The North Face Mammatus Jacket

Rated: 5 by 5 reviews. Also available for: Women

Mountain Gear (Fall 2008)

As storm clouds roil over the the skyline, threatening snow, rain, or both, protect yourself in The North Face's waterproof Mammatus Jacket that's specifically designed for the alpine climber. Water and ice roll off the seam-sealed GORE-TEX Pro Shell surface and polyurethane-coated zippers, from the adjustable, helmet-compatible hood to the hem cinchord that keeps water and wind out, all as you climb unhindered by the trim, performance fit. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Block the wind by adjusting the hideaway hem cinchcord or by tightening the waist cinchord via the adjustments in the pockets
  • Fend off all precipitation with polyurethane-coated zippers and a fully adjustable, helmet-compatible hood with hidden cord locks and a laminated brim
  • Pit zips
  • Stow your GPS or trail map in the 2 alpine pockets that sit above a harness or in the 2 Napoleon pockets that don't interfere with pack straps
  • Twist, turn, and move in comfort, the performance fit doesn't cause awkward bunching and the laminated tricot collar is soft against your chin
  • Water won't sneak down your sleeves with the non-abrasive molded cuff tabs that don't chafe
  • When stormclouds threaten, pull on waterproof GORE-TEX Pro Shell protection that's seam-sealed to keep every raindrop out and breathable so you're never left feeling sticky

Mountain Gear

As storm clouds roil over the the skyline, threatening snow, rain, or both, protect yourself in The North Face's stretchy, waterproof Mammatus Jacket that's specifically designed for the alpine climber who needs to use their full range of motion. Water and ice roll down the seam-sealed GORE-TEX Stretch Pro Shell fabric while polyurethane-coated zippers, an adjustable helmet-compatible hood, and hem cinchord keep water and wind out. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Block the wind by adjusting the hideaway hem cinchcord
  • Easily access the 2 alpine pockets that are positioned to sit above a harness; 2 Napoleon pockets don't interfere with pack straps
  • Enhance your ventilation by opening the pit zips
  • Move with precision in stretchy, waterproof GORE-TEX Stretch Pro Shell fabric that's seam-sealed and breathable to provide dry comfort without movement-restricting materials
  • Prevent leaks with polyurethane-coated zippers and a fully adjustable, helmet-compatible drop hood with hidden cord locks and a laminated brim
  • Twist, turn, and move in comfort, the performance fit doesn't cause awkward bunching

Paragon Sports

The pinnacle alpine hard shell jacket, the North Face Men's Mammatus Jacket now uses a new, cutting-edge Gore-Tex Stretch Pro Shell fabric.

Features:

  • Fabric content: 40D 138 g/m² (4.1 oz/yd²) Gore-Tex Stretch Pro Shell 100% nylon with woven backer
  • Fully adjustable, helmet-compatible drop hood with hidden cord locks and laminated brim
  • Hideaway hem cinch-cord; Part of the Summit Series collection
  • Performance fit; Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Pit-zips; Non-abrasive molded cuff tabs; Wind skirt
  • Polyurethane (PU) zips; Reflective infusion zip trim
  • Premier full-featured waterproof, breathable hard shell built with Gore-Tex Stretch Pro Shell specifically for alpine climbing
  • Specifically intended for alpine climbing and elite mountaineering excursions, this new innovative fabric takes hard shells to the next level by combining the most rugged, most breathable, waterproof, windproof, lightweight Pro Shell with a micro-grid backer for an added stretch
  • Two Napoleon pockets; Two alpine pockets

The North Face

The pinnacle alpine hard shell jacket, the Mammatus Jacket now uses a new, cutting-edge GORE-TEX® Stretch Pro Shell fabric. Specifically intended for alpine climbing and elite mountaineering excursions, this new innovative fabric takes hard shells to the next level by combining the most rugged, most breathable, waterproof, windproof, lightweight Pro Shell with a micro-grid backer for an added stretch. This grid backer increases comfort and performance, while reducing overall garment weight.

Features:

  • Fully adjustable, helmet-compatible drop hood with hidden cord locks and laminated brim
  • Performance fit
  • Polyurethane (PU) zips
  • Premier full-featured waterproof, breathable hard shell built with GORE-TEX® Stretch Pro Shell specifically for alpine climbing
  • Reflective infusion zip trim
  • Two Napoleon pockets
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed

Backcountry.com

Sideways-blowing snow, pounding wind, and soul-crushing rain—just another day at the office for The North Face Men’s Mammatus Jacket. The North Face designed this Gore-Tex Pro Shell jacket to deal with the most hardcore mountain conditions known to man. The Mammatus’ micro-grid backer allows for stretchy performance when you’re hacking out tool placements and post-holing up summit ridges, and the Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane and fully taped seams maintain a stout barrier between you and any form of moisture. The high alpine pockets stay accessible while wearing a harness, and the internal skirt keeps out wind and blowing snow.


Altrec

The premier full featured waterproof, breathable hard shell built with Gore-Tex® Stretch Pro Shell, The North Face Mammatus Jacket for Men is designed specifically for alpine climbing.

Features:

  • Avg Weight: 500 g (17.6 oz)
  • Fabric: 40D 138 g/m2 (4.1 oz/yd2) Gore-Tex Stretch Pro Shell; 100% nylon with woven backer
  • Fully adjustable, helmet-compatible drop hood with hidden cord locks and laminated brim
  • Hideaway hem cinchcord
  • Length from Center Back: 30"
  • Non-abrasive molded cuff tabs
  • PU zippers
  • Performance fit
  • Pit-zips
  • Reflective infusion zipper trim
  • Two Napoleon pockets
  • Two alpine pockets
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
  • Wind skirt

O2GearShop.com (Spring 2009)

The premier waterproof, hard shell jacket; The Mammatus Jacket is built with extremely durable Gore-Tex® Pro Shell, specifically intended for alpine climbing and elite mountaineering excursions. This full-featured, lightweight jacket has four large pockets on the front, providing easy accessibility in critical conditions.

Features:

  • Fully adjustable, helmet-compatible hood with hidden cord locks and laminated brim
  • Hideaway hem cinch-cord
  • Laminated tricot collar for comfort
  • Non-abrasive molded cuff tabs
  • PU zips
  • Performance fit
  • Pit-zips
  • Summit Series® collection
  • Two Napoleon pockets
  • Two alpine pockets
  • Waist cinch-cord adjustment in pockets
  • Waterproof, breathable, seam sealed
Avg Weight:500 g (17.6 oz)
Breathable Rating:Guaranteed breathable
Center Back Length:30in (76cm)
Core Venting:Underarm zips
Fabric:body: 40D 107 g/m² (3.2 oz/yd²) Gore-Tex®: Pro 3L-100% nylon ripstop micro-grid woven backer
Hood:Yes
Length from Center Back:30"
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Gore-Tex Stretch Pro Shell
Pockets:2 Hand, 2 chest,
Powder Skirt:Yes
Recommended Use:Alpine climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing
Seam Taped:Yes, fully
Secondary fabric:70 denier nylon plain weave
Shell fabric:40 denier nylon ripstop micro-grid woven
Waterproof Rating:Guaranteed waterproof
Waterproofing:GORE-TEX Pro Shell 3 layer laminate
Weight:1 lb 1.6 oz
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The North Face Mammatus Jacket Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Bombproof for Serious Use

Rating:*****

Bought this jacket recently as a full-on winter waterproof. Living on the Atlantic coast of Ireland I need a jacket that will rebuff howling Atlantic gales, and the horizontal rain that accompanies them. From past experience, Gore-Tex Pro Shell gives that little bit extra when it counts.
Having used the jacket, it lives up to the hype. Lightweight, extremely comfortable due to the small amount of inherent stretch in the fabric; seems to have hit the blend of pockets just right (compared to the faff some other jackets serve up..) and you can open the big outer pockets single-handed with a gloved paw. The hood is superb and the deep stand-up collar really cosy for snuggling into away from stinger headwinds. The collar is lined with a comfy micro-thin fleece.
I'd also recommend this jacket highly for ski mountaineering/backcountry touring. The light weight (relative to performance), stretch fit, thinner internal 'draft' skirt and general cut make it outperform my FreeThinker jacket, which, although feature-rich (better for resort skiing), has a much stiffer feel and is heavier in the pack, where it spends most of its time during a tour anyway.
I intend matching the Mammatus with a Magnus softshell (taped seams) for what may be the ultimate outdoor combo!

Robin Taggart at Backcountry.com on 12/04/2009

Great jacket (i have an older version)

Rating:****

I have a somewhat older version of this jacket, but have been very happy with it. It's light, looks great, has held up to much hiking brilliantly. it breaths and holds out the wind so well. despite lots of encounters with tree branches, i have experienced no tears or even blemishes to the material. the zippers and the taping or welding or whatever it is -- these are all still in perfect shape!

the only downside, for me, is that it isn't tall enough. i'm 6'5" 174 pounds, and the medium fits great around the middle, but the jacket doesn't have long enough sleeves or body. In comparison, the Arcteryx Gamma MX jacket that i have, also in a medium, has the same nice trimmish (trim, not super trim) fit as this jacket, but the gamma mx has much longer arms and a longer body. for this reason alone, i'll purchase my next shell from elsewhere.

Nick at Backcountry.com on 12/25/2009

Awesome

Rating:*****

I got this as a replacement for my older Mammatus which had a collar problem. It is a huge improvement over the previous model - Gore Tex Pro Stretch is fantastic. It is much thinner than last years model but feels just as durable - and is much more flexible. I have not had it on a hike trip yet, but have done some cold weather biking / off-road unicycling with it and can say that it is very breathable - and warm at the same time. I took a long Vespa ride last night in the 30's with a Marmot Ama Dablam jacket under this shell - I was very warm, I even ran into flurries on the return trip. The shell is extremely windproof and waterproof - the new wind blocking powder skirt is a nice addition as too.

bgeigley1736493 at Backcountry.com on 10/12/2009

Awesome jacket

Rating:*****

Great Jacket..Better than other hard shells because it has the powder skirt where others do not. The pockets a great and easy to get to with a backpack on. You can see in the picture but there are also pit zips under the arms along with the 4 pockets on the front.
I am 5'7" 170 lbs with a 35" waist. I got a medium and it fit great but there is no room for any other layers under at that size. Returned it for a large and it fits great with room for layering but not baggy.

courtney1578896 at Backcountry.com on 12/15/2009

The North Face Mammatus Gore-Tex Pro Shell

Rating:*****
This jacket is amazing!!! Fully waterproof. I was I the rain for 10 hours at work. I stayed completly dry! I mean DRY!!! this jacket is just so sweet!!! Thank you TNF for another great product...... again!!!!!
Johnny at Altrec on 01/12/2010