The Assault 3 FUTURELIGHT™ is the pinnacle of single-wall, three-season expedition tents. It is engineered to withstand harsh conditions and high altitudes, and the FUTURELIGHT™ fabrication means it is ultra-breathable and waterproof.

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Features: 

• Breathable-waterproof, recycled FUTURELIGHT™ 3L laminate material
• Carbon-fiber Easton Syclone™ poles are lightweight and strong
• Along with the easy-pitch X-tent design, internal poles reduce pole-sleeve weight and are easy to set up
• Ridge-pole design makes it easy to tension the top of the tent and take the pole in and out
• Removable vestibule
• Single front door and escape-hatch back door
• Dual top vents increase breathability and stability
• Ample tabs for hanging stoves, drying lines and gear lofts
• Canopy 20D 73 g/m² FUTURELIGHT™ 3L-100% recycled nylon with durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
• Vestibule 30D nylon ripstop, 1500 mm PU/silicone coating, water-resistant finish
• Foot 40D nylon ripstop, 3000 mm PU/silicone coating, water-resistant and fire-resistant finish

The North Face® fundamental mission remains unchanged since 1966: Provide the best gear for our athletes and the modern day explorer, support the preservation of the outdoors, and inspire a global movement of exploration.

We are named for the coldest, most unforgiving side of a mountain. We have helped explorers reach the most unfathomable heights of the Himalayas. But The North Face® legend begins, ironically, on a beach. More precisely, San Francisco's North Beach neighbourhood, at an altitude of only 150 feet above sea level. It was here in 1966 that two hiking enthusiasts resolved to follow their passions and founded a small mountaineering retail store.

Soon thereafter, that little shop became known as The North Face, a retailer of high-performance climbing and backpacking equipment. In 1968, The North Face moved to the other side of San Francisco Bay, to the unbridled possibilities of the Berkeley area, and began designing and manufacturing its own brand of technical mountaineering apparel and equipment.

Through the 1960s, The North Face brand cherished a following amongst avid outdoor athletes and began sponsoring expeditions to some of the most far-flung, still largely untouched corners of the globe. This launched a proud tradition which continues in full force today and constantly reinforces The North Face mantra, Never Stop Exploring™.

By the early 1980s, The North Face was taking exploration to the outer limits of the ski world, adding extreme skiwear to the product offering. These were the days of pastels, neons, hair dye, and mohawks; they laid the groundwork for today's free-spirited snowsports athletes. By the end of the decade, The North Face became the only supplier in the United States to offer a comprehensive collection of high-performance outerwear, skiwear, sleeping bags, packs and tents.

The 1990s ushered in an era during which The North Face further broadened the outdoor world it helps athletes to explore. The decade saw our debut in the sportswear market with the launch of Tekware™, an innovative collection designed to provide rock climbers, backpackers, hikers, trail runners, and outdoor enthusiasts with the ultimate fit and function. The North Face half dome logo began to appear with greater regularity on ultramarathon courses, high-country trails, and big walls. And, as the calendar clicked toward a new millennium, The North Face launched its own line of trekking and trail-running shoes to ultimately address the head-to-toe needs of those always striving for the next horizon.

Now, more than 50 years after its humble grand opening, The North Face delivers an extensive line of performance apparel, equipment, and footwear. We push the boundaries of innovation so that you can push the boundaries of exploration. We remain deeply proud to be the first choice of the world's most accomplished climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders, endurance runners, and explorers.

There's little telling what the next 50 years hold for us. However, there is one bedrock certainty: The North Face will maintain an unwavering commitment to pushing the limits of design, so that you can push your limits outdoors. Never Stop Exploring.