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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.
Spec Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody Rab Microlight Alpine Down
Weight 351 g · 0.351 kg · 0.77 lb 342 g · 0.342 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Patagonia Rab
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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Rab Microlight Alpine Down
342 g

750-fill down jacket with Pertex Quantum shell.

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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody vs Rab Microlight Alpine Down: which should you buy?

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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