggy like most jackets now, and is not especially long, which I like (contra the Patagonia POW Slayer…
- John, 12/19/12
New York City

This jacket is great fit/materials wise but the features are not as well thought out as other new snowsport jackets (crossbow, sabre sv, vertical sv). The problem I have is th…
- Carlo, 10/21/11
United States

Very disappointed in what North Face has become. Had a hyvent jacket that they claimed was waterproof, but it became sopping wet while skiing in the snow. Ruined my vacation…
- Katy, 12/13/12

I had a jacket, now buy a second time. Wear the previous 3 years. It is very resistant to bad weather. Can be worn in the 20F degrees. GREATEST JACKET!…
- Yuriy, 03/15/12

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- chunmun, 03/22/11
del

I've been using this jacket for about 3 years now and is probably a great deal for the price. It is fairly waterproof and the breathablity is decent. However, if you are an…
- Eugene, 12/01/11
New York City

Don't listen to that other review. Moosejaw was awesome in getting me this jacket. I had gotten the previous year's model with rewards points and it didn't fit but by the time…
- Matthew, 09/17/12

I bought this jacket last year just before Christmas. After spending the previous winter getting wet and cold in my old jacket. I have to say that I have been blown away by…
- Paul, 01/03/13