Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight softshell mid-layer at 9.2 ounces. Windproof and breathable without insulation, designed for active outdoor pursuits requiring minimal weight.
Active insulation hoody with 40g FullRange and R1 Air stretch panels. 278g. Highly breathable for aerobic output in cold conditions.
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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody wins — at 261 g it is 17 g (6%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody (278 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.