What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I wore the Summit AMK Vest during a high-alpine gear test and was seriously impressed. It's like a vest and utility harness in one—room for water, gear, and even connects to AMK pants as suspenders. The VENTRIX insulation dumped heat on steep sections and the NANOREFLECT tech kept me warm during rest stops."We need our gear to do more when we’re moving fast and light. The North Face Summit AMK Vest blends the minimalist warmth of VENTRIX™ insulation with alpine-ready functionality, letting us carry water, small essentials, and layer easily—all in one piece. It’s a purpose-built tool for big objectives, from early-morning ridge climbs to summit pushes when every ounce matters. With a body-mapped mix of stretch-woven fabrics and FLASHDRY™ back paneling, the Summit AMK Vest balances movement, breathability, and weather resistance. NANOREFLECT™ technology helps retain warmth where we need it most, while a full pocket suite—including two secure zip options and multiple drop-in stash pockets—keeps hydration and gear close at hand. Integrated corded clips even turn this vest into a suspender system for future-compatible AMK pants, creating a streamlined alpine layering solution unlike anything else in our kit.