The North Face Men's Antora Jacket, Black / M

I bought on sale in my nextdoor outdoors store and intended to use during a trip to Scotland in summer 2022. They only had L size, so I took it a bit bigger for me, but it does very well. Color is light blue and black. I have been using it since summer under many circumstances, as camping, cycling and daily commuting, and many times under heavy rain. I had to fix a tent in the night under stormy rain and to clean up the rain drainers on my street using this jacket and it fitted the job perfectly. I was dry and no sweating. Just a few down sides for such a strong jacket under rain: 1) raindrops slide from the jacket to my trousers - on the sides, and can make them wet on my hips. (I suggest to add a flipped piece of jacket under the jacket down part to unflip it and ... MoreI bought on sale in my nextdoor outdoors store and intended to use during a trip to Scotland in summer 2022. They only had L size, so I took it a bit bigger for me, but it does very well. Color is light blue and black. I have been using it since summer under many circumstances, as camping, cycling and daily commuting, and many times under heavy rain. I had to fix a tent in the night under stormy rain and to clean up the rain drainers on my street using this jacket and it fitted the job perfectly. I was dry and no sweating. Just a few down sides for such a strong jacket under rain: 1) raindrops slide from the jacket to my trousers - on the sides, and can make them wet on my hips. (I suggest to add a flipped piece of jacket under the jacket down part to unflip it and use it when needed, like a parka style. Actually, I am considering to add this option to mine, so the hips are dry under heavy rain; 2) Hood should have a reduction system so it doesn't flop with wind or fall on the face - I put a cap underneath when it's too much rain; 3) Wrists could be with velcro and not simple elastic. Nevertheless, this is a very good jacket and I am very happy with it.

I bought the Antora jacket with the credit I received from the warranty claim on my last TNF rain jacket. The previous jacket was purchased at a similar price point, but had more features. A little disappointing that TNF took away the velcro sleeve cuffs and pit zips, but this jacket does perform well in wet weather. It kept me dry while visiting Norway in the fall and was lightweight enough to stuff in my day pack with little issue. It provides some wind resistance, but isn't warm by any means...not that I expected it to be. The hood provides good coverage and stays in place. The fit is true to size and flattering. My previous jacket's lining had peeled away making it no longer waterproof. Because this jacket has the mesh, I'm hoping this isn't an issue.

So I purchased and returned this jacket due to it not quite satisfying my needs. But I was taking a chance.I was looking for a skiing shell for warm, wet weather and wanted to get my hands on a coat that would fit that mold. I've previously used a competitors coat (which is a raincoat) and it was somewhat effective. So I took a chance on this one hoping it was a little more hearty. As soon as I took it out of the package, I knew it was almost identical in basic construction to my current option, so I decided to send it back.Overall feel and fit were great, so I would consider this one in the future should I need a new rain specific jacket.