The North Face Men's Chakal Ski Jacket 2025/26

The North Face Men’s Chakal Jacket 2025/26

The Men’s Chakal Jacket 2025/26 from The North Face is built for alpine comfort, combining reliable insulation, waterproofing, and a full suite of features to keep you warm, dry, and riding in style — whether carving groomers or charging down resort runs.

Key Features

• Fabric / Shell: 2-layer DryVent™ shell made from 94% recycled polyester and 6% elastane twill with a non-PFC durable water-repellent finish.
• Waterproofing & Breathability: Seam-sealed DryVent™ 2L design ensures protection against snow and rain while letting moisture escape.
• Insulation: Heatseeker™ Eco Advanced synthetic insulation — approx. 80 g in the body and 60 g in the hood, collar, and sleeves — for good warmth without bulk.
• Fit: Standard / Regular fit; true to size.
• Hood: Removable and fully adjustable; helmet-compatible.
• Zippers & Closures: Polyurethane-coated, reverse-coil #5 center front zipper; chest pockets and others with exposed PU-coated, reverse coil zips; secure wrist and hand pockets, including a wrist pocket with goggle-wipe.
• Ventilation: Under-arm vents to dump excess heat when needed.
• Powder Skirt: Snap-down powder skirt with gripper elastic plus a jacket-to-trouser integration clip to seal out the snow.

Additional Details:

• Integrated stretch-knit wrist gaiters with thumbholes
• Adjustable cuffs with embossed hook-and-loop tabs
• Internal hem cinch-cord with two-point adjustment, with cinch ends exiting into the hand pockets
• Large internal mesh drop-in pocket and secure interior chest pocket
• Embossed logo lining for style and comfort
• Spec Highlights
• Body Fabric Weight: ~175 g/m²
• Lining: ~72 g/m² recycled polyester, with extra collar lining at ~105 g/m² brushed tricot
• Weight (Medium / Approx.): ~1,050-1,100 g depending on size
• Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Bottom Line
The Chakal Jacket 2025/26 is an all-round performer: warm, well-equipped, and durable with thoughtful insulation and features. It’s ideal for resort skiing or snowboarding, giving you everything you need to stay comfortable in a range of winter conditions.