Sneak Preview 3#: The North Face Men's Chimborazo Hoodie

So, it's time for our first North Face Sneak Preview and there's going to be plenty more coming your way over the next few months or so, because let's face it there's a lot of stuff to get through!

Kicking things off today we have the eccentrically named North Face Men's Chimborazo Hoodie. It's named after the Volcano in the Andes, the highest mountain in Ecuador. Part of their core outdoor tekware range, it's completely new for Autumn/Winter 2012. It's a lofty 200 weight hooded fleece with a fantastic warmth to weight ratio which offers maximum comfort.

Chimborazo Hoodie (Heather Grey)

It comes with some travel friendly features, including a media friendly, chest passport pocket, so you don't have to go without your phone, MP3 player or your ability to cross borders! It's also a handy addition to your wardrobe in climates where the sun is prevalent, the Chimborazo has a Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50. On the other end of the spectrum, if you do happen to get caught in a light shower or two the hoodie has been made with quick drying fabrics to help minimize heat loss.

The hoodie also comes with lower zipped pockets, providing another safe place to store your smaller essentials and accessories. Underarm gussets make for increased mobility and a brushed side in the interior neck area makes for soft next to skin comfort. Flat locked stitching also adds extra strength and abrasion resistance to the garment.

The North Face Men's Chimborazo Hoodie will cost around £71.99 when it comes into us. It comes in two colours, a classic TNF Black and Heather Grey as shown above.