The North Face Summit Brelthorn Men's Hoodie

Alpine climbers looking for maximum warmth with minimal weight will appreciate The North Face Summit Breithorn Men's Hoodie. Premium water-repellent down, an ultralight water-beading shell fabric, and a climbing-helmet-compatible hood deliver serious warmth in a slim, packable layer built for cold, technical days.

Why we like it:

ProDown is the standout, a down treated to dry faster and hold its loft better in damp conditions. The hood fits over a climbing helmet, which makes it a true belay jacket.

Features and Functions:

800 fill ProDown with a hydrophobic finish provides high warmth for its weight and dries faster than untreated down, and it's RDS certified. The shell is a 15D Pertex Y Fuse 100 percent recycled nylon ripstop that improves downproofness and water beading, with a non-PFC DWR. An adjustable, climbing-helmet-compatible hood has a pre-tensioned opening, and a YKK VISLON center front zip has an insulated draft flap. Chest and hand pockets use water-resistant reverse-coil zips, the jacket stows in its left hand pocket, and stretch-knit cuffs keep the wrists snug. It weighs about 416 grams.

Fit and Sizing:

The Breithorn has a slim fit that layers cleanly under a shell. Raglan sleeves and underarm gussets give plenty of arms-up mobility.

Bottom Line:

Alpine climbers, ice climbers, and ski mountaineers will use the Summit Breithorn as a belay and summit layer, pulling it on at every stop when the cold sets in.