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Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)

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

Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) is the lighter option — 36 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)
Weight 285 g · 0.285 kg · 0.63 lb 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 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 Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)
249 g

Active insulation hoody with 20g FullRange synthetic fill throughout. Highly breathable uninsulated side panels. 8.8 oz. Ideal as a mid-layer for active pursuit...

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Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) wins — at 249 g it is 36 g (13%) 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.

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