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THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: RobbyBebel ()
Date: January 19, 2012 04:06AM

I hate the North Face! The jackets are ugly, overpriced, the quality is terrible, everybody who wears them does not have any manners, and everyone thinks they are superior because they are wearing one!

FUCK THE NORTH FACE!

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Hay Zeus ()
Date: January 19, 2012 07:04AM

They stopped making quality products about 10 years ago. All of their backpacking gear is shit, never buy it.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Cripple Mr Wa ()
Date: January 19, 2012 08:57AM

yeah, i have lots of outdoor gear but i never purchased any north face because it was too pricey and there is just better out there - like mountain hardwear. I have a mountain dardwear winter hat that is the best thing ever. I have recommended it to several people and those that purchased it love it.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Joe Bananna ()
Date: January 19, 2012 09:43AM

The so-called "lifetime" warranty on NF products is bullshit, too... Mountain Hardware has a much more solid reputation for backing their products.

The current North Face is nothing like the old NF...the company's been in and out of bankruptcy on several occasions and is now a shell for some holding company that makes mostly Chinese crap

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Ex-NFfan ()
Date: January 19, 2012 09:52AM

Hay Zeus Wrote:
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> They stopped making quality products about 10
> years ago. All of their backpacking gear is shit,
> never buy it.

I was really disappointed when they went from a niche market to all out
production but I blame that on the fact that NF became THE jackets on
college campuses. I bought mine over 15 years ago and it has metal
zippers that can be replaced as opposed to the plastic crap they use
now. The "system" I bought includes the shell, fleece liner, and down
liner for $500.00 and it's still in perfect condition. Too bad I'd have
to go somewhere else if something happens to it. To think in some DC
neighborhoods people actually get robbed or shot for the new NF products.
Sad.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Go Patagonia ()
Date: January 19, 2012 10:42AM

Patagonia is the shit, y'all.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: stay outta SE ()
Date: January 19, 2012 10:45AM

Ex-NFfan Wrote:
> To think in some DC
> neighborhoods people actually get robbed or shot
> for the new NF products.
> Sad.


A week ago a guy was shot and killed over his new Jordans. No respect for life.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: MrMephisto ()
Date: January 19, 2012 11:21AM

I shoulda bought from these guys when I had a chance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_South_Butt

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13 4826 0948 82695 25847. Yes.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Hay Zeus ()
Date: January 19, 2012 11:36AM

Joe Bananna Wrote:
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> The so-called "lifetime" warranty on NF products
> is bullshit, too... Mountain Hardware has a much
> more solid reputation for backing their products.
>
> The current North Face is nothing like the old
> NF...the company's been in and out of bankruptcy
> on several occasions and is now a shell for some
> holding company that makes mostly Chinese crap

Wonder if Arcteryx will follow the same path?

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: January 19, 2012 11:51AM

Go Patagonia Wrote:
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> Patagonia is the shit, y'all.




I hate that ugly label though.

Blessed are the murderous.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: January 19, 2012 11:52AM

Marmot is another alternative to North Face; Underarmour is starting to make more outdoor type jackets rather than just those tight gym clothes, REI has their house brand that is decent quality.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: January 19, 2012 11:53AM

Spyder jackets sold at Dicks is another good brand.

Blessed are the murderous.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Hay Zeus ()
Date: January 20, 2012 07:43AM

I think Spyder is marketed/designed for Snowboarding and Skiing more so then Backpacking and Hiking.

Marmot is good stuff to.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: BB*X ()
Date: January 20, 2012 12:15PM

I have to second the Patagonia recommendation. I have a fleece jacket that I bought 15 years ago and I'm still wearing it. Not a single problem with any of the zippers or anything else for that matter. Wait, I take that back, don't buy Patagonia, keep buying North Face, nothing to see over here on the Patagonia side of the fence.

