Outside Magazine, August 2011
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The North Face Better Than Naked

By: Category: Running, Men's, Soft Shell, The Essentials
Better Than Naked
Photo: Courtesy of The North Face

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At 6.7 ounces, the North Face’s Better Than ­Naked ­jacket is wispy and agile, thanks to ultrastretchy polyester. It also achieves that perfect blend of water resistance and breathability. The name? More like: much better than melting down in an overbuilt jacket.

Brand: The North Face

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