The North Face Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest

Inspired by the legendary 1996 design, the Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest brings back one of The North Face’s most iconic silhouettes. Combining a distinctive retro aesthetic with a construction designed for a variety of weather conditions, it preserves the features that helped establish the Nuptse collection as one of the brand’s most recognizable outdoor classics.

Built with durable ripstop fabric, the vest features the signature oversized baffles and a Non-PFC DWR water-repellent finish for added protection against light moisture. Premium 700-fill power goose down insulation delivers an excellent balance of warmth, lightweight comfort, and compressibility, allowing the vest to pack into its own pocket when not in use.

Its relaxed fit and boxy silhouette stay true to the original 1996 design, while details such as the stowable hood, oversized logos, and recycled materials reinforce the model’s heritage-inspired character.

Features

• Inspired by the original 1996 Nuptse Vest design

• 700-fill power goose down insulation

• Durable recycled nylon ripstop shell

• Printed versions made with recycled ripstop polyester

• Non-PFC DWR (Durable Water-Repellent) finish

• Lightweight, compressible, and easy-to-pack construction

• Integrated three-piece stowable hood

• Secure-zip hand pockets

• Internal hem adjustment with shock cord

• Packs into its own pocket for convenient storage

• Embroidered logos on the chest and shoulder

• Oversized logos inspired by the original 1996 version

• Relaxed Fit with a boxy silhouette

• Made with recycled materials

Specifications

Main Fabric: 100% recycled 40D ripstop nylon

Printed Versions: 100% recycled 50D ripstop polyester

Lining & Overlays: 100% recycled 50D nylon taffeta

Insulation: 700-fill power goose down

Certification: Responsible Down Standard (RDS)

Approximate Weight: 545 g

Center Back Length: 66 cm (26 in)

A faithful reinterpretation of a The North Face icon, preserving the design details and construction elements that have made the Nuptse a benchmark in the brand’s history for decades.