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The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket - Men’s
We didn’t just make a puffer. We made the Nuptse. A jacket rooted in the unforgiving nature of mountaineering and immortalized on city streets. Respected for generations, our 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket retains the confidence and grit to stand alone. With unmistakable oversized baffles and ultra-warm 700-fill down insulation, it’s been a global symbol for decades. Relaxed but packable. Protective but chill. This is an icon.
Note: colors marked NPF (Non-PFAS) mean that the product does not contain PFAS, a chemical commonly used on raincoats, pants, shirts and hiking gear.
Features
• Fit: Relaxed, hip-length silhouette/Interior hem shock cord for adjustability
• Warmth: 700-fill down insulation for premium loft and compression
• Durability: Ripstop fabric with solid taffeta blocking for abrasion resistance
• Attached three-piece hood packs into collar/Secure-zip hand pockets/Jacket stows in right hand pocket
• Compatibility: Adjustable elastic cuffs with Triclimate® loops snap-in to our Gore-Tex® Mountain Jacket
• Heritage: Based on the iconic 1996 design
Materials
• Body: 40D 54g/m² 100% Recycled Nylon Ripstop with Non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (Non-PFC DWR) Finish
• Insulation: 700 Fill Goose Down, Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified by Control Union, CU 843098
• Overlay and Lining: 50D 69g/m² 100% Recycled Nylon Taffeta with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Specifications
• Center Back: 26''
responsible_collection
Recycled Fabrics, Responsible Down
material
Synthetic
jacket_style
Puffer
jacket_length
Mid - Hip
weather_proofing
Water Resistant, Wind Resistant
breathable
Yes
temperature_rating
-10°C to -25°C
insulation_type
Down
hood
Yes
We didn’t just make a puffer. We made the Nuptse. A jacket rooted in the unforgiving nature of mountaineering and immortalized on city streets. Respected for generations, our 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket retains the confidence and grit to stand alone. With unmistakable oversized baffles and ultra-warm 700-fill down insulation, it’s been a global symbol for decades. Relaxed but packable. Protective but chill. This is an icon.
Note: colors marked NPF (Non-PFAS) mean that the product does not contain PFAS, a chemical commonly used on raincoats, pants, shirts and hiking gear.
Features
• Fit: Relaxed, hip-length silhouette/Interior hem shock cord for adjustability
• Warmth: 700-fill down insulation for premium loft and compression
• Durability: Ripstop fabric with solid taffeta blocking for abrasion resistance
• Attached three-piece hood packs into collar/Secure-zip hand pockets/Jacket stows in right hand pocket
• Compatibility: Adjustable elastic cuffs with Triclimate® loops snap-in to our Gore-Tex® Mountain Jacket
• Heritage: Based on the iconic 1996 design
Materials
• Body: 40D 54g/m² 100% Recycled Nylon Ripstop with Non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (Non-PFC DWR) Finish
• Insulation: 700 Fill Goose Down, Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified by Control Union, CU 843098
• Overlay and Lining: 50D 69g/m² 100% Recycled Nylon Taffeta with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Specifications
• Center Back: 26''
responsible_collection
Recycled Fabrics, Responsible Down
material
Synthetic
jacket_style
Puffer
jacket_length
Mid - Hip
weather_proofing
Water Resistant, Wind Resistant
breathable
Yes
temperature_rating
-10°C to -25°C
insulation_type
Down
hood
Yes