The North Face Nuptse Jacket

The North Face Nuptse Jacket

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 16 Trailspace users

Description

The Nuptse Jacket is a down insulated jacket made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 16 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Men's Nuptse Jacket (Spring 2008) The Men s Nuptse Jacket by North Face is a high-loft down jacket delivering plush warmth in harsh temperatures. Specifications: Fabric: shell a: 50D 1.9 oz/yd2 mini-rip stop weave nylon shell b: 50D 1.9 oz/yd2 plain-woven nylon insulation: 700 fill goose down Avg Weight: 27.6 oz (782 g) Features: Standard fit Taffeta emergency hood Double layer taffeta on shoulders Internal-zippered horizontal pocket Two hand pockets Velcro adjustable cuffs Hem cinch cord"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The North Face Nuptse Jacket : Classic stowable down jacket with superior warmth-to-weight ratio and reinforced upper torso for increased durability. Available In: Black Empire Blue Asphalt Grey/ Black The North Face Nuptse Jacket Features: 1 oz. more down for increased warmth Taffeta emergency hood Double-layer taffeta on shoulders Internal zippered horizontal pocket Two hand pockets Velcro adjustable cuffs Hem cinchcord The North Face Nuptse Jacket Materials: 50D 1.9 oz mini-ripstop weave nylon 50D 1.9 oz plain woven nylon 700 fill down"

From Backcountry.com:
"Wearing your down sleeping bag outside on freezing winter days would be warm, but it might get tiring to hop everywhere. Thanks to lightweight, warm 700-fill down, The North Face Men's Nuptse Jacket keeps you warm without making you re-live your potato-bag-race days. The Nuptse Jacket's reinforced upper torso increases this puffy's durability, and sewn-through construction keeps the down from shifting. This way, you're not stuck with cold spots after a few years of wear. The North Face Nuptse's front pockets warm your hands, and this down jacket's hem drawcord blocks the elements."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Nuptse Jacket is a classic and popular stowable down jacket with superior warmth-to-weight ratio and reinforced upper torso for increased durability."

User Reviews

rated 0 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Tim F, Nov 17, 2007

"I followed the label's instructions for machine washing and result - jacket was flattened + holed. Totally ruined. I am very angry + disappointed and won't be buying any North Face products again."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Bobcat, Feb 02, 2007

"Is this a real Nuptse or a knock-off?? That's the question a lot of buyers are facing. One writer gave this explanation:

Many cheaper Nuptses are knock-offs. Here is what happens. The overseas factory finishes its shift, after producing a few thousand jackets."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Jon Eddolls, Nov 27, 2005

"Excellent, I have owned my Nuptse for two years. I don't mind the down migration as it means the shell is single and not double and hence lighter to carry. I feel that the down is not really 700 more like 600 by UK standards, but it is instantly warm and wearable both round town and on the hill."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Women's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Samantha, Jun 17, 2004

"Currently on my fourth one in about nine years. Great jacket, especially during cold weather, but not at all waterproof. Outer nylon fabric is a little thin and tends to tear easily although I am very hard on my jackets. So long as the tear is fixed quickly, you don't lose too much of the down filling."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Gsh, Mar 02, 2004

"Great jacket. It is very light and is so warm. However, I got a rip in mine and feather keep on flying out. Someone accidentally washed mine and so the jacket has very few feathers left in it. But I am going to have to probably buy a new one. It is great and the fact that it can kep you warm in the winter is a reason to buy it."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by BackpackerElitus, Jul 07, 2003

"Very lofty at 700fp. Keeps me warm throughout cold winters in Tahoe. I paid $140 for it, which is a great price for a popular color (black/black). I wouldn't pay $200 for this jacket though, so make sure you shop around."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Dallas Hansen, Dec 10, 2000

"This is the best jacket I have ever had. I was out in -30 temperatures and it was -65 with wind chill I was very warm but then I can wear the jacket in my car or in my house and not get too hot because the down is very good. People say that The North Face products are too high priced."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket (long)
Reviewed by Chuck, Dec 09, 1999

