
The North Face
Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket
The North Face Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket is a waist-length women's insulated jacket built with recycled polyester quilted fabric and recycled polyester insulation, finished with a PFC-free durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment and WindWall technology for wind resistance with breathability. It has a full-length front zip, an attached cordless hood that forms a padded high collar, zippered hand pockets, and an adjustable drawcord hem with cord locks, plus embroidered The North Face logos on the left chest and upper right back. It is designed for cold-weather everyday wear and light outdoor use.
- Material
- Recycled polyester quilted fabric; recycled polyester insulation
- Style
- technical, insulated, windbreaker, breathable, utilitarian, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Specifications
Hooded puffer jacket made with recycled polyester quilted fabric and insulation, featuring WindWall wind protection, PFC-free DWR, and an adjustable drawcord hem.
WindWall technology, PFC-free durable water-repellent treatment, recycled polyester insulation, full-length zip, cordless hood, zipped hand pockets, adjustable drawcord hem with cord locks, embroidered signature logo on chest and back.
- Material
- Recycled polyester quilted fabric; recycled polyester insulation
- Style
- technical, insulated, windbreaker, breathable, utilitarian, casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Recycled polyester quilted shell fabric
- PFC-free durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment
- WindWall technology for wind protection with breathability
- Recycled polyester insulation
- Full-length front zip
- Cordless hood
- Zipped hand pockets
- Adjustable drawcord hem with cord locks
- Embroidered signature logo on chest
- Embroidered signature logo on back
- Quilted puffer construction
- Hooded jacket silhouette
Product Insights
Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket Hip-length with a high-low hem that sits slightly longer in back. PFC-free DWR handles light moisture, not steady rain. Recycled polyester fill keeps insulating when damp and dries faster than down. Synthetic build trades packability for wet-weather reliability. Cold, dry and light-wet conditions; layer under a hardshell for sustained rain.
Verified claims
- fit
- Hip-length with a high-low hem that sits slightly longer in back.
- silhouette
- Slightly boxy torso with fitted shoulders and sleeves.
- variant availability
- All nine listed size-and-color combinations are currently in stock.
- materials
- 100% polyester shell, lining and fill, with recycled polyester insulation.
- water resistance
- PFC-free DWR handles light moisture, not steady rain.
- DWR durability
- PFC-free DWR needs more careful upkeep than fluorinated finishes.
- wind protection
- WindWall targets wind chill while maintaining breathability.
- insulation
- Recycled polyester fill keeps insulating when damp and dries faster than down.
- tradeoff
- Synthetic build trades packability for wet-weather reliability.
- construction
- Sewn-through horizontal baffles keep fill evenly distributed.
- hood
- Insulated three-piece hood, but no drawcord or rear cinch.
- closure
- Full-length zip has a chin garage and insulated draft flap.
- pockets
- Two zipped hand pockets, no internal stash or chest pocket.
- hem
- Drawcord hem with cord locks seals in warmth.
- care
- Machine wash and tumble dry, but no bleach, iron, softener or professional cleaning.
- styling
- Clean horizontal-baffle puffer look with white logo hits.
- best uses
- Cold, dry and light-wet conditions; layer under a hardshell for sustained rain.
- comparison
- Compared with down, synthetic favors wet-weather reliability over packability.
Product record
- Title
- Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 300 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket: Choose this for women seeking a waist-length hooded puffer made from recycled polyester quilted fabric with recycled polyester insulation and a PFC-free water-repellent finish. Its WindWall technology is designed to block wind while staying breathable, and the tall padded collar zips up into an attached hood for extra coverage. Details like zipped hand pockets, a drawcord hem with cord locks, and a full-length zipper make it a practical everyday option for cool, windy conditions.[1,2] | Thermoball Quilted Jacket: Choose this if you want a featherlight, packable insulation layer for travel — at 13.5 ounces it packs into its own right hand pocket, and its ThermoBall fill (small polyester clusters in individual quilted baffles) stays evenly distributed even when compressed or wet. It's made from breathable, highly wind-resistant WINDWALL recycled polyester with a PFC-free durable water-repellent finish, and wearers describe it as a layering piece rather than a heavy winter coat, with some reporting it isn't super warm for the coldest conditions. Note that one reviewer found the sizing ran large, and another felt the torso fit isn't athletic despite fitting well in the arms, so check the size chart and the seller's return policy before ordering.[3,4,5,6,7,8,9] | Junction Polar-Fleece-Collar Quilted Jacket: Choose this if you want a waist-length, fully quilted jacket whose high stand collar is lined with plush polar fleece and rises to chin level when zipped. It has an even square-baffle grid across the body and sleeves, a central separating zipper, two vertical zippered hand pockets at hip level, and subtle waist shaping, in all-polyester shell, lining, and filling. It comes in Black in sizes X-Small through X-Large per the saved listing, though the retailer's site may carry other colors.[10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a women's black hooded puffer jacket with horizontal baffles, central zipper, high collar and a white logo on the left chest.
