The North Face is a sportswear retailer with a location in New York City. Its gear shop specializes in a variety of men and women apparel and camping equipment. The store s men s and women s section offers jackets, vests, pants, shirts, shorts, hats and socks. The North Face provides enduring and trial running and hiking and multisport footwear. It also deals in a range of tents and sleeping bags. The store s collection of bags include campus, multiuse, utility and messenger bags, as well as luggage and travel gear. The North Face offers expedition, three-season and ultralight tents. It offers gears-based on various activities, such as alpine and rock climbing, skiing, boarding, trial running and backpacking. Established in 1966, The North Face is a Subsidiary of V.F. Corporation.