Patagonia Nano Puff vs Nano Air: The Warmest Is…
PRODUCT COMPARISON
Nano Puff
The Nano Puff is an ultralightweight puffer jacket that provides a surprising amount of warmth. It's insulation also makes it highly compressible, and it can be folded away into it's own internal chest pocket. With a rip-stop lining and a water-repellent finish, this jacket is ready to battle the elements. It's also an environemtally friendly product, thanks to its eco-insualtion and a fully recycled shell fabric, plus it's been Fair Trade Certified™ sewn - what's not to love?- Weight: 11.9 oz (337g)
- Materials:
- Shell: 1.4-oz 20-denier 100% recycled polyester with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Lining: 1.3-oz 22-denier 100% recycled polyester with a DWR finish
- Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% polyester (55% postconsumer recycled content)
- Pockets: two handwarmer pockets, zippered internal chest pocket doubles as a stuffsack with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop
- Center-front zipper: wicking interior storm flap and zipper garage at chin
Nano Air
The Nano Air is a great jacket for anyone that needs an extra layer while they're on the move. Constructed from flexible and incredibly breathable fabrics, you won't find yourself overheating, yet the insulation is there for when you need it. It packs down into a compact little bundle and fits inside its own pockets so no stuff sack is needed. Featuring recycled fabrics and with Fair Trade Certified™ sewing, this jacket is as good for the environment as it is for your closet!- Weight: 11.2 oz (318g)
- Materials:
- Shell and lining: 1.7-oz 100% polyester (87% recycled) plain weave with four-way mechanical stretch and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Cuffs: 4.9-oz 100% polyester snag-resistant stretch knit with a DWR finish
- Insulation: 60-g FullRange® 100% polyester (40% recycled) with four-way stretch
- Pockets: Two zippered handwarmer pockets and a left-chest zippered pocket
- Center-front zipper: zipper garage at chin
- Hem: elasticized
Patagonia has an exceptional reputation for producing some of the world’s finest outdoor clothing. Founded by an accomplished rock climber, and with teams full of outdoor enthusiasts, it’s not surprising that their gear is purpose-built and can often last you a lifetime.
They’re also renowned for their environmental and animal welfare responsibility programs and are world leaders in the manufacturing of ethical materials and products.
Here, we are going to weigh up two of their best-selling jackets – the Nano Puff and the Nano Air – so that you can decide which one is right for you. Both jackets are constructed with eco-friendly materials and are great in their own way but, as we’ll see, have very different purposes.
In a nutshell, the Nano Puff is the better option if you’ll be hanging around in cooler climates and want insulation