Montane Alpine 850 Lite vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight down jacket with 140g of 850+ fill power HyperDRY down. Water-resistant insulation for alpine expeditions requiring minimal weight penalty.
Full details →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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Montane Alpine 850 Lite 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 Montane Alpine 850 Lite (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.