The North Face outlet

You can shop with complete confidence. As with all our partners, every The North Face item on Lounge by Zalando is 100% genuine and brand new. We are part of the trusted Zalando Group and source our products directly from the brand or their certified partners, so you can be sure you're always getting the real thing.

Our smart business model is the reason you find brands like The North Face at such fantastic prices. We operate differently from a traditional shop, running exclusive, limited-time flash sales. This approach allows us to significantly reduce costs on stock and logistics, and we pass those savings directly on to you. It's how you get premium gear for less.

The North Face Nuptse jacket is a true icon, and yes, sought-after products like these can appear in our sales. Our promotions are a bit like a "treasure hunt", with a limited window and stock. Once an item is sold out, it’s gone for good. For the best chance to get your hands on a timeless piece like the Nuptse, we highly recommend signing up for our free newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming The North Face sales.

The brand’s name is a reference to the most formidable side of a mountain. In the Northern Hemisphere, the north face of a mountain is usually the coldest, iciest, and most challenging to climb. The name was chosen to reflect the brand’s commitment to producing equipment that could endure the most extreme and unforgiving conditions, allowing explorers to conquer these demanding routes.

FUTURELIGHT™ is The North Face's advanced breathable-waterproof technology. Unlike traditional waterproof membranes that are solid barriers, FUTURELIGHT™ employs a process known as nano-spinning to create a membrane featuring a network of microscopic holes. These minuscule pores are sufficiently large to permit air to pass through, thereby ensuring outstanding breathability and allowing moisture vapour to escape from within, while remaining small enough to prevent water droplets from entering. This produces a material that is both waterproof and highly breathable, adapting to the user's level of activity.

The iconic logo, designed in 1971, is an abstract representation of a famous rock formation: Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California. The two curved lines mimic the distinctive shape of Half Dome, with the sharp, vertical "north face" on the left side. The logo connects the brand directly to the heart of outdoor exploration and its Californian roots, where the company was founded.

The Nuptse Jacket, named after a peak situated about a mile southwest of Mount Everest, was originally designed for high-altitude expeditions. Its distinctive boxy baffles and high-loft down insulation made it a revolutionary piece of kit for extreme cold. Whilst it became a staple in mountaineering base camps, it also gained immense popularity in urban environments, particularly within the hip-hop culture of the 1990s. The jacket’s functional design and bold colours made it a status symbol on city streets, successfully bridging the gap between performance clothing and street style.

In 1969, The North Face introduced the Ruthsack, which was one of the first internal-frame rucksacks. This design was a significant departure from the traditional, cumbersome external-frame packs of the time. The Ruthsack's lightweight and functional internal frame revolutionised hiking and made backpacking more accessible and comfortable, effectively giving rise to the modern backpacking experience.

The Denali Jacket was first introduced in 1989 as a lightweight, durable, and exceptionally warm fleece. It was designed to be fully compatible with The North Face's Mountain Jacket, allowing it to be zipped in as an insulating layer. Its versatility and performance made it a favourite among climbers and urban explorers alike, and it quickly became an iconic piece of the brand's collection.

The North Face was established in 1966 in the North Beach neighbourhood of San Francisco, a place ironically located at sea level. What started as a small retail shop for mountaineering equipment swiftly evolved into a cultural hub. Its grand opening included a live performance by the Grateful Dead, and the shop became a meeting place for climbers and prominent figures of the counterculture movement, nurturing a sense of community centred on the spirit of exploration.

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