Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Description

Down fill
Lofty down insulation maintains warmth in cold conditions.
Moisture Management
This fabric is engineered to dry quickly
DWR - Water repellent
A durable finish to allow for water beads on the surface of water repellent materials, preventing the fabric from saturating
Packable
This product is highly compressible.
Breathable
Material allows air or moisture vapor to pass through, helping to regulate body temperature.Recycled material
Recycled content – Helps reduce landfill waste and the use of virgin materials.
Description
We didn't just make a puffer. We made the Nuptse. A jacket rooted in the unforgiving nature of mountaineering and immortalized on city streets. Respected for generations, our 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket retains the confidence and grit to stand alone. With unmistakable oversized baffles, and ultra-warm 700-fill down insulation, it's been a global symbol for decades. Relaxed but packable. Protective but chill. This is an icon.
Features
- Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette
- Inspired by the iconic design lines of our 1996 Nuptse Jacket
- Original shiny ripstop fabric for added durability
- Taffeta overlay on collar and yoke for added durability
- Non-PFC DWR finish for added water repellency
- Solid body fabric, overlay and lining made with recycled nylon; print body fabric made with recycled polyester
- 700 fill goose down offers warmth yet remains extremely compressible
- Oversize baffles
- Stowable, attached, three-piece hood
- Exposed, VISLON? center front zip
- Secure-zip hand pockets
- Jacket stows in right hand pocket
- Adjustable elastic cuffs with Triclimate? loops snap into our GORE-TEX Mountain Jacket
- Internal drawcord with cord locks at hem for adjustability
- Embroidered logo on left chest and back-right shoulder
- Has the oversize logos of the original '96 jacket
Details
Solid body
40D 57 g/m² 100% recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finishAvg Weight
775 g (1 lb 11.34 oz)Sizes
XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XLCenter Back
26''Print body
50D 78 g/m² 100% recycled polyester ripstop with non-PFC DWR finishOverlay and lining
50D 69 g/m² 100% recycled nylon taffeta with non-PFC DWR finishInsulation
700 fill goose down; Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified by Control Union, CU 843098
Size:
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA/CAD | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| UK | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| EUR/FR | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EUR/DE | 36 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| AUS/NZ | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Shipping Details
Dispatching orders.
We dispatch orders 5 days a week (Monday - Friday).
Orders placed before 12pm 'noon' will be dispatched the same day. Any orders after then will be dispatched the next working day.
UK shipping -
Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked - £4.69 (delivered within 2/3 days).
Free UK Shipping - We also offer free UK shipping if your order is over £95 (delivered within 2/3 days).
International Shipping -
Europe
All Orders To Europe Are Sent Fully Tracked 3-7 Days, Price Is Based On The Weight.
Rest of the World
All Orders To ROTW Are Sent Fully Tracked 5-10 Days, Price Is Based On The Weight.
Tracking -
All orders are sent via a tracked service.
You'll receive a tracking ID link in your order confirmation email, use this to follow your orders right to your doorstep.
Returns
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CLAIM A RETURN?
There is a 14-day returns or exchange policy, which means you will have 14 days after receiving your order to request a return.
You are responsible for any charges incurred shipping the item back to us. We advise that you send the parcel by Special Delivery (fully insured) to the full value of the goods and ensure the items are strongly packaged. If the goods are damaged in transit due to being inadequately packaged, we will be unable to give a refund.
All sales are final. Orders cannot be cancelled prior to shipping.
Size Guide

🧥 Tops (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Jackets)
| Pit to Pit | Top to Bottom | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| 18–20" | 20-24" | XS |
| 20-22" | 21-25" | XS-S |
| 22–24" | 22-26" | S-M |
| 24–26" | 23–27" | M-L |
| 26–28" | 24–28" | L–XL |
| 28–30" | 29–31" | XL–XXL |
👖 Bottoms (Track Pants, Trousers, Shorts)
| Waist | Inside Leg (Inseam) | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| 26–28" | 28–30" | XS |
| 28–30" | 29–31" | XS–S |
| 30–32" | 30–32" | S–M |
| 34–36" | 31–33" | M–L |
| 38–40" | 32–34" | L–XL |
| 42–44" | 33–35" | XL–XXL |