The North Face Alliance Jacket - Men's

" good light jacket This jacket has served me well in light spring rain showers, but it seems that it would do fine in heavier rain also. However one of the biggest things that is keeping the jacket from being rated as "5 stars" is the small, not very hefty zippers. They are #5 YKK brand and in my honest opinion should be #8 or #9. (the higher the number the stronger, and larger the zipper) Also standard style front pockets would a welcome addition to the already present chest pockets. The high collar is a great feature."

"Fit for Alaska! First, let me give a round of applause for this site's tech help. You guys rock! I called wanting to know about several jackets as I negotiated what could handle the sometimes volatile weather of Alaska. The techs got my sizing, picked a guy in the tech department that matched me, and went through all the jackets. This made the choice a simple one, and they did a bang up job in picking a great one for me. The Alliance is not fitted but relaxed (however it has almost a fitted look about it, but plenty of room for movement). I can easily layer my TNF windstopper fleece under this jacket. I also have room for a fleece top and under shirt. Toasty is not the word! The sub zero weather will be much easier to manage now. Rain, snow, and cold...this jacket can take it. The pit zips and other vent spots dump heat when needed (the zips don't rub against you wrong like some do). The over sized pockets are awesome for backpacking. They feel great in the inside as well. The thin liner in the jacket is soft and comfortable. A draw string easily battens down the hatches of this jacket so none of the cold stuff finds it way up your back. The collar is nice and soft for the neck. It guards the neck well. The adjustable cuffs make arm length a no issue. The hood is both zip and button. The zipper of the jacket is fluent and does not get hung up. Great looking jacket that is fit for Alaska!"

" Great! The alliance is probably one of the best jackets I have brought ever. Its very light weight and easy to move around in. It keeps me warm and its just nice to have omni not saying it'll keep you warm in below zero degree weathers, but it'll keep you warm for the most of it. "

" Awesome Jacket, Awesome Price This jacket is awesome. The two pockets on the front are very big and great for when you are wearing the jacket with a pack. Another nice addition to this jacket are the ventilation zippers under the armpit. This jacket keeps you warm and if you are going to be in colder conditions you can zip in a liner. Awesome product."

" The alliance Looks nice, keeps you warm or vice versa depending on whats more important to you. I rate it a 4 outta 5 only because its a little pricy. Wait for your favorite color and you''ll be satisfied."

" good jacket but.... is just a shell,you know,for cold weather you need to use layers"