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The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket

The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket

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$260.00at Academy SportsChecked 16 h ago

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $260.00 at Academy Sports on Nov 10.
  • Checked at 4 stores.

Our take on the The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket

The Hydrenalite is a lightweight hooded down jacket from The North Face, built as a midlayer or a mild-winter outer layer. It uses a down-and-feather fill with a baffled construction and a fitted hood, and it packs down small for travel. It sits below the brand's heavier summit and parka lines on warmth but above a fleece or synthetic shell on loft for its weight. Owners like it as an everyday cold-weather layer; some find the fit trim and the shell thin for rough use.

Best forLayering under a shell in cold weatherMild-winter city wearTravel where packability mattersHikers and commuters who run warm
Pros
  • Lightweight and packs into its own pocket
  • Down fill gives good warmth for the weight
  • Fitted hood adds warmth without bulk
  • Full-length zipper with a chin guard
  • Works as a midlayer under a waterproof shell
Cons
  • Thin face fabric is not very abrasion-resistant
  • Trim fit can feel tight across the shoulders
  • Not warm enough alone for deep winter
  • Down loses loft when wet

The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket prices at every store

  • Academy SportsNew

    In stock

    $260.00Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
    Visit Academy Sports
  • ZapposNew

    In stock

    $260.00Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
    Visit Zappos
  • BackcountryNew

    In stock

    $260.00Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
    Visit Backcountry
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsNew

    In stock

    $260.00+ $9.99 shippingChecked 16 h ago
    Visit Dick's Sporting Goods

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The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket price history

Lowest price we've seen: $260.00 on Nov 10 at Academy Sports. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the Hydrenalite as a warm, packable layer for its weight. Most praise the loft and the hood; the recurring complaints are a slim cut and a shell that feels delicate.

What people mention
  • WarmthPraisedOwners say it traps heat well for its low weight in cool and cold conditions.
  • PackabilityPraisedReviewers like that it compresses small enough to stuff into a pack or bag.
  • FitCriticisedMany say the cut is slim and tight across the chest and shoulders, so sizing up is common.
  • BuildMixedThe shell is light and comfortable but owners report snags and the odd feather poking through.
  • HoodPraisedThe fitted hood is called warm and unobtrusive under a helmet or shell.

Specifications

Size (Small-Large)
XXLSource
Closure
ZipperSource
Filling
Down/Feather FillingSource
Gender
MaleSource

Questions and answers

Is the Hydrenalite warm enough for winter?
It works for mild winter days and as a midlayer in real cold. Alone in freezing wind or snow, it is not enough; pair it with a shell.
How does it compare with The North Face Nuptse?
The Nuptse is heavier and much warmer, with a boxier cut. The Hydrenalite is lighter, trims closer and packs smaller, so it suits layering and travel better.
Does it run small?
It has a slim, athletic cut. Shoppers who want room for a sweater underneath often go up one size.
Can it get wet?
The shell is not waterproof, and down loses loft when soaked. Wear it under a rain shell in wet weather.
Does it pack into its own pocket?
Yes, it stuffs into one of its hand pockets, which makes it easy to carry in a pack.
What is it filled with?
It uses a down-and-feather fill in a baffled construction, which is what gives it its warmth-to-weight ratio.
Where is the The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket cheapest?
At Academy Sports, for $260.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hooded Jacket?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Academy Sports, Dick's Sporting Goods, Zappos, Backcountry.

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