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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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First one the product (Adventure water resistant pants) is a good quality at least now ( I use this one just couple weeks). But delivery took almost month although I live in Canada. Customer service mislead about price policy on the Black Friday...I did order 10 days before Black Friday, before to do the order I sent email to the company about coming soon Black Friday and got unfair information ( I could wait 10 days and got 25% discount on all stuff).
I really want to order more clothing for me and my family but the delivery status leaves a lot to be desired as cannot plan ahead for outings and activities.
Tracking works so well now with all retail so if you can fix this part then happy customers all round, I waited just over 5e weeks for clothing.
Love their pants so I bought a second pair. Went up a size though for a bigger fit.
Love my pants. I had ordered two pairs last year and ordered an additional pair. Great for hiking/walking my dog in cold weather! Comfortable and warm! Also, ordered two knit hats for gifts..
Great materials and good design for the most part. The rise of the pants are little short, which seems counterintuitive for an our pant where you need some stretch and give. The rest of pant is built that...just not the rise which is weird.
I have ordered before and the product is well made and of good quality fabric. I wear them while biking in cold weather, while riding my ATV, and for early morning cold walks and activities. They keep you warm and are water resistant without feeling hot and sweaty.
The website indicates free shipping but consumers know it is rolled into the price, no big deal. I would rather pay a few bucks more for a common courier. Three weeks from Ontario to BC? Tracking is questionable, but that is not the fault of Northbound but rather of Canada Post.
It's a pretty decent product overall - warm, tough and easy to wear and wash..
Ordering and receiving the products was quick and easy. I'm concerned about the fit but we'll have to wait until Christmas morning to see about that.
Everything was great. I have placed two orders now. Super comfortable pant that I use for work and hunting and fishing.
Stitching let go in the crotch on one pair not long after owning, wasn't too happy over this. Hoping my other pairs don't let go in the seams
Bought 2 pairs of trousers, they are so much better than I expected having bought from others in the past, just took delivery of the bag which again is much better than I expected already had people asking where I got it.
Sehr lange Lieferzeit und völlig unverständlicher Kundenkontakt, da alle Mails nur auf englisch sind. Außerdem ist eine Rücksendung sehr kompliziert und kostspielig, da es nach Kanada retourniert werden muss und die Portokosten muss man erst mal vorstrecken. Bin gespannt, ob ich es zurück bekomme und der Umtausch funktioniert
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with your delivery and the cost of returning the item. We understand that this has caused frustration and disappointment and we take full responsibility for this situation. As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to offer you a compensation. We are also committed to providing an express shipping option in the near future for faster delivery. Please contact us at [email protected] to proceed. Thank you for your understanding.
The pants are great and fit perfectly but the delivery took 18 days. I followed the tracking and was baffled at the route they took to reach me in Montana. LA to Chicago to Wisconsin to Colorado and two stops in Montana before they reached me.
I ordered some pants that are very nice but too big and the return process seems involved and I have to pay. Restocking fee so I just decided to keep them and wear a belt
The package took a long time to arrive, considering that I'm in Canada. Other than that my experience was great. The product that I purchased is excellent.
Excellent customer care. Very concerned and responsive. I have womens adventure pants. They are warm for skiing and hiking even in cold windy weather. Excellent manufacturing as well. Sturdy. I only wish I had known about a high waisted version which came out days from receiving my product. Would highly recommend high waist for winter warmth.
When I first put in the order, a discount code came up and it was a full 25% and then it went away when I went to pay. I settled on a 10% code, but I would have preferred the 25%.
It took four weeks for the pants to arrive. I was hoping to get them for Christmas, but alas, that did not happen. I had to reach out numerous times asking about my delivery before I received a response. They said that the pants had been shipped, but they couldn't tell me when they would arrive. They finally did arrive and the pants are nice and I like them. Customer service and delivery times were not stellar.
UPDATE: I have received an email from the company with an apology for the delay in delivery of my hiking pants. It was not something that I requested, so I am pleasantly surprised. A follow up like that is something that I greatly appreciate and am pleased to change my review to 5 stars! Thank you very much. As I stated earlier, I like the hiking pants and I wear them everyday while walking the dogs. They fit nicely, don't squish (they're quiet), and are very warm. I will not hesitate to order again from the company and appreciate them reaching out to me. Thanks again.
Easy to navigate website with great product descriptions and company history.
Very reasonable pricing… but shipping was very slow.
Comfortable and warm. I heard from a friend who purchased for her husband and he loved it.
Pants were exactly what I expected but would have preferred 1/2" wider around the thighs and calves...more so around the calves. Warm and quiet especially in the cold weather.
My wife commented that the women's pants do not have any combinations of colors with the zippers for the pockets versus the men's pants that i have with orange zippers. Myself I expected the women's clothing to have more zing
I purchased two pair for myself! Loved them so much I bought a pair for a Christmas gift. Will definitely be back again!
Answer: So far the evidence is that it is a scam. Ask me in a year and maybe it will have arrived in time for next hiking trip.
Answer: China... apparently. Won't know for sure as not yet arrived.
Answer: Hi Elizabeth, I'm sorry for the delay. Upon checking, it shows that your order was shipped last October 14, however, there seems to be a delay with the delivery on the courier's end. They provided an update on the tracking information and I attached a link for your reference. https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/track-reperage/en#/details/1023038360005180 As much as I love to expedite the delivery, this situation is out of our control. No worries, I will reach out to the courier to see to it that the item will be delivered soon. Rest assured that your order will be delivered anytime soon.
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Hi Raj, thank you for your feedback!
We’re glad to hear that you like the pants. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delayed delivery. This season we’ve faced multiple unforeseen challenges including extreme weather conditions and logistics issues with our carrier—these impacted our ability to get some of your orders to you in a timely manner.
We assure you that we’re doing our best to resolve this issue ASAP to be able to provide a much better experience in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us at [email protected]. Thank you!