North Face

What’s with North Face outdoor gear? It seems that every nature-lover I’ve talked to is in love with its products! I know it’s a brand but why is it so popular? It even claims to be the MOST famous name in the realm of outdoor gear! Well, maybe it is. Coz even my lil cousin of about 9 years old is asking for North Face jackets this coming Christmas! Yeah, believe it or not *shakes head* And he isn’t even remotely interested in outdoorsy stuff. I feel he heard the North Face name from his much-older school friends who are into mountaineering.
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Anyway, my interest was piqued so out I went online hunting about North Face. It was apparently started by two outdoor enthusiasts during America's "Back to Nature and Free Love" period (the 60s), and their very first product was the hiking backpacks. The company has since branched out to men's and women's jackets, clothing, sleeping bags and tents (but I don't think they make golf bags!). Of course, the product that started it all has undergone hi-tech changes. You can expect high quality and serious performance from all North Face apparel, whether you’re an amateur nature lover or a serious mountaineer. Still, I think it’s too early for my cousin to have a North Face product. I mean, whatever for??