The North Face

HKE Spectra Gore-Tex Mountain Light Jacket

The North Face HKE Spectra Gore-Tex Mountain Light Jacket is built for days when the weather doesn’t settle. The Endless Dusk colorway keeps it understated, while a technical shell construction quietly does the work in the background. A recycled GORE-TEX 2-layer outer blocks rain and wet snow, finished with a non-PFC DWR treatment so water beads and runs off instead of soaking in. Sleeves and underarms are cut from a lighter GORE-TEX fabric reinforced with Spectra ripstop, giving extra strength where pack straps and rock faces tend to wear gear down. Inside, a recycled WindWall lining adds wind resistance and a touch of structure without feeling heavy.

The fit is relaxed and hip-length, easy to throw over both technical layers and everyday pieces. A fully adjustable hood sits cleanly over a climbing helmet and uses a bonded brim to keep your field of vision clear. When the pace picks up, pit zips open for quick ventilation. The two-way front zip and hand pockets use YKK AquaGuard zippers to help keep water out, while hook-and-loop cuffs and an internal hem cinch let you shut out drafts. Heat-transfer logos and an internal locker loop finish a shell that moves smoothly between mountain routes and city rain.

• GORE-TEX 2-layer recycled shell
• Non-PFC DWR water-repellent finish
• Spectra ripstop-reinforced sleeves, underarms
• Recycled WindWall lining for wind resistance
• Helmet-compatible hood with bonded brim
• Pit-zip ventilation under both arms
• YKK AquaGuard front and pocket zips
• Adjustable cuffs and internal hem cinch