Size & Fit

Men's Jackets - Sizing Details

Size	Chest	Hips	Arm Length
XXS	29 - 32.5 in	31.5 - 32.5 in	33 in
XS	33 - 35 in	33 - 34 in	33.5 in
S	36 - 38 in	35 - 37 in	33.5 in
M	39 - 41 in	38 - 40 in	34.0 in
L	42 - 44 in	41 - 43 in	34.8 in
XL	45 - 48 in	44 - 46 in	35.5 in
2XL	49 - 52 in	47 - 49 in	36.3 in
3XL	53 - 56 in	50 - 52 in	37.0 in
2X	50 - 52 in	50.5 - 52.5 in	35 - 36 in
3X	54 - 56 in	54.5 - 56.5 in	35.75 - 36.75 in
4X	58 - 60 in	58.5 - 60.5 in	36.25 - 37.25 in
5X	62 - 64 in	62.5 - 64.5 in	36.75 - 37.75 in

Benefits

Down fill

Lofty down insulation maintains warmth in cold conditions.

Moisture Management

This fabric is engineered to dry quickly

DWR - Water repellent

A durable finish to allow for water beads on the surface of water repellent materials, preventing the fabric from saturating

Packable

This product is highly compressible.

Breathable

Material allows air or moisture vapor to pass through, helping to regulate body temperature.

Recycled material

Recycled content – Helps reduce landfill waste and the use of virgin materials.

Description

Style NF0A3C8DJX7

We didn’t just make a puffer. We made the Nuptse. A jacket rooted in the unforgiving nature of mountaineering and immortalized on city streets. Respected for generations, our 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket retains the confidence and grit to stand alone. With unmistakable oversized baffles, and ultra-warm 700-fill down insulation, it’s been a global symbol for decades. Relaxed but packable. Protective but chill. This is an icon.

Features

Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette
Inspired by the iconic design lines of our 1996 Nuptse Jacket
Original shiny ripstop fabric for added durability
Taffeta overlay on collar and yoke for added durability
Non-PFC DWR finish for added water repellency
Solid body fabric, overlay and lining made with recycled nylon; print body fabric made with recycled polyester
700 fill goose down offers warmth yet remains extremely compressible
Oversize baffles
Stowable, attached, three-piece hood
Exposed, VISLON® center front zip
Secure-zip hand pockets
Jacket stows in right hand pocket
Adjustable elastic cuffs with Triclimate® loops snap into our GORE-TEX Mountain Jacket
Internal drawcord with cord locks at hem for adjustability
Embroidered logo on left chest and back-right shoulder
Has the oversize logos of the original ’96 jacket

Details

Solid body 40D 57 g/m² 100% recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish

Avg Weight 775 g (1 lb 11.34 oz)

Sizes XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL

Center Back 26''

Print body 50D 78 g/m² 100% recycled polyester ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish

Overlay and lining 50D 69 g/m² 100% recycled nylon taffeta with non-PFC DWR finish

Insulation 700 fill goose down; Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified by Control Union, CU 843098

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