The North Face Nuptse Down Jacket - Men's

Awesome for it's price, I bought it on sale here and I have been really satisfied with the warmth, weight, and quality of this product. Just to clarify, it doesn't have an insulated hood, so the one it has is mostly worthless. Other than that it's perfect, just be careful, on cold days it gets people really envious!! I paired it with a TNF Mountain Light GTX shell (zip-in compatible) and it rocks!!

Desde Chile adquri este producto, el cual es muy superior a la competencia existente en nuestro pais (Columbia Titanium). Resiste muy bien las temperaturas bajas.

Ademas, el soporte del website de la tienda es de los mejores!!! FELICITACIONES

This is one of the few products that I have liked enough to buy twice. I lost the first one during a crazy night out. After losing my first one, I tried at other down jackets (Patagonia, REI), but ended up returning those and buying another Nuptse. I use it as my COLD weather jacket. For this casual purpose, this jacket is good: it's very warm, durable, and fits well. But I do not use it as a technical jacket. I have worn it snowboarding once, but it does not make sense for that purpose because it can get wet and lose its insulating properties. And it is too bulky to fit under my shell.

Reasons why I gave it four, not five, stars: neck does not have a soft liner, like other down jackets, and the zipper sometimes snags, which is could be a major problem if it ripped the nylon and let the down out. The hood is somewhat pointless, as if it were raining, you would not have this on as an outer layer because the down would get wet, and thus lose its insulating capabilities.

Very nice and light jacket, though not quite as warm as I expected.

This is a great down jacket. I have owned 3 down jackets and for the price this one is great. It is quite warm and the pockets on mine are lined, so when you stuff your hands in them the digets stay nice and toasty. Totally a great jacket.

I got this jacket at the end of last winter. This is an awesome dow. I've got the best use out of it for backpacking, in the high unitas or in southern utah. its great for a solid layer at night. And it makes a great pillow for your sleeping bag! It also packs down super small!! The only down side is the jacket is found was a xxl, so its abit big for me, but still a great dow jacket

Forget fleece, this works well from 25 - 60 degrees. Packs small, quarter space & weight of fleece. Like fleece it is not water or wind proof, still need a rain shell. Just can't beat some classics.

You cannot really miss with this jacket - stuff it, abuse it, toss it - it still keeps you warm, in town or in the backcountry. Great jacket.

Tried and true Puffy. I have used this jacket for years, and will buy another when it has to be replaced. Has kept me warm from belays in Ouray to long winter walks home from the bar... Good sized pockets, strong and durable. Just wish sometimes that the hood was down-filled...

I bought this jacket for a winter trip back to the UK, Usually I would use a rain jacket as typically it's wetter than colder back across the pond. I was glad I picked up the Nuptse jacket as the temp was below zero the moment I stepped out of the terminal, that factored in with the 20 - 30 MPH winds made me think of a chilly wait for the transportation to the rental car. Fear not, this jacket actually kept me not only warm but I had to crack the zipper open to vent some heat. You feel a bit like a blimp with the down but it's well worth if for the warnth this jacket keeps in. I like this jacket so much I bought the sleeveless version for thoise times when you just need to keep your inner core warm.

This jacket has been with me for almost 8 years now(2000). Still has good loft and I've never had a hole. Yeah I've lost some feathers over the years, but all down products shed a bit. Warm and light weight. The stow feature is great for hikes/backpacking. I would recomend for anyone who wants a wram and functional down insulator to last for a long while.

hey...I've just been camping with my nuptse!!! The weather was rubbish, really cold, but with just a t shirt and my puffy jacket on i was roasting! Definitely a good buy...its thanks to those reviews below that I bought this jacket...not from backcountry unfortunately but hey....yeh, if you're reading this and you haven't got this jacket, you must get it...you dont know what your missing....super warm, comfortable, a bit on the puffy side, but overall excellent

Another great North Face product! I shouldn't have waited so long to get it, I started with a the 550 down fill jacket & vest. This has a lot more down loft & is super warm!! I will probably get another color!

I just got back from spending a week in the Rockies, and had a blast on the slopes and the trails. I spent all day out in the elements and the nights back in town. While there the temp dropped to -2 degrees with a wind chill of -45 degrees and dumped 8" of snow. I only wore lightweight under armer, a lightweight shirt, and the jacket. I got HOT while hiking, and stayed very warm on the slopes. I just wish I had bought better boots, as my toes were the only things that got cold. The jacket is PERFECT, and I will buy another when the time comes.

