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Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket NF0A3C8D

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The boxy 775 g Nuptse revival with oversized baffles, 700-fill recycled down, reinforced yoke and stowable hood.

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6.9/10
Est. life
10 yrs
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Product Overview

The current 1996 Retro Nuptse NF0A3C8D preserves the original boxy silhouette and oversized baffles while using 700-fill recycled waterfowl down, 40D recycled-nylon ripstop body and a 50D taffeta yoke/lining. It weighs 775 g, stows into a hand pocket and carries a light stowable hood. Current US pri...

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Specifications

OverviewBrand
The North Face
OverviewProduct category
insulated-jackets
OverviewExpected lifespan
10 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
Dimensions & WeightWeight
0.775 kg · / 1 lb 11.34 oz
Warranty & ServiceWarranty
Warranty term unknown

Why We Love It

The features that make this product stand out from the competition.

Reinforced shoulder yoke

A heavier overlay protects a high-contact zone above the lighter body fabric.

Three-decade design continuity

The defining 1996 baffle pattern and silhouette remain supported and recognizable.

Packable despite bulk

The jacket stows into its hand pocket for transport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What insulation does the NF0A3C8D 1996 Retro Nuptse use?

The men's NF0A3C8D uses 700-fill recycled waterfowl down in oversized baffles. The down construction is intended to provide substantial warmth while remaining compressible, and the jacket includes a hood that stows into the stand collar.

Is the men's 1996 Retro Nuptse a waterproof jacket?

No. NF0A3C8D is an insulated down jacket with a water-repellent finish, not a waterproof alpine shell. It can shed some light moisture, but sustained rain or wet mountain conditions call for a separate waterproof shell rather than relying on the Nuptse alone.

What materials are used in the NF0A3C8D shell?

The listed construction uses a 40D recycled-nylon ripstop body, with 50D taffeta at the yoke and lining. The yoke and lining add a more durable, smooth-faced contact area while the ripstop body keeps the jacket's overall construction relatively light for a down parka.

What warranty coverage applies to this North Face jacket?

The North Face states that its branded products, excluding footwear and The North Face Renewed products, are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the practical and reasonably expected lifetime of the product. That is defect coverage, not an unconditional promise against normal wear, accidents, or misuse.

Has the CPSC listed a recall for style NF0A3C8D?

The CPSC search page returned no results for the exact style code NF0A3C8D at the time checked. This is a point-in-time search result, not a permanent safety certification; check the CPSC database again if you need the latest recall status.

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