The North Face Futurelight LT L5 jacket and pants

September 2019

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September 2019

The North Face claims its Futurelight fabric is the world’s most advanced breathable/waterproof outerwear. Alistair Hall took to the mountains to find out if it lives up to the hype. Four hours into the second day of my Tongariro Northern Circuit hike, I stopped for a rest. With my pack lying face-down beside the track, […]
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