- Is the Nuptse warm enough for below-freezing weather?
- Yes for dry cold. The 700-fill goose down handles freezing city temperatures well, especially over a midlayer. It is less suited to wet, windy conditions.
- Does the Nuptse run true to size?
- It runs boxy and somewhat large. Many buyers size down for a closer fit, while those layering thick sweaters keep their usual size.
- Is it waterproof?
- No. The ripstop nylon shell resists light moisture but is not waterproof, so it is not a rain jacket.
- How does it compare with the Patagonia Down Sweater?
- The Nuptse is warmer and bulkier with a boxier cut. The Down Sweater is slimmer and more packable but less warm.
- Can it be packed for travel?
- Yes. It stuffs into its own hand pocket, though it takes up more room than lighter down jackets.
- What is in the box?
- The jacket itself. It does not ship with a stuff sack; it packs into its own pocket.
- Where is the The North Face Nuptse Puffer Jacket cheapest?
- At KICKS CREW, for $321.75, as of our latest check.