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Summit Nuptse Jacket - Men's
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The Summit Nuptse Jacket turns decades of design into everyday warmth
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I wore the Summit Nuptse Jacket through a brutal cold snap this winter and the 700 fill down kept me warm standing around outside far longer than I expected. It packs down small enough that I stuffed the whole jacket into its own pocket for the walk home once the sun came out."
Some jackets get designed for a spec sheet, and some get designed once and never really need to change, the Summit Nuptse Jacket belongs to the second category. Oversized baffles and a relaxed, boxy fit carry the same silhouette that made the original 1996 version a fixture on mountains and city blocks alike, proof that the right design doesn't need reinventing.
700 fill recycled waterfowl down delivers serious warmth while staying compressible enough to stuff into its own hand pocket, and a shiny ripstop body with taffeta overlay at the collar and yoke adds durability where the jacket takes the most wear. An internal hem drawcord and stowable three-piece hood let the fit adjust to the day, while Triclimate™ compatible cuffs mean it zips directly into a GORE-TEX Mountain Jacket shell when conditions call for a hard layer on top.
Details
- Iconic puffer jacket built on the original 1996 design
- 700 fill down offers serious warmth, stays compressible
- Oversized baffles pack in maximum insulation
- Stows into its own pocket for easy packability
- Ripstop body with taffeta overlay adds durability
- Triclimate cuffs zip into a GORE-TEX Mountain Jacket
- Item #TNFZF9S
- Material
- [face fabric] 40D 57 g/m², 100% recycled nylon ripstop, non-PFC DWR finish, [overlay and lining] 50D 69 g/m², 100% recycled nylon taffeta, non-PFC DWR finish
- Fit
- regular
- Insulation
- 700 fill recycled waterfowl down
- Pockets
- secure-zip hand pockets, stows in right hand pocket
- Length
- hip
- Hood
- stowable
- Venting
- full-length front zipper
- Activity
- casual, travel, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Backcountry-listed The North Face Nuptse perform as a ski midlayer?
Its 700-fill recycled waterfowl down and oversized baffles provide packable warmth for cold, dry days. Wear it beneath a waterproof shell in sustained snow or rain; the non-PFC DWR finish is not a waterproof membrane.What fit and sizing suit layering in this men’s Nuptse jacket?
The regular fit has a relaxed, boxy shape that accommodates a base layer and light fleece. The listed sizes run from S to XXL; choose your usual men’s size for typical layering, or size up if you plan to wear heavier layers.Can this Nuptse zip into a shell for storm protection?
Yes. Its Triclimate-compatible cuffs are designed to work with a compatible GORE-TEX Mountain Jacket shell, pairing the down insulation with a waterproof outer layer.What shell materials are used on the Backcountry-listed Nuptse?
The shell combines 40D recycled-nylon ripstop with 50D recycled-nylon taffeta overlays, plus a non-PFC DWR finish. That construction suits cold, dry use and brief exposure to moisture, rather than prolonged precipitation.How practical is the Nuptse to carry between climbs or ski runs?
The jacket stuffs into its hand pocket, making it convenient to pack for belays, rest stops, or changing conditions. Its oversized baffles prioritize warmth, so it is better suited to pauses and cold-weather layering than sustained high-output climbing.