
The North Face
Hydrenalite Puffer Coat
The North Face Hydrenalite Puffer Coat is a straight-fit, hip-length insulated jacket made from nylon with a durable water-repellent finish and 550-fill RDS (Responsible Down Standard)-certified duck down, constructed with wide horizontal quilted baffles. It features an attached tunnel hood, raglan sleeves, a full-length center front zipper, zippered hand pockets at the sides, and elasticized cuffs, and is designed to be highly packable for cold-weather everyday wear and travel. Branding consists of a white embroidered The North Face logo on the left chest and a printed logo on the upper back.
- Material
- Nylon fabric with 550-fill duck down insulation
- Style
- casual, technical, insulated, regular-fit, utilitarian, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Specifications
Warm, highly packable puffer coat featuring premium 550-fill RDS-certified duck down insulation and a water-repellent nylon shell.
550-fill RDS-certified duck down insulation; durable water-repellent nylon; straight fit; tunnel hood; raglan sleeves; zipped side pockets; highly packable.
- Material
- Nylon fabric with 550-fill duck down insulation
- Secondary
- down
- Style
- casual, technical, insulated, regular-fit, utilitarian, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- premium 550-fill duck down insulation
- RDS (Responsible Down Standard)-certified down
- warm and highly packable design
- nylon shell fabric
- durable water-repellent treatment
- straight fit
- tunnel hood
- raglan sleeves
- zipped side pockets
Product Insights
Hydrenalite Puffer Coat 350 CAD 550-fill duck down gives lightweight warmth for cold, dry conditions Hip-length, bomber-style cut rather than a mid-thigh coat Warm and packable, but down loses insulation when wet and needs careful cleaning Mid-range 550 fill and RDS certification at 350 CAD, with no size or color upcharge
Verified claims
- fit & length
- Hip-length, bomber-style cut rather than a mid-thigh coat
- fit & silhouette
- Straight fit with raglan sleeves for shoulder mobility
- sizing
- SMALL through X-LARGE, with every colorway carrying the same four sizes
- color options
- Black, Olive Green and Navy/Midnight Blue
- warmth & fill power
- 550-fill duck down gives lightweight warmth for cold, dry conditions
- insulation composition
- 75% recycled down and 25% reclaimed waterfowl feathers, RDS-certified
- packability
- Highly packable and springs back after compression
- wet weather
- DWR finish handles light showers, but this is not a rain shell
- construction
- Horizontal baffles, attached tunnel hood, full center zip and zippered side pockets
- draft control
- Elasticized cuffs and an internal hem drawcord seal out drafts
- comfort
- Lightweight down warmth with a smooth nylon shell and polyester-lined pockets
- care instructions
- Wash inside out on delicate with zips closed, then tumble dry low
- care & longevity
- Periodic cleaning preserves loft, and The North Face recommends professional down cleaning
- durability
- Down can last for years with proper care; feather migration is normal
- DWR care
- Revive water repellency by washing, drying and applying heat
- styling
- Glossy black puffer with white chest logo and sleeve '600' print
- suitable uses
- Best for cold, dry city wear and travel; not for heavy rain
- tradeoffs
- Warm and packable, but down loses insulation when wet and needs careful cleaning
- value
- Mid-range 550 fill and RDS certification at 350 CAD, with no size or color upcharge
- comparisons
- Duck down versus goose down: similar warmth, occasional slight odour difference
- layering
- Layers well over a sweater; longer underlayers may peek below the hem
Product record
- Title
- Hydrenalite Puffer Coat
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Warmth for cold days with a packable puffer
The North Face Hydrenalite Puffer Coat uses premium 550-fill duck down insulation described by the retailer as warm, making it a fit for staying warm in cold weather. Its highly packable design also makes it easy to bring along when you're out and about.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Close-up view of a black shiny horizontal-baffled puffer coat with attached hood, center front zipper, elasticized cuffs, a zippered hand pocket, and a white embroidered left-chest logo.
- Shell material and finishOuter shell appears shiny, smooth synthetic fabric with a slight sheen visible across horizontal baffles.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.61 (high) - Horizontal baffle constructionWide, horizontal quilted baffles running across the body and sleeves, stitched at the seams visible as narrow lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Center front zipperVisible full-length center front zipper with a narrow exposed zipper track and stitching along its edges.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.58 (high) - Zippered hand pocketAngled zippered hand pocket on the right side of the garment (viewer right) with a visible zipper pull and tape.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Attached hoodHood attached to the neckline, shown up around the model's head with visible stitching and a softly structured rim.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Elasticized cuffsSleeve cuffs appear elasticized, forming a gathered finish at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium) - Left-chest embroidered logo“White embroidered 'THE NORTH FACE' wordmark with the signature half-dome motif located on the left chest.”
