Patagonia Nano Air Light Vest vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-lightweight synthetic vest at 7 oz. Perfect layering piece for minimal weight.
Full details →Midweight fleece jacket made from Polartec Powergrid (93% recycled polyester, 7% spandex). Excellent breathability and moisture management for aerobic hiking. M...
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Patagonia Nano Air Light Vest vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Nano Air Light Vest wins — at 198 g it is 108 g (35%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket (306 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.