I get cold. Whether itโs winter, summer or somewhere in between seasons, I always have some form of insulation with me. For years I had a Patagonia Nano Puff pull over and it served me well. A super compressible, windproof primaloft sweater that weighed next to nothing and could fit in even the smallest of packs, I loved the Nano. But my beef was always with the fact that it did not have a full length zipper. When the Nano Puff Jacket came out a few years ago, my old pull over was still going strong but finally, this past summer, that old rag became just that โ an old rag. So I ordered myself a full zip Nano Puff Jacket form EVO.

Still super light, super compressible and unbelievable warm for itโs weight, the full length zipper has been a staple in just about everything I do over the last six months. Iโve even started bringing it ski touring with me cause itโll fit in just about anything and isnโt as bulky as my down jacket. And while itโs no something Iโll use to really keep me warm on those arctic days, for fast and light missions, itโs perfect. My favourite application for this jacket, however, has been in the realm of riding bikes.

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Iโm a big fan of long rides. Here on the coast, riding is embedded in the very fabric of our being. Whether itโs a Whistler technical epic, consecutive 8 hour days in the South Chilcotin or just linking all the great single track Squamish has on offer, anytime I head out on a long ride, I always find it tough to choose the right layers. The Nano Puff, especially now that it can go on like a jacket, is fully windproof and can even deal with the odd rain showers is the perfect warm up layer for those long, hard earned descents. The best part? It fits in a hydration pack with ease and takes up little to no room and weighs a scant 334g.
- Super compressible.
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In terms of quality, the Nano lives up to Patagoniaโs usual bomber contruction. Iโve done some big climbing routes with the jacket on and scraped my way across granite and itโs help up fine. The fit is a bit off, in that the waist, in large, is a bit wide. But this isnโt designed to be form fitting. It is a puffy, after all. Good, solid pockets on either side (nothing is more annoying than a hoody, jacket or puffy without side pockets) and the option of getting the hooded version make the Nano Puff a great all around insulating piece that shines in all but the wettest or coldest conditions.
Be safe, ski hard.
Specs
- Material: Polyester
- Insulation: PrimaLoftยฎ
- Fill Weight: 60g
- Powder Skirt: No
- Hood Type: No Hood
- Warranty: Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee