Some North Face down jacket owners report excessive down shedding, with feathers poking through much more than occasional normal shedding.
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The North Face 700-Fill Goose-Down Puffer Collection with Detachable Hood, in 17 Colorways
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A listed 700-fill white goose-down puffer in 17 colorways across XS–XXL, with a detachable hood and a stated first-grade quality grade. Public threads on the Nuptse 700 line describe an oversized, short cut, and brand-level Chinese reviews cite loose threads. Get chest and back-length measurements from the seller before ordering.
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$57.40 USD $60.35Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.
Pros
- · Listed materials: white goose down, stated down content above 95%, 700 fill power.
- · Detachable hood gives a second wear configuration; the listing says there is no fur trim.
- · Size run XS–XXL with 17 listed colorways, from black and navy to orange, mustard green, purple and wheat.
- · Listing states a quality grade of first-grade (first-grade quality).
Cons
- · Threads on the Nuptse 700 line report an oversized, short cut — sizing down is commonly advised, and some owners find the length impractical in cold weather.
- · A Chinese consumer-reputation compilation on The North Face down jackets cited loose threads and low value-for-money scores among mid-to-high-end down jackets.
- · Some North Face down jacket owners report down shedding heavier than occasional feathers poking through.
Fit notes
The listing gives XS–XXL but no garment measurements. Nuptse 700 sizing threads lean oversized with owners often sizing down; a replica QC thread puts Medium near true to size and Large a bit baggy. Ask the seller for chest, shoulder and back-length figures for your size.
Buy if
You want a listed 700-fill goose-down puffer with a detachable hood and a broad choice of sizes and colors, and you are willing to confirm fit and construction details yourself. Asking the seller for garment measurements, and checking odor and stitching after delivery, is the sensible path.
Skip if
You need a long-cut jacket for deep winter, or you want independent testing before you buy. Line-level reports describe a short body, and nothing in the record covers this specific listing's fit, fill or stitching.
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Buying FAQ
Common questions
What does the listing say the jacket is made of?⌄
It lists white goose down with a stated down content above 95% and 700 fill power, polyester as the shell fabric, and spandex under the shell and lining compositions. These are catalog figures, not independent verification.
What size should I order?⌄
The listing supplies no measurements, so start there. Nuptse 700 threads commonly advise sizing down because the fit runs large, while one QC review thread calls Medium roughly true to size and Large a bit baggy.
Are there reported quality problems with this model line?⌄
A Chinese consumer-reputation compilation on The North Face down jackets cited loose threads and weak value-for-money scores, and some North Face down owners report excess shedding. Those reports cover the brand and line, not this listing.
How should I check the down once it arrives?⌄
Consumer guidance on down jackets suggests smelling the garment to check for irritating odor, noting that a faint feather smell is normal because down is animal feather.
Is the hood removable?⌄
The listing states the hood is detachable and that the jacket has no fur trim.
How many colors are offered?⌄
The listing names 17, including black, navy, wine red, mustard green, orange, pink, sky blue, grape purple, wheat and cream.
Evidence
Public notes used
A Chinese consumer-reputation compilation found The North Face down jackets scored low on value-for-money among mid-to-high-end down jackets, with buyer reviews citing loose threads (线头).
SourceBuyers report that the standard The North Face Nuptse 700 puffer fits oversized, with some owners needing to size down (e.g., normally XS/S women's buyers fitting into an XXS men's), so sizing down is commonly advised.
SourceThe Nuptse 700 shares the model line's short cut, and some buyers find it too short to be practical for cold weather even when the fit is otherwise large.
SourceIn a replica/QC review thread of the North Face 700 Nuptse puffer, commenters advise that a size Medium fits roughly true to size and a size Large fits a bit baggy.
SourceConsumer guidance on down jackets advises smelling the garment before buying to check for irritating odor, while noting a faint odor is normal because down is animal feather.
SourceColumn notes are compiled from catalog data and public discussions where available. Purchase links may include promotion parameters. See the column guide.
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