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The North Face Nuptse Down Vest - Women's
The North Face Nuptse Vest is insulated with 700-fill down, and is extremely warm, lightweight and compressible. Wear it alone in cold, dry conditions or as an insulating layer under a weatherproof shell for complete moisture protection. You should always carry extra clothing when playing in the backcountry and the Nuptse Vest compresses so small there's always room for it in your backpack. The sewn-through construction keeps down from shifting and making cold spots, while a double layer of taffeta at the shoulders reduces wear and tear. Two zippered hand warmer pockets keep your fingers toasty warm.
Bottom Line: Consider it your portable electric blanket.
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By: none (1) May 6, 2008
Great service arrived in Englan within two days!Product excellent and being used already.Downside cost of post + customs charge on delivery! Would have been cheaper in UK after all additional costs.But that said, good company to deal with and great product. Thanks
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By: none (1) May 5, 2008
This vest is awesome, the best vest that I owe. I bought the brownie brown and it goes with everything, you can dress it up or dress it down. I am even thinking about getting another one. And they had great customer service!!
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By: Coop (6) April 23, 2008
My wife has this vest and I have a similarly priced Mountain Hardwear down vest and this TNF vest is much better. Its great looking, rarely loses feathers and is super comfortable.
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After reading the other product descriptions on this page, I was convinced to order one size smaller than I normally wear. I am 5'3, 115lbs, and usually wear a size Small. I bought the nuptse vest in size X-Small and it fits perfectly; also, the fit allows for both layering or not layering. If I had bought my normal size, it would've been too big. Absolutely LOVE this vest!
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By: none (1) April 7, 2008
This is a great vest but don't be fooled by the photo of the white vest. The lining is a light tan and the zipper pulls are a light blue/turquoise color. In the photo they show the lining and zipper pulls as this soy/beige color. Definitely not as cute with the blue tags hanging from the zipper and pockets so I returned the item.
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By: none (1) April 5, 2008
it's just so cute..and warm..so it satisfied both. but one thing sad about is...it's not puffy as much as it looks on the screen...i ordered xs and i normally wear size 2 or 4..and it leaves too much room between my sweater and the vest. but 90%satisfied..
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By: none (1) April 4, 2008
The brownie looks darker in person than images on the site, no big deal. Great quality and especially the price, my wife likes it a lot. You can't even get this price at The North Face outlet store!!!
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By: none (3) March 29, 2008
This vest is great. I was afraid it would make me feel "overstuffed" as it looks very full.It was not . Fits like a glove but I did order a size smaller than I normally would have as I read some reviews that it was fit as generous.
Love the softness of the lining at the neck.....very warm when worn over just a sweater or turtleneck and that is in Michigan's 32 degrees.
Best vest yet by comparison to some others I have from LLBean.
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By: none (3) March 28, 2008
This vest is great. Listened to the others and ordered a smaller size than I normally would have..am 5'5",weigh 150 and ordered a large instread of XL.Fits great. Love the length and the cushiness.I wear it on top of sweaters, t-shirts to run errands and keeps me toasty warm.
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By: Anonymous in Utah (2) February 29, 2008
This vest is like taking your good ol down jacket out on that brisk day but without the sleeves! This jacket is 700 fill of pure warmth that keeps your core toasty. The size runs just a tad big but thats perrrrfect because you can layer a fleece under it and not feel like you're wearing a corset! Even the collar is cozy. The length is perfect too, keeping the wind at bay at your lower back. Arms holes aren't cinched tight, shoulders aren't ridiculously thin, the collar doesn't poke you funny and you don't feel like you're wearing a light padded sweater! The North Face Nuptse is all you'll need when you retire your down jacket for the winter!
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By: Craig H (1) February 18, 2008
My girl friend is just in love with this vest. The 700 down is just silly warm. She is warmer in this w/ a long sleeve shirt on then in her other winter jackets. Plus she looks cute as hell with it on :-) and that is always a bonus..
10/10 as almost all North Face winter gear is.
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By: Anonymous (1) January 28, 2008
This was a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. She absolutely loves it. She's on her high school ski team and now all the kids want them. Some have even suggested they become part of the official ski team's uniform.
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By: Brian Liddicoat (1) January 18, 2008
My daughter,for whom the vest was purchased, swears by her choice. She asked for and was given the white one last year, and requested the black one this year. The only reason for her return was size. She needed one size larger, but she is 6' tall and this item looks like it was designed for her!
It was her favorite gift this Christmas.