Great jacket...lightweight and very warm. I only wish it had more pockets

this is a fab jacket, super warm, light and doesn't make you look too much like a linebacker!!!! I live in colorado and after this winter 07/08 it's been a life saver, and it stows in the inside pocket so great for travel too, I'd recommend this to anyone.

My husband bought me the Nuptse jacket when we first started dating and I loved it! This is why I thought of this jacket when purchasing Christmas presents for my parents. They live in Idaho, which has been pretty cold this winter. They called me a couple days later while they were out walking the dog to tell me how much they love the jackets, especially the lining in the pockets because it's soft and they were very warm. In my opinion, they run slightly big, I am 5'5" 110 lbs and I got the X-Small...It fits perfect...the best jacket for cold weather! P.S. Backcountry is the best...great prices and lightning fast shipping!

Great coat. Very simple and very warm. Love the fleece in the hand pockets. If it gets rainy, it could also zip into my other TNF shells. Overall, just a beautiful buy.

will not find a more comfortable and warm jacket.

Very warm jacket though it could've been better with a slightly insulated stowaway hood and a fleece-lined neck warmer.

The hand-warmer pockets aren't lined but it behind an insulated section so hands do keep warm, to an extent. Wear gloves!

It has a stow-away pocket on the inner left size and would have been better with a second pocket on the inner right side!

It's still PRICEY, but that' typical of ALL TNF clothing!

Very few other jackets come close (i.e. Patagonia's down jackets)!

How North Face could improve upon an already prefect parka is unbelievable. Little details improve. This is my 5th Nuptse parka; worn through all the others.

Great coat, excellent value. Goes great with my North Face Mountain Light Goretex Jacket.

Very warm, light weight, comfortable, looks great, excellent quality, that about covers it. I love it.

Great jacket. Very warm although a bit bulky. It runs slightly large to size: I'm a 42" chest and 32" sleeve, and a L was big on me.

I'm 200 lbs. and 6'2". My arms are, in the words of my financee, freakishly long (not that I drag them on the ground, but I was a keeper in soccer, too). So I'm used to rolling up my sleeves on most of my shirts since they tend to be too short. I was pleasantly surprised that the large Nuptse jacket that I bought was plenty long on the sleeves for me. I like the cut and fit, too. It is shorter than my previous NF jacket, but not so short to be odd. I found the Mountain Hardware Subzero jacket to be oddly short - like riding up on my navel. Could use a few more pockets on the interior - you are given one giant pocket that runs from your nipple to your waist - so glasses, etc. get all jumbled up. Otherwise perfectly fine.

I really love this jacket

as a student it keeps me warm in my cold apartment.....though i do get some stick for i t being so puffy....great for walking and hiking :), i also use it for skiing sometimes

Solid jacket(although "puffy"). It runs a bit large: I'm a 42" chest/32" sleeve and 5'10" and the L was too big for me.

I actually ordered the same jacket in a smaller size before I returned the XL. The jacket is working out great and my boyfriend loves it! The jacket arrived here in TWO days - can't beat that. I recommend this store to anyone who'll listen.

I've ordered different The North Face products from this website and I'm always 100% satisfied...not only with the product, but with the customer service they provide as well. Highly recommended!!!

I love the warmth of the jacket :) worked great up in the alpine region of Washington with the temps hitting just above freezing. I haven't had the ability to push the jacket further but it will be a while before winter comes again. Thanks also to this site for pushing my order out fast with overnight so I could receive it the next day :) Will do business again! Oh and the fit is great, I normally get Large jackets, fleeces, Soft shells, and its great.

Great winter Jacket. Works perfect for my occasional winter trip to NY. Liked it so much that I got one for everyone in my family. I whis shell was waterproof but for the price, it's an excellent Jacket

Great looking jacket. I bought the black/gray color for my son for Christmas. He loves it.

super light jacket yet keeps u super warm.

Light and warm. Resistant material. Worth it!

I brought this jacket for my fourteen year old son. He has been wearing various sizes of the nuptse jacket since he was seven years old. It keeps him very warm and it stands up to a lot of abuse. When you find something that does a good job you stick with it.

My goodness! I like to call this my "portable sleeping bag." This keeps me very very toasty even in single digit weather with just a t-shirt underneath. Highly recommend.

