North Face Cipher Windstopper - Gear of the Year
Last month Outside Magazine awarded The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket a prestigious honor.
SAN LEANDRO, CA, April, 2007 - The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic and technically superior outdoor apparel and gear, announced recently the Cipher Windstopper Jacket has been awarded Gear of the Year by Outside magazine.
Outside’s Gear of the Year Award is featured in their annual Buyer’s Guide, which presents reviews of the year’s best adventure gear. Out of over 400 products, the top selections are awarded Gear of the Year based on their features, technology, price and performance. “We were impressed with the smart mix of Gore-Tex Windstopper and Apex fabrics together to create such a high-performance, well-priced jacket,” says Dennis Lewon, Editor of Outside magazine.
The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket is crafted of Gore-Tex Windstopper fabric, boasting a wind permeability rated at 0 CFM, and Apex Aerobic four-way stretch with DWR, the most breathable of The North Face soft shell fabrics. The Cipher features an athletic fit, complemented with safety logos, an adjustable hood, two alpine pockets and hem cinchcord. Available for men and women, it is the ideal jacket for outdoor aerobic and adventure activities.
In addition to the Gear of the Year Award, The North Face Terra 40 Backpack and Cat’s Meow Sleeping Bag both received Outside’s Killer Value Award, for excellent technical detail with competitive pricing.
For more information on The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket, Terra 40 and Cat’s Meow - or to read this entire press release - visit www.thenorthface.com.
About The North Face
The North Face is headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company offers the most technically advanced products to accomplished climbers, mountaineers and snowsport athletes. TNFs products are sold in specialty mountaineering, backpacking and snowsport retailers, premium-sporting goods stores and major outdoor specialty chains.
