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The Flare is a lightweight down jacket built for cool fall days rather than deep winter. Its 550-fill-power goose down packs small warmth into a regular-fit nylon shell with a DWR finish that sheds light rain and snow. Five pockets, including zip handwarmers, make it practical for walks and casual wear. Against puffier synthetic rivals it trades bulk for packability, but it is not a stand-in for a serious winter coat.
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Lowest price we've seen: $49.95 on Nov 11 at eBay. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 11.
Owners treat the Flare as a dependable fall and shoulder-season layer: light, warm enough for cool mornings and easy to pack. Complaints center on thin fabric and limited warmth once temperatures drop.
The Flare Jacket is a men's insulated jacket from The North Face, made for everyday wear and casual outdoor use such as walking and hiking. It has a regular fit and full-length long sleeves, and it closes with a zipper.
The shell is 100% nylon with a DWR finish, and the lining is polyester. The insulation is 550-fill-power down. The fill is listed as down, polyester and goose down.
The jacket has five pockets, including zip-close handwarmer pockets. It is machine washable.