Inspired by The North Face's 1996 Nuptse, the 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest brings throwback style to our look and is versatile enough for our adventures around the city or on the trail. Its lofty goose down insulation traps your body heat for reliable warmth on cold winter days, and the durable face fabric is water-resistant to keep you dry if flakes start to fall. The hood protects your face from the wind, but can be easily stowed into the collar when the weather is fair, while an adjustable hem cinch blocks chilly air from entering your layers.
Inspired by The North Face's 1996 Nuptse, the 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest brings throwback style to our look and is versatile enough for our adventures around the city or on the trail. Its lofty goose down insulation traps your body heat for reliable warmth on cold winter days, and the durable face fabric is water-resistant to keep you dry if flakes start to fall. The hood protects your face from the wind, but can be easily stowed into the collar when the weather is fair, while an adjustable hem cinch blocks chilly air from entering your layers.
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The lowest price for The North Face Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest Purple Large right now is $250.00 at stencil.co.nz.
The all-time low was $250.00 on 7 May 2026. That's the lowest price we've ever tracked — a great time to buy.
Prices last updated 12 May 2026.
The North Face Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest Purple Large
Inspired by The North Face's 1996 Nuptse, the 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest brings throwback style to our look and is versatile enough for our adventures around the city or on the trail. Its lofty goose down insulation traps your body heat for reliable warmth on cold winter days, and the durable face fabric is water-resistant to keep you dry if flakes start to fall. The hood protects your face from the wind, but can be easily stowed into the collar when the weather is fair, while an adjustable hem cinch blocks chilly air from entering your layers.
Inspired by The North Face's 1996 Nuptse, the 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest brings throwback style to our look and is versatile enough for our adventures around the city or on the trail. Its lofty goose down insulation traps your body heat for reliable warmth on cold winter days, and the durable face fabric is water-resistant to keep you dry if flakes start to fall. The hood protects your face from the wind, but can be easily stowed into the collar when the weather is fair, while an adjustable hem cinch blocks chilly air from entering your layers.
Last updated at 12/05/2026 19:41:14
The North Face Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest Purple Cactus Flower L
Delivery $28.67
originally posted on backcountry.com
Clearly works for me in this Spring/Winter with unending cold! Perfect vest!
originally posted on REI
Great big vest that certainly feels great and is really warm. The vest is large and it feels a little bulky, but I tried it on first.
originally posted on REI
Purchased this for my son who absolutely loved it! Not too long not too short he’s 5’10 155, enough roomFor a sweatshirt or other layers if needed. I was concerned about being really “puffy” but it’s not. Looking for a warm nice looking vest look no further…you can’t go wrong with NorthFace.
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The North Face Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest Purple Cactus Flower L
Delivery $28.67
Clearly works for me in this Spring/Winter with unending cold! Perfect vest!
Great big vest that certainly feels great and is really warm. The vest is large and it feels a little bulky, but I tried it on first.
Purchased this for my son who absolutely loved it! Not too long not too short he’s 5’10 155, enough roomFor a sweatshirt or other layers if needed. I was concerned about being really “puffy” but it’s not. Looking for a warm nice looking vest look no further…you can’t go wrong with NorthFace.
I absolutely love this jacket! I get extra discount from here: coupon-bird.com
What’s not to like. North Face - you can’t go wrong. Size runs big, very warm.
The exterior appearance is the same as the iconic version from the late 90’s, however the fill level of down is not the same. I would estimate each compartment has roughly 60% of the down fill that the originals did. As someone that has an original one still I can confirm side by side the lack of down in each compartment is glaring. I was very excited to purchase this but have been disappointed by the choice northface made to use less down to save money. Not the same as it used to be, but still looks great.
Not nearly as warm as other north face gear I have. If u want warmth, keep looking
It is what it says it is. Seems more durable than todays styles , but obviously a bit more bulky.
This is the best vest That I've ever had, super comfy, and warm.
The North Face Retro Nuptse Vest has Great Potential that is/was Botched with Respect to the Color "Black" that isn't a "True Black Vest" but is a Composite Double Color Vest where the Upper Portion is Dark Navy and the Lower Portion is Black and this Color Combination is Unsettling when Bright Sunlight hits the Jacket and you See the Black isn't the Black that you'd Wish for when Thinking of a Black Down Vest from The North Face. The Structural Arrangement of Four Horizontal Chambers to Channel the Down is a Good Choice yet at the Same Time the Retro Nuptse Vest runs Larger than Previous Down Vest's I've Owned from The North Vest where though I wear a Medium Shirt in Most Cases, I would have to Purchase the "Small" Down Vest from The North Face yet with the Retro ... MoreThe North Face Retro Nuptse Vest has Great Potential that is/was Botched with Respect to the Color "Black" that isn't a "True Black Vest" but is a Composite Double Color Vest where the Upper Portion is Dark Navy and the Lower Portion is Black and this Color Combination is Unsettling when Bright Sunlight hits the Jacket and you See the Black isn't the Black that you'd Wish for when Thinking of a Black Down Vest from The North Face. The Structural Arrangement of Four Horizontal Chambers to Channel the Down is a Good Choice yet at the Same Time the Retro Nuptse Vest runs Larger than Previous Down Vest's I've Owned from The North Vest where though I wear a Medium Shirt in Most Cases, I would have to Purchase the "Small" Down Vest from The North Face yet with the Retro Nuptse Vest the "Small Retro Nuptse Vest" is Too Large for Me which Means there is Too Much Cold Airflow allowed into the Openings for the Arms when I'm Not Wearing a Rain Jacket which are Always with Side Zippers for Better Airflow. Hence the Size of the Retro Nuptse Vest would have to be Available in an "Extra Small" and while The North Face has Offered the Retro Nuptse Vest in an "Extra Small" they tend to be Sold Out when it's Time for Me to Look for a Down Vest hence I've gotten a Down Vest since this Last Purchase which at this Point was a Few Years Ago.
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