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Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket Review

Patagonia is a leader in an expanding group of outdoor gear manufacturers that make it their business to protect the environment and support social outcomes. The company prides itself in:

• Making everything it sells
• Taking responsibility for its impact
• Supporting grass roots activism
• Keeping your gear going through ‘Worn Wear’ a program which enables you to repair, reuse and recycle your Patagonia gear
• Giving ‘profits to the planet’

It’s no surprise then that the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket has a lining and outer shell made from 100% recycled polyester. It also has very lightweight and highly compressible ‘60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with P.U.R.E.™ (Produced Using Reduced Emissions) technology.’ And if that’s not enough, this jacket is also made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

While Patagonia has gone out of its way to raise the environmental and ethical standards of outdoor clothing, it has done so by also delivering a jacket that is warm, windproof and water-resistant.

This is a comfortable and stylish jacket that has good length in the sleeves and body for those across the sizing range. The jacket has two good sized external pockets and one internal pocket which doubles as the stow pocket. It now comes in three colours of Black, Graze Green (more sage to me) and Rock Melon (burnt orange). I have purchased the obsolete colour Subtidal Blue on sale which is a little more colourful and has a South America themed lining. This colour is still available on sale in a small sizing. Just on sizes – the range is wide from XXS all the way through to XXL.

The edges of the Nano Puff sleeves have a fabric binding which seems to be the current trend and which provides an extra level of protection and firmness to the cuff edge. The collar is generous and sits cosily up under your chin.

This is a quality jacket which is reflected in the RRP of AUD $350.00.

The Nano Puff is an ideal choice for Autumn and early Spring hiking as well as those summer nights when the temperature drops beyond the tolerance of a long sleeve T-shirt.

Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket in Graze Green

Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket – Black colour

Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket – Rock Melon colour

Gill’s Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket in Subtidal Blue colour

Gill in her Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket – this is an ideal jacket when you get a range of temperatures; just change the layering underneath

Gill in her Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket showing rear view

Gill wearing her Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket showing underarm seam

Gill in her Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket showing a side pocket

Gill wearing her Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket showing the internal stuff pocket and lining

Gill with her Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket in its self stuff pocket

We Like

• Super lightweight, water resistant, insulated jacket that will keep you warm in cooler weather
• Body fabric, lining and insulation made from postconsumer recycled materials
• Binding on sleeve cuffs for extra protection
• Generous collar height which adds to the cosy feel
• Exposed centre front zip with an internal draft flap and chin guard
• Internal chest pocket that doubles as the compact stow pocket
• Zips on hand pockets
• Patagonia’s ‘Worn Wear’ program

We Don't Like

• This jacket is suitable for cool as opposed to cold conditions

Buy One

You can purchase the Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket online from Wild Earth

Best Uses

• Great choice for your layering system
• Good for the ultra-lighters

Investment

AUD $350.00 RRP

Other Versions

• Available in a range of colours
• Patagonia produces a range of jackets in varying weights
• Also available in hooded and vest versions

Disclaimer

This review was done with product purchased from a retail store by Australian Hiker

Last updated

16 March 2025

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