Catalog Accessories Supreme x The North Face Base Balaclava

Supreme x The North Face Base Balaclava

Spring/Summer 2020 · Accessories · Last updated April 12, 2026

Supreme vs. Original

Supreme x The North Face Base Balaclava

Supreme version

$88 retail
Base Balaclava by The North Face

Original — The North Face

Base Balaclava

$40 Avoid the 120% hype tax

About the original

The North Face Base Balaclava is a lightweight, moisture-wicking face and head covering made from recycled fleece with a close-fitting design that layers under helmets and hoods for cold-weather protection. The Supreme RTG (Ready To Go) version was part of a climbing-focused capsule with taped seams and technical construction designed to fit under a climbing helmet.

About The North Face

The North Face was founded in 1966 by Douglas Tompkins in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood as a retail mountaineering store. The brand grew into one of the world's largest outdoor apparel and equipment companies, known for technical outerwear, fleece, and expedition gear. Supreme and The North Face have maintained one of streetwear's most anticipated ongoing collaborations since 2007, releasing multiple capsule collections each year.

Price comparison

The North Face retail $40
Supreme retail $88
Hype Tax +120%