Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody vs Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight 800-fill down hoody in minimal design.
Full details →PrimaLoft Gold synthetic insulated hoody that stays warm when wet. Compresses into its own pocket for easy packing on variable-weather mountain hikes.
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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody vs Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody wins — at 255 g it is 96 g (27%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody (351 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.