The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Vest

The Nuptse. No Sleeves. All Impact.

The The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Vest in Red/Black takes the iconic Nuptse silhouette and strips it back to its sleeveless core — a bold red body with a black upper yoke, the TNF box logo on the black panel, and the same large-baffle, high-fill-power down construction as the full jacket. Comes with the official TNF black carry bag. Wear it over a hoodie, under a shell, or on its own — the Nuptse vest is the most layerable piece in the lineup and the boldest in red.

Key Features

• Red & Black Colourblock – A bold red body with a black upper yoke and stand collar — the Nuptse’s signature colourblock in its most striking colourway, here on the sleeveless vest silhouette that makes it one of the most versatile and layerable pieces in the TNF lineup
• Sleeveless Nuptse Vest Silhouette – The classic Nuptse silhouette in sleeveless form — the boxy, high-volume vest cut that provides core warmth and maximum layering flexibility, whether worn over a fleece, under a shell, or as a standalone statement piece
• TNF Box Logo on Black Yoke – The embroidered The North Face box logo on the black upper yoke — white on black, at the exact placement of the 1996 Nuptse, the brand mark that confirms this is the genuine Retro Nuptse vest
• High-Fill-Power Down Insulation – Premium high-fill-power down throughout the full baffle body delivers genuine expedition-grade core warmth — the insulation performance of the full Nuptse jacket, concentrated into the vest’s sleeveless cut for targeted warmth where it counts most
• Large Horizontal Baffle Construction – The Nuptse’s signature large horizontal baffles distribute down fill evenly across the vest body for consistent all-over core warmth — the baffle construction that defines the Nuptse silhouette as much as any other design feature
• Official TNF Carry Bag – Comes with the official The North Face black carry bag — the product packaging that confirms authenticity and makes this the complete, brand-new Nuptse vest experience from first unboxing
• Zip Hand Pockets – Zip-secure hand pockets at the hip provide secure everyday storage — clean, functional, and unfussy
• High Stand Collar – The Nuptse’s signature high stand collar provides neck and chin protection against wind and cold — the construction detail that gives the vest its elevated profile even without sleeves

Red and black. No sleeves. Full Nuptse — The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Vest is the piece that layers over everything and works under anything.