North Face McMurdo Parka...reviewed
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- čas přidán 16. 12. 2019
- With the weather being a bit crap in north Wales and the UK generally in the last month, I've had abandon plans for a roadtrip and some wild walking and instead offer another outdoor clothing review which always seem popular. This time, the classic, superwarm North Face McMurdo Parka.
Good video! I have it for a few years already and it is indeed quite warm, good for staying in the cold and not too much for working hard or trailing wearing it. The only complaint I'd have is the shoulders of the McMurdo, seems the down is not properly sitting there, tends to move away, and thus you might end up being cold there, while the rest of the body is very warm.
Good video. youve got that special tone in Our voice. very calming. I could listen to you for hours
Thanks...Perhaps I should do voice overs!! :)
It’s a brilliant item to have in your wardrobe!
Ordered a small yesterday, looking forward to getting it this Friday.
Thank you, good honest review. I have the McMurdo and agree with you, has limited use but if you are standing around in cold, wet winter weather it’s great. Didn’t realise that about Canada Goose either.
I've just ordered one on the cheap from ebay as in the coming months I'll be filming outdoors a lot in the open, standing relatively motionless in the elements so neeeeed basically a sleeping bag I can wear. I really hope it cuts the mustard 🤞🤞🤞
Looking like you are having fun there guys nice dog great vid don hope you and your family have a great Christmas frend 🤠🇬🇧🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕
Tremendous item I bought the McMurdo in Tan and it’s stunning.
Thank you! This really helped me make my decision
cheers!
I had the original mcmurdo for 15 years and it was still going strong when I donated it to someone in need and upgraded to the mcmurdo 2 which is still going strong 7 years on.
Agree with what you say- it’s fine for mooching about in the winter or going football, but even when I went to Moscow in my first one, I had to undo mine when walking! Base layers and a Patagonia micropuff does me better if I actually go hiking or up a mountain.
Ps re pricing- I got both of mine for around 40% off by buying out of season.
Indeed...we've had pretty mild winters in Wales recently and it only comes out on those rare days it gets around freezing. Otherwise I get too warm.
I did go skiing In mine, only a t shirt under tho. In fact I've never needed to wear a jumper under it.
Used it in -38F in Indiana last winter…it stood the test.
just ordered this jacket. If it's too hot in the UK for the jacket, I think it will be good in Finland.
I got this jacket 2 days before it turned -25c and it works good if you have some extra clothes under the jacket. Now when its +3 it feels a bit too hot.
Great vid!!! Thanks!!
I have the Parka III with 600 Down, I am planning to go to Southern Patagonia in early February which is the summer over there. Do you think it may be too warm?
Thank you for this Great Video :)
What Size are you wearing in this Jacket and do you know the difference between the mcmurdo 1 and 2 and if you do which one would you recommend? :)
Hi... this is a Medium. I normally take a Large but I had to exchange it as the Large is huge! I don't think there is too much difference between the one and two except in price. The Mac II is really expensive in Europe. Cheaper in the US I understand.
Black Dog Vantrails thank you for your fast reply :), I saw the jacket on sale and just bought it so thank you again for your help with this review :)
@@benmuller8860 Hope you get good use out of it. It will last you a lifetime!
Great video! I may have missed it but what is the color of the jacket? Is it the Vanadis Grey one? Is it Black? Thanks again!
This is the grey. I did have a black in Large but it was too big. Strange as I veer between Large and XL normally.
Sensible review, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Very good - buying gear and living life.
Haven't been able of 'live life' much the last month. so many plans for the outdoors thwarted by the terrible weather!
What’s the difference between this version and the expedition version?
is the pocket fleece lined or anything else to keep your hands warm?
No..The pockets are not fleece or similar material lined. Just a smooth gore-tex type lining
@@blackdogwildtrails3123 the bottom side pockets are lined. Shame the top side pockets are not.
Good, honest review. I came across this video while looking for a new home for my Mcmurdo which I've grown out of 😜 but can't decide on the best method. I think giving it to a charity shop, it would end up being under-appreciated as an heirloom item of clothing. I'm open to sensible suggestions?
Apart from selling it on.You'd get a good price for it-you could always give it to a homeless person living on the streets!
@@blackdogwildtrails3123 I considered your suggestion, but I'd wonder if it just got sold on for the wrong reason 🤔. I'm not looking to get anything for it. I'd even pay the postage from Lancashire 😁🇬🇧
@@blackdogwildtrails3123 You seem the short of bloke who, if you, of someone you know could make use of it, leave a reply and I'll get back to you.
@@alansmith2197 Thanks..Let me have some contact details and I'll get in touch. Just popping out for an hour or so.
@@alansmith2197 I did contact you btw on that address. Not heard anything back?
Is the movie you were referring to 180 degrees South???
That’s the one
@@blackdogwildtrails3123 Thanks!
Just ordered the McMurdo after watching your video. The North Face and Patagonia have always been my 2 go-to companies for cold-weather gear. Patagonia is usually out of my budget for anything other than fleece.
@@hovan1977 You certainly won't be cold!
What’s the name of your best friend?
Fergus
It’s cool but I don’t have enough money lol
Yup...they are pricy for sure!
You have a great voice and are an excellent presenter BUT you need to drastically condense your presentation. Way too much time given to belaboring the point. I just ordered this parka and do agree with your assessment. Living in Alaska this is great for me. Being a professional public speaker I have learned that the attention span of most people is about three minutes. Just some friendly advice.
Thanks for the tip
No worries. Keep up the good work and keep having fun doing it!
He is such a ridiculous hypocrite he criticizes Canada goose whilst wearing a DOWN parka also Canada goose do not crush geese they get their down the same way north face do.
North Face like Patagonia claim their fillings are ethically sourced. Hardly the same as Canada Goose and their trapping practice to get a bloody hood liner!