- Overall silhouetteWaist-length puffer jacket shown from the front with a slightly boxy cut and fitted through the shoulders and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - Quilted baffle patternEven horizontal quilted baffles run across the body and sleeves, creating parallel padded bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Front closureVisible central zipper that runs from hem to top of the high collar; zipper tape matches jacket color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Hood and high collarIntegrated hood forming a tall, padded high collar when zipped, with the hood lying close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Left chest logoSmall white stacked text logo with an arc motif located on the wearer's left chest area.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (high) - Logo text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves with the same horizontal baffle quilting continuing uninterrupted from the shoulder to the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.56 (high) - Hem and lower frontStraight hem finishing at the upper hip with the lower-most baffle aligned horizontally across the bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with a model wearing the jacket; image cropped near mid-thigh.
- Model presentFemale model wearing the jacket, visible from head to mid-thigh with hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a smooth light gray background producing minimal shadows.
- Crop and framingImage centered on torso and head; lower edge crops through the model's thighs showing part of trousers but not full legs.
Colors
black· shellwhite· left chest logo- Overall silhouetteWaist-length puffer jacket shown from the front with a slightly boxy cut and fitted through the shoulders and sleeves.
- 02

Product
Right-front half of a black quilted puffer jacket with horizontal baffles, high insulated collar and attached hood. Visible full-length front zipper, embroidered white chest logo, and a secondary inner zipper with patterned tape.
- Overall silhouetteRight-front view of a mid-length puffer jacket showing the torso, right sleeve and high collar that transitions into an attached hood.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Quilted baffle patternHorizontal quilted baffles run across the jacket body and sleeve, forming evenly spaced horizontal stitched channels filled to a slightly rounded profile.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - High insulated collar and hoodTall, padded collar that continues into an attached hood; collar stands up around the neck and shows quilted stitching matching the body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - Primary front zipperBlack visible full-length front coil zipper with fabric zipper tape; zipper is partially open revealing inner layers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.68 (high) - Secondary inner zipper and tapeAn inner vertical zipper with contrasting black and white patterned zipper tape is visible inside the open front; pattern consists of repeated small geometric chevrons or crosses.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.64 (high) - Chest logo text“Embroidered white block text 'THE NORTH FACE' with the brand half-dome mark to the right printed on the left chest area as worn.”
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Pocket seamVertical seam and pocket opening are visible along the right torso panel near the side seam, aligned with the quilting lines.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium) - Sleeve constructionRight sleeve shows the same horizontal baffle stitching and a slightly tapered cuff area; cuff edge is partially cropped by the image bottom-left.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium) - Hand interactionModel's left hand is holding the jacket's placket near the mid-chest, pulling the front slightly open to expose the inner zipper.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-lit image of a model wearing the jacket, cropped mid-thigh with neutral light gray background. Soft directional lighting from the front-left produces mild highlights on the jacket fabric and subtle shadows on the right side of the model.
- Model and cropImage shows an upper-body crop of a model from about the mid-torso upward; head and hair are visible and the model faces slightly toward camera left.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth light gray studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal visible shadows behind the subject.
- Image qualitySharp focus on jacket and model face with natural color rendering and no visible compression artifacts at this scale.
Colors
black· jacket shellwhite· embroidered chest logoblack with white pattern· inner zipper tape patternmetallic silver· metal zipper pull- Overall silhouetteRight-front view of a mid-length puffer jacket showing the torso, right sleeve and high collar that transitions into an attached hood.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a black quilted hooded puffer jacket on a model showing horizontal baffle quilting, attached hood, and a small white logo at the upper right back.
- Overall silhouetteRear view of a mid-hip length puffer jacket worn by a model; slight inward taper at the waist and gently curved hem at the back center.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Quilted bafflesHorizontal quilted baffle stitching runs across the back and sleeves in evenly spaced rows, forming puffy channels filled below each stitch line.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Attached hoodThree-panel attached hood with visible horizontal baffle stitching, sits relaxed over the upper back and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Shell material appearanceShell fabric appears smooth with a low sheen typical of synthetic insulated outerwear; surface shows slight fabric crinkle where baffles meet.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (medium) - Sleeve and cuff detailLong set-in sleeves with straight, simple cuffs and continuous horizontal baffles extending onto the sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high) - Back logoSmall white printed logo on the upper right back panel.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Back logo transcription“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear with head turned to the left against a plain light background.
- Model poseModel stands facing away from the camera with head turned to the left, left profile of face visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a seamless light gray to white background with minimal shadowing under the jacket hem and at the model's hands.
- Visible non-product clothingOlive green pants worn by the model are visible below the jacket hem and are not part of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Image framingThree-quarter rear crop includes the full back of the jacket and the model's hands; image is vertically oriented with slight top margin above the hood.
Colors
black· shellwhite· logo- Overall silhouetteRear view of a mid-hip length puffer jacket worn by a model; slight inward taper at the waist and gently curved hem at the back center.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- The North Face
Men’s Aconcagua 3 Jacket
Variants
9 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4616373 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Black - X-Small | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616374 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Black - Small | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616375 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Black - Medium | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616376 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Black - Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616377 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Black - X-Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616378 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Blue - X-Small | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616379 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Blue - Small | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616380 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Blue - Medium | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4616381 | Aconcagua Hooded Puffer Jacket - Blue - Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |