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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody vs Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

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

Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody is the lighter option — 47 g lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (14% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Weight 294 g · 0.294 kg · 0.65 lb 341 g · 0.341 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
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 Nano Puff Jacket
341 g

PrimaLoft insulated jacket. Packable and water-resistant.

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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody vs Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody wins — at 294 g it is 47 g (14%) 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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