TNF Nuptse

12/03/2011 at 09:49

Instead of trying to find the thinnest possible down jacket for the missus I'm thinking of getting her a thicker jacket, something like the filo, but then I thought, what about the nuptse?

There doesn't appear to be one single review of this jacket on here, yet this jacket has been around for ages, so why doesn't anyone have one? Are they just rubbish or is it just that it is considered Chav and people are too embarassed to admit to owning one?

Anyway, does anyone have one and if so, what do you think of it?

Going back to the filo, how does it compare with the nuptse and does it pack down small?

Coopsy

12/03/2011 at 13:10

I had one about 10 years ago and it was utter shite. Not warm the down migrated and came out of the seams. When i got back from a trip i returned it to North Face and got a refund. They might have improved now but i think there a better options available for a similar price. Get a PHD one in the sale or a bit of savvy end of season bargain hunting may turn up a gem.

cathyjc

12/03/2011 at 16:27

Couple of years ago I ordered a kids Nuptse and a kids Marmot Guide jacket. The Nuptse was rubbish, -had no loft, and went straight back. The Marmot is just great.

12/03/2011 at 16:38

Filo then?

Craig H

12/03/2011 at 20:11

Bought the wife a Nuptse in the sale for £80 a couple of years ago. Just a warm jacket for watching football in and so far its been fine, but I wouldnt pay the normal asking price for it. For similar (or less if you're lucky) money I'd prefer the ME Lightline.

copie

12/03/2011 at 22:05

well i went to gaynors at ambleside to buy a down jaket for myself and the wife , she and i had tnf nuptse in mind , but came out the shop with mt lightline fitted miles better and we are happy we took the time to travel there to try many types/ makes

Metric Kate

12/03/2011 at 22:15

The Filo is a solid budget jacket but it doesn't pack down that small; quality / loft of down is more important than the basic thickness of the jacket. Coopsy's advice is sound.

Belgian_Hiker

13/03/2011 at 08:37

I have a nuptse jacket and used it this winter. For the price I paid, I does what I wanted it to do. Pack size is reasonable and in temp of -18, it keep me warm. Overall quality of finish is good. I know that if there are any problems, TNF are very customer orientated in repairing/replacing any manufacturing faults.

I originally was looking for an Alpkit filo, but none available a the time.

Not possible to see/try ME, RAB, etc brands here in Belgium, so I can't compare.

Peter Clinch

13/03/2011 at 09:51

Roos had a look at a Nuptse when she was after a downie and Tiso's had them in a bargain bin for £75. But (not unusually for a lady of 5'10" with broader shoulders than a lot of chaps, and in common with a lot of "women's specific" clothing) it didn't fit her very well.

Subsequently got a ("unisex") ME Lightline Plus in the Braemar Mountain bargain bin.

That doesn't tell you much about the Nuptse, good or bad. But it does tell you that whatever you get does need to fit.

Pete.

Richard Llewellyn

13/03/2011 at 16:59

The most important question is weather the Nuptse is genuine or not! As far as down jackets go, the Nuptse must be the most faked. Wander over to northfaceguru.com where there are no end of sorry stories of buying counterfeit stuff.

Paul Willgoss

13/03/2011 at 17:38

Its been a cracker for me, walking in the UK and also winter in Finland (town walking, but still a bit parky)... Then again I picked it up for £40 in the Urban Outfitters sale a couple of years a go (yup £40...)

ukracer

13/03/2011 at 20:27

i think the newer north face massif jacket has a better fit than the nuptse which is short in length and too roomy up top

Mrs. Nesbit

13/03/2011 at 20:28

Is the North Face Massif not the collective term for the folk that wear them?

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