"I hate that ugly label though." But will that stop you from buying their gear? I'd prefer their label to a giant billboard stating the brand name of my jacket on my shoulder.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: January 20, 2012 12:21PM

Hay Zeus Wrote:
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> I think Spyder is marketed/designed for
> Snowboarding and Skiing more so then Backpacking
> and Hiking.
>
> Marmot is good stuff to.






Yeah, Spyder is mostly aimed at skiers, but the jackets are a nice alternative to North Face.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: You can tell it's junk ()
Date: January 20, 2012 12:44PM

If homeless folk are wearing it and it is in very good condition. It has been "canned" by the purchaser.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: January 20, 2012 12:45PM

You can tell it's junk Wrote:
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> If homeless folk are wearing it and it is in very
> good condition. It has been "canned" by the
> purchaser.




You see homeless people wearing North Face?

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: ThePackLeader ()
Date: January 20, 2012 04:23PM

Eddie Bauer, and especially their Ebtek jackets, have always been great, and I'm still on my second one that I must've gotten nearly 10 years ago (I only got rid of the first one because I outgrew it). My snow pants are North Face, and they're just as good. Also, checkout Land's End and L.L. Bean, they usually have good products (L.L. Bean's snowshoes are awesome). I know eesh mentioned REI, and I've had the same rain gear from them since the late 1990's without any issues at all (It's been worn in hurricanes). In all honesty, you can find great products at most of the well known outdoor outfitters, but it can be pick-and-choose regarding which line's specific product works best for you.

I do agree about certain new products not being as good overall, though. I went to get a new pair of PAC Boots during Christmas of 2010, and when I tried them on not only did they not fit despite being the same size as my old PAC Boots, but the build quality felt MUCH cheaper. Yeah, go figure, my old PAC Boots were Made in Canada, while most of the new stuff is Made in China. I've simply decided to patch up the old boots where they have a tear, and keep them.

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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Hell ()
Date: January 21, 2012 09:05PM

If it was South Face I bet you think it was the best thing on the face of the earth. Petty, persnickety, hillbilly!!

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: iabhornc ()
Date: February 09, 2013 05:51PM

I agree completely. The people who wear that obnoxious clothing line are a bunch of revolting airheads. I would pay that much for a black leather coat before I would wear some retarded clothing line like the North Face (FOR NORTH CAROLINA MOTHERFUCKERS). I would say that 90% of the people who go for that line are the biggest jerks in the history of the world. They should discontinue the line

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: LTLnn ()
Date: February 09, 2013 05:56PM

eesh Wrote:
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> Go Patagonia Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Patagonia is the shit, y'all.
>

They supply a lot of the clothing for the US Special Forces.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Barry's new Interior Sec. ()
Date: February 10, 2013 04:17AM

Barry appoints CEO of REI as Interior head who pretends to be concerned about the environment the way Hole Foods pretends to sell organic foods etc(no genetically altered stuff?)

how's that for the lack of diversity in my cabinet

I do so care about the environment

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Abelard ()
Date: February 10, 2013 10:41AM

> Wonder if Arcteryx will follow the same path?

They may eventually but for now they are the choice for expedition clothes. Smartwool socks and underwear, Keen boots, Arc'teryx everywhere else.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: backpacker2 ()
Date: February 10, 2013 10:51AM

TNF jumped the shark more than 8 years ago. Cabelas has the high quality gear.

http://www.cabelas.com/home.jsp?WTz_l=Header

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: ghey ()
Date: February 10, 2013 10:12PM

so funny...

Yes! North face is something i wouldnt wear.


When an 8 year old and a 55 year old woman wear it then its not for me.

Helly hansen is what i rock.

North face is faggoty

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: The Mountaineer ()
Date: February 11, 2013 02:05PM

Columbia > North Face any day of the week.

'Nuff Said.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Ralph Pootawn ()
Date: February 11, 2013 02:09PM

My North Face ski jacket has lasted 7 years now, but I'll need to replace it next season. The sleeves are falling apart and the zipper comes off it's track too often. I'll be looking at other brands.

