The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest - Men's
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Built for mountain towns and city life, The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse men's vest has oversize down baffles for warmth and water-repellent ripstop fabric to keep you feeling dry, stylish and cozy.
Shop similar products- Inspired by the iconic design lines of The North Face 1996 Nuptse vest
- Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette
- Original shiny ripstop fabric is durable
- Taffeta overlay on collar and yoke for added durability
- Non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish for added water repellency
- Fabric made with recycled nylon
- 700-fill-power goose down offers warmth yet remains extremely compressible
- Oversize baffles
- Stowable, attached, 3-piece hood
- Exposed, VISLON® center-front zipper
- Secure zipper hand pockets
- Vest stows in right hand pocket
- Internal drawcord with cordlocks at hem for adjustability
- Embroidered logo on left chest and back-right shoulder
- Oversize logos of the original '96 vest
Imported.
View the The North Face Nuptse Product LineView all The North Face Men's Down Vests| Best Use | Casual |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Body: 40-denier 54 g/m2 100% recycled ripstop nylon with non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish; overlay: 50-denier 69 g/m2 100% recycled nylon taffeta with non-PFC DWR finish |
| Lining Fabric | 50-denier 69 g/m2 100% recycled nylon taffeta with non-PFC DWR finish |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| Insulation | 700-fill-power goose down; Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified by Control Union, CU 843098 |
| Hood | Yes |
| Packable | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 26 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 1 lb 3.2 oz. |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 30 IN Waist | 32 IN Waist | 34 IN Waist | 36 IN Waist | 38 IN Waist | 40 IN Waist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 33–35 | 36–38 | 39–41 | 42–44 | 45–48 | 49–52 | 53–56 | ||||||
| Sleeve Length | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.8 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 37 | ||||||
| Waist | 27–28 | 29–30 | 31–34 | 35–38 | 39–42 | 43–44 | 29–30 | 31–32 | 33–34 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39–40 | |
| Hip | 33–34 | 35–37 | 38–40 | 41–43 | 44–46 | 47–49 | 50–52 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39–40 | 41-42 | 43–44 | 44–45 |
| Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | 32.5 |
Sizing Notes
TALL: Some shirts, pants and jackets are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 3 inches longer and a rise that is 1 inch longer, a shirt or jacket body that is 2 inches longer and sleeves that are 2 inches longer than regular sizes.
SHORT: Pants are available in short sizes. These have an inseam of 30 inches.
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I'm definitely happy with my purchase
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first vest purchase and it will not be my last. I would love a red and black color ( my 2 favorite colors)
Nice vest.
It is perfect for late fall and early winter. It's warm and light.
Nice Vest
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the 1996 Retro Numptse vest , I just wish it was a little longer and had a drop tail ,I like that it can turn into a pouch if it get too warm and I have to take it off .I use it mostly in the city I'm from New York city. When I'm out shopping and go into malls or different stores sometimes it's warm and I have to take it off .I think it's real stylish and cool looking for the young and the older generation make or female.
I would definitely be buying this in more colors!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband has been telling me he wanted a vest for a while. So I had to get this for him for Christmas! He loves it! I was a little worried about his shoulders and chest because he has the build of a football player and it's always hard to find things that fit him. But it fights perfect and he can still layer it if he wants and still be able to zip it up! For reference his chest/ shoulders are a 44. Warm as well! He hates coats
Amazing product
This vest is amazing. I've had different versions of the Nuptse vest and this one is by far the best. It's identical to my very first one that had the bigger baffles. I prefer that. It's light weight and warm. It's very stylish too. I have got many compliments on it. I have paired it with a hoody, long sleeve shirt, my Apex Flex GTX jacket and my Borod fleece. Love The North Face and Love The Nuptse
Frayed within weeks of purchase
I bought this vest three weeks ago and the chest started to fray and fall apart. I reached out as they have a lifetime warranty and I was told that they can't replace it. Horrible customer service and they definitely don't live up to this "life time warranty" for such a high priced and supposed quality product. Really disappointed
Mostly ok, but meh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The vest body for the most part is excellent. Warm, breathable and relitively durable. The Nuptse vest has been my primary working outerwear for over a decade in the frigid temps of south central Alaska. However, the new "Retro" line with stoeable hood is odd and laughable.. The rolled hood is thin and worthless in anything less than 40F. I much prefer the older style, with the full down filled coller. The nuptse vest world be infinitely better if it had 800+ fill down, two vertical chest pockets, high abrasion cordura shoulder protection and the option for a full coverage down hood
Warm, lightweight, but a little short
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the warmth this vest offers. 700 fill power is in the higher quality tier of down. This also makes it lightweight and compressible. My only gripe is what a lot of other people have stated about both the Nuptse vest and jacket. It's a little short. Why hasn't TNF addressed this yet? It's been years people have been complaining about the length of these. It needs to be like an inch longer, especially in the jacket. I imagine it's quite uncomfortable when cold air sneaks in underneath. It's doesn't bother me too much with the vest though because I usually layer with a hoodie.
Great Vest
I own a couple of the Nuptse 2 best, but want to update one that has seen better days, I have the retro Nuptse a shot. Personally thought I wasn't going to like the boxy look after with less baffles, but after trying it out I like it. Might even get another color too
Definitely worth every penny, I highly recommend this vest!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this vest as well as most products I buy from Northface. I use it with my hoodies and it keeps me so warm plus it's very fashionable. I've wanted this product for years and my wife finally surprised me for my birthday.