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Model wearing the coat in a close-up outdoor shot; neutral blurred sky background, natural directional lighting creating soft highlights on the shiny fabric.
- Model and stylingMale model shown from chest upward wearing a black knit beanie and the hood; hands adjust the hood near the temples.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.32 (high) - Beanie logo text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Background and lightingOut-of-focus neutral sky background with soft directional light producing visible highlights and mild shadows on the coat surface.
Colors
shiny black· shellwhite· left-chest embroidery- Shell material and finishOuter shell appears shiny, smooth synthetic fabric with a slight sheen visible across horizontal baffles.
- 02

Product
Front three-quarter view of a glossy black quilted puffer jacket with horizontal baffles, attached hood, central zipper, zippered hand pockets, a small white chest logo, and a small white numeric print on the left sleeve near the wrist.
- Silhouette and viewJacket shown on a model in a front three-quarter pose, visible from upper thighs to hood with the hood raised around the neck and head.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Baffle constructionHorizontal quilted baffles running across the body and sleeves, each baffle appearing rounded and filled, producing a puffed channeled look.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Shell material and finishShell appears smooth, slightly glossy synthetic fabric with visible directional highlights indicating a shiny finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Hood constructionAttached quilted hood with the same baffle pattern, wrapping around the back and sides of the neck.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Center front closureFull-length central zipper visible from hem to neck with a narrow stitched zipper channel.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.62 (high) - Hand pocketsZippered hand pockets set into side seams; one pocket zipper pull and seam are visible on the right side of the image (wearer left).
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Left sleeve wrist print“Small white numeric print '600' located on the outside of the left sleeve near the wrist area.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Chest logo“Small white logo text and arc mark printed on the left chest reading 'THE NORTH FACE'.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Model wearing a black ribbed beanie with a visible brand patch, standing against a gradient dusk sky. Studio or staged outdoor lighting casts soft shadows and highlights on the jacket.
- Beanie accessoryBlack ribbed knit beanie worn by the model with a white brand patch at the forehead; patch contains small legible text.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Beanie text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth gradient sky background transitioning from deep blue at the top to warm orange near the bottom; soft directional lighting from the left creates highlights on the jacket surface and mild shadows on the model's right side.
- Pose and cropImage cropped to show the model from just above hips to the top of the head, model looking off to the left of frame with hands in pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high)
Colors
black· shellwhite· chest logowhite· sleeve numeric print- Silhouette and viewJacket shown on a model in a front three-quarter pose, visible from upper thighs to hood with the hood raised around the neck and head.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a black quilted puffer jacket on a model, showing a padded hood, horizontal baffles, and a small white logo on the upper back.
- Back silhouetteFull rear torso of a hip-length puffer jacket worn by a model; jacket has a straight lower hem that sits near the top of the model's jeans.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.70 (high) - Hood constructionAttached padded hood with visible horizontal quilting that forms a rounded, slightly raised profile behind the head.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Quilted bafflesWide horizontal baffle stitching runs across the back and sleeves, creating distinct padded horizontal bands from shoulders to hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve profilePadded sleeves with horizontal quilting and tapered cuffs that sit at the model's wrists.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric finishShell fabric appears smooth with a low sheen, showing subtle highlights on raised quilted sections.
- Upper back logoSmall white stacked logo printed on the upper right back near the shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Logo text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot composition showing the model from behind against a plain light background; lower torso and jeans visible, soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter shot of a standing model cropped mid-thigh, plain off-white studio background.
- Model elementsModel's right hand and part of the head are visible; model is wearing dark washed jeans under the jacket.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.72 · w 0.50 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle highlights on the jacket's quilted sections and faint shadowing under the hood and hem.
Colors
black· shellwhite· logo- Back silhouetteFull rear torso of a hip-length puffer jacket worn by a model; jacket has a straight lower hem that sits near the top of the model's jeans.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- The North Face
Men's Hydrenalite™ Down Jacket
Variants
12 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4621526 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Black - Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621527 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Black - Medium | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621528 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Black - Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621529 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Black - X-Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621567 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Olive Green - Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621568 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Olive Green - Medium | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621569 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Olive Green - Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621570 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Olive Green - X-Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621530 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621531 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621532 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4621533 | Hydrenalite Puffer Coat - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |