- Is the Nuptse 700 warm enough for real winter?
- Yes. The 700-fill goose down and oversized baffles make it a genuinely warm jacket for cold city winters. It is warmest worn over a mid-layer, and it is not designed for extreme expedition cold.
- How does it handle rain?
- The recycled ripstop shell has a non-PFC water-repellent coating that sheds light rain and snow. It is not waterproof, so sustained rain will soak through and down loses warmth when wet.
- What is the fit like?
- It has a relaxed, boxy cut inspired by the 1996 original, so it runs roomy through the body. That leaves space for a hoodie or sweater underneath; shoppers who want a trim fit often size down.
- Can it pack down for travel?
- Yes. The jacket stuffs into its right hand pocket, which makes it easy to stow in a bag when temperatures change.
- What features does it have?
- A stowable three-piece hood, exposed front zipper, zip hand pockets, adjustable cuffs and a shock-cord hem, plus embroidered logos on the chest and back shoulder.
- How does it compare with lighter down jackets?
- It is warmer and more heavily baffled than ultralight packable down jackets, but bulkier and less suited to layering under a shell. Choose it for cold everyday wear rather than fast-and-light trips.
- Where is the The North Face Nuptse 700 Puffer Jacket cheapest?
- At Maxkik, for $99.99, 74% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the The North Face Nuptse 700 Puffer Jacket?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,694 ratings.
- Where can I buy the The North Face Nuptse 700 Puffer Jacket?
- 18 stores we checked sell it, including Maxkik, The North Face, Nordstrom, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Dillard's.
