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The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform vs The North Face Venture 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform The North Face Venture 2
Weight 325 g · 0.325 kg · 0.72 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand The North Face The North Face
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform
325 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex Pro shell for alpine conditions.

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The North Face Venture 2
450 g

Durable waterproof jacket with DryVent technology.

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The North Face Summit L5 Fuseform vs The North Face Venture 2: which should you buy?

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