Should You Buy The North Face Retro 1996 Nuptse ? Complete Review and Breakdown (Canadian Winter) 

Best Nuptse review on this entire platform, thank you so much!

Great video, I was worried about the length being short and you’ve confirmed my suspicions, thanks!

Jacket looks sick on you bro! I ordered a black Nuptse yesterday for the winter ahead and can’t wait for it to be delivered. I love the short length of the jacket

Best review format on your channel, dude.

Great video. I have this in black and in purple i really like them. I always use the elastic cords at the bottom of the jackets to make them so short as possible.

This was the most comprehensive reivew, thanks man!

Hey man, really great video, you're the best ! I've just ordered mine a few minutes ago ! Can't wait to get it ! I love those short coats and it looks really stylish on you (y)

Great content brother and looks like it will be just a matter of time when you get discovered. Keep up the great work and inspiration!

I am 5' 10" about 185 lbs and bought the large in the nupste jacket. I have long arms and don't like to be constricted when I cross them. The large follows your torso very well, so it fits about the same as the medium , yet has that bit of extra sleeve length. Non down filled products do tend to show extra size and bulk when worn. It does not look too bulky compared with the medium. These down jackets were never designed to be worn alone in wet conditions. They fit under a goretex shell when the temperature is near or above freezing. The first time I used my nupste jacket was at work during a cold snap in the Wasatch range in Utah. The temperature was near zero along with a wind. The jacket worked perfectly. One added point about anything in the retro line. They went back to the old sizing which was gender specific. If you usually wear a large in most north face clothing, try to drop down to a medium for the same fit. The sizing is pretty inconsistent so it is always a good idea to at least try on something similar in a store. Josh, check on the Lhoste jacket. It is essentially the same jacket with a little different look. My medium lhotse is a bit longer than my large Nupste. A large Lhotse may be perfect for you. Yeah, I live near an outlet so I have a few spares lol.

Thanks for the video! I just bought a size M and I also feel it’s kinda short, but I preferred the more fitted size as compared to the size L (I’m 178 cm tall)

The best coat The North Face ever made . I have the vest and love it to death just order the full cost in the camo color way and can’t wait for it to come in

If you let this jacket go, I’d gladly purchase it from you. Good content mate, also from Canada here

Amazing content and very helpful. You earned a new sub

Very good review thank you!

I see nuptse, I like

I got my first one in 1999 and it stayed either me three long years living out deep in the woods of Dilwyn, VA. It was brutal but that jacket kept me warm. The gray sleeves were stained with red-clay and it had stains from sap but never quit working. That and an OG Denali fleece kept me alive basically. Great jacket. I won’t buy another down jacket without a hood though. After decades of this.. a hood ads about 50% more warmth and absolutely worth it I think. Good review. These will be the nicest weekend warriors jacket you ever buy, or can last a solid five to ten years of hiking abuse.

Just ordered a red nuptse jacket... can’t wait 😁

Keep it up man! Like the beanie too!

Great video!

I have several puffer jackets (Peak performance 2L down parka, Peak performance frost down oversized jacket, North Face Retro Nuptse, Haglöfs Puffy Mimic Hood, North Face 1994 Retro Himalayan, Tindur down jacket from 66north) all cool puffer jackets but there are still that "something" about the Retro Nuptse from The North Face. A bigger size that normal, use the elastic cords at the bottom to make it cropped and boxy. You MUST try it!!

I purchased the 1996 version (brown color). Very nice coat. I'd recommend it to a friend without a doubt. The only thing I'd say about this coat in regards to something it lacks is the coat material being unable to resist water. I'd recommend that you avoid wearing it in rainy/wet conditions because it seems to me that it can become less appealing if it gets wet often. Other than that, it is a great purchase.

Hey josh, love the review and the shots you took outdoors. I just had a question, I been looking to buy this jacket for a while now. I live in Regina, Saskatchewan and I just moved here I was wondering if this jacket is a good choice to go with. I was told the weather here goes up to -45. But usually it’s around -20 to -30. I would appreciate your thoughts and advice. Thank you

They seem to be practically sold out everywhere in every color over here in Europe

It's not quite short, it's extremely short. They produce it from year to year and still didn't guess to add a few cm at least. It work's only if you are under 175cm and with hoodie or sweatshirt underneath of course.

Thanks! Right to the point.

I'm forever looking for evergreen one

Excellent quality review. I’m in the UK, but used to live out there in Regina. What town is the video shot in? it looks very picturesque.

If you stumble across this video and looking for a size in EU. I got an EU Medium /UK/Ireland (ordered from my countries website but shipped from Brussels in Belgium) and fits well. I am like 5''7 and a half and I weigh around 69-72Kg. It is short like he mentioned but that's the style but I kinda like it

Bro i rescently had a cut on my puffer jacket plz tell me which is the best to get fixid. I really lov my jacket

hey man! i’m usually a small but i ordered a XS, would that fit like similarly to you like the medium. cause i like the crop fit as well. i’m like 5’3-5’4 150lb, board shoulders. would that be okay? i’m scared that i might be a small lol

I absolutely love mine!

I sometimes forget how cold Canada can be because of the lockdown😂.

Nice vid!

Hey man wanted to compare to my jacket 8 is the right pocket normally much bigger than the left pocket on this jacket?

hello excellent videos, do you know the difference between nuptse recycled black vs black? thanks for your time

Great video! Sorry if I missed it but What size do you wear?

would you say this is good for canadian winters tho? i have a long parka from patagonia but wanted this jacket cuz it’s shorter and more stylish. do you think this is a good short alternative to longer coats?

