GEAR REVIEW โ€“ Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

Dโ€™Arcy McLeish | | Post Tag for Gear ReviewGear Review

I get cold. Whether itโ€™s 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.

The Men's Nano Puff Jacket from Patagonia Evo.com
The Menโ€™s Nano Puff Jacket from Patagonia at Evo.com

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

The hooded version... Evo.com
The hooded versionโ€ฆ
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Iโ€™m a big fan of long rides. Here on the coast, riding is embedded in the very fabric of our being. Whether itโ€™s 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. Evo.com

 

Super compressible.
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In terms of quality, the Nano lives up to Patagoniaโ€™s usual bomber contruction. Iโ€™ve done some big climbing routes with the jacket on and scraped my way across granite and itโ€™s help up fine. The fit is a bit off, in that the waist, in large, is a bit wide. But this isnโ€™t 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. 

BY THE NUMBERS:
Outer Material
Recycled Polyester โ€“ Patagonia recycles used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and
worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of their clothes.
Shell โ€“ 1-oz 15-denier 100% recycled polyester. Shell and lining have a Delugeยฎ DWR (durable
water repellent) finish
Lining Material
Lining โ€“ 1.4-oz 22-denier 100% Recycled polyester.
Insulation
Insulation โ€“ 60-g PrimaLoftยฎ ONE 100% Polyester.
PrimaLoftยฎ One โ€“ The ultimate insulation made for extreme warmth, maximum compressibility and
water resistance for sustained performance in wet or dry conditions.
PrimaLoftยฎ Synthetic Insulation โ€“ PrimaLoftยฎ synthetic insulation stays warm when wet and dries
remarkably fast in cold climates. PrimaLoftยฎ fibers compress 42% smaller than competitive
insulations, and absorb less than 1% of their water, versus 6-8% in regular polyester.
Fit โ€“ Regular fit
Pockets โ€“ Zippered pockets โ€“ Two handwarmers, one internal chest pocket (doubles as stuffsack)
with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop
Additional Features
Unique quilt pattern holds insulation in place for durability
Dual-adjust drawcord hem seals out wind

Specs

  • Material: Polyester
  • Insulation: PrimaLoftยฎ
  • Fill Weight: 60g
  • Powder Skirt: No
  • Hood Type: No Hood
  • Warranty: Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee

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