"There's just nothing like down! The Nuptse parka is probably the most comfortable winter parka I have ever owned. Down acts almost like it has some sort of natural thermostat. You always just feel comfortable, no matter how warm or cold it is out."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 04, 1999

"I bought this jacket on Campmor's web site for $99.95. It works great in the cold Alaska winters. I wear it everywhere. And for the price I paid it makes it even better. I highly recommend it. It also fits into just about any parka that has double zips and compacts well into its stuff sack."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Geoff Downie, Oct 28, 1999

"Very warm jacket. Looks good and performs well. Try not to get the bugga wet though, the down smells and will decompose after a while. The really anoying thing is the the feathers come out, so you have to constantly pull them back through the outer layer if you want to keep them. It's a wonder that The North Face has not solved this problem. But, worth the money."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by John, Dec 02, 1998

"This used to be a good jacket. . . not any more. After researching I THOUGHT that this was one of the best jackets out there. They have changed things. Unfortunately, after ordering it, I found out that they have changed the quality of materials they use."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Nelson Pagel, Nov 06, 1998

"I got the jacket last week so haven't had the opportunity to try it out in cold weather. It looks like a good jacket and had to look hard to find it for $165 (not a discontinued or unpopular color).

One problem that I noticed is that the zipper gets caught on the nylon material that comprised the little flap behind the zipper that keeps the cold out."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 03, 1998

"Remarkably warm jacket. Since puchase it has performed well in all manner of extreme conditions. It's robust and durable manufacture has made it a quality jacket for all seasons and their outdoor pursuits."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by Jamie Fugate, Feb 25, 1998

"This is a superb lightweight jacket! Warm as a toaster! The only problem is that the feathers come out every other usage, so be prepared to master the art of feather replacement. Other than that a wonderful coat."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 05, 1998

"This is a great jacket. It is extremely warm. It is also a very attractive jacket. The Nuptse Jacket packs really well, it takes up little room in my pack and weighs only about 1lb and 5oz. This jacket zips into most jackets which is nice. If you decide to get this jacket it will be worth every penny."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Nuptse Jacket
Reviewed by ro@..., Feb 26, 1997

"Lightest down sweater I've found. Be mindful of the fact that down is useless when wet and that this jacket is not made of a dryloft shell. Go with a synthetic or dryloft shelled insulating layer, unless you aren't anticipating any wet weather use. Still, it's the warmest jacket I've ever owned and great as a general winter jacket here in VT...."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Nuptse Jacket at 8 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
5 purchase options:		Boys Nuptse Jacket (Fall 2007 Discontinued)$106.25Buy Now
Girls Nuptse Jacket (Fall 2007 Discontinued)$106.25Buy Now
Women's Nuptse Jacket Special Edition (Fall 2005 Discontinued)$186.75Buy Now
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Backcountry.com
5 purchase options:		Clr Nuptse Jacket - Girls'$62.48Buy Now
Nuptse Down Jacket - Boys'$124.95Buy Now
Nuptse Down Jacket - Girls'$124.95Buy Now
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Altrec Outdoors
5 purchase options:		Boy's Nuptse Jacket$124.95Buy Now
Girl's CLR Nuptse Jacket$124.95Buy Now
Girl's Nuptse Jacket$124.95Buy Now
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Backcountry Outlet
4 purchase options:		Clr Nuptse Jacket - Girls'$62.48Buy Now
Nuptse Down Jacket - Boys'$87.47Buy Now
Nuptse Down Jacket - Women's$119.37Buy Now
Nuptse Down Jacket - Men's$159.16Buy Now

RockCreek		Nuptse Down Jacket (Girls)$63.70Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:		Nuptse Jacket - Men's Fall 2007$158.95Buy Now
Nuptse Jacket - Women's Fall 07$158.95Buy Now

EMS		Nuptse Jacket, Women's$199.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
4 purchase options:		Nuptse Jacket - Boy's$125.00Buy Now
Nuptse Jacket - Girl's$125.00Buy Now
Nuptse Jacket$199.00Buy Now
Nuptse Jacket - Women's$199.00Buy Now

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