Patagonia's Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody Is Now Over 50% Off at REI
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Why We Love This Deal
Lately, the Men’s Journal Gear Team has been putting some of the best outdoor jackets through all kinds of real-world use. This includes the Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoodie, which is perfect for the weather we’re facing at this very moment. However, for the MJ Deals Team, my goal is to look for something that’s going to give you higher value over the months that follow, and that’s going to be found in the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody.
This iteration in the Nano-Air line is currently marked down by 35% at REI, but thanks to the retailer's Spend More, Save More event, which runs through April 27, it automatically qualifies for an additional 25% off when you add it to your cart. That gives it a final price of $121, which is functionally $128 off—the kind of discount that Patagonia fans know that you don’t see often.
And, as the green color of this jacket already has patchy availability, we can see that this offer has received the expected response. If REI runs out of the size you need, take a look for more sizes on the Patagonia site.
Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody, $121 (was $249) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: From XS to 2XL
- Color Options: Red and green
- Insulation: 20-gram FullRange
- Resistances: DWR water-resistance
- Best Use Case: This is a lightweight jacket that takes the edge off of sub-60 temps for a “just right” feeling. Excellent for morning jogs and highly used by climbers.
If you take the Light Hybrid jacket that MJ reviewed and sort of metaphorically cut it in half, you get the Ultralight on sale here. This is one of the lightest jackets Patagonia has ever produced and is made specifically for you if you’ve ever spent half a run alternating between zipper-up and zipper-down on your running jacket. That is, this jacket is made to take the edge off a breezy day but won’t create a sweat on its own.
The Ultralight uses a 20-gram FullRange polyester insulation (exactly half the weight of the Light Hybrid’s) and has an air-permeable ripstop fabric around it. Its high-stretch ability not only makes it great for strenuous outdoor activities but also accentuates the jackets already-great packability.
If we found the Light Hybrid version great for 30 to 40 degree temps in light rain and snow, then expect this one to be good for 45 to 60 degree temps in similar conditions, such as during a morning jog. We also see tons of reports of climbers using it. The jackets’ “dynamic temperature regulation” is going to be in effect either way.
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Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight vs. Patagonia Houdini
Patagonia makes many multi-sport jackets, one of the best being the Houdini, but there are times when the Nano-Air Ultralight might be a better fit. Both jackets are solid picks for hiking, running, climbing, and even travel. They're both finished with a DWR coating, and both pack into their own internal pockets.
The main difference comes with insulation. You'd want to reach for the Houdini jacket on chilly spring mornings and evenings to help block wind and provide just a little extra warmth. The Nano-Air Ultralight, on the other hand, offers 20 grams of insulation without weighing you down too much. It'd be a better pick for temperatures in the 40-55 degree Fahrenheit range on days when you're really pumping up a mountain, and it'll breathe better as well.
What Shoppers Are Saying
REI hasn’t collected many reviews for this jacket yet, but over at Patagonia, where the jacket is priced at $149, we’re seeing great shopper feedback, with this being rated as an excellent jacket that “doesn't heat you up too much when you don't want it to do so.”
A climber said, “This is THE BEST second layer/outer layer I have owned. I value breathability more than anything, and this thing breathes great.” They said they love the “bit of warmth” and wind protection provided and, if they do end up needing more warmth, well, that’s what layers are for. The lightweight nature of this jacket provides something that few other jackets do.
The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Full-Zip Hoody is almost $130 off when you buy it at REI, but only through April 27.