The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket is designed for juniors, offering exceptional warmth and comfort in cold conditions. Its key benefit lies in the 700-fill down insulation and Durable Water-Repellent finish, ensuring coziness and protection from light moisture. While built for outdoor performance, its stylish, boxy fit also makes it a versatile choice for everyday wear.
700-fill Down Insulation: Provides superior warmth, making it suitable for cold weather conditions.
Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) Finish: Offers protection against light rain and moisture, helping to keep the wearer dry.
Packable Design: The jacket can be easily folded and stored, making it convenient for travel and space-saving when not in use.
Tuck-away Hood: A versatile hood that can be neatly stored in a zippered compartment in the neckline when not needed, offering protection when required.
Zippered Pockets: Secure storage options for small essentials like gloves or a phone, ensuring items are safe.
Elasticated Cuffs & Full Zip Closure: Ensures a comfortable, secure fit that helps to seal out cold air, and allows for easy temperature regulation.
Iconic Boxy Fit & Branding: Features the classic 1996 Nuptse silhouette and the recognizable Simple Dome branding on the chest and back, offering a timeless aesthetic.
Smooth Nylon Fabric: Constructed from 100% nylon for durability, comfortable wear, and easy maintenance.
Exceptional Warmth: 700-fill down insulation provides superior warmth in cold temperatures.
Water-Repellent: DWR finish protects against light rain and snow.
Highly Portable: Packable design allows for easy storage and transport.
Comfortable Fit: Boxy fit, elasticated cuffs, and full zip ensure comfort and versatility for layering.
Versatile Hood: Tuck-away hood offers adaptable protection.
Durable Construction: Made from robust nylon fabric for long-lasting wear.
Info needed: May not be fully waterproof for heavy rain, as it features DWR rather than a fully waterproof membrane.
Info needed: Being a puffy jacket, it may appear bulky when not compressed.
Info needed: Requires specific care for down insulation to maintain loft.
Exceptional Warmth: 700-fill down insulation provides superior warmth in cold temperatures.
Water-Repellent: DWR finish protects against light rain and snow.
Highly Portable: Packable design allows for easy storage and transport.
Comfortable Fit: Boxy fit, elasticated cuffs, and full zip ensure comfort and versatility for layering.
Versatile Hood: Tuck-away hood offers adaptable protection.
Durable Construction: Made from robust nylon fabric for long-lasting wear.
Info needed: May not be fully waterproof for heavy rain, as it features DWR rather than a fully waterproof membrane.
Info needed: Being a puffy jacket, it may appear bulky when not compressed.
Info needed: Requires specific care for down insulation to maintain loft.
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket excels in providing warmth and comfort in chilly environments. Thanks to its 700-fill goose down, it effectively insulates, trapping body heat to keep juniors warm during outdoor activities like walks, commutes to school, or casual play in cooler temperatures. The Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish means it can handle light rain or snow, allowing wearers to stay dry without immediately seeking shelter. Its boxy fit allows for layering underneath, while the elasticated cuffs and full zip provide a snug feel and help seal out cold air. The packable nature of the jacket makes it an excellent choice for travel or fluctuating weather, as it can be easily stowed in a backpack when not needed. Zippered pockets offer secure storage for small items like gloves or a phone, and the tuck-away hood provides adaptable protection against unexpected drizzles or wind.
Hood Deployment: To use the hood, simply unzip the compartment in the neckline and pull out the hood. To store, fold it neatly and tuck it back into the compartment, then zip it closed.
Age Group: Specifically designed and sized for juniors.
Gender: Features a unisex design, suitable for all genders.
Weather Conditions: Ideal for cold weather, offering warmth and protection against light precipitation.
Washing: The jacket is machine washable. For best results and to maintain the down's loft, it is recommended to wash it on a gentle cycle with cold water, ideally using a down-specific detergent. Close all zippers before washing.
Drying: Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls. These help to evenly distribute and fluff the down insulation, preventing clumping. Ensure the jacket is completely dry before storing to prevent mildew and maintain insulation performance. This process may take several hours.
Stain Treatment: For small stains, spot clean with a mild soap and damp cloth.
Storage: When storing for extended periods, ensure the jacket is clean and completely dry. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally uncompressed (e.g., hanging or loosely folded) to maintain the loft and insulating properties of the down.