
The North Face
Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket
The Pertex Explore Puffer Jacket from The North Face is a short, hip-length, relaxed-fit insulated jacket with horizontal quilted baffling, a high padded stand collar, and a two-way front zip with chin guard, worn as a lightweight midlayer or standalone outer layer in cold, windy conditions. Its shell is a tightly woven recycled nylon built with Pertex Quantum technology for windproof, breathable performance, paired with synthetic insulation and a PFC-free durable water-repellent finish. Specifications include zippered piped hand pockets with polar fleece lining, elastic cuffs, an adjustable drawcord hem with cord locks, and embroidered logos on the chest and upper back.
- Material
- Recycled nylon shell with synthetic insulation
- Style
- casual, technical, performance, relaxed-fit, lightweight, breathable, insulated
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Specifications
Ultra-light Pertex® Quantum puffer jacket with recycled nylon shell, synthetic insulation, and relaxed fit.
Pertex® Quantum recycled nylon shell; windproof and breathable; warm synthetic insulation; PFC-free DWR; stand-up collar; two-way zip with chin guard; zipped fleece-lined hand pockets; elastic cuffs; adjustable drawcord hem; embroidered logo; relaxed fit.
- Material
- Recycled nylon shell with synthetic insulation
- Style
- casual, technical, performance, relaxed-fit, lightweight, breathable, insulated
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel, running-errands
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Pertex® Quantum recycled nylon shell
- ultra-light windproof and breathable fabric
- tightly woven weave for insulation efficiency
- warm synthetic insulation
- PFC-free durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment
- stand-up collar
- two-way front zip with chin guard
- zipped piped hand pockets with polar fleece lining
- elastic cuffs
- adjustable drawcord hem with cord locks
- embroidered signature logo on chest and back
- relaxed fit
Product Insights
Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket Pertex® Quantum recycled nylon, tightly woven and ultralight Warm synthetic polyester fill Light-weather DWR only; not for sustained heavy rain Everyday winter, travel and active layering; not a rain shell
Verified claims
- Category
- Women's insulated outerwear / puffer jacket
- Fit
- Relaxed, short and boxy with a hip-length hem
- Shell
- Pertex® Quantum recycled nylon, tightly woven and ultralight
- Wind resistance
- Highly wind-resistant, but not absolutely windproof
- Rain resistance
- Light-weather DWR only; not for sustained heavy rain
- Durability
- Ripstop weave limits tears, but abrasion resistance is modest
- Insulation
- Warm synthetic polyester fill
- Warmth
- Tightly woven shell and breathable lining work together to trap dead air
- Lining
- 100% polyester lining with polar fleece pocket interiors
- Comfort
- Stand collar, chin guard, elastic cuffs and drawcord hem seal in warmth
- Pockets
- Two zipped, piped hand pockets with fleece lining
- Styling
- Glossy quilted puffer with embroidered chest and back logos
- Colors
- Black and Burgundy
- Care
- Avoid fabric softener and refresh DWR after repeated washing
- Construction
- Two-way zip with chin guard and horizontal quilt channels
- Sustainability
- Recycled nylon shell with PFC-free DWR
- Use cases
- Everyday winter, travel and active layering; not a rain shell
- Value
- 350 CAD buys a branded Pertex Quantum synthetic puffer with no size or color upcharge
- Comparison
- Synthetic fill favors damp and active use; down favors dry, static cold
Product record
- Title
- Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Staying warm on cold, windy days
This puffer is made for getting outside in cold, blustery weather, pairing a windproof Pertex® Quantum fabric with warm synthetic insulation. Draft-blocking details like a stand-up collar, chin guard on the two-way zip, elastic cuffs, and an adjustable drawcord hem help seal out the chill. The lightweight recycled nylon build is also breathable, so it's comfortable to wear while you're on the move.[1]
Versatile Puffer Jacket for Daily Comfort
This jacket offers a relaxed fit combined with practical features for daily wear. It includes zipped piped hand pockets lined with polar fleece and utilizes breathable, windproof nylon fabric for comfort. Convenience is enhanced by a two-way zip closure and durable water-repellent treatment.[1]
Protection in Light Rain
Use the Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket when facing light rain or damp conditions. The jacket features a PFC-free durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment designed to help repel moisture from light precipitation.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket: Choose this for a lightweight and windproof jacket, utilizing Pertex® Quantum recycled nylon, which is also breathable. This piece offers a short, boxy silhouette and a high stand collar, while its smooth, shiny synthetic shell provides a distinctive visual appeal. Ideal for those prioritizing performance and modern design in a versatile color palette of Black or Burgundy.[1,2] | Junction Polar-Fleece-Collar Quilted Jacket: Choose this if you want a waist-length quilted layer with a soft polar-fleece-lined stand collar that rises to chin level when zipped. Its square quilted baffles run across the body and sleeves, and two vertical zippered hand pockets sit at the sides. It is fully polyester (shell, lining, and filling) and, per the listing data, comes in Black from X-Small to X-Large—note the listing data captured only this color and current variant availability is not established.[3,4,5,6] | Thermoball Quilted Jacket: Choose this if you want a featherlight, packable insulating layer—it weighs about 13.5 ounces (384 grams), packs into its own pocket, and travelers praise it for minimizing luggage bulk. Its ThermoBall synthetic insulation stays evenly distributed even when compressed or wet, and the wind-resistant WINDWALL shell (recycled polyester with a PFC-free DWR finish) handles wind and light moisture. Note that wearers describe it as a layering piece rather than a heavy winter coat, and sizing can run large, so consider sizing down and verifying the return policy, which may be as short as 10 days.[7,8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a glossy black short puffer jacket worn by a model; features a high stand collar, central zipper, horizontal quilted seams, visible chest logo, and cuff text.
