The north face womens 1996 retro nuptse down jacket

Q: Is the womens 1996 retro Nuptse jacket waterproof?

Weve brought our iconic Nuptse design straight from the 90s and brought it bang up to date. It has a boxy design, is filled with cosy RDS goose down and is also water-resistant with a packable hood: perfect in changeable weather.

Q: Is the Nuptse 1996 warm?

The moment you see the oversized baffles you know youre looking at our iconic Nuptse. This warm, durable jacket has lofty 700-fill down, a water-repellent finish and a stowable hood.

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Item No. 25620311

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Additional Information
Description
European Size Conversion Chart
Doesn't Fit?
Between Sizes?
Is The North Face retro Nuptse worth it?
Is the North Face Nuptse discontinued?
Is the women's 1996 retro Nuptse jacket waterproof?
Is the Nuptse 1996 warm?

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The 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket from The North Face is a durable, water-resistant, boxy style that offers lofty warmth and is inspired by the iconic design lines of the '96 Nuptse.

Variations

Color: RECYCLED TNF BLACK
Size

Additional Information

Description

RESPONSIBLE DOWN STANDARD (RDS)

Certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union. The RDS ensures that down does not come from animals that have been subject to any unnecessary harm and helps track the down used in products from farm to finished garment.

DWR (DURABLE WATER REPELLENT)

Durable water repellent treatments protect fabrics from moisture saturation.

Features

Fabric: 100% Nylon ripstop
Lining: 100% Nylon taffeta
Insulation: Goose Down (700-fill power)
DWR finish
Oversized baffle construction
Stand collar with stowable hood
VISLON® front zip closure
Adjustable Velcro® tab cuffs
Adjustable bungee-style hem
Secure-zip hand pockets
Relaxed fit
Product ID#: 25620311
Vendor Style#: NF0A3XEO

Ladies "Junior" & Casual Fit

Body Measurements	XS		S		M		L		XL
Size	00	0	1	3	5	7	9	11	13	15
Bust	30"	31"	32"	33"	34"	35"	36"	38"	39"	40"
Waist	23"	23"	24"	25"	26"	27"	28"	29.5"	31"	32"
Hip	32.5"	33.3"	34.5"	35.5"	36.5"	37.5"	38.5"	40"	41.5"	43"
Thigh	19"	19.5"	20"	20.5"	21"	21.5"	22"	22.5"	23"	23.5"

Ladies Modern & Contemporary Fit

Body Measurements	XS		S		M		L		XL
Size	00	0	1	3	5	7	9	11	13	15
Bust	--	32"	32.5"	33.5"	34.5"	35.5"	36.5"	37.5"	38.5"	40"
Waist	--	24"	25"	26"	26.5"	27"	28"	29.5"	31"	33"
Hip	--	34.3"	35"	36"	37"	38"	39"	40"	42"	43"
Thigh	--	19"	20"	20.5"	21"	22"	22.5"	23.5"	24.5"	26"

Ladies Classic Fit

Body Measurements	XS		S		M		L		XL
Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Bust	--	32.5"	33.5"	34.5"	35.5"	36.5"	38"	39.5"	41"	--
Waist	--	25"	26"	27"	28"	29"	30"	31"	33"	--
Hip	--	35"	36"	37"	38"	39"	40.5"	42"	43.5"	--
Thigh	--	20"	20.5"	21"	22"	23"	24"	25"	26.5"	--

European Size Conversion Chart

Women's

Size	American	UK	France	Germany	Italy	Australia	Japan
XS	2	4	32	30	36	6	5
XS-S	4	6	34	32	38	8	7
S	6	8	36	34	40	10	9
S-M	8	10	38	36	42	12	11
M	10	12	40	38	44	14	13
L	12	14	42	40	46	16	15
L-XL	14	16	44	42	48	18	17
XL-XXL	16	18	46	44	50	20	19

Hint: For the most accurate results, measure yourself in your undergarments.

Neck: Measure around the base of your neck, inserting your forefinger between the tape and your neck to allow ease in fit.
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping tape firmly under your armpits and around your shoulder blades.
Waist: Measure around your waist, slightly below your natural waist, where you normally wear your pants. Insert your forefinger between the tape and your body to allow ease in fit.
Sleeve Length: Bend your arm slightly. Measure from center back neck, across your shoulder, down to your elbow, down to your wrist.
Hip: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, inserting your forefinger between the tape and your hip to allow ease in fit.
Inseam: Measure a similar pant that fits you well. Measure along the inseam, from the crotch seam to the bottom of the hem.

Doesn't Fit?

If it doesn't fit, return it within 60 days, as long as it's unworn, unwashed and unaltered.
Please note, swimwear, undergarments and clearance items with cent ending in .94 are FINAL SALE.
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Between Sizes?

If your measurements are in between those listed in the size chart, pick the next larger size.

Is The North Face retro Nuptse worth it?

The Nuptse is one of the cheapest product we tested in this review. The lack of a hood and its relative heaviness make it a bit less desirable for backcountry use compared to the other parkas we tested. The Nutpse is, however, made from durable fabrics and provides 700 fill down for reasonable warmth in a classic look.

Is the North Face Nuptse discontinued?

The Nuptse Jacket has been discontinued. It was replaced by The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket.

Is the women's 1996 retro Nuptse jacket waterproof?

We've brought our iconic Nuptse design straight from the 90s and brought it bang up to date. It has a boxy design, is filled with cosy RDS goose down and is also water-resistant with a packable hood: perfect in changeable weather.

Is the Nuptse 1996 warm?

The moment you see the oversized baffles you know you're looking at our iconic Nuptse. This warm, durable jacket has lofty 700-fill down, a water-repellent finish and a stowable hood.