The micro-puff jacket has taken the outdoor clothing industry by storm these days, and one piece in particular has been getting a lot of positive buzz. The Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover, which already has received numerous good reviews, has risen to the top of the heap for both its light weight and warmth.
I had the pleasure of wearing the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover during the autumn months and everything that has been said about it is true. At first glance, it seems too light and flimsy to be used during harsh winter months. It weighs almost nothing. Plus, it's so thin that the thought of it keeping anyone warm and dry while blocking the wind is preposterous. But the Nano Puff is full of surprises.
After slipping on the Nano Puff, it feels like wearing a soft sleeping bag. The 100% recycled polyester shell is smooth and allows freedom of movement when worn under an outer layer. The insulation is made from Primaloft One, which, despite the name of the pullover, isn't puffy at all, yet somehow is really warm.
I wore the Nano Puff on chilly camping trips in Utah and Colorado, and the pullover was perfect for keeping comfortable while setting up the tent or making dinner on a camp stove. As an outer layer, it performed nicely, though it does look somewhat baggy. As a result, I mostly wore it as mid layer during colder weather in the mountains.
While skiing in the Wasatch, the Nano Puff was awesome. It kept me warm with only a capeline shirt underneath and a breathable softshell on top. Somehow, the micro puff kept me warm while sitting on the chair lift, yet I never overheated or got sweaty while making aggressive turns on the slopes.
Overall, the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover is a wonderful piece of outdoor gear to have due to its versatility and technical performance. It's highly compressible, blocks wind, is water repellent enough be worn as a shell during light rain or wet snow, stays warm when wet, and can pack down to fit inside the chest pocket.
For more information, or to purchase the Nano Puff Pullover, visit Patagonia's website.
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