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Northbound Gear

3.5

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Northbound Gear Reviews Summary

Northbound Gear has a rating of 3.5 stars from 1,670 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Northbound Gear most frequently mention adventure pants, customer service and good quality. Northbound Gear ranks 5th among Outdoor Clothing sites.

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Ireland
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First time customer
December 17, 2022

Very easy shopping experience, and it's true to size

Date of experience: December 17, 2022
Canada
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Shipping was delayed without reason
January 16, 2023

Was my first order. Info said order was ready, but took weeks to get tracking info. Tracking did not show any movement. I received a new tracking number. Later, I also received a "custom cleared" message although package was shipped from BC and I'm in QC. Items finally got delivered, but I'm not sure I would order again with all such mixed messages.

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Date of experience: December 17, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Great!
December 17, 2022

All of the products I've purchased are absolute favorites!

Date of experience: December 17, 2022
GB
1 review
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My new trousers
December 17, 2022

Having waited some time for my size to arrive when I ordered I mistakenly ordered the wrong size I emailed straight away and received a prompt response confirming they had amended my order. Very personal response and now delighted with my new walking trousers.

Date of experience: December 17, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Pants
January 16, 2023

I have received the pants. Delivery time way too long..

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Date of experience: December 17, 2022
GB
1 review
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I want a refund.
January 16, 2023

Poor fit, poor quality trousers. The static generated by the synthetic fabric is fearsome. The website offers easy, no questions asked returns, I have waited over 2 weeks for Northbound to tell me how. They are not communicating so I have initiated a dispute with PayPal in an effort to reclaim my money.

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Date of experience: December 17, 2022
Ireland
1 review
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Another satisfied customer
December 17, 2022

My sizes weren't in production for a while but when my sizes were available, I was invited to order. My order was delivered in less than three weeks. Very comfortable clothing and very satisfied.

Date of experience: December 17, 2022
Vermont
1 review
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Very happy
December 17, 2022
Updated review

Easy ordering, and great customer care. I would call it superior "in-store experience" but, well, you know..

Date of experience: December 17, 2022

Great marketing, fairly easy site
November 17, 2022
Previous review

Great marketing, fairly easy site.

Date of experience: November 17, 2022
New Zealand
1 review
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Hunting
December 17, 2022

Looking forward to wearing these pants...really hope they are water proof...

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Slow Shipping
December 17, 2022

Fantastic product but shipping was slow and no updates.

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Maryland
1 review
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True to size
December 17, 2022

Pant Description accurate good pants……………………….

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Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Texas
1 review
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Ordered the Women's fleece-lined waterproof hiking pants, size 8 Tall on Dec 19. Used the NBG (Northbound Gear) site to get recommendations on sizing, as well as prior customer reviews to get just the right fit and info on wear/durability. I am 5'10", 150#, slim with an unusually long inseam; even tall sizes are usually too short for me. These pants were perfectly sized with all of the things I need for outdoor hiking and activities in cold and snow. My iPhone13 with case fits great in the back zippered pocket, no worries about it falling out. Love these! Can't wait to order the new high-waisted style which became available just recently (I really prefer high-waisted but couldn't wait for them to be available). The only issue I had was with USPS, which took 3 weeks to deliver to my mailbox and basically lost my package somewhere in the process. NBG was offering me discounts via email during that time, but couldn't use their offers since I hadn't even received my order yet. NBG did follow up with me just today to find out if I received my order or not (Jan 15), so that was a little awkward since I've only had them for one week and worn only once. This opportunity to review was attached to their inquiry, so hopefully this is helpful to the company and other customers. Again, great product - will order again!

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Satisfied
December 16, 2022

I have purchased 6 pairs of pants including for myself, wife and daughter. They fit as good and are perfect for what we use them for.

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
GB
1 review
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Item the wrong size
January 15, 2023

Took a long time to arrive as did not realise from Canada not enough info on advert to indicate this and more annoying that had to pay to Canada to send it back and item did not resemble the advert

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Too small
December 16, 2022

Too low in the rise. I'd like a higher waisted pant. The legs however were exceedingly comfortable!

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Oregon
1 review
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Really, really slow delivery
December 16, 2022

Pants were great. Northbound alerted me when they had my size available. I immediately ordered them for a decent price. Then I waited weeks to receive them.

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
France
1 review
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First time I order
December 16, 2022

Good quality trouser, many useful pockets, nice color

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Returning an item
January 15, 2023

The process to return and item is tedious. Waiting for "permission" to send back item ordered.

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
GB
1 review
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Easy to use web site and the order arrived on time even though it was the christmas period. The pants are warm, waterproof and very comfortable. I have been working outside in the rain inthem and would recommend them to anyone

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
GB
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Antartica
December 16, 2022

I currently using my new back pack on a trip to Antartica. I am happy of the side straps where I can snug up the pack to give it a smaller profile while on regional size aircraft. First trip with the pack and all is well.

Date of experience: December 16, 2022

From the business

Northbound Gear is a leader in water-resistant outdoor clothing, made tough with a strong commitment to the environment and the communities we work in.