The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket – Navy

The Original. Reissued.

The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket in Navy is the puffer jacket that defined a generation — and it's back exactly as it should be. A faithful recreation of the iconic '96 silhouette, it brings the original boxy fit, bold quilted baffles, and legendary 700-fill responsible down warmth into a timeless Navy colorway that works with everything. Thirty years on, nothing has touched it.

Why You'll Love It

• Authentic 1996 Retro Design – True-to-original boxy fit and bold quilted baffles that defined a generation of outerwear. Not inspired by the original — it IS the original.
• 700-Fill Responsible Down Insulation – Ethically sourced goose down with outstanding warmth-to-weight performance. Genuinely warm in a compact, lightweight package.
• Packable Design – Stuffs into its own chest pocket in seconds. Throw it in your bag and have it ready whenever the temperature drops.
• Wind & Water Resistant Ripstop Shell – Built to repel the elements and stand up to everyday wear, season after season.
• Classic Navy Colorway – Timeless, versatile, and always relevant. Works with streetwear, smart-casual, and everything in between.
• Secure Zip Pockets – Hand and chest pockets keep your essentials safe and within easy reach.
• Embroidered Half-Dome Logo – Iconic heritage branding that signals authenticity from across the street.

Three decades on and the silhouette is still iconic, the warmth is still remarkable, and the cultural cachet is still unmatched. If you're going to own one puffer jacket, make it the one that started it all.

Available in sizes XS–XXL. A true icon — in limited supply.