1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket vs The North Face Reversible Perrito Hooded Jacket
Buy the 1996 Retro Nuptse for an adult who wants a warm, packable down jacket with a boxy retro look. Buy the Reversible Perrito for a kid who needs a waterproof, windproof shell that reverses to a second look. The Nuptse's best new price is $223.00 at GOAT as of November 4, 2026, and it has sold as low as $159.99 on October 31, 2026. The Perrito is a kids' jacket in sizes XS(6) to XXL(18/20), so it is not an alternative for the same wearer.
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1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
4.8Choose the 1996 Retro Nuptse if you are an adult who wants 700-fill goose down warmth, a stows-in-pocket design and the original 1996 boxy silhouette.
- 700-fill goose down gives strong warmth for its weight
- Packs into its own right hand pocket for travel
- Hood stows in the collar when you don't need it
- Wide size range from XXS to 3XL
What separates them
| 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket | The North Face Reversible Perrito Hooded Jacket | |
|---|---|---|
| Wearer | Adult men's sizing, XXS-3XL | Kids' sizing, XS(6) to XXL(18/20) |
| Insulation | 700-fill goose down | 200 g Heatseeker Eco recycled polyester |
| Water resistance | Non-PFC DWR water-repellent finish, not waterproof | Waterproof DRYVENT 2L shell |
| Reversibility | Single side only | Reverses to a second body fabric |
| Packability | Stows into the right hand pocket | Does not pack into itself |
| Weight | About 775 g | Lighter kids' build, weight not listed |
| Hood | Three-piece hood stows in the stand collar | Attached three-piece hood with elasticated rain-guard tunnel |
Price history
- 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket: lowest $159.99 on Oct 31 at Sierra; $165.99 on Nov 4.
- The North Face Reversible Perrito Hooded Jacket: lowest $110.00 on Oct 30 at Amazon.
Prices at every store
1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
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$257.00+ $14.95 shippingObserved Nov 3, 2026, 4:15 AM - Sports BasementNew
In stock
$304.00Free shippingObserved Nov 3, 2026, 4:15 AM - GOATNew
Availability unknown
$223.00Observed at 10:57 PM - WalmartNew
Availability unknownSold by Greensole LLC
$264.00Observed at 10:58 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket | The North Face Reversible Perrito Hooded Jacket |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette | Regular fit |
| Hood | Attached, three-piece hood stows in the stand c… | Attached, three-piece hood with an elasticated … |
| Sizing options | XXS-3XL | — |
| Average weight | 775 g | — |
| Centre back length | 66,04 cm | — |
| Available sizes | XXS-3XL | — |
| Front zip | Exposed, VISLON® centre front zip | — |
| Pockets | Secure-zip hand pockets | — |
| Packability | Jacket stows in the right hand pocket | — |
| Warmth | Warm |
What reviewers say
1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
With about 13,000 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, the Nuptse is one of the most consistently well-liked puffers around. Owners praise the warmth-to-weight ratio and the retro look; the main complaints are the boxy fit and the shiny finish.
- Very warm for how light it feels
- Iconic 1996 style that holds up
- Packs small into its own pocket
- Durable ripstop shell
- Fit is boxy and runs large
- Shiny fabric divides opinion
- Not waterproof in heavy rain
The North Face Reversible Perrito Hooded Jacket
Parents rate the jacket highly for its warmth and waterproofing, and many like the reversible feature. Some find it runs large and a few mention the hood can be tricky to adjust.
Questions and answers
- Which is warmer, the Nuptse or the Perrito?
- The Nuptse is warmer for its weight because 700-fill goose down traps heat more efficiently than the Perrito's 200 g synthetic insulation. The Perrito holds up better in wet weather, where down loses loft.
- Is the Nuptse waterproof?
- No. It has a non-PFC DWR finish that sheds light rain, but it is water-repellent, not waterproof. The Perrito's DRYVENT 2L shell is fully waterproof.
- Can an adult wear the Reversible Perrito?
- No. It is a kids' jacket sized XS(6) through XXL(18/20), with a 23-inch center back length. Adults should look at the Nuptse or another adult cut.
- Is the Nuptse worth $223.00?
- That is the best new price at GOAT as of November 4, 2026, across 9 stores. It dropped to $159.99 on October 31, 2026, so waiting for a sale can save real money.
- Does the Nuptse pack down small?
- Yes. It stows into its right hand pocket, which makes it easy to carry in a pack. The Perrito has no pack-into-itself feature.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use durable ripstop or recycled polyester shells. The Nuptse's down can be washed and re-lofted for years, while the Perrito is outgrown before it wears out.
