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Northbound Gear Reviews Summary

Northbound Gear has a rating of 3.2 stars from 1,671 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.

service
39
value
40
shipping
43
returns
26
quality
36

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2,134 reviews
Canada
2 reviews
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Mostly happy
January 16, 2023
Updated review

Love the Adventure pants as do the men I bought them for. Disappointed that they weren't here by Christmas. I didn't realize they were only designed in Canada and not made here which explains the wait time to receive them.

Date of experience: January 16, 2023

So far so good
December 17, 2022
Previous review

So far so good

Date of experience: December 17, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Delivery
February 15, 2023

I am very pleased with the pants that I ordered although delivery took over 1.5 months.

Date of experience: January 16, 2023
GB
1 review
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They're here... at last
January 16, 2023

Good site expensive gear. Waited ages for them to come but they are decent when they arrived. Im sure I received more email after purchasing offering more discount on other stuff. Pity they didn't focus on getting the original order to me quicker before offering other..

Date of experience: January 16, 2023
GB
1 review
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I love the jacket!
January 15, 2023

The jacket is great, the only thing is I wish the women's jacket had similar pockets to the men's version.

I knocked off a star as I emailed their customer support in December and have still not heard anything back.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Colorado
1 review
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Slow delivery and response
February 14, 2023

The pants are warm and comfortable to wear. The delivery of the pants was very slow, it took 5 weeks! And the hoodie from the same order took extra 4 weeks and came after I came back from my trip! Sizing: the regular is size is surprisingly long and the tall is realy tall, I had to sendi it back. Unfortunately the process of the return was very difficult to navigate on the website. I had to send it back to Canada for $19. With insurance it would have been $43! This is now 6 weeks ago and I have not heard back from the company nor did I get the exchange pants yet! Product is ok but they have to work on their communication, service and handling!

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
New York
1 review
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Pants do not fit
February 14, 2023
Updated review

Pants do not fit and the cost to ship back to exchange is really expensive so I basically wasted hard earned $ on pants do not fit. If I had read the exchange policy prior to buying I would not have made the purchase. I already had a 36/30 that I have to use a belt with so I purchased 34/30 this time but the legs are too tight.

Northbound Gear attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 15, 2023

Awesome waterproof pants!
December 16, 2022
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Awesome waterproof pants!

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
New York
1 review
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Information slow
February 14, 2023
Updated review

Ordering was easy but shipment was delayed and I did not get follow up information in a timely manner on the status of shipment. I need to return the item but I can't find the info online and I sent an email with a question and no one has gotten back to me.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023

Easy to navigate but too many questions about adding...
December 16, 2022
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Easy to navigate but too many questions about adding items, signing up for promos ect

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
New York
1 review
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Disorganized shipping
January 15, 2023

Shipping took a long time and communication was poor. I got the shipment notification well after I received the package. I wasn't given any expected deliy information at any point during the process.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
France
1 review
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Nice experience
January 15, 2023
Updated review

It is an offer to my great child for Christmas and he likes so much this gift. And of course I am happy

Date of experience: January 15, 2023

Very easy hope that my boy will appreciate this gift...
December 16, 2022
Previous review

Very easy hope that my boy will appreciate this gift for Christmas

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Exchanges NOT easy
February 14, 2023

Northbound Gear's exchange process is not at all clear. I've followed the website directions as directed but it's completely ambiguous whether I'm receiving an exchange for a different size or a refund. I tried calling customer service to clarify and it took 10 days to get an emailed response, with no way to ask the questions I need to ask. Although the pants seem great, I will never order them again due to the customer service - both very slow and confusing.

Northbound Gear attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Pants seem good.
January 15, 2023

I have not had a chance to wear them yet but they seem good. They took almost a month to arrive. The tracking of the delivery is lacking and they do not provide an estimated time for delivery. I was about call to see where they were when I got an alert they were to arrive 2 days later.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Took almost a month
February 14, 2023

No replies to phone call or email, when asking about delayed shipment
Product is fine

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Canada
1 review
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My son loves his new pants. Shipping was stressful. 2 confirmed delivery dates by Canada post were missed with no word. When I last tracked the shipping number it said status unknown only to be delivered the next day. If you can wait, they are great. They are not made on Canada.

Date of experience: January 15, 2023
Massachusetts
1 review
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Arrived late didn't fit want a refund
February 14, 2023
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Arrived late didn't fit well want to return for refund. Even this process is hard.

Northbound Gear attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 15, 2023

Great products 4 th purchase but you are very slow...
December 16, 2022
Previous review

Great products 4 th purchase but you are very slow at odercfulfment and shipping

Date of experience: December 16, 2022
Canada
1 review
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Women's Wxplorer pants C
January 14, 2023
Updated review

Quick and easy to order, the pants arrived in good time, and the fit is perfect.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023

Love our pants!
January 8, 2023
Previous review

Because it was Christmas delivery season, we knew delivery would take longer than Northbound preferred. But we were kept informed of the progress, and when we were given a firm date, it arrived a day early! We are very pleased with the service and the product!

Date of experience: January 8, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Slow shipper/ good pant
February 13, 2023

Very pleased with product but shopping was poor. Supposed to be here Dec 27 but not delivered until Jan. 12. Glad we did not have an early Jan adventure planned

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
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Abysmal customer service
February 13, 2023

Took 3 emails and a week to "approve" my return. Jacket and pants run big. Be careful in selecting size. Items are a high quality. Best for northern climes.

Northbound Gear attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
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Customer Service is Awesome!
January 14, 2023

I ordered the wrong color pants for my husband, contacted the company, correct color arrived very quickly...thanks!

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Florida
2 reviews
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Great gear
January 14, 2023
Updated review

Easy to use website. Great clothing. I now own three pair of the Women's Adventure pants. Love them!

Date of experience: January 14, 2023

Great website
December 27, 2022
Previous review

Great website. Easy to use

Date of experience: December 27, 2022

Amazing pants
November 17, 2022
Previous review

Easy site to maneuver. The Adventure waterproof pants are amazing. Super comfy and water just runs off.

Date of experience: November 17, 2022
GB
1 review
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Great Pants great price
January 14, 2023

Thanks for offering me a discount much appreciated in these hard times

Date of experience: January 14, 2023

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.