Patagonia, Arcteryx, Mountain Hardware.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: kevster ()
Date: February 11, 2013 03:26PM

I love my North Face winter jacket. Not crazy about "the label" since everyone has it, but these hi tech materials are crazy how well they work. I have the thinnest jacket I've ever had and it keeps me the warmest. No matter what brand you get, know that wind protection is as important as the amount of filling. Blocking the wind makes a huge difference.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Udbyk ()
Date: February 11, 2013 03:34PM

I just go to BCF and buy whatever fits good.TNF doesn't fit me good.Sleeves are way too long.Lately it hasn't gotten cold enough to wear a winter coat.I usually wear a flannel shirt,hoody and a leather jacket.Worked great over the past weekend.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: FusilliJerry ()
Date: February 11, 2013 11:00PM

I had to go out of town for business a month ago and thought "I need a new back pack to replace my old North Face Wasatch one." Went to Dicks and looked at their selection. Shit. Looked all the others there. Shit. Didn't have time to go anywhere else before I left.

I have had the Wasatch backpack for 15+ years and it still is in great condition. Hauled it all over the desert SW, out to Hawaii. numerous business trips over the years, and used it as book bag as well. Never had any issues with it and it is still going strong. I just saw and old one on Ebay for sale for $40.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: kurt rambus ()
Date: December 09, 2013 11:44AM

bought a nf jacket in the early 70s. still have it but it is in bad shape. Bought another one 3 years ago thinking the quality is the same. It is a piece of crap. zipper gets caught in the lining so i have to take it off over my head and un stick it, don't have the same pockets as the old one where thou could put your hand in from the side or top, hood is thin shell material not down like the old one. in short very sorry i paid the money for another nf jacket. And their customer service sucks. it was a waste of time to talk to them.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: abelard ()
Date: December 09, 2013 06:33PM

Arc'teryx clothes, Osprey packs, MRS tents and camping gear, Keen boots. North Face started sucking a bit longer than 10 years ago, and they're more than 10 years behind at this point, in pretty much everything.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: ram the bam ()
Date: December 19, 2014 05:16PM

It's all about Kuhl Clothing all the way!!!

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Wayfarer ()
Date: December 19, 2014 05:52PM

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/18/2018 11:32PM by Wayfarer.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: 7uYkm ()
Date: December 19, 2014 08:39PM

Abelard Wrote:
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> > Wonder if Arcteryx will follow the same path?
>
> They may eventually but for now they are the
> choice for expedition clothes. Smartwool socks
> and underwear, Keen boots, Arc'teryx everywhere
> else.


Yep, agree. Arcteryx's stuff is great.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: December 19, 2014 08:50PM

Smartwool is another good brand.

Blessed are the murderous.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: abelard ()
Date: December 20, 2014 12:28AM

>It's all about Kuhl Clothing all the way!!!

Good call - picked up a pair of their pants a month ago, went back and bought 2 more. Like the fit, like the pockets, like the heavy fabric.

What else do they make? Since Royal Robbins stopped making great shirts, I've been looking for a new favorite brand. And please don't say Ex Officio - those things make me stink like a scalded frenchman.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: S Stinsin ()
Date: October 28, 2015 09:44AM

People who wear NF clothes think their projecting a real "outdoors" person.
They've all become a joke on themselves.
Most have never stepped out to a real outdoor adventure.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Joshua Fields ()
Date: July 29, 2017 08:45PM

Most of you sound like the very assholes you knock for wearing North face and pretty damn pathetic. Enjoy your overpriced shit. I will enjoy my North face tent I got at dick's sporting goods for $26 bucks that retailed for almost $150 on clearance. Learn how to shop and find deals and you might be able to find other brands for a better price. Anyone who would pay full retail for any of these manufacturers shit is a moron.

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Re: THE NORTH FACE SUCKS !...
Posted by: Joshua Fields ()
Date: July 29, 2017 08:47PM

You got the shit part right. Patagonia Is shit. Many ex military hate their junk.

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