The collar is versatile, comfortably zipping up around the neck for windy days on a boat or in snow; and looking good zipped down (open-neck style) for less chilly days. The collar has a nice down fill without too much fill. The XXL size is perfect overall for a man with large frame (I have a 42 waist and 48 chest, and the XXL size, although with size 47 waist, cinches to my 42 waist size comfortably, and the chest fits like a bomber-jacket with plenty of breathing room.) The waist drawstrings are strong elastic so you can't cinch them to exact fit, then easily get out of the jacket without constant readjustment of the waist and wrists.

On the XXL size the wrist openings appear large, but fit perfectly and stylishly when adjusted with the Velcro ties, which are not visible. The left inside zippered pocket is huge and will hold maps, a pair of sunglasses and gloves. The side outside zippered pockets are lined with very smooth and plush cotton flannel and very comfy.

To cinch each waist drawstring (there's one on left and right sides of waist), remember to pinch the clasp while pulling the drawstring until comfortable then immediately let go of the clasp. Don't force it, or you're doing it wrong and may eventually damage it. Also remember to adjust each drawstring to one-half of the waist tightness you require, since there are two drawstrings (one on each side). If you adjust one drawstring to your waist size (thereby not needing to adjust the other drawstring), the jacket waist will fit lopsided.

The outer material is a nice matte finish and looks expensive (not shiny or reflective which looks cheap like patent leather). The down fill feels like a true quality 700 fill and is extremely lightweight. The North Face logo looks very nice and is positioned properly. I got the black jacket, and it is very sharp looking and fits goot from front and back vantage points. I tried on a North Face 800 fill jacket in a shop at Lake Tahoe, and not only did it not have inside pockets, but the back curved along the back into a tuxedo-type tail, accentuating the posterior (did I use that word wright?). Whereas this 700 fill jacket is about the same lightness in weight, but has an interior pocket (could use two pockets, but after seeing the jacket for a hundred dollars more with no inside pockets and bad form-fit, I really appreciate the less form-fitting bomber-jacket fit and huge inside pocket. This jacket should have been in the fancy Lake Tahoe ski shop!

Great jacket, very warm, blocks the wind, great color (red, more subtle than the image portrays). I live in SD and it's my go-to jacket for cold weather! A little poofy but it's supposed to be.

Excellent this Nuptse Jacket, at -11ºC in Norway and just a t-shirt is really warm and comfortable

Thanks for the express standard shipment and the great service. You made both of my son's Christmas' with the speedy delivery. I tried buying the same merchandise on Ebay for a lower price and got totally screwed. I learned my lesson -- you get what you pay for! Thanks for being there and coming through for me when I needed it!

we were happy with the jacket, however we needed a larger size...for our 14 year old boy, the kids XL was too short/small...so we got the mens small...and he loves it ....

This is a wonderful coat.......I couldn't be more pleased with it.....

I've looked for this jacket for over a year. When I saw it on Backcountry I snagged it up. Perfect fit, and it definitely keeps me warm!

I had this jacket several years ago when it first came out and purchased about 4 or 5 different north face jackets since. This has been the warmest one I have owned and really stands up to the new england weather. Only downfall from both Nuptse jackets I have had is that, even right out of the box, they start to shed the down feathers.

I have never been in a coat this warm. Its just unbelievable.

This is the first The North Face product I have owned. Very warm; where I live, it gets below 0 a lot, and it keeps me warm and comfortable, has good freedom of movement, and is lightweight
I am 6'3, this coat has plenty of length in the torso unlike some of the others I have tried. I would recommend it

all comments about feeling like you are wearing a sleeping bag are true. it is very warm and very light.

Very warm and more than warm, comfortable. The padding is good and you can still move around quite well. I can't wait for the next winter.

I found the best deal here. Service was excellent and the product was outstanding. This is my second North Face jacket. The first one went with me to Alaska many back in the 1970s. I'm taking this one to China for the winter. There is nothing that is warmer, lighter and feels better in cold weather than a North Face down jacket!

i like style,quality and best deal.thank you guys for good customer service and shipment,see you soon

great jacket for cold new england winters.very lightweight and toasty.get compliments all the time when wearing this jacket.chris.somerville,ma

It's warm and looks good even in a Minnesota winter. I got a large for my husband who is 5'10". I got it to replace a High Sierra one where the zip had broken. This zip works!

I purchased this jacket for a change of brands this winter and I am so glad I did. The all around quality is extremely impressive. I especially like the light weight which doesn't sacrifice warmth. This is the jacket to have.

