North Face reductions @ Altrec

Some North Face "up to 50% off" @ Altrec

http://www.altrec.com/the-north-face/?outlet=true

I notice many of these items contain FlashDry poly fill. Verdict on FlashDry?

Also, Patagroania sale:

http://www.altrec.com/outletall/?facets=true&outlet=true&brand=patagonia

EDIT: Looks like backcountry is also having NF sales, but also MHW, Stoic, others…

http://www.backcountry.com/sc/december-sale?INT_ID=IB13874