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By: anner (1) January 10, 2008
It's very lightweight and doesn't make me feel too puffy. I bought it in Spice Red; my only wish would be that the lining were a color other than gray. But, I can live with the gray. It's cozy to wear and easy to throw on. Love it!
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By: Minnesota 1973 (2) January 9, 2008
I purchased this vest for a ski trip and general winter wear. It is awesome - soft, warm and attractive. I got foam green and love it. It keeps me very warm. It does run a tad big. I am about 5' 4", 118lbs. and got the small. It allows for several layers, but x-small might have been a better choice since I don't usually wear several layers. My boys stuck it between their heads and used it as a pillow on a long car ride. It is that soft! Great purchase!
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By: Anonymous (3) December 21, 2007
My mom loves this vest. It was the best present I could make her for Christmas.
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By: Anonymous (3) December 10, 2007
It's incredible fine and warm.
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By: Nathon (3) December 4, 2007
I had a broken zipper but this company took care of it. The best company and policy. I would not order from any other company online.
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By: Anonymous (3) November 30, 2007
I love my new vest. It's warm, comfortable, and the color (spice red) is great. It's worth every penny.
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By: Anonymous (8) November 27, 2007
i'm returning this one; it's super light and fluffy, but i wish it was tailored better to showcase at least a bit of the curvature of the waist. i purchased a 'small'. fits like a medium, leaving room for at least 2 -3 layers. i needed something more form fitting, at least around the waist.
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By: The Evanstonian (1) April 16, 2007
I bought this vest for Spring which in Chicago can still be a cold time of year. The color is great and a nice contrast to the dark winter coat colors.
Despite not having any arms the vest manages to keep me incredibly warm and comes up nice and high around the back of the neck.
Although the vest is extremely puffy it does pack down small and is great to stuff in a travel bag - it just returns to it's puffy self when unpacked with no problem.
The vest has a great shape which is flattering so despite it being very puffy it doesn't make me look like the Michelin Man.
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By: Christy L.M. (1) March 7, 2007
I love my new vest! Love the color, it keeps me super warm and is exactly what I was looking for in a down vest!
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By: Karen C. (1) February 26, 2007
I love this vest. It's the perfect weight and it doesn't get dirty since it doesn't have the sleeves. I wear it all the time with my 3 year old and 6 month old in tow and it's perfect -- and very stylish -- and so warm. There's no need to second guess this jacket!
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By: LBD (1) February 22, 2007
I love this vest! It is so light and so warm! I have the Nutspe Jacket as well and will eventually by the full length hooded coat.
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By: Lindsey Beth (1) February 14, 2007
The vest is adorable and keeps you super warm. It just runs really big. I bought a medium and probably could of gotten an XS. Normally I am a small but wanted to be able to wear heavy things underneath it. Although this vest is really really hard to find in any size but large. The white color is really cute too.
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By: Laura D (1) February 11, 2007
This vest was warm, but super puffy, so I couldn't imagine layering it. I ended up with a Patagonia vest, which was just right!
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By: MegJ (1) January 27, 2007
LOVE THIS VEST!!I got this vest just before the BIG snow storm hit here in Colorado, and being the native that I am wore this vest and a long sleeve t-shirt out and was sooooo warm! The pocket and neck lining is so soft and warm you dont even need gloves. The downside- if you got the white one you know- it gets super dirty, and can only be washed by hand. But I love it and would reccommend it to anyone!
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By: neaner (1) January 25, 2007
I have had so many compliments on this vest, and I love it. It is perfect for the weather in MI, not know what the temp is going to be on any given day. Especially with the mild weather that we have been getting, PERFECT!
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By: luvoutdoor_s (138) January 20, 2007
Insulated super well, not as bulky as I thought it would be. fits true to size and is very packable if you want to take it hiking. It fits really nice under a shell if you want to help insulate.
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By: Pamelapms (1) January 18, 2007
Nice but a bit bulky. Wore it today at work and was comfortable. Not only kept me warm but at lunch used the collar as a pillow and slept like a baby. I recommend this product
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By: Anonymous (2) January 17, 2007
I love the vest. It is exactly what I wanted. It looks longer in the picture than it actually is and it is instead a "regular" length vest.
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By: Bend Oregon (2) January 12, 2007
I bought this vest for my wife. She loved it. I loved it too, so I bought one for myself. It's by far the warmest, best cut and best looking down vest on the market.
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By: amys (2) January 11, 2007
Terrific vest - Very warm, soft, the fleece inside is great against your neck! Works great in these New England winters!
