Gear Review
The North Face Nuptse Down Jacket - Men's
Tried and True
By Cedar Wright
Ranked #619 - Men's Down Jackets
February 23, 2010
This is THE Classic North Face Down Jacket, and has a certain understated utilitarian style that I love. I feel like this jacket is the perfect weight for your average winter conditions, and the construction is bomb squad. There is a reason that this jacket has been on the market for so long, it's because it's so well thought out and I would go so far as to say, one of best down jackets ever made and...undeniably, the jacket that to this day, every one copies. I really like the blue and black combo.
View Details: The North Face Nuptse Down Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] 50D nylon, (abrasion) [panels] 50D nylon with DWR
- Insulation:
- 700 fill goose down
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- 27.5 in
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 internal zippered stow
- Hood:
- yes, taffeta
- Weight:
- 27.6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, winter wear
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: November 2, 2011 By: Nubes
North Face does make nice gear...but far from the jacket "everyone copies" Marmot has been making down jackets since the 70's. they pretty much invented it. The bubble type design in down jackets is really the only way they can keep the down in place or it would all settle at the bottom of the jacket. Every company has theyre own "design" on how to stitch the compartments. I would think almost all companies copied Marmot to get where we're at today...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes