The North Face Men's Venture 2 Jacket
- Tall, Standard fitCovered, secure-zip hand pockets; Center back length: 31 inches
- Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed DryVent 2.5L shellStowable in hand pocket; Solid: DryVent 2.5L 100% Nylon Ripstop
- 100% Windproof fabricPit zip venting; Heather: DryVent 2.5L 62% Nylon, 38% Polyester
- Attached, fully adjustable hoodVelcro adjustable cuff tabs
- Stormflap with Velcro closure covers center front zipHem cinch cord
Cory D Young
Gets the job done.
I recently moved to NY and this was the perfect jacket to keep me nice and dry. It is very lightweight, easy to pack, and keeps me pretty warm, too ( worn at around 55F / 12C). It is not a "slim" fit. It's definitely a comfort fit. I am 5'9" of athletic body, sitting at 160lbs, (39"/ 99cm Chest) and the XS fit me just a little too big for my own liking, but it deserves the five stars, as it accomplishes what it is meant to do, and will allow you to layer underneath. It works real well against the wind; nothing gets through. There are zippers on the side on both armpits, and the hood has good coverage and allows me to wear my over-the-ear headphones(Sennheiser's HD 4.50).
Chad Boise
Tested in heavy rain by a ski patroller and ...
Ski patrollers have to show up for their shifts, no matter what the weather. I've been looking for a rain gear solution for many years, using everything from Gloucester fisherman's duds to ponchos to plastic bags. After extensively reading reviews, I decided to buy The North Face Venture 2 Jacket and Rain Pants. Yesterday was the first chance that I had to put this combo together. I had a 9-hour shift in continuous rain (1.15" during that period). Temps about 35degF. I donned the gear in the locker room and headed out to the lifts to start the day in downpour conditions. While water was beading up on the surface and shedding nicely, I wasn't sure if it was still seeping through. About 3 hours in, I went inside of the top house and took off the jacket and pants. My patrol parka, worn underneath, was only the slightest bit damp, and only at the outermost surface (warm and dry within). Same for the pants - my regular Gore-tex bibs were just a bit damp on the outer surface (they are old bibs and haven't had a DWR treatment in a long time). Anyway, 6 hours of rain later, and in the locker room at the end of the day, the gear underneath the Venture 2 jacket and pants were in the same condition - lightly damp on the surface and dry within. I could feel a light dampness to the interior of the Venture jacket and pants, but clearly they were not letting water through in any significant way. Note also that I had a backpack on all day and nothing came through where the straps wear against the jacket. I don't think that the interior moisture came from inside (i.e., sweat condensate); I vented the gear. So, this system works. Note that I had my standard ski gear on underneath. If you are using this for rain protection in non-winter conditions, I would advise the use of an insulation layer as it does get a tad moist on the inner surface, and that would not be comfortable, say, with only a cotton tee shirt on or with just shorts. You're going to feel moisture and likely feel cold, but you won't get soaked. I'd say you could use these with jeans/hiking pants and a thin Merino summer top and do quite well in wet and warm conditions. YMMV, but this system worked for me in serious rain conditions. Sizing... 5'-9" and 150# with full winter gear including a ski patrol parka ... size medium worked well.
Imane Ait El
Great jacket for under $100!
Great jacket for under $100! High quality material. Fits as expected. The relaxed fit isn't snug, but feels good and allows for extra layers, which is perfect for colder climates. Not insulated, but works well for a shell. The hood fits very well. The drawstring allows you to tighten the waistline. Also has armpit vents. I'm 5'8 170 and the medium fits well. After testing against the elements I will update. Would highly recommend this jacket!
Harsh Mishra
Waterproof; breathable; lightweight; packable
Best raincoat I've worn so far. Layer it over fleece and it's good enough for most winter weather as well. I chose the Venture 2 over the more popular Resolve for the velcro-adjustable cuffs (vs elastic), armpit zips, and the inclusion of an inside pocket. The only tradeoff, wrt to the Resolve, is that the Venture's hood doesn't pack into the collar. My more-perfect raincoat would combine the velcro-cuffs and pitzips of the Venture2, with the packable hood of the Resolve.
Ni Ca
Great for stopping the wind.
Very weatherproof, also good to block the wind. Used this while I was in Texas in very cold weather and with layering underneath it performed very well. Also used in Southern California without the layering and it was cool to wear and comfortable. I would recommend this rain jacket.
Veronica Changed Brown
Great rain jacket
Husband is 6’3”, 200lbs, slim build, has an XL. Loves this jacket. Says it doesn’t make him feel swampy when it’s gets humid after the rain it was protecting him from. He has a long torso so this hits him slightly higher than someone who is 6’ or less. The North Face really nailed this one!
Lily Bell Balancio
Check the Sizing
Looking for a lightweight, water proof rain jacket to wear on drizzly days. Also, wanted it to have pockets, a hood, and have some style to it. This jacket met my requirements perfectly. I'm 6'4, 200 lbs, 42 inch chest and a M fit me snuggly in a "slim fit" kind of way, which is what I wanted. Typically I wear a L in most tops so was taking a risk getting a M. The length of the sleeves and torso also looks great. If you want a little more room in the chest you'll have to go up a size, however as I didn't try on the large I can't say how it will fit.
Sharon Harripersadh
making it a great outer shell
The jacket is very thin and a bit baggy, making it a great outer shell. It blocks wind and water great. You'll want to wear some insulating layer like a fleece jacket or something underneath it--this jacket by itself will not keep you warm. I got the small and I think it's a little baggy for me, 5'11 male. It's quite nice that way, as I can easily fit it over anything I'm wearing, but just keep this in mind in case you were looking for something more form-fitting and not baggy/flowy.
Afshan Arshid
Well designed and waterproof
I bought a couple of different jackets before this but they had odd sizing issues with the hood or arm length. This one is what I was hoping for. It folds up into its pocket so is very easy to pack. It is light. It is waterproof. The cuffs have a Velcro adjustment. The hood has sizing adjustments for the opening and back so it doesn’t flop around in the wind. I bought an XL but went up to XXL. I’m 6 ft and 235lbs.
Tonia Willie Caudle
Just get it.
It's lightweight, and looks great. It's also waterproof, and I think the outer layer is hydrophobic. Water just beads off. It is the absolute perfect rain jacket. I've never owned a rain jacket this awesome.