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Patagonia Down Sweater vs Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody

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

Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody is the lighter option — 106 g lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Down Sweater Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
Weight 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb 294 g · 0.294 kg · 0.65 lb
Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Down Sweater
400 g

800-fill down jacket with recycled shell fabric.

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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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Patagonia Down Sweater vs Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody wins — at 294 g it is 106 g (27%) lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (400 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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