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Resolve 2 Jacket
Waterproof hooded rain jacket
Budget · bottom third of jackets
Should you buy it??
Check closely
based on 3 of 6 signals
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI panel · Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓
perplexity ranks this product at #12.0 on average
Owners love the jacket's quality, fit, and looks, but waterproofing and breathability divide them—some find it adequately water-resistant while others report it soaks through in moderate rain.
The juries split — Check closely before you commit.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
Top rivals in Jackets.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
The North Face Resolve 2 scores a strong 4.8/5 from nearly 2,500 buyers who praise its quality and fit, though it ranks #18 for rain jackets overall—a gap explained by divided opinion on waterproofing, with some owners reporting it fails in moderate rain despite adequate performance for others.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
perplexity ranks this product at #12.0 on average Averaging across the AI panel, Resolve 2 Jacket sits around #12.0 this snapshot.
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Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 2,417 buyer ratings of the Resolve 2 Jacket from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
2,417 ratings · 7 written
across 1 retailer
What owners single out
The weakest buyer aspect (waterproofing at 3.5) directly overlaps the video reviewers' concern about rain protection performance.
In their words
“Bought this for my husband. The quality is outstanding and really love the color!! It fits like a glove and there is nothing he would change about it. We would not purchase anything other than Northface!”
Colleen · verified purchase · thenorthface.com
“Like the color. Love the fit. But is this what we're calling waterproof these days? This is my hoodie after a 45 minute walk in an average Seattle rain.”
Andrew · verified purchase · thenorthface.com
as of June 5 · 2417 buyer ratings?
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
You want a proven, low-risk rain jacket from a trusted brand.
2417 buyer ratings show broad consensus, The North Face is mature and established, and the Resolve 2 is a settled product with consistent performance.
You need a reliable rain jacket without overspending on features you won't use.
Mid-range street price with strong 4.8/5 rating and solid build quality covers rain protection basics; no premium markup for unnecessary features.
You want a rain jacket that works straight out of the box with no fuss.
Waterproof hooded design is straightforward to use; high fit and comfort scores suggest it requires minimal adjustment or learning curve.
You value The North Face as an established outdoor brand with proven heritage.
The North Face is a flagship outdoor maker with strong brand prestige; Resolve 2 sits in their core lineup with high style and comfort marks.
You appreciate thoughtful design and how a jacket feels and looks on the trail.
High style and comfort ratings signal design care beyond pure function; strong buyer enthusiasm (4.8/5) suggests it delights users, though not a specialist's dream.
You want a rain jacket that excels in every measurable way.
High build quality and fit/comfort ratings are strong, but low breathability and hood design scores indicate clear compromises versus top-tier rain jackets.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 7.
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
- Bonatti Waterproof JacketSalomonThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Kor AirShell HoodyMountain HardwearThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Rainier Rain JacketREI Co-opThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Vital HoodyRabThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Trail Model Rain JacketL.L.BeanThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Precip Eco JacketMarmotThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Ferrosi HoodieOutdoor ResearchThe North Face leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
Alternatives by price · Same field?
Same money, different answer.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #12 across 1 intent tracked (climbed 6 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Lightweight Jackets (#12).
- TraitsMost often described as “packed”.
- Closest rivalBonatti Waterproof Jacket (1–0 across 1 shared intent).
- MakerBy The North Face — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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