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Patagonia Down Sweater vs SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70

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

SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70 is the lighter option — 253 g lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (63% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Down Sweater SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70
Weight 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb 147 g · 0.147 kg · 0.32 lb
Brand Patagonia SkyGoat
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Down Sweater
400 g

800-fill down jacket with recycled shell fabric.

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SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70
147 g

Thin 70 gsm grid fleece with thumb loops, stand-up collar, and lightweight construction for active use.

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Patagonia Down Sweater vs SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70 wins — at 147 g it is 253 g (63%) 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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