- Overall silhouetteShort, boxy puffer jacket ending near the model's hips with a cropped-length torso and full-length sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (medium) - CollarHigh stand collar that sits upright around the neck and appears lightly padded.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Center zipperVisible central front zipper with a visible zipper tape and a pull tab sitting near the hem; zipper is partially open revealing an inner layer.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.64 (high) - Quilted seamsHorizontal quilt stitching lines across the chest and lower torso forming wide, shallow channels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Side pocket zippersVertical zippered hand pockets indicated by seam lines and zipper pulls at the sides of the torso.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.32 (medium) - Sleeve cuffsSlightly tapered cuffs with visible seam and a small area of printed text on the left sleeve near the cuff.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Shell finishShiny, slightly reflective smooth shell fabric consistent across the jacket surface.
- Chest logo text“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuff text fragment“PERTEX”Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image shows model from head to upper thighs.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward with arms relaxed at sides; jacket worn over a light blue top and black pants.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray background with soft even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Image cropImage cropped to include model head down to upper thighs; lower legs are out of frame.
Colors
glossy black· jacket shellwhite· chest logowhite· sleeve cuff text- Overall silhouetteShort, boxy puffer jacket ending near the model's hips with a cropped-length torso and full-length sleeves.
- 02

Product
Front upper portion of a glossy black puffer jacket with a high stand collar, central full-length zipper, horizontal chest seam, and a white embroidered left-chest logo.
- High stand collarPadded stand-up collar that rises to the model's jawline, finished in the same glossy black shell material and meeting the zipper at the center front.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Center front zipperExposed central zipper with a black tape and visible molded teeth running from the collar down through the visible torso; zipper track sits in a stitched channel.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.62 (high) - Horizontal chest seamA stitched horizontal seam runs across the chest creating a quilted division; seam is slightly puckered and visible on both sides of the zipper.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.07 (high) - Shell material and finishSmooth, shiny ripstop-like synthetic shell with visible faint grid texture and reflective highlights indicating a glossy finish and puff insulation beneath.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - Left-chest embroidered logo“White embroidered three-line logo text with a half-dome mark to the right reading THE NORTH FACE.”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Logo text transcription“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio close-up portrait framing the model from upper chest to just above the head against a plain light grey background; even studio lighting with soft shadows; hair partially overlays the jacket.
- Shot compositionTight cropped portrait showing the model's head and upper torso centered in frame, with jacket occupying most of the lower two-thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model features visibleModel's face, neck, and long straight hair are visible; hair falls over the jacket on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.68 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingEven diffuse studio lighting on a uniform light grey background producing soft, minimal shadows and subtle highlights on the jacket's glossy surface.
Colors
glossy black· shellwhite· embroidered logo- High stand collarPadded stand-up collar that rises to the model's jawline, finished in the same glossy black shell material and meeting the zipper at the center front.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a dark, lightweight puffer jacket with a high stand collar, smooth shiny shell, horizontal sleeve quilting, elasticated hem, and a small white logo on the upper right back.
- Overall rear shapeBoxy, hip-length jacket seen from the back with a slightly curved hem and relaxed fit across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.82 (high) - CollarHigh stand collar that rises around the neck and sits flush against the back of the head.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Shell material and finishSmooth, slightly shiny synthetic shell showing faint ripstop grid texture and soft reflective sheen.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with horizontal quilted baffling visible as subtle lines and compression folds near the elbows and cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.64 (high) - Hem detailLower hem appears elasticized or slightly gathered, producing a narrow puckered edge around the waistline.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.72 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Right upper back logoSmall white logo printed on the right upper back.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Back panel seamsMinimal visible vertical or horizontal seams on main back panel aside from shoulder and sleeve joins, giving a largely uninterrupted back surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Legible text on product“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph showing a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presentA person is wearing the jacket; visible hair and hands indicate the jacket is shown on a model rather than laid flat.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light gray to white seamless background producing soft shadows around the figure.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing composition cropped at hips with full view of back and sleeves; image is vertical orientation.
Colors
dark charcoal· shellwhite· logo- Overall rear shapeBoxy, hip-length jacket seen from the back with a slightly curved hem and relaxed fit across the back panel.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4620305 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Black - X-Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620306 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Black - Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620307 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Black - Medium | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620308 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Black - Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620309 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Burgundy - X-Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620310 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Burgundy - Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620311 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Burgundy - Medium | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4620312 | Pertex® Explore Puffer Jacket - Burgundy - Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |