Patagonia Nano Puff vs North Face Thermoball Comparison
PRODUCT COMPARISON
Patagonia Nano Puff
- Material: 1.4-oz 22-denier 100% recycled polyester with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% polyester (55% postconsumer recycled content)
- Average weight: 11.9 oz (337 g)
- Zippered Front Pockets: Yes
- Internal Chest Pocket: Yes
- Elastic Cuffs: Yes
- Drop Tail Hem: Yes (slightly longer at rear)
- Hem Adjusting Cord (Keeps air out at bottom): Yes
- Packs into own pocket: Yes - Chest Pocket
The North Face Thermoball
- Material: 5D 33 g/m² 100% nylon ripstop with durable water-repellent (DWR) finish
- Insulation: 10 g/ft², 11 g/ft² and 13 g/ft² PrimaLoft® ThermoBall™ synthetic insulation (made of post-consumer materials)
- Average weight: 12.3 oz (350 g)
- Zippered Front Pockets: Yes
- Internal Chest Pocket: Yes
- Elastic Cuffs: Yes
- Drop Tail Hem: No
- Hem Adjusting Cord (Keeps air out at bottom): Yes
- Packs into own pocket: Yes - Hand Pocket
If you are looking for a super-lightweight and warm jacket this winter, it’s hard to pass up the Nano Puff or the Thermoball.
Both are high-quality puffy jackets that you can easily pack down into their own pockets and stash away for when you need that extra warmth.
I carry such a jacket with me whenever I am in the mountains, whether it’s for a weekend away, hiking or snowshoeing trip, this kind of jacket is awesome because it is so small (when packed), light, and yet still super warm.
The difficulty is choosing between them!
So, in this detailed comparison, I am going to show you how they go head to head as well as feature by feature, to make your decision easy.
Warmth, Waterproof & Windproof
There is not a huge difference in warmth, but some people have said that the Thermoball is a little warmer. North Face states that
“Kansas State University has shown that North Face’s ThermoBall has warmth equivalent to 600 fill goose down” which gives you a