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Montbell Plasma 1000 vs Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody

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

Montbell Plasma 1000 is the lighter option — 155 g lighter than the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody (53% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Montbell Plasma 1000 Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
Weight 139 g · 0.139 kg · 0.31 lb 294 g · 0.294 kg · 0.65 lb
Brand Montbell Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Montbell Plasma 1000
139 g

Ultralight down jacket with 1000-fill goose down. Men's weighs just 139g with exceptional warmth-to-weight.

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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
294 g

Superlight insulated hoody using PlumaFill synthetic insulation for warmth when wet. Water-resistant and highly compressible, ideal as a layering piece or stand...

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Montbell Plasma 1000 vs Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Plasma 1000 wins — at 139 g it is 155 g (53%) lighter than the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody (294 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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