I ordered this coat for my brother who is a senior in high school. He loves it and wears it everywhere, even in the house once in a while. We just had a few days of sub-freezing weather and lots of ice and he said it kept him warm even when riding the ATV. It is really puffy, but he doesn't mind it.

Very warm ~ love it!

The jacket itself is SO warm and comfortable. My husband loves this gift from "Santa". And the customer service rep was very helpful when I contacted them about their return policy (in case my husband didn't like it). All in all, a very positive experience!

A+++++++ all the way. Great jacket, great price fast shipping and easy to communicate with

Great jacket, great price fast shipping

Amazing jacket!
I've owned it for one year now and it has taken care of me everywhere from Yosemite belay sessions to cold desert nights to unheated college housing.
The wear and tear this thing has taken is considerable and yet it shows practically NO damage. I've slept directly on the ground and even chimneyed up a climb in Joshua Tree (sharp granite!) and never had a rip.
Most of my other gear comes from different companies and was a bit hesitant to go with TNF, but the quality I got for such a low price is amazing. My only gripe is the hood, pretty useless unless its raining and then why would I be wearing down anyways?

This is my second Nuptse. It is light, very warm, comfortable and great looking. We had record below zero cold(-34F air temp) in January. This coat kept me warm standing outside a a burial service.
The shell is also pleasant to touch unlike some down coats. The tactile feel is cozily enticing. The 700 fill power is so light and unincumbering...and warm when I need it to be. I am certain when this one wears out if North Face still makes them I'll buy another one.

Tnf has won my loyality with this. It would take a lot of persuasion to get me to buy any other kind of jacket. The jacket is plenty big. TNF has found the happy medium of big enough to keep you covered and light enough that you'll actually want to wear it. I love how easy it is to move around in it. The jacket is very poofy, but compresses easily enought that you don't feel restricted. I highly recommend this jacket. If you still get cold in this jacket, you have a major problem.

WARM, light enough, packable and not a sponge.

I bought one of these just before this year's deep freeze and snow in the Northeast, and this puppy kept me toasty. The fit is a little snug, but if you go one size up, you should be gold (I'm 5'8", 165#, and I got the large so I could more easily layer underneath). The neck is a little tight when completely zipped. In terms of performance, though, this jacket is the cat's meow. It shrugged off snow and light rain without a problem, and it's most definitely warm. I haven't used it yet on any winter tripping, but for everyday use, you couldn't want more.

Hi folks,
I bought this jacket from Backcountry during the toughest winter days of 2009. I used to previously bundle myself with a sweater, overcoat and muffler to walk in the brutal NY chilly winds.

However, once I started wearing this jacket I didn't need any of those layerings...! Its just amazing and really snug and warm. I finally came to know why down jackets were so famous at the first place. I now usually get out with just this jacket on top of a T-shirt!! No need to worry about putting 10 layers of warmers :-)
The internal lining of the jacket is really very smooth and comfortable.

One more thing, everyone who looks at the jacket gets impressed :-) People really like the jacket.

One thing though, I would have wanted the front pockets (to put the hands in) to be a little more deep. They are a little small for someone with large wrist size like me. However, not a major problem and I still like this jacket and hope to have this with me for years to come.
~Vaiv

I really like it - now if I could only get the same material to put over my legs and face I'd be fine!

My BF looks scrumptious in the coat.
He said its the warmest thing hes EVER worn and we are north face buyers.
Its not overly puffy either which is nice.

Bought the Nuptse to have for an answer to the cold Wisconsin winter and an insulating layer under a wool deer hunting coat for very cold mornings. Spring is here but I took the Nuptse along on a ski trip to Colorado and wore it after dark running around town. Very warm jacket; lined pockets are a nice feature. Stowable pocket is a little difficult to use.

It is very light and warm, my husband loves it.

So Comfy and light with the jacket. I can't wear any other jackets once I wore it.
I love it. It is fantastic.

First, I'm 66 years old. First, This is the best damn jacket I have ever owned. First, ( 3 first's ain't bad,eh?) This is my Fifth that's 5th one that I have owned. I recycle them from dress to work jackets, and I work Construction all winter. Warning>>> Make sure it is authentic North Face. The conterfeit jackets from the auction site are JUNK!!
I also have North Face long johns, hats, gloves, Denali and Parka. I may be old, but I'm not dumb.

RJT Southington CT USA

I brought this jacket for my husband. He loves it very much! It is very light weight, and extremely warm!
The customer service representative is very helpful too. I am very satisfied for the service!