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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

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

Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody is the lighter option — 3 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Weight 351 g · 0.351 kg · 0.77 lb 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb
Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
351 g

PrimaLoft Gold synthetic insulated hoody that stays warm when wet. Compresses into its own pocket for easy packing on variable-weather mountain hikes.

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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
354 g

Highly breathable technical fleece midlayer with zigzag-knit construction for airflow. 100% recycled polyester, Fair Trade Certified.

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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody wins — at 351 g it is 3 g (1%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody (354 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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