Area 51

A jacket rooted in the unforgiving nature of mountaineering and immortalised on city streets. Respected for generations, the 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 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
• Body fabric, overlay and lining made with recycled nylon
• 700 fill recycled waterfowl down offers warmth yet remains compressible
• Oversize baffles
• Stowable, adjustable, attached, three-piece hood with a drawcord with cord locks
• 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
• Zip-in-compatible integration with 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

Fabrication

• 100% Recycled Nylon Ripstop

Size & Fit

• True To Size
• Relaxed Fit

New Zealand

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

Australia

• Cost: $40 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.