Enlightened Equipment Torrid Synthetic Jacket vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight synthetic insulated jacket at 8 oz (227g) using continuous insulation sheet to prevent cold spots, reliable warmth when wet.
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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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Synthetic Jacket vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Enlightened Equipment Torrid Synthetic Jacket wins — at 227 g it is 22 g (9%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) (249 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.