The Patagonia Nano Puff has been in stores since 2010. It remains one of the brand’s best-selling lines for a reason: It packs, puffs, stuffs, and warms with remarkable versatility.
When GearJunkie first reviewed the Nano Puff, the story was mostly about this lightweight synthetic jacket’s ability to stuff into its own zippered chest pocket while still sporting key windproof and water-resistant properties important for outdoor adventures.
That hasn’t changed. But today the popularity of the original jacket has spurred a host of other Patagonia Nano Puff products. There’s a hoody, pullover, bivvy pullover, vest, and puffy pants, with options for men, women, and children.
Versatility: Wear the Nano Puff Anywhere
This sleek jacket is a favorite because, like many Patagonia products, it looks as good as it performs in a variety of situations. The Nano Puff is a well-loved lightweight outer layer for fall, winter, and spring.
In fact, one of our editors has pulled out the women’s Nano Puff hoody in bright Tomato a lot lately. It’s a nice choice for dry but cool days of autumn — and even some surprise early snow days here in the Denver foothills.
The Nano Puff is absolutely a three-season piece of gear. You’ll just need to wear it with other layers depending on the time of year and your activity level. For example, it would work well for camping, hiking, backpacking, and even snowsports.
It’s also one of those ubiquitous crossover pieces that look as good around town as on trails, which helps justify the $200 price tag for the original Nano Puff jacket. That said, we like this warmer so much that we could easily see investing in one to keep nice and one to beat up.
What’s Inside the Nano Puff
The Nano Puff is a sleek-looking coat. And that sleekness helps it compress comfortably under other gear — in a backpack or as an ideal layer for winter snow sessions. In fact, it continues to get lighter: The Nano Puff has lost over one ounce since its inception.