Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody

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

Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody is the lighter option — 7 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody	Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody
Weight	285 g · 0.285 kg · 0.63 lb	278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand	Arc'teryx	Patagonia
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody

285 g

Synthetic insulated hoody with excellent moisture management.

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Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody

278 g

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 Proton LT Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody wins — at 278 g it is 7 g (2%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody (285 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.

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