The North Face

McMurdo Down Parka - Men's

Not good

Where do I start? The parka is warm and well-insulated for cold weather, but it suffers from serious design flaws. The Velcro at the cuffs gradually tears them apart, almost as if it were a built-in self-destruct feature. Over time, the cuffs become completely unusable. Worse still, while it's normal for your hands to feel dry or cracked in the cold, the pocket zippers on this jacket are incredibly abrasive. I've actually cut my hands multiple times just reaching into the pockets - to the point where I avoid wearing this jacket altogether. Instead, I've switched back to other gear from The North Face that's treated me much better. I don't know if newer versions have addressed these issues, but my experience with this generation of the McMurdo Parka has been disappointing and frustrating.

Disappointed - Poor Quality & CS

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

s

Height:

5' 5"

Weight:

180

Extremely Disappointed – Poor Quality and Worse Customer Service I had high expectations for the North Face McMurdo Parka, but this has been one of the most disappointing purchases I’ve made — both in product quality and in how North Face has handled my warranty claim. From the start, down feathers kept coming out of the inner lining, leaving my clothes covered and the insulation compromised. When the parka gets wet, it develops a musty, unpleasant odor, which is completely unacceptable for outerwear supposedly built for harsh weather. On top of that, the faux fur trim constantly sheds, even though it’s never been used or handled roughly. I reached out to North Face for support, assuming they’d stand behind their product. Instead, I’ve been met with dismissiveness and deflection. They’ve repeatedly claimed that feather loss is “normal,” despite this being a new parka. Worse, they completely ignored my concerns about the musty smell and the faux fur shedding. No resolution, no accountability — just a carefully worded brush-off that feels like gaslighting. As a first-time North Face customer, this experience has been incredibly frustrating. I expected better from a brand that markets itself as a leader in quality and performance. Instead, I’m left with an expensive parka that underperforms and a company that refuses to acknowledge obvious defects. Save your money. Look elsewhere. This isn’t the brand it used to be.

I love BackCountry and NorthFace

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

M

Bought this Parka for $180. Literally cannot beat that. Best jacket ever made imho, at amazing price.

Love the coat but sizing is off

Love the color and design. The quality feels great and it's very warm. Unfortunately the jacket is huge. Even with layering I think it would be too big for me wear. Even the sleeves are too big.

Fine Jacket

Familiarity:

I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share

Size Bought:

L

I bought the wrong size and Backcountry exchanged it with no problem.

Like a warm hug

What a warm jacket. The sizing is perfect and the quality really stands out. It’ll be perfect for our travels to the Arctic.

Go down a size from shirt size!

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Large

Height:

5' 6"

Weight:

205

I know sizing is tricky for the McMurdo so I ordered a Large per the size chart first since I have a 43” chest and 44” waist (around stomach). I usually wear XL shirts (Patagonia). The Large still felt a bit roomy, so I ordered a Medium. The medium was too tight even with one layer on and definitely too tight with all base layer and sweater. I’d suggest going by the size chart and expect some room layering and one size down from your normal shirt size! Hope this helps others!

Nice Parka

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

medium

comfy parka. Solid manufacturing. Pockets are well spaced and roomy.

Great coat

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Large

I bought this for my husband and he absolutely loved it.