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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody vs Rab Microlight Alpine Down
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Rab Microlight Alpine Down is the lighter option — 9 g lighter than the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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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If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Microlight Alpine Down wins — at 342 g it is 9 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.
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