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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

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

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody is the lighter option — 11 g lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Weight 351 g · 0.351 kg · 0.77 lb 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 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 TechFace Hoody
340 g

Stretch fleece hoody for active use in cold conditions.

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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody wins — at 340 g it is 11 g (3%) lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody (351 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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