- Is the Summit Papsura fully waterproof?
- Yes. It uses a waterproof recycled nylon fabric with sealed seams and a non-PFC DWR finish, so it handles rain and wet snow. The thin fabric is water-resistant rather than a heavy storm shell.
- How light is it compared with other shells?
- It weighs about 200 g, lighter than most three-layer hardshells. That makes it a good emergency layer, but it trades abrasion resistance for weight.
- What can I wear underneath it?
- The relaxed fit leaves room for a base layer and a light fleece or synthetic midlayer. A bulky puffy will feel tight in the shoulders.
- Does it work for skiing and climbing?
- It is cut for both, with a hood and full zip that fit over a helmet and harness. Treat it as a packable outer layer, not a replacement for a burly ski shell.
- What sizes and colors are available?
- Men's sizes S through XXL in TNF Blue, TNF Black, Lava Red, Summit Gold and Meadow Grass.
- Is the fabric recycled?
- Yes, the shell is 100% recycled nylon with a tricot backer and a non-PFC water-repellent finish.
- Where is the The North Face Summit Papsura cheapest?
- At thenorthfacenearme.com, for $99.99, 65% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the The North Face Summit Papsura?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including thenorthfacenearme.com, Poshmark, Al's Sporting Goods, eBay, Scheels.