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Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)

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

Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket is the lighter option — 54 g lighter than the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) (22% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)
Weight 195 g · 0.195 kg · 0.43 lb 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb
Brand Montbell Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket
195 g

900-fill ultralight down jacket in minimal packable design.

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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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Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket wins — at 195 g it is 54 g (22%) 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.

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