Patagonia Nano Air Jacket Review

The patagonia nano air is back as a lighter jacket constructed of 100 recycled polyester insulation.

Patagonia nano air jacket review.

To this end it performs exceptionally well. Its objective is to provide adequate warmth for high exertion pursuits in cold weather. Fresh off the rack the most noticeable aspect of the nano air is its softness. Old man winter paid an early visit to the boise foothills last week.

The nylon ripstop shell 60 g fullrange insulation and plain weave liner combined only puff to about a quarter of an inch but the material is designed to stretch easily in any direction for active use resulting in an airy malleable jacket with a marshmallow feel like a puffy down jacket on a diet. On the back and under the arms is much thinner stretch waffle knit polyester. The front panel is 40g fullrange insulation slightly less than the 60g fullrange used in the original nano air jacket for greater breathability. It was miserable by any standard.

Drizzle turned to sleet as i climbed past 6 500 feet. Patagonia s nano air light hybrid is just that. With a wet wind blowing from the north. The patagonia nano air hoody is a well loved and popular active insulating mid layer that thrives in aerobic circumstances where its thin layer of insulation provides just the right amount of warmth while also breathing extremely well.

The patagonia nano air s wide comfort range is one of its defining features. As a mobile faced contender this jacket breathes keeping you dry while you take on aerobic endeavors. It is not generally sufficient as an outer layer and the fit seems to be more difficult than most to dial in. A hybrid with two different fabrics in play.

Starting with aerobic activity the nano air jacket is great for cool weather hiking down to around freezing depending on your layers and how cold you run of course.