The green one is unavailable everywhere its going for resale, i want it so bad

whats the difference with this and fill packable

Hi I was thinking of buying this jacket for the winter I am 5'10 (178cm) tall should I buy a Medium or a Large? and do you think TNF 1996 or TNF Diablo would be better?

my tip is to use it with a oversized shell jacket to protect it from rain

i really don’t know if i’m gonna get this?

Just ordered it, hasn’t been confirmed yet I hope it goes through !

I’m going to Ukraine in December. Do you recommend this coat or the Gotham iii. I would want a hoodie I can wear when I come back to NYC too because I live here and winters get cold.

Can’t go wrong with north face 👍

Is the fabric resistant in the long run ? I want to get one but I'm worried if the tissue's going to get loose/stretches

Geat video👍, i live in England (yorkshire to be precise) and ive been looking at the nuptse as a more stylish option that can still be used in bad/cold weather, i already have the north face mcmurdo parka so even tho the gotham looks like a really good option im hesitant to buy as it looks very similar to my parka, is there any other jackets/bombers you'd suggest as an alternative?

Where do I buy the green jacket

Wassup man, love your review vids it really helps. But i do have a dilemma, because i am around 192cm/6’3 feet but around 75kg/175 lbs, so quite skinny. Like what size do i get because M for me is really short but the space on my body is fine. Got a recommendation? Should i go for L?

Amazing video I have a question I’m like 5,1 and waisted 33 should I get a small?

Hey Josh, would you be interested in trading your medium green nuptse jacket for a large black nuptse jacket?

That shortness is the worst part. ;~; Tho, curious how going up a size might turn out and alleviate that somewhat.

Does the lifetime warranty cover rips with the jacket? Did you experience any of the down filling coming out

Am 5’9 and 150 pound, I ordered a small do u think it will fit me? Update: it fits perfectly

I’m just hoping when I eventually get mine it isn’t too huge on me, I’m around 6 foot 150 getting a M

Bought the cryos expedition parka goretex 800 fill

Hey man great review literally watched the comparison video before but how tall are you? I am 5’11 160 and ordered a medium just now. do you think that’ll fit fine over a hoodie?

Retro Nuptse? I still have the Nuptse I bought in the 90s, although it doesn’t get worn much since moving to Florida from CO several years ago.

Hi, i'm thinking about buying TNF Nuptse, but as always, I have a size dilemma. I'm 6'6 but I am very skinny. Should I take L / XL? Thank you for help.

Nice 🙂

Hi! What about the diablo jacket? it kinda looks the same to me. Can you review it, pls?

Have your tried packing it into a pocket to see if it's actually doable?

I'm 6ft tall, around 174lb (79kg) and chest is around 40" and I bought an Asian size XL (equivalent to UK large) - it fits nice and relaxed with that classic "90s Hip Hop" look but as a result it looses some of its warmth factor.

My focus went on your snow boots bro, what brand are those and model?

Is this warmer than the summit breithorn?

What’s the best north face jacket ?

Hi bro, im 5 foot 7 should i go for a large size? I dont like wearing short jacket

you forgot to mension that it's realy warm

What website do you use to the benefit ratings?

I honestly have a problem. I'm 5.9 tall and 160 lbs. Which size should I take, S or M?

I go with the vest, best vest eveeerr..

I bought a size medium im 5’6 about 165 pounds hopefully it doesn’t fit really big

is the down the arms of your too all got o the same place or is it just me. and is it lett down in the back. it feel lacking to the rest of it.

If that's the case, the Patagonia for a few bucks cheaper will do better than this puffer? Patagonia's is water repellant and lined?

I can’t find this green anywhere.

why does the right front pockeyt have 2 zippers? one on the inside, and the tag says "STOW" inside the lanyard thingy

Where did u buy the jacket? Can u post a link please

hi i’m 5’1 and i’m 96 pounds and i’m arm length is 21 should i buy the men extra small ? i’m super skinny tho

Did you try large size instead of medium?

If im 5 ‘11 wich size may i can take?

Hi, i’m 5.9 feet , 160 pounds which size should i get? i’m so confused can someone help me please

So it’s not a good jacket for snowboarding I’ll take it lol. Thank god I watched this before copping 350+

5’6 about 140 pounds,What size would you Recomend?

5’7 and 67kg what size do you think I should get?

Hey I’m 6 foot 4 waist 32. Should I cop a xlarge or large

man i am 175 cm and 62 kg should i buy a Large or a Medium? because i like the loose fit, but maybe Large is too much

Wish it was a bit longer and water resistant would be a plus

Hi nice vid,I’m 1.94 tall and 75kg,what size I should get?

Definitely go for a large if your 6ft

I have a question I am 1.75 and 65kg what size I can buy ?

I work outside so was planning to buy this for coming winter in Vancouver but the short length made me skeptical about it:(

Hey! I’m 5’8 and about 130 lbs what size would you recommend?

and is it warmer than the Gotham?

hello, you are wearing size M, how tall are you?

190sm/85kg and bought xxl

I m 5'7 and 64 kg. What size will perfect for me and i also got insta ad of this jacket and price was 87 CAD with 75% discount. Is that real?

is this jacket waterproof?

Does it go true to size?

Damn should i get this color or black its so hard deciding

Im 5’8 140lbs should i buy the s size?