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By: Liz Perkins (1) January 4, 2007
This product is great!! I have several North Face apparel and gear!! This lives up to the name!! This goes great over a North Face Denali jacket or a 1/4th zip jacket on the colder days. This vest keeps you warm outdoors, but comfortable indoors!! It is absolutely PERFECT!!
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By: Kristin C (1) December 31, 2006
The North Face vest is great! It is perfect for many applications. It is warm and excellent for layering. I love to wear my vest. I got it a week ago and have worn it almost every day since. Even in the cold weather, it keeps you very warm. Besides, the color, white with a brown liner, is unique and practical. There is no other vest I would want!
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By: Kcochran (1) December 29, 2006
This Nuptse vest is the best purchase I have made in a while. It is good for everything; I very much recommend it.
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By: dansdeals3 (1) December 26, 2006
She loved it... must I say more? Great quality, warm, comfortable, and stylish. Everything we hoped it would be. Thanks guys!
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By: marie (1) December 24, 2006
i love the vest, shipping was fast and best of all i got the vest for a verrrryy good price, any where else would have charged soo much and the shipping was free, how good is that....love this store would highly recommend to all my friends.............
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By: Must Have for Winter (1) December 15, 2006
I bought this vest after I bought the Nuptse jacket to have something less heavy. The vest kept me just as warm as the jacket and was soft, mushy, and cozy. I could get away with wearing a simple thermal and the vest to school in the crappy south San Francisco weather and be comfortable. A must-have!
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By: bedafiglia (1) December 13, 2006
Talk about warm and comfortable! I love it! I love it! I love it! I wear it with a nice long sleeve shirt and jeans and it looks good!
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By: Blue Ridge Mountain Gal (1) December 12, 2006
My absolute favorite piece of outer wear! I have it in white and wear it so much that now I want the black as well! (wasn't keen on the pink color). I get compliments all the time (guys and gals). It's great to wear open on warmer days - and - layered, closed and accented with scarf and gloves on colder days! I have tried MANY other winter vests and none compare!
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By: Anonymous (7) December 12, 2006
Warm, light and cute. Love the Nuptse vest for running around with the kids. I have it in both black and white. Runs pretty generous. I'm usually a medium but take a small in this.
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By: Selina (1) December 2, 2006
I just got my Nuptse vest, and I love it! It is so lightweight and the material is so soft. I also love the fleece lining around the neck and in the pockets, making it extra cozy. I'll definitely get use out of this vest.
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By: Glenlaurel (1) November 13, 2006
I searched high & low to find a small, pink Nuptse vest. No luck anywhere, until Backcountry. Not only did they have it, they had it for WAY LESS than everyone else was charging for their Nuptse vests. Backcountry ROCKS!!!
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By: erika (1) November 6, 2006
I love the color and I love the warmth this vest provides. It has a slim fit (long and lean look) which is nice, otherwise I would probably look like the Michelin man. You can never go wrong with The North Face. They know their stuff. So...if you are looking for good quality, warmth, and cute fashion....this vest is for you! I love The North Face and I will keep coming back for more!
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By: Anonymous (1) June 7, 2006
This has been the best vest ever. Both my mom and I have one and we both love them. They’re durable and adorable. They fit perfectly and keep you super warm. Great value. You have to get one!
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By: jenasen (5) March 23, 2006
I love my Nuptse jacket so much, I had to get a vest for warmer days. The vest seems to be the exact same styling and fit as the jacket, just minus the sleeves. It's lightweight and comfortable, but super warm. The styling is puffy but not to bulky, and the fit is generous enough room to wear layers underneath. It has the same cozy fleece in the collar and hand pockets - so nice! It's the perfect piece for cool-but-not-cold days.
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By: Anonymous (1) December 20, 2005
This is really warm and lightweight. Order true to size. I got a medium in order to accommodate layering and had to send back for a small. More
By: Adriana, ND (1) November 6, 2005
I love it! It keeps me warm. This is very important in North Dakota. It is true to size and fits very well. My girlfriends love it also. The service was outstanding (as usual). The price was the lowest from all stores online and... More
By: Traci (9) September 13, 2005
I purchased this pink perfection last year and got many compliments on it. I love it and so does everyone else. It is so warm and so cute. It fits true to size and is not too bulky. Cute, comfortable and very warm. If you are... More
By: Anonymous (1) March 1, 2005
I recently ordered both the Nuptse vest and the patagonia equivalent to decide between the two. I found the Nuptse to be somewhat warmer, puffier, and roomier, best as an outer layer. The patagonia was lower profile, therefore... More
By: Bret (1) January 20, 2005
The vest kept my wife cosy warm at the Ouray Ice Festival, it was also the envy of many a "chick with picks". Thanks More