The North Face Multicolor Down Vest Collection — 700-Fill Japan-Line, Packable, Fitted Cut

Pros

• · Catalog lists 700-fill down with a stated 90% white duck down content.
• · Ripstop nylon shell described in the catalog as lightly water-repellent and adequate for rain and snow.
• · Packs into an included storage bag and can be zipped into a separately sold zip-in-zip shell as a mid-layer.
• · Sourced note describes the light down vest line as a warm commuting layer with a wind-blocking stand collar.

Cons

• · The single available source notes this lightweight down class of vest is not suitable for extreme cold, working better as a mid-layer or mild-winter piece than as serious cold-weather insulation.

Fit notes

Catalog measurements (cm): S chest 55 / length 67 / shoulder 43.6 / hem 53.5; M 57/69/45/55.5; L 59/71/46.5/57.5; XL 61/73/48/59.5. The single available source advises selecting size from the brand size chart rather than assuming a loose fit, since the cut is fitted and not bulky.

Buy if

You want a slim mid-layer for commuting or mild winter under a shell — the fitted cut and 700-fill build suit layering, and the catalog lists a storage bag plus zip-in-zip compatibility with a separately sold shell.

Skip if

You need insulation for serious cold. The one available source places this lightweight down class as a mid-layer or mild-winter piece, not extreme-cold gear. Skip it too if you want a roomy, boxy fit rather than a fitted cut.