Summit Breithorn Vest delivers ultralight down warmth for alpine layering and cold-weather missions
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I packed this vest for a hut trip and was impressed by how much warmth it gave for how little space it took up. The 800-fill ProDown is super lofty, and it held up to light snow thanks to the water-repellent finish. It’s ideal for high-output cold weather activity or a lightweight layering piece."
When we’re counting grams and dialing layers, the Summit Breithorn Vest from The North Face is a piece we always make room for. Designed for demanding alpine conditions, this ultralight midlayer brings the heat with responsibly sourced 800-fill ProDown™ insulation, all packed into a slim, technical profile that punches way above its weight.
The outer shell features Pertex® Y Fuse technology, increasing durability and downproofing while enhancing water resistance. A non-PFC DWR treatment sheds moisture during snow-covered approaches or fast-moving ridge pushes. The vest stows neatly into its own hand pocket, making it the ultimate bring-it-just-in-case layer for summit bids, ski tours, or cold-weather climbs.
Thoughtful touches like the internal hem cinch, insulated draft flap, and internal drop-in pockets make it a true alpine specialist. Built for the Summit Series™, it’s made with 100% recycled nylon and designed to meet the demands of technical mountain travel.
Details
- Ultralight insulated vest for alpine pursuits and cold-weather layering
- 800-fill ProDown™ offers high-loft warmth with hydrophobic treatment
- Pertex® Y Fuse shell increases durability and downproof performance
- Slim fit layers easily under shells or over baselayers
- Stows in left hand pocket for easy packability
- Two large internal drop-in pockets for gloves or climbing skins
- Zippered chest and hand pockets with water-resistant reverse-coil zips
- Internal hem cinch for personalized fit and heat retention
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- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed, Responsibly Sourced
- Material
- [face fabric] Pertex Y Fuse (15D 100% recycled nylon, PFC-free DWR finish), [lining] 215D 100% recycled nylon, PFC-free DWR finish
- Insulation
- 800-fill RDS-certified ProDown, water-repellent treatment
- Fit
- slim
- Length
- hip
- Center Back Length
- 26.25in
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest, 2 internal stash
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- hike, climb, casual