Patagonia Nano Puff Hooded Insulated Jacket – Men’s

User Reviews

• Lightweight and compact.
• The weight and fit allow you to comfortably layer underneath.
• A practical under-the-helmet hood.
• Can be compacted into the chest pocket for easy storage ability.
• Checkered baffles ensures insulation doesn’t get stuck in one area.
• Packable into own hood, as well as chest pocket.
• Hood completely covers whole head and protects from elements.

Expert Reviews

• Stuffs into chest pocket with clip-loop option.
• Insulation has decent breathability.
• Maintains warmth even when damp.
• Microfleece patches form a capsule around the face, preventing warmth from escaping and elements from entering.
• Two deep, zippered hand pockets lined with nylon.
• DWR treatment provides short term protection from light precipitation.
• Jacket washes easily to remove stains.
• Versatile 3-season piece.
• Features PrimaLoft insulation to retain warmth.
• Able to wear with only a baselayer in temperatures down to approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Synthetic fill doesn’t get clumpy when wet.
• Hood has stretchy material that encompasses the whole face.

User Reviews

• Stitching on the sleeves can snag on the pocket zippers.
• Some reports of threads coming undone after use.
• Stiffness under the chin when the jacket is fully zipped, but the hood is not on.
• Not a stand-alone jacket for very cold weather.
• Reports of poor-quality stitching on this jacket.
• Not waterproof.
• Some reports of a ‘boxier’ fit.
• Not a stand-out choice in any category, but a safe middle-of-the-road option.

Expert Reviews

• Heavier than similar lightweight jackets.
• Insulation has gaps that allow wind to enter.
• Slippery fabrics and interior are uncomfortable during perspiration.
• Short arm-length rides up when you lift your arms overhead.
• Wrist cuffs are comfortable, but not as snug as needed.
• Threading on the quilted pattern can snag and come loose.
• Hood doesn’t have any adjustable cords.