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Kaiser-Machead
12/15/09

In reply to The Only iPod Jacket You Should Consider. If You've Got $350, That Is
I recently purchased an Underarmour haw jacket for $300, and that thing is damn warm, but surprisingly light. It has a pass through for pmp's (doesn't specify iPod), and is pretty comfy. If you're not fond of longer coats then stay away, but it sure is nice to have when it's windy and biting cold. The price of this thing is not that bad really. NorthFace stuff usually lasts a long time, so you get your money's worth out of it.

[www.underarmour.com]
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Dr. Evil Genius is eagerly anticipating the Year of the Black Rainbow
12/15/09

In reply to The Only iPod Jacket You Should Consider. If You've Got $350, That Is
Personally, I like almost anything The North Face - regardless of price.

TNF products are products you won't have to buy again for a long time after purchase.
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OMG! Ponies!
12/15/09

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I already have a spendy coat. I don't need another.
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Gordonium
12/15/09

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Not quite the same thing, but I've got one of these, and it's pretty spiffy. Was "only" like $60 (on massive sale).

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Horusz
12/15/09

@Gordonium: Too bad it looks pretty horrible.
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Gordonium
12/15/09

@Horusz: Not much in way of fashion (not much I own is), but it's damn warm, breathes well, and keeps an iPod steady during exercise. Only drawback is that getting the damn thing out and doing anything with it is a pain in the ass.
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tande04
12/15/09

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Yeah I've never really understood the pricing scheme of outdoor wear in general.

Seems the more esoteric the more expensive too. I've always liked Arc'Teryx too but you pay that much for a simple soft shell from them and I've never thought they had the "brand awareness" to get away with that.
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twoeightnine
12/15/09

@tande04: Why are you worried about brand awareness in your outdoor gear?
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tande04
12/15/09

@twoeightnine: I'm not.

All I was getting at that as far as build quality, material, etc they seem about on the same level as any other outerwear company yet Arc'Teryx costs about 2x-3x as much. I understand some of that when there is a "brand awareness" there like with nike, apple, or even north face but not with something where there isn't any of that.

It seems the opposite of what I'm used to.

Usually you tend to move up in price when it gets increasingly well know. It always seemed like outerwear in general was the opposite. North face which is more well known seems cheaper than a Arc'Teryx or a Mountain Hardware which aren't as well know. Just odd.
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twoeightnine
12/15/09

@tande04: Ah, ok. It's simple. High end brands aren't sold at Macy's or Dick's or the like. Your average shopper isn't going to go to a specialty store to pick up a winter jacket for walking around. North Face is sold everywhere and gained that brand recognition through the Denali which everyone in college had. Arc'Teryx and Mountain Hardware are geared towards people that actually use it in the elements and you get what you pay for.

And speaking from experience the build quality of Arc'Teryx blows North Face away. My jacket is bomb proof and my Bora backpack is the best I've ever owned hands down.
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jinushaun
10/08/09

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Genius? Just further proof to me that TNF sells to pampered city folk, and not real outdoorsy people.
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Hello Mister Walrus
10/08/09

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How do you know that the 38% increase is attributable to this campaign? I bought some of their stuff recently and never even heard of these advertisements.
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psychiccheese
10/08/09

@Hello Mister Walrus: did you buy enough stuff to account for a 38% increase in profits? Yes, you might not be a regular customer of TNF, but I'm sure lots of "non-regulars" buy throughout the year, so on average, you just kept the average at an average level.
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Hello Mister Walrus
10/08/09

@psychiccheese: It still doesn't show how much if any of that 38% is attributable to the campaign.
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psychiccheese
10/08/09

@Hello Mister Walrus: Well, I'd imagine any increase is due to some sort of campaign, and this is the only campaign that I know of right now, although I didn't know about it before this... so really, assuming this is their only campaign, then the 38% makes sense? I dunno. I'm sure some secret source has the real numbers somewhere.
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Parameshwara
10/08/09

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They forgot "The Vine", it can be used as rope/string to make anything from nets to rope, and it has a 100x functionality multiplier when used with any other of the products.
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GitEmSteveDave_My Brute Dojo CDIAFIFE
10/08/09

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While I like the North Face, their recent lawsuit against the South Butt has made me sour to them.
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Andrew Mussey
10/08/09

@GitEmSteveDave_IsWaving: Haha, I was just coming here to say the same thing.
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Xeno
10/08/09

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Log is better.
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