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The Summit Breithorn is The North Face's answer to alpine versatility — a precision-cut insulating jacket engineered for climbers, ski mountaineers, and backcountry enthusiasts who need reliable warmth without sacrificing mobility. It performs as a technical mid-layer under a shell or holds its own as a standalone outer piece when conditions allow.
Built around 800-fill ProDown™ — a highly compressible, water-repellent down insulation made with recycled materials — the Breithorn strikes a balance between packable lightness and genuine warmth. The cut is tailored for freedom of movement in technical terrain, with a trim, precision fit that layers cleanly without bulk. A DWR finish adds moisture resistance to the face fabric for short exposure to the elements.
If you move fast in the mountains and can't afford to carry redundant layers, the Breithorn is built around your priorities. The compressible fill means it stuffs small when you don't need it, and the DWR treatment buys you time when the weather turns. It suits alpinists and resort skiers alike — anyone who values warmth-to-weight efficiency over casual puffiness.
| Weight | Lightweight |
| Insulation | 800 fill ProDown™ is a natural down insulation enhanced with a hydrophobic finish that allows it to dry faster than untreated down |
| Fit | Slim fit |
| Features | Pertex® Y Fuse increases the downproof and water-beading properties of the fabric |
| Non-PFC DWR finish for added water repellency | |
| Body fabric made with recycled nylon | |
| Exposed, #3 YKK® VISLON® center front zip with an insulated internal draft flap | |
| Raglan sleeves and underarm gussets for full arms-up mobility | |
| Chest pocket and hand pockets with exposed, water-resistant, reverse-coil zips | |
| Stows in left hand pocket | |
| Two large, internal drop-in pockets | |
| Stretch-knit cuffs for added comfort and a close-to-wrist fit | |
| Internal hem cinch-cord with a single-point adjustme |
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