Patagonia Men's Nano Puff Jacket

I recently purchased the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket at 30% off making the jacket $125. Patagonia products are in the top tier of outdoor equipment. I've owned the Down Sweater for just over a year now and it's been a great piece. The nano puff purchase was based on the idea that I should have a synthetic jacket to supplement the down sweater. There must be some manual online that describes how to build a solid kit of equipment. I just thought it made sense to have a great synthetic jacket and a great down jacket. Maybe it doesn't make any sense. The test: I've had the jacket for about a week now and the real test was today at Keystone Ski Resort. Conditions: Mostly Cloudy/Snowing, 20s, 30+ mph gusts, 7" of powder. Most of the day was spent in the backcountry area to the skiers left off of Cat Dancer on the North Peak. I wore the jacket as an outer layer, with a thermal Under Armour underneath. The details: At 12.5 oz the Nano Puff is a little heavier than the Down Sweater. From my test run it didn't seem warmer than the Down Sweater, if anything it wasn't as warm. Although I was never cold in the jacket despite the chilly conditions. The ripstop outer layer of the jacket never let the wind break through the jacket. There were several occasions where I had to dig myself out of the powder, the jacket being completely covered in snow for more than a few minutes each time. The jacket never became soaked with water and never held any water. Throughout the runs I also had to put my forearms in front of my face to fend off the tree branches. I checked the jacket at the end of the day to see if the jacket was blemished in any way and I couldn't find anything. Another feature is it's ability to be compressed and folded into it's chest pocket. This is a nice touch for when you want to stow it on a pack and have it easily accessible for when the weather turns. The fit: I own a medium Down Sweater and the size medium Nano fits somewhat differently. This is due to the fluffiness of the down and the Primaloft synthetic is more consistent and flat. I checked the arm length of both jackets and it appears to be the same, yet the Nano's sleeves tend to bunch up a bit around the wrists. Another thing is that the pockets on the Nano are really low and items held in them tend to sit below the waistline. This is my one gripe about the jacket. These pockets should be a little higher because the way they're situated in the current model is a little awkward. The verdict: The Nano Puff is an exceptional jacket that is light and great at resisting wind and water. It also seems pretty durable thus far. It took a pretty good beating today. I would recommend this jacket to anyone that is looking for a strong all around jacket and layering piece when it's extra cold weather. *If you liked this review please check out my blog entitled Sam on Stuff.

I've been putting off getting the Nano Puff for years because I'm cheap and my other jackets were getting the job done with minor sacrifices.
I finally bought it this year and wish I had gotten it years ago.

My two biggest worries were that the material would be fragile and that I would burn up while wearing it as I am extremely warm natured. It turns out that both concerns were unfounded.

The jacket is a lot tougher than I gave it credit for and I can see that I won't need to baby it.
I'm also amazed at how well it handles different temps.I can wear it unzipped when stopped on the trail or running around town even when the temps get into the 50s!
I've also worn it with just a t-shirt for night hikes down to 25 degrees and stayed warm.

I believe my biggest surprise with the Nano Puff was how well it fits me. I'm not a small guy at 5'8" and 200+lbs and yet the jacket allows me enough room to wear a base layer and long sleeve t-shirt under it. It also fits under my rain shell much better than my old fleece jacket.

As a side note I carry a concealed firearm daily and many of the jackets I've tried in the past have fit too snug to do this securely. The Nano Puff is neither too tight nor at all baggy, allowing me to go about my business without having to change my normal habits.

All of this and it packs into a very small package considering the weight and versatility one gains.

I couldn't recommend the Nano Puff more.

A friend persistently recommended this jacket and I skeptically purchased it thinking there was no way this super thin jacket could really keep me as warm as he described. I own 10 or more outdoor jackets and almost didn't buy this one since: 1) I obviously don't need another, and 2) I figured it wouldn't be as good as he described and would end up in the back of my closet like many others. I couldn't have been more wrong.
I own much thicker and supposedly warmer jackets, but none are better than this Nano Puff for warmth and comfort in a super thin and mobile jacket. It's great for layering or can even keep you very warm with nothing but a T-shirt on underneath. Whether you are hiking, skiing, working outdoors or just wanting a warm jacket to wear around town, this jacket is the one.
I've been buying outdoor clothing for years and have never commented on a product before this one. I actually felt obligated to post a review after experiencing this jacket myself. I, like the friend who recommended it to me, couldn't recommend this jacket more.
I'm pressed to come up with any drawback to this jacket and can only say that it is thin and not made to take heavy outdoor abuse such as scrapping against ice or trees. But since that's not what this jacket was made for anyway I'm stretching to hold that against it.

