The North Face Windstopper Hybrid Vest

Mountain Gear (Fall 2008)

As cooler winds start biting, throw on something that bites back; the WINDSTOPPER Hybrid Vest from The North Face. Take to the slopes and rip down your favorite double-black diamond run in ultimate warmth and weather protection thanks to GORE WINDSTOPPER and Carbon from Bamboo technologies.

Features:

• Bring your tunes to the hill by stashing your MP3 player in the left Napoleon chest pocket; securely store your car key in the zippered stash pocket on lower back
• Designed for the highly active with GORE WINDSTOPPER body fabric, stretch breathable knit back and underarm panels for temperature regulation
• Improve your nighttime visibility with reflective trim on the shoulders and reflective logos
• Let your shirt absorb odor, moisture, and UV rays - Carbon from Bamboo technology blends bamboo charcoal with fabric for truly technical performance
• Play in the precipitation as a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish helps shed moisture
• Reduce pack stress and prevent chafing with flat-locked seams
• Warm your hands by stuffing them in the convenient 2 hand pockets

Mountain Gear

Whether on the bike, cross-country skiing, or pounding the pavement, you stay warm without overheating and sweat-free in the WINDSTOPPER Hybrid Vest from The North Face. Protect yourself with WINDSTOPPER membrane that blocks all wind and allows interior moisture to evaporate while you make use of the ample pocket space in the chest pocket, 2 hand pockets, and back zippered stash pocket that provide room for snacks, gels, a map, or your iPod.

Features:

• For improved wicking over standard polyester, odor absorption and UPF 30+ sun protection, bamboo charcoal is embedded in raw polyester using Carbon from Bamboo Technology
• Get full coverage with the droptail hem
• Left Napoleon pocket, 2 hand pockets, and zippered stash pocket on lower back make for multiple stowing options
• Protect your warmth from heat-sapping winds beneath a lightweight layer of nylon WINDSTOPPER shell; windproof, breathable and water resistant
• When you're out at night, you're more visible to others with the reflective trim on the upper biceps

The North Face

A windproof vest in the front and breathable in the back, this vest is designed for endurance athletes who require fast and light movement on long hauls. The Windstopper® Hybrid Vest is comprised of Gore Windstopper™ membrane with DWR on the body and a breathable knit back and arms for temperature regulation. A pinnacle zip-up vest for core athletes, this layer incorporates Carbon from Bamboo technology; keeping athletes dry, protected from UV rays, and odor-free.

Features:

• Carbon from Bamboo technology
• Flat-locked seams
• Reflective trim on shoulders
• Windstopper® body fabric to block the wind, stretch breathable knit back and underarm panels for temperature regulation
• Windstopper® body fabric to block the wind, stretch breathable knit back and underarm panels for temperature regulation

Backcountry.com

The North Face Men’s WindStopper Hybrid Vest keeps you running long after the summer sun has set. The North Face gave the Hybrid Vest WindStopper fabric to block the wind. Breathable knit back and underarm panels regulate your temperature, and carbon from bamboo technology prevents odor. Shoulder reflectors illuminate your low-light excursions, while three zippered pockets safely hold your essentials. Layer the Hybrid Vest for cold weather runs, or slip it on for a sunny, fall jog.