The North Face

The North Face Antora Jacket

Mesh-lined everyday shellPrice range $

Researched overview Some specs unverified

A 2-layer DryVent rain jacket in recycled nylon ripstop with a mesh lining, a three-piece adjustable hood and zippered hand pockets.

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Suits

  • Everyday rain and casual hikes where a lined jacket is more comfortable than a bare shell
  • Shoppers wanting a simple, seam-sealed shell with a non-PFC finish

Worth knowing

  • No weight is published by The North Face or REI.
  • No pit zips are listed, so venting is limited to the front zip.
  • Waterproof and breathability ratings are not published.

Skip it if: You need pit zips or a jacket that packs into its own pocket, as neither is listed.

Model note. Men's version (style NF0A7QEY). Specs are from The North Face's US men's product page. Neither The North Face nor REI's men's listing publishes a weight (REI shows it as "Unavailable"), and there is no waterproof (mm) or breathability figure, no pit zips and no packing feature listed, so those fields are left blank.

What The North Face lists

The men’s Antora is a two-layer rain jacket. Its body fabric is a 70-denier recycled nylon ripstop (111 g/m²) built as The North Face’s DryVent 2L waterproof, breathable fabric, and the seams are sealed. Inside there is a separate lining: recycled polyester mesh in the body and a recycled polyester taffeta (75D) in the hood, sleeves and pocket bags. The water repellent is a non-PFC finish.

The hood is a three-piece attached design that cinches with a cord and cord locks. A stormflap with hook-and-loop tabs sits over the center-front zip. The hand pockets close with zips, the cuffs are elastic, and the hem adjusts with a drawcord. The North Face lists a standard (regular) fit, and REI gives a 29-inch back length.

What isn’t published

Neither the brand page nor REI gives a weight, and there is no hydrostatic head or breathability rating. Pit zips and a stuff pocket are not mentioned either, so we have not listed a vent or packing feature for this jacket. Our guides to waterproof ratings and breathability ratings explain what those numbers would add.

Who it suits

On paper, the Antora is a straightforward rain jacket for commuting, travel and easy hikes, where a fully lined jacket with zippered pockets covers the basics. Hikers who want venting or the smallest packed size may lean toward the Marmot PreCip Eco, which lists pit zips and a stuff pocket, or the Black Diamond StormLine Stretch. See the jacket comparison for side-by-side specs.

This is a researched overview built from the sources below. We haven't tested this product. How we research

Sources

  1. The North Face — Men's Antora Jacket product page (manufacturer, accessed Oct 7, 2026)
  2. REI — The North Face Antora Jacket (Men's) listing (retailer, accessed Oct 7, 2026)

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Outdoor ResearchOutdoor Research Helium UL JacketUltralight packable5.7 oz / 162 g2.75-layer waterproof/breathable rain shellToray Dermizax 2.75L on 15D nylon ripstop$$
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MarmotMarmot PreCip Eco Rain JacketPit zips, packs in pocket11 oz / 305 gWaterproof/breathable rain jacketMarmot NanoPro EcoNot listed
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Arc'teryxArc’teryx Beta JacketGore-Tex all-rounder13.2 oz / 375 g3-layer waterproof/breathable hard shellGORE-TEX ePE$$$
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PatagoniaPatagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket3-layer everyday rain shell14.1 oz / 400 g3-layer waterproof/breathable rain shellPU membrane with 13% biobased content$$
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Helly HansenHelly Hansen Verglas 3L Shell Jacket 2.0Helmet-ready mountain shell22.9 oz / 650 g3-layer waterproof/breathable hard shellHELLY TECH ProfessionalNot listed
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Price: $ under $150 · $$ $150–299 · $$$ $300+, from each maker's US list price (checked October 2026). Sale prices at retailers vary; check the current price before you buy.

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