ISPO Award Winner 2023: The North Face Summit Papsura Futurelight Jacket

The new Summit Papsura Futurelight Jacket is built with The North Face's most advanced breathable-waterproof Futurelight technology and is made to protect, no matter what. It is part of the Summit Series, which is the top-of-the-line collection of the brand, providing their athletes with the best products catering to their needs. 

“We continue to push our innovation because our athletes continue to demand the highest performing product. Designed for fast & light alpinism, the The North Face Summit Papsura Jacket uses our lightest-weight Futurelight fabric yet, offering best-in-class breathability, allowing better temperature regulation during high aerobic activities without sacrificing waterproof protection. This is the lightest, most breathable technical shell we have ever created”, explains The North Face.

Crafted from 100% recycled nylon, this ultralight material is a revelation, offering an impressive blend of breathability, waterproofness, lightweight design, and packability. This came as a specific request from their athletes, so The North Face involved them from the beginning in the design, the development, and the testing of the product. Hence, the Summit Papsura has been athlete-tested and expedition-proven already.

The target group for the jacket is the modern alpinist, who is looking to shave grams from their gear but also wants to feel protected, no matter the weather they encounter. The goal of this product is to offer best-in-class protection without compromises on breathability, packability, comfort, and weight. It’s the perfect shell for everyone who wants to go fast and light on their alpine activities like mountaineering, skimo, or trail running, as it provides great breathability for high-aerobic activities in tough conditions. Due to its packability, it also makes a great emergency shell for hiking or climbing big walls.

The jacket's design eliminates shoulder seams to reduce bulk and enhance comfort while wearing a pack. An attached, adjustable hood with bonded brim and cinch cord stays where it should, even in motion. Underarm gussets further boost mobility and protection. Besides being made with 100% recycled nylon, the jacket also features a non-PFC durable water-repellent finish (DWR), ensuring both your comfort and the environment's well-being. Combining technicality and a lower environmental impact in a technical garment also convinced the ISPO Award Jury and secured The North Face Summit Papsura Futurelight Jacket an ISPO Award 2023.

• 100% recycled nylon fabric & non-PFC DWR finish
• Advanced Futurelight membrane technology to make it extra light 
• Waterproof, yet breathable
• Small pack volume
• Attached, adjustable hood with bonded brim and cinch-cord