Description of The North Face Redpoint Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Men's:
When you need the warmth of an insulated jacket and the mobility of a softshell, pick up The North Face Men's Redpoint Hybrid Insulated Jacket. The North Face filled the Redpoint with Primaloft Eco insulation (which consists of 50% recycled materials), and made the sleeves with a stretchy softshell fabric. This standard-fit jacket slides over one or two layers, and three different pockets hold your essentials whether you're climbing big peaks or just heading to class. A hem cinch cord seals out the chill when the wind picks up.
I tend to not really layer until the real cold (below 40/30 sets in and this jacket is a great pickup to help tide you over until then, it's warm and lightweight, but definitely not made to protect you from the real cold by itself.
I just got back from a four month trip Patagonia and Brazil and I literally lived in this jacket. The Redpoint Hybrid is an awesome second layer for several reasons, and in Patagonia I found it to be the perfect do it all layer. Having your arms free and less insulated is great for climbing....you keep your core warm but have your arms free for more dexterity, and if you are groveling in offwidths and fist cracks, you don't tear up the insulation. Also I like the look of this jacket and think it is a great example of the way The North Face continues to experiment and come up with original and functional designs year after year. I've worn this jacket biking, hiking, and to the bar and think it's one of the best mid weight layers out there. Finally, any jacket that attempts to minimize impact is great and insulation in this jacket is from 50 percent recycled materials which I think is something we all can be psyched on.
