Patagonia Men's Nano Puff Hoody

great for travel
April 05, 2012

bought this for my husband for trip to a bunch of amusement parks. was quite windy and had some rain showers on and off. this jacket helped protect again both those elements. easy to stuff in backpack when not needed and very lightweight yet warm even with just tshirt under. i bought another for myself and wished it came in kid's sizes.

Light, Warm, Easy to Pack
December 08, 2011

I haven't had the Nano Puff out in really cold temperatures yet, but recently wore it over a smartwool base layer in 25F temps without wind, and it was surprisingly warm. Given how light it is, the warmth is appreciated. I also like the fact that it can be balled up into a very small space and packed away when it not needed. Since it is not down, it doesn't seem to take much time at all to fluff up when it is unpacked. I am 5'9' and 155lbs and the medium is a pretty good fit: perhaps not quite tight, and so it will accomodate a fairly thick base layer. All in all, a great product, and the build quality appears to be typical Patagonia.

Supreme Patagonia Product
December 06, 2011

Hands down one of the best insulating layers produced by Patagonia. Can be worn as a mid-insulating layer or as a standalone jacket in milder weather (>20deg). This jacket compresses down next to nothing and it's synthetic insulation is handy when things get wet. I've worn this jacket as an insulating layer on top of a light base and beneath a goretex soft-shell 95% of my time on the ski hill last year and was more than warm (provided you stay active). This jacket also is functional enough to be worn as a standalone jacket for most activities, provided the temperature does not drop below 20F. I highly recommend this product with my only caution being the outer material - be careful not to get jacket snagged on anything as the 'shell' of this coat is very susceptible to ripping/tearing if snagged. Other than that small complaint, this jacket is one of the best (in my opinion) synthetic insulators in Patagonia's lineup. Incredibly light, packable, and warm to boot.

Nano-Perfect?
November 05, 2011

This jacket is exactly what I expected - Great! I have only used it for a couple weeks of city life including some light rains & cold mornings. It's warm, but not too warm for mild weather. I haven't tested it's cold limits. It's thin (not like typical down jacket) and thus amazingly light-weight. The outer fabric feels delicate, so I find myself being careful with it (thus the 'good' rating for durability), but I suspect I'll be impressed once I take this hiking (this is a Pat product, after all). Like other Patagonia fits, I find them normal. This brand runs smaller than North Face.

Great Jacket
July 16, 2011

We have had a cold spring and summer in the NW. This jacket is very light and warm. Good fit for a tall guy. I bought this jacket for an Alaska drift trip in the fall, I'll find out about the durability them.

Versatile, yep very versatile
April 27, 2011

The Nano Puff is a warm jacket, sweatshirt, wind breaker, light rain jacket and a piece of mind. I have been using it in temperatures from 20 - 50 degrees. At 20 I am comfortable with just a t-shirt underneath, which is the same for 50. I have found the Nano Puff to be very breathable and possibly why it would be comfortable across a wide range of temperatures. This is an active person's jacket. If you have a higher metabolism due to regular exercise than you will have the same experience as me. It fits true to size and I almost never zip it all the way up unless I am cold. The jacket seals tight against your chin when fully zipped, especially when the hood is up. This is great because it helps trap more heat in when you need it. Otherwise it is more comfortable to leave it unzipped a bit. It performs great in high winds and sheds enough water for short bursts of light rain. The Nano Puff Hoody is a piece of mind because it compacts very small and is light weight. Something you can always bring with you. When your new jacket arrives and you hold it in your hands you will doubt everything said here. It is very thin, light and hard to believe it works at first sight. Resist those thoughts and try it!

Perfect insulated layer for alpine climbing
February 09, 2011

I bought this jacket as an insulated layer to wear beneath a shell jacket. I have taken it out into the backcountry once and it performed perfectly. It is relatively thin, but really quite warm considering the weight of the fill material. It folds and zips into an interior chest pocket that can be clipped to a biner or tossed into the backpack. The fit is true-to-size and it is really soft and comfortable. The hood fits nice and snug, so that wind doesn't get to your head too much. It's definitely not a thick, heavy insulated coat, but a great layer to incorporate into a warmth system for alpine environments.

Gonna Try One More Size....
January 26, 2011

The women's nano puff pulled at the shoulders on me, so I tried this Men's small to see if the fit was better. I am 5'6" and 128lbs, and the men's small was cavernous on me. Gonna try the XS men's and see if that works! The nano is SO WARM and well-designed, I am determined to find one that will work for me size-wise. It's too good a jacket...light as air, just what I need for light weather protection and high-warmth without any bulk as I travel alot and am in and out of gusty cold, damp city streets and warm, close airplanes. Finally a hood that is not a huge, sight-blocking overhang!

Patagonia nano
December 30, 2010

A warm, yet lightweight coat. Great for those days when the temperature is in the 40's in Florida.

3 season jacket
December 29, 2010

Ultra lightweight. Very soft and comfortable. Can be worn easily under a hardshell or by itself. Fog is light light gray with a striking purple color inside. I am 5'11' and the large was a good length (hits at hip) and sleeves are long enough (hurray). Washes and dries easily. Packs into itself. Wish they offered more colors. Feminine fit and I like the diamond stitching. Overall an awesome stylish and useful jacket!!

December 28, 2010

Very very light, fits well, compresses great. Have not yet tested the warmth, but will update once I get a feel for it. Only issue is it gets very staticy. I would also wish it came with suggestions on how to compress it down to fit in it's own pocket. Otherwise another great produce from patagonia.

I chose Nano Puff Hoody over Pullover
December 24, 2010

Let me start by saying any kind of Nano Puff will make other similar garments irrelevant. These jackets are really good. I chose the hoody over the Pullover and glad I did. The hood version has hand warmer pockets, draw cords, and a hood that doesn't get in the way. This nano puff can be used instead of a fleece and wind shell layers. I'm between a medium and large and I got it in medium. Also, my wife thinks the Fog looks great!

Lightweight Versatile
December 20, 2010

Great lightweight, compressible, and even layering jacket (a little tougher with the hood). The only small complaint would be price and unfortunately I am between sizes.

Impressive coat for weight
November 04, 2010

Just received this and wow, this is a nice coat. Typical Patagonia quality. I also have a Mont Bell thermawrap (which I love) and this jacket is quite similar in insulation but this coat adds pockets and a hood and a better fit. I hung outside for awhile at 32 and was quite warm and blocked that Wyoming breeze. The fit is a little more generous (mens M, I'm 5' 8" 145 lbs), which I wanted because I want this to fit over my XC ski race kit. The hood is no frills (no adjustment) and on the small side but will work fine. I like how it easily stuffed in the internal pocket. No separate stuff sacks to lose.

New Favorite Layer
November 04, 2010

The Nano Puff Hoody instantly became my new favorite layer as soon as I put it on. It works great as an outer layer down to low fortys and is not bulky so can insulate as a mid layer. Can't speak highly enough about this layer... I plan on picking up another color for the holidays!

Great light cover or layer
October 10, 2010

It fits nice, and is typical patagonia. Warm, soft, and very versatile. The hood fits nicely, still able to move head around inside the hood but not too tight on my head.

typical Patagonia
August 11, 2010

Fabulous, as I always expect from Patagonia. Well made. Clean, tidy seams. VERY high priced but I have Patagonia stuff that I've used for over 20 years. I just wish they had a large inner pocket and the hood is a bit small.