Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

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

Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody	Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	341 g · 0.341 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand	Outdoor Research	Patagonia
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody

340 g

Polartec Alpha Direct fleece for high-output activities.

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Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

341 g

PrimaLoft insulated jacket. Packable and water-resistant.

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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody wins — at 340 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (341 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.

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