Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody wins — at 254 g it is 86 g (25%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody (340 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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