Area 51

The North Face's iconic 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Gilet brings you retro street style in a cosy, water-repellent package. With a boxy design and oversize baffles filled with RDS goose down, you can even pack it into a hand pocket when the sun comes out. It's a wardrobe staple that gives you freedom of movement and matches your spirit of adventure.

• Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette
• Inspired by the iconic design lines of our 1996 Nuptse Gilet
• Original shiny ripstop fabric for durability
• 700-fill down offers warmth yet remains extremely compressible
• Oversize baffles
• Attached, stowable, three-piece hood packs into stand collar
• Exposed VISLON® centre front zip
• Secure-zip hand pockets
• Gilet stows in right hand pocket
• Shock cord at hem for adjustability
• Logo on left chest and back-right shoulder
• Has the oversize logos of the original ’96 gilet
• Non-PFC DWR finish for added protection

Size & Fit

• Fits true to size

New Zealand

• Cost: $10 NZD
• Please allow 1-3 working days (rural areas and orders containing Limited Sneaker Releases may take longer)

Australia

• Cost: $60 NZD
• Please allow 5-10 working days

International

• Please email online@areafiftyone.co.nz with the item and address so we can provide a quotation

For more information please head to our Shipping page here.

Any full-priced item purchased online is eligible for exchange or refund if returned within 14 days from the date of purchase. Sale items and Limited Sneaker Release items are non-returnable and non-refundable. 

Eligble items must be unused, with the original tags and packaging still intact to the product. When returning footwear, please ensure the box is well protected as this is considered part of the product.

For more information please head to our Returns page here.