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Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody is the lighter option — 5 g lighter than the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 254 g · 0.254 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody
249 g

Lightweight down insulation hoody with 850-fill-power responsible down. Packable and warm with streamlined fit for layering.

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Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody
254 g

Ultralight active insulation hoody with 20g FullRange insulation. 254g (men's medium). Minimal weight layering piece for variable mountain days.

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Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody wins — at 249 g it is 5 g (2%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody (254 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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