Back country hiker, have always worn just a North Face shell with a fleece liner when necessary. Used the 20% fall coupon to try this out based on other positive reviews. Have to say that I agree with all of them. This super light weight jacket is amazingly warm and more wind resistant than I expected. 1 mile walk to work this morning (in Chicago) in 26F and 15mph wind with windchill of 14F, and I never felt cold for a minute. I walk up to my 9th floor office (get exercise where you can, right?) and always have to take this off before I start or else it turns into an oven.

I'll wear this all winter, and will only add the shell if I need to. The reviews are right, this was a super choice. On a side note, I bought the silver one and I get a ton of compliments on how it looks (I'm no Brad Pitt - not used to getting style compliments!).

Last note, I usually run between a M and L so I ordered both. The L was too big (wife agreed) and the M fits perfect. I'm about 168# and 5'10" if that helps you.

I finally paid the big bucks for this jacket and even my relatively high expectations have been met. Bought to replace 'expedition weight' long sleeve fleece top (even though Nano jacket weighs 1.7 oz more) and I am absolutely delighted.

Recently got back from 10 weeks in Sucre, Bolivia (volunteer guide with non-profit Condortrekkers), where I wore it just about every minute I wasn't sleeping. Early mornings with my hands in my pockets waiting for sun to rise, at or slightly below 32° F (no wind), I won't claim I was comfortable, but I survived (only a thin shirt underneath) and never considered packing more warmth/weight on subsequent trips.

It was filthy, but washed up real nice in my home machine. Too bad a spark from a campfire burned a hole in it, but it gave me a chance to see the insides - photo attached. Spark burned through inner liner (un-quilted), too, but doesn't seem to have affected structural integrity or created any problems other than ugly factor.

Highly recommended - I'll buy another after I've destroyed this one.

P.S. Stuffed into its zipped inner 'security pocket' it also makes a much better pillow than the fleece.

I had the chance to visit the Patagonia store in Ventura about 3 months ago. With a new job that requires a lot of travel and packing clothing for a month, I knew that I wanted just one jacket that could be used anywhere I travel. I was able to try on various jackets with the help of the staff and talk about what I was looking for. Still, I could not make up my mind. I liked them all! It was not until I was in Missouri for work and the spring weather remained below 60 degrees for most of April. I finally purchased the Nano Puff and have been happy ever since. I was looking for a jacket that would hold back the wind and rain, keep me warm and be compact enough to make it my 'one' jacket while traveling. This is it! It is perfect for early morning hikes along the cliffs of Torrey Pines of San Diego or snowy spring days biking the Katy Trail around St. Charles, Missouri. If you are looking for that 'one' jacket, this is it. Stop thinking about it, buy it. You won't regret it.

Every decade or so a new garment comes along that is a game changer to the outdoor world. Goretex parkas came into the seventies, fleece became the eighties, light stretch body hugging insulation was the nineties, Scholler and stretch shells ushered in the 21st century. The decade of the Nano Puff is here.
These uber light insulated shells are re-wrighting the well equipped outdoor traveler must have's. While they are thin, they are exceptionally warm. They can compress into a size that formally only down was capable of. Plus the mechanics of the synthetic fill insure great warmth, even when exposed to moisture.
I use them like one would employ a shell. For vigorous winter travel, I wear a light insulation layer that breathes very well. That way I stay warm, and evaporate sweat from my body. Then at the ridge top, or on the way down, I pull on the Nano Puff. It cuts the wind, and gives me more warmth. They are quite amazing on their own also. I consider the Nano an essential on hikes and trips now.
I hope this has been helpful.

I wanted a lightweight, high-performance jacket for all seasons (except the bitterest cold), and this jacket appears to be IT. The temperature range through which this jacket is comfortable is remarkable, so you can come into a restaurant after being out in 30° cold, unzip, and stay completely comfortable at room temperature. I've worn it walking in windy mid-50s light rain; I've worn it at 8800 feet with temp in the low-40s and 25+ mph winds (where it demoed excellent wind-blocking qualities), and I've worn it around town and in the convertible (top down) under various conditions. It always seems to be just right -- warm without overheating. Look forward to trying it cross country skiing in the Sierras come winter. I've had none of the design/construction issues some others have reported -- no loose seams or caught zippers. The price seemed quite steep until I looked at "competing" products, but the price differential really isn't that great, and the Nano Puff blows their sleeves off both performance- and appearance-wise. Bought my wife a Nano Puff Hoody. Both great garments.