Is the Hydrenalite warm enough for winter?

It handles cool to cold days and layers well, but it is a lightweight down jacket. In freezing or windy conditions most people add a shell or a heavier midlayer.

No. The Hydrenalite is a hoodless bomber-style jacket, so pair it with a hat or a hooded shell in wet weather.

How does it compare with The North Face Nuptse?

The Nuptse is much loftier and warmer but bulkier and heavier. The Hydrenalite is lighter, trimmer and easier to layer, at the cost of warmth in hard cold.

No. The shell is water-repellent and sheds light rain and snow, but it is not a waterproof membrane. Heavy rain will soak through.

How does the fit run?

It has a relaxed fit, so it runs roomy. Most buyers take their usual size to layer a sweater underneath; slim builds may want to size down.

Can I machine wash it?

Yes. Wash it on a gentle cycle with down-friendly detergent, then tumble dry low with dryer balls to restore loft.

What do buyers say about the The North Face Men's Hydrenalite Down Jacket?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 250 ratings.

Where can I buy the The North Face Men's Hydrenalite Down Jacket?

22 stores we checked sell it, including FARFETCH, Shopbop, Backcountry, Tillys, Next.

The North Face Men's Hydrenalite Down Jacket

Q: Where is the The North Face Men's Hydrenalite Down Jacket cheapest?

At Michael Filipellis Design, for $38.99, 82% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5250 ratings

Owners rate it highly as a light, easy everyday jacket that handles chilly commutes and light precipitation. The main complaints are the missing hood and the thin feel in real cold.

What people mention

WarmthPraisedOwners say it is warm for how light it feels in cool and cold weather.
WeightPraisedReviewers like how little it weighs and how easily it packs.
Water repellencyPraisedLight rain and snow bead off the shell in everyday use.
HoodCriticisedBuyers miss a hood on windy or wet days.
Cold limitsMixedSome find it too thin for deep winter without a layer underneath.
FitMixedThe relaxed cut is roomy, which some slim wearers find too loose.

About the The North Face Men's Hydrenalite Down Jacket

The Hydrenalite Down Jacket from The North Face is a lightweight, quilted puffer jacket for men with a bomber-inspired design. It has a solid pattern, no hood, and a relaxed fit. It is made for cold weather, outdoor activities and daily commutes.

The shell is recycled nylon taffeta with a water-repellent finish, and the lining is taffeta. The insulation is recycled waterfowl down. An exposed center front zipper closes the jacket, and an internal draft flap sits behind it. The jacket is machine washable.

Insulation

Down, including recycled waterfowl down

Shell

Recycled nylon taffeta

Lining

Taffeta

Fit

Relaxed fit

Hood

Closure

Exposed center front zip, internal draft flap

Length