Area 51

At home in the mountains or the city, the Women’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest is a cold-weather icon for good reason. This ultra-warm layer has a durable ripstop outer, oversized down baffles and can be stowed in its right-hand pocket when temperatures rise.

• Inspired by the iconic design lines of our 1996 Nuptse Vest
• 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 goose down offers warmth yet remains extremely compressible
• Oversize baffles
• Stowable, attached, three-piece hood
• Exposed, VISLON® center front zip
• Secure-zip hand pockets
• Vest stows in right hand pocket
• 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 vest

Size & Fit

• Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette

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.