If you are a person who is a winter sportsman or winter athlete, then you should own a triclimate jacket. Triclimate are just what the name implies, a three-in-one jacket that is designed by The North Face specifically for winter and cold weather use. The triclimate jackets are made for rugged snow sports where the climate or weather conditions can change during a day's use and the wearer can just zip in and out of the varying sections of the jacket to accomodate his warmth and comfort level.

At The North Face, product development begins with world-class athletes. Innovations like the design of the triclimate jackets are tested in the laboratory and in the field on actual expeditions. The triclimate jackets are meant to be worn and used in athletic situations, and are easy to move in, lightweight, while providing a maximum of warmth and insulation when needed.
To purchase the women's Kira Triclimate Jacket shown at right(or any other Triclimate jacket directly from The North Face, follow this link.

From The North Face website:

1=1=3 with Triclimate® Jackets The North Face® Triclimate® jackets deliver the ultimate versatility and performance in winter conditions. In essence, Triclimate® jackets mange to be all things to snowsports athletes and cover a wide range of temperatures, conditions, and activity levels.

Triclimate® integrates an innovative zip-in or three-point snap attachment system that provides three high-performance jackets in one to meet the demands of any winter day.

How to wear your Triclimate® jacket:
• When it’s cold and snowy, wear the outer shell jacket combined with the liner jacket for increased insulation and protection.
• When it’s snowy and relatively mild, wear the outer shell on its own.
• When the skies are blue, and there’s no fresh snow in sight, wear just the zip-in or snap-in liner jacket.

The North Face is a company that prides itself on innovation.  They are always in the forefront of technological advances, and also on social issues. 

"Sustainability and conservation form the core of The North Face pledge to advance the well-being of the planet, its citizens, and those who enjoy exploring it."

The North Face is constantly looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint as well as becoming a completely sustainable company.  Their website chronicles their developments in those directions.

The North Face, named for the coldest, most forbidding side of a mountain, began a journey 40 years ago that is still going strong. The North Face continues to maintain an unwavering commitment to pushing the limits of design, so that athletes can continue to grow as athletes.  The Triclimate Jacket is only one of the company's successes.

If you live in a climate like I do, here in Cleveland, Ohio, you know that the weather is always changing, and in the winter can go from a sunny day to a blizzard within a short period of time.  The North Face triclimate jackets are pefect for this king of weather, because of the ability to add or subtract a layer of insulation.

One of the things that I dislike the most about a winter jacket is the extra bulk it adds on.  The North Face jackets do not add bulk.  They are lightweight, and easy to put on and take off.  The North Face triclimate jackets are also easy to wash.  I have two teenagers, so the jackets we have get washed a lot.  They look just as good as they did when we first bought them, even after several washings.

Right now through December 1, 2009, The North Face is offering an unlimited two day shipping offer.  This offer is only good for two months, but it is a great offer to take advantage of if you are thinking of buying a North Face.  The offer is good for all of their products, not just the triclimate jackets.  So check it out by clicking on the link below, and see if a North Face triclimate jacket is for you.