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1996 Retro Nuptse Water Resistant Down Puffer Vest video
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1996 Retro Nuptse Water Resistant Down Puffer Vest

The North Face

Current Price $230.00 to $260.00
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Color: Bark Mist
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Details & care

Water-resistant ripstop nylon keeps up with any adventure in a down-filled puffer vest sporting a stowable hood and the boxy fit that made it a '90s favorite. It packs easily into one of its pockets for compact transport when the temperatures rise.

  • 25 1/2" length (size Medium)
  • Front zip closure
  • Stand collar; stowaway drawcord hood
  • Front zip pockets
  • Toggled-drawstring hem
  • Packs into pocket
  • Lined, with 700-fill goose down
  • 40D 54 g/m² 100% nylon ripstop with durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Men's Clothing
  • Certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union
  • Item #6101060
  • Core Product ID 333335V5PT

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  • True to size.
  • Considered a Regular fit, order your normal size.
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(530)5304.8 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Sept 25, 2026

Durable, fluffy; I feel great wearing it

It’s warm and fluffy, and looks trendy. I bought it because I love my Nuptse jacket that I bought back in 2022, and I wanted to have the equivalent in a vest that I could layer with hoodies, shirts and sweatshirts. It feels like a quality wardrobe staple and I don’t regret buying this at all. It’ll probably be a mainstay in my wardrobe for years to come.
Kyle
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Most helpful critical review

Nov 10, 2025

The vest is no puffy

The vest is no so puffy
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Sept 25, 2026

Durable, fluffy; I feel great wearing it

It’s warm and fluffy, and looks trendy. I bought it because I love my Nuptse jacket that I bought back in 2022, and I wanted to have the equivalent in a vest that I could layer with hoodies, shirts and sweatshirts. It feels like a quality wardrobe staple and I don’t regret buying this at all. It’ll probably be a mainstay in my wardrobe for years to come.
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Kyle
Sept 25, 2026

The iconoc

Very stylish vest, warm and perfect quality !!!!!!
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Y.M.
Mar 6, 2026

Perfect vest for all weather

It's looks really cool but keeps you really warm :) It's expensive but does the job, I wear this vest on subzero (Celsius) temps and never feel cold. Added advantage is the pockets are warm too ! So no gloves required, can't think of anything I don't like about this vest. I wear it all the time and even have to think twice about sleeping in it haha.
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809
Jan 16, 2026

I would repurchase this product

Love this product!!The quality is amazing,the fit is really nice and it looks very good too.
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2901
Jan 9, 2026

Great product, I recommend

So cool, my boyfriend and I got matching so it is actually unisex. Love it!
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Maja
Jan 4, 2026

I would buy this vest again. I have it in Black and Navy.

Size, color and fit are great. I usually wear with a hoodie. Keeps me warm.
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