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Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) vs Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket

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

Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) is the lighter option — 288 g lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (54% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 537 g · 0.537 kg · 1.18 lb
Brand Patagonia Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M)
249 g

Active insulation hoody with 20g FullRange synthetic fill throughout. Highly breathable uninsulated side panels. 8.8 oz. Ideal as a mid-layer for active pursuit...

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Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
537 g

Premium ultralight down jacket with 900FP hydrophobic down and TILT zoned insulation in a lightweight Atmos shell, built for cold alpine conditions.

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Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) vs Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody (Men's M) wins — at 249 g it is 288 g (54%) lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (537 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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