The North Face Advanced Mountain Kit Black Edition
The North Face presents the Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit Black Edition, a limited eight-piece system conceived for environments where attention drifts toward survival rather than visibility. This collection draws from decades of alpine research, distilled into a quiet, uncompromising language of performance.
Each piece responds to a singular condition. Weight matters. Fit decides efficiency. Packability determines pace. Durability becomes essential rather than optional. Together, the system functions as a disciplined answer to steep faces, low light, and prolonged exposure. The black palette reinforces discretion, allowing focus to remain on terrain, movement, and decision-making.
The Advanced Mountain Kit takes reference from the mountain’s shaded face, where sun rarely reaches and margins tighten. Here, preparation replaces improvisation. Equipment carries responsibility. There exists no room for excess or ornament.
The CLOUD DOWN AMK Parka delivers exceptional warmth through an extremely packable construction, reinforced by Spectra ripstop for strength under pressure. Reduced weight supports long ascents without sacrificing insulation integrity. The FUTURELIGHT AMK Jacket pairs weather protection with controlled breathability, enabling sustained effort in unstable conditions. Its ultra-light structure supports speed while maintaining protection against exposure.
The 25L AMK Pack introduces a modular storage approach, constructed from Dyneema ripstop to resist moisture and abrasion during multi-day movement. Storage remains efficient, accessible, and precise. The Verto SA GORE-TEX Boots provide grip and stability across technical ground, supported by a BOA Fit System that allows accurate adjustment with gloves in severe cold.
“This is a pursuit that plays out in the dark.”
Material development anchors the collection. Spectra yarns deliver strength beyond conventional fibers. CLOUD DOWN reduces cold spots while expanding mid-loft versatility. A new FUTURELIGHT membrane offers waterproof breathability without PFAS, reinforced by Nanoreflect for thermal regulation. DotKnit Wool supports odor control, warmth, and moisture balance close to skin.
This system speaks quietly. It belongs to the dark, to altitude, to commitment without witnesses.
Photography Francesco Speranza
Words Donald Gjoka
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