Athlete tested, expedition proven: The North Face's mantra when creating its Summit Series products has remained unwavered for the FW18 line – cementing it as the world's finest alpine range. From high-altitude expeditions to big-wall climbing and everything in between the Summit Series is purpose-built to help athletes succeed in the world's most punishing environments.
Continuing on with the innovative layered Mountain System range of products that offer kit-building solutions for mountain professionals in any range, condition, altitude or discipline, key items for this season include the L6 Belay Down Parka and the L3 Ventrix™ 2.0 Hoodie.
Summit L3 Ventrix™ 2.0 Hoodie
Your new alpine workhorse, this synthetic-insulated mid layer features our cutting-edge dynamic-venting insulation that activates with movement and has abrasion-resistant fabric in key zones for lightweight durability. It sets a new standard for comfort in a broad range of activity levels, balancing warmth and comfort.
- Slim fit
- Lightweight fabrics with high air permeability
- Fabric over shoulders, sleeves, front of body and back is more abrasion resistant
- Ultralight fabric in center back lining panel and chest pocket bags provides increased venting
- 60 g Ventrix™ insulation throughout the garment; perforated through the center back and under the arms for dynamic venting
- Back darting anchors insulation for maximum venting during movement
- Pre-tensioned, helmet-compatible hood with elastic binding and rear adjustment
- No shoulder seams for comfort with a pack
- Underarm gusset for maximum mobility
- Exposed, VISLON® center front zip
- Two concealed-zip chest pockets
- Exposed, reverse-coil hand pocket zips
- Stretch-knit cuffs with DWR finish
- Single-pull, side-hem cinch-cord
- Sizes: XS (women's-only), S, M, L, XL
- Average weight: 362g (women's) 430g (men's)
- Fabric upper body and top of sleeves: 40D x 30D + 20D 92 g/m2 94% nylon, 6% elastane with durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
- Fabrics lower body, hood and underside of sleeves: 20D x 20D 46 g/m2 100% nylon ripstop with DWR finish
- Body lining: 20D x 30D + 20D 60 g/m2 92% nylon, 8% elastane
- Center back and chest-pocket-bag lining: 20D x 20D 51 g/m2 85% nylon, 15% elastane woven mesh
- Insulation: 60 g Ventrix™—100% polyester stretch synthetic insulation
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