The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket vs The North Face Women's Stretch Down Jacket

Buy the 1996 Retro Nuptse if you want maximum warmth, a boxy streetwear silhouette and a proven track record: 700-fill down, a stowable hood and 2,280 ratings at 4.8. Buy the Stretch Down if you want a lighter, stretchy jacket that moves with you as a midlayer or on active days. The Nuptse wins on insulation, hood coverage and long-term owner feedback; the Stretch Down wins on mobility and packability but has far fewer reviews and a lower score.

• Choose the 1996 Retro Nuptse if you want the warmest of the two, a hood, and an iconic boxy fit for cold city winters.
• Choose the Stretch Down if you want a stretchy, packable layer for hiking, travel or wearing under a shell.