Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight active insulation hoody with 20g FullRange insulation. 254g (men's medium). Minimal weight layering piece for variable mountain days.
Full details →Ultralight 90gsm Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie. Versatile warmth under a shell for variable conditions. Weight in size Small.
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Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie wins — at 130 g it is 124 g (49%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody (254 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.