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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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Had no problems ordering, even though i felt slightly cheated when i realised its a chineese company and not really a canadian one as their advertising led me to believe
Northbound Gear are one of the few companies who are quick to respond if you a have any questions. This is rare quality nowadays when dealing with online companies.
I was offered a timed discount of an additonal 25% if I added another pair of Adventure pants. I did add it immediately and the discount did not come through. The customer service chat person said they were sorry about that and gave me a code for 10% off. Also, the welcome discount code i received in my email was invalid! After I completed my order they offered me a 25% off coupon again. Shipping was slower than I had hoped but I did read it could take 2 weeks to 30 days after I made the order. Returns are not as smooth as I am used to with other company's. I filled out the request for return form twice. When I finally called to get return directions I was told they never got the request I had sent twice from their return merchandise page. I did then receive permission to return one of my items which has to be sent to Canada, not New Jersey where the package came from. Shipping costs were high. I am still waiting for one item on my original order. They were not clear about how the shipments would be divided for delivery in the beginning of this whole thing but that's a long story.
I ordered these pants for a trip abroad b3cause the delivery date was 3-5 days before my departure, I was gone when they were delivered. I think they showed up about 8 days after the projected delivery date.
Now I don't need them and will be returning them.
Bought the rain gear. Well built, warm definitely water and wind proof. Runs small. If you wear a large go to and extra large. If you are using int in layering system you may even want to go up 2 sizes to get the room
The contact with the customer service was always cordial and positive. But that can't make up for the weeks and weeks it took to receive the item initially, and to exchange it for a replacement. On two legs, the item sat for for to six days without moving! I was advised that it might take up to three weeks for an item to be delivered. In this day and age, that seems absurd! Shipping needs to be reworked!
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Dry quick delivery. I think Northbound gear make excellent products. Very comfortable and durable. This purchase was the UV shirt. Very light and comfortable but on hot days +30° C it was warm.
Like all of their products I will buy more.
I now have several summer and winter pants from Northbound Gear. They definitely do not disappoint. I wore the winter pants during a overnight winters Survival course, and I was toasty throughout the exercise can't recommend them enough.
Easy to purchase, but delivery took a long time. Product seems to be what was described.
I've ordered items from Switzerland and Sweden that have arrived in much less time than my order from Northbound. The tracking information is also inadequate.
Even if i choose a smaller size, it was still toooo big. Gifted a friend with my purchase
Help all the way through the process, it does however take a little time for delivery to the UK.
Both jacket and pants are meeting my needs and what I was looking for lite hunting gears. Even tried them under cold raining shower… although no peace of garments are completely waterproof, these proof that they can sustain either light shower for a longer time or extreme pouring shower until you can reach a dryer spot. Yes, I recommend!
Awsome product. True to size. Will buy again.
I recommend everyone should have a pair of their pants
I don't like being cold anymore and these will do the trick.
The shopping experience was ok. The pants are warm, but don't breathe at all. I get wet quickly from sweat, my phone in my pocket is wet. I'm not a fan of vertical pocket openings, which I didn't realize in viewing the photos.
Hi Evan,
We appreciate your feedback about your shopping experience and our pants. It's great to hear that you find the pants warm, although we're sorry to hear about the breathability issue. We understand the importance of staying comfortable, and we're continuously working to improve our products.
Your insight about the vertical pocket openings is also valuable, and we'll take it into consideration for future designs.
If there's anything specific you'd like to see in our products or if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to ensure you have the best experience possible!
Item was way to big. No issues with service or information on how to return item.
Ordering the clothing was straightforward, and I am satisfied with the quality of the clothing. However, the 3-week delivery was very slow and meant that I couldn't use the clothing for the purpose I intended.
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.
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.


Hi Carolyn,
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback and the 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear that you find our products wonderful and that they fit perfectly. Keeping warm is essential, and we're thrilled that our product will keep you cozy.
If you ever have more feedback or questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Stay warm and comfortable!