What is the difference between Patagonia Down Sweater, Nano puff and Micro puff jackets?
Patagonia's jackets already include three classic models: the Down Sweater, Nano Puff and Micro puff jackets. But how do they differ from each other?
Take a look at our comparison of these jackets and get our tips on which one is best for you.
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Patagonia Down Sweater
Patagonia's classic Down Sweater is lightweight and windproof jacket for just about everything.
Main features
- Warm, windproof down jacket from ethical down and recycled polyester
- The warmest of these three jackets
- Hooded and hoodless version
- Single-pull-adjustable hood in hooded version
- Comfortable nylon-bound elastic cuffs seal in warmth
- Two on-seam handwarmer pockets with welted zippers
- New model includes repair patches
- Available in women's model and men's model
Patagonia Nano Puff
Warm, windproof, water-resistant jacket for outdoor activities. A great thinner but warm down jacket for layering.
Main features
- Warm, water-resistant, lightweight, insulated jacket from recycled polyester
- Lining fabrics have a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Brick quilting pattern with narrow horizontal quilt lines on side panels stabilizes insulation
- Two zippered handwarmer pockets
- Hooded and hoodless version
- Drawcord-adjustable drop-tail hem seals in warmth
- Regular fit (choose your normal size or size up)
- Available in women's model and men's model
Patagonia Micro Puff
The Micro Puff® combines ultralight Pertex® Quantum shell fabric with PlumaFill insulation, and the result is the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any jacket Patagonia has ever created and the highest compressibility of any of their synthetic jackets. It is your go-to insulation piece for mixed (and possibly miserable) cold conditions.
Main features
- Revolutionary lightweight PlumaFill insulation replicates the structure of down in a continuous synthetic insulation material, offering the warmth and packability of down but with the warm-when-wet performance of synthetic insulation
- Best warmth-to-weight ratio of any jacket Patagonia has ever created and the highest compressibility of any of their synthetic jackets
- Innovative quilting construction complements the insulation
- Two welted, zippered handwarmer pockets and two internal drop-in pockets
- Under-the-helmet hood construction
- Elasticized cuffs and adjustable hem seal in warmth
- Available in women's model and men's model
| Down Sweater | Nano Puff | Micro Puff | |
| Shell material* | 1.2-oz 20-denier NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon | 1.4-oz 20-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Pertex® Quantum 0.8-oz |
| Insulation* |
800-fill-power 100% Responsible Down |
60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% polyester |
65-g PlumaFill |
| Water repellent coating | X | X |
X |
| Best temperature to use | -5 to 10 °C | 4 to 16 °C | 1 to 10 °C |
