I've always bought and trusted The North Face products but recently I noticed a dip in quality, so I switched to Patagonia when it was time to purchase a new down jacket.
The Fitz Roy is a perfect layering jacket - so light and warm. Great fit (I'm 6'0, 215 and a L fits like a glove).
My wife and kids were taken aback by the shiny fabric, but I like it - different from the rest.
The only downside is that nylon fabric seem so delicate, but no issues so far.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.