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From the peaks to the city: The North Face Nuptse ushers in a new era

di - 05/11/2026

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Born for alpine adventures, The North Face® Nuptse™ has managed to transcend the mountains. Blazing a trail that combines technical performance with style, it’s just as well-suited for weathering a storm at 3,000 meters as it is for a chilly evening out in the city.

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Since 1992, for those who want to show their way

Upon its debut, the Nuptse introduced an innovative approach, characterized on one hand by cutting-edge materials that ensure protection and durability, and on the other by a functional design ideal for navigating challenging environments and remaining visible during snowstorms.

To mark the brand’s 60th anniversary, The North Face opens a new chapter for the Nuptse line by introducing three new styles: one for explorers (Summit Nuptse), one for outdoor enthusiasts (Pertex Nuptse Reversible), and one for those who simply want to stand out in their everyday lives (1996 Retro Nuptse).

The North Face Summit Nuptse

SUMMIT NUPTSE

The warmest, lightest, and most robust ever

The North Face Summit Nuptse

It couldn’t be any hotter

The 800-fill, water-repellent, RDS-certified PRODOWN™ insulation works in tandem with the insulated, stowable hood—a feature first introduced on the Nuptse. The design is engineered to minimize heat loss and maintain reliable thermal performance, even in damp conditions.

Stay warm even in the storm

Uncompromising lightness

Featuring CLOUD DOWN™ technology, the Summit Nuptse weighs in at 554 g, offering an optimized warmth-to-weight ratio. Its construction is designed to minimize bulk while allowing for full freedom of movement, even on the most demanding terrain.

Move with agility, even where every gram counts

Resistance designed for the extreme

Developed for expeditions, Spectra® yarn is incorporated into a lightweight ripstop fabric, designed to provide high abrasion resistance without sacrificing low weight.

The North Face Summit Nuptse
The North Face Summit Nuptse

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PERTEX® NUPTSE REVERSIBLE

Warmth and visionary design that change the rules of the game

The North Face Pertex Nuptse Reversible

Reversible = versatile

The iconic quilting on one side transforms in an instant into a sleek, satin-finish look. Who do you want to be today?

Every story has two versions

Hot

You don’t become an icon of protection without meeting the necessary requirements. GRS-certified, recycled 700-fill insulation wraps you in a cloud of comfort on cold winter days, while the Pertex® Quantum fabric stands up against the freezing air.

Warmth everywhere

Innovative

Staying true to its pioneering heritage, the Reversible Nuptse combines an iconic quilted, color-block design with a fresh, minimalist aesthetic—once again changing the rules of the game.

The North Face Pertex Nuptse Reversible

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1996 RETRO NUPTSE

Born for mountaineering, it became an icon in the city. It’s not just a down jacket—it’s a Nuptse.

The North Face 1996 Retro  Nuptse

Generous volume, distinctive quilting

Ready to break the rules since 1992, it stays true to the original, with 700-fill insulation (RDS) and iconic color blocks.

A family story

A brazen classic

Six new color shades, the original glossy ripstop fabric, combined with Taffeta overlays on the collar and yoke.

Stand out from the crowd

The icon loved by icons

Designed for mountaineering and loved the world over—a must-have in the mountains and in the city.

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Diplomato in Arti Grafiche, Laureato in Architettura con specializzazione in Design al Politecnico di Milano, un Master in Digital Marketing. Giornalista dal 2005 è direttore di 4Actionmedia dal 2015. Grande appassionato di sport e attività Outdoor, ha all'attivo alcune discese di sci ripido (50°) sul Monte Bianco e Monte Rosa, mezze maratone, alcune vie di alpinismo sulle alpi e surf in Indonesia.