The iconic Nuptse silhouette in the original 1996 design — a 700-fill down puffer rooted in mountaineering and immortalized on city streets. Relaxed but packable, protective but chill. One of the most-recognized cold-weather pieces of the past decades.
Built around 700-fill down insulation for premium loft and compression. 100% recycled body, lining, and overlay fabrics. A ripstop fabric with solid taffeta blocking for abrasion resistance — the unmistakable oversized baffles are the visual signature of the 1996 design.
Standout features:
- 700-fill down insulation — premium loft and compression for substantial warmth
- Relaxed, hip-length silhouette — the original 1996 cut, faithful to the heritage shape
- Interior hem shock cord — adjustability without disrupting the silhouette
- Attached three-piece hood — packs into the collar when not in use
- Secure-zip hand pockets — locked stash for daily essentials
- Jacket stows in right hand pocket — self-packable for travel and shoulder-season carry
- Ripstop fabric with solid taffeta blocking — abrasion resistance at high-wear panels
- Adjustable elastic cuffs with Triclimate® loops — snap-in compatibility with TNF's GORE-TEX® Mountain Jacket
Right pick for customers who want TNF's most-iconic cold-weather puffer in the original 1996 silhouette. The Retro Nuptse bridges serious outdoor heritage with contemporary cultural relevance; the 700-fill down delivers substantial warmth, and the 100% recycled fabrics reflect TNF's continued shift toward recycled inputs across the heritage line.
