What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "I bring the Ridgelite FUTUREFLEECE on every alpine trip-it's insanely light and surprisingly warm for how thin it is. It layers perfectly under a shell, and the no-shoulder-seam design makes it way more comfortable with a pack. This thing lives in my summit kit year-round." The North Face Ridgelite FUTUREFLEECE Wind Jacket is built to handle high-output missions in cold conditions with minimal weight and maximum efficiency. Part of the Summit Series(TM), this layer integrates seamlessly into our alpine layering system, delivering warmth, breathability, and low-bulk comfort for demanding objectives. Crafted with FUTUREFLEECE(TM) technology, the Ridgelite balances thermoregulation and packability with an impressively soft hand feel. Seamless shoulders and stretch gussets enhance mobility and reduce hot spots under a pack, while the fitted hood and flat-sewn cuffs with thumb loops keep everything secure when conditions shift. Whether we're pushing to a summit or layering for backcountry missions, this jacket gives us dialed performance without the excess.