I once didn’t plan properly for weather changes (never made that mistake again, lol) and this was my only warm garment in low 30s, rain and winds to 35 mph gusts. It prevents frozen belt buckles, it’s pretty cool. Then the tunnel handwarmer pocket is awesome because if I have to wear it while hiking, my pack belt can be threaded through that pocket. The pockets are a dream on this thing! First, the kangaroo pocket will hold just about anything including. I‘ve had it for years and treated it with as much meanness and neglect as I could: it still looks new. Not moisture wicking, but it has a deep half zipper to dump out heat. Not exactly breathable, but it will stop the wind dead in its tracks. I usually throw a rain shell on top if it starts raining, so I’m not sure about that. I think it’s supposed to be water resistant. I can layer it on top of a fleece or my Smartwool Corbet 120 Jacket easily.
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I love the hood: It is helmet-compatible, allows for full range of motion and visibility. I don’t wear it to hike unless it’s really cold, but I take it in my pack on winter hikes because I love to throw it on when I take a break on the trail.įit: I‘m on the cusp between medium and large (damn swimmer shoulders) so I chose a large and the fit is perfect. Although they are a wonderful hiking outer layer.Įasily one of my favorite pieces of winter gear. Be patient and shop around online including the Patagonia clearance site and you can find them 70 bucks or so off if you are NOT too color picky.Īnd if you just want to look good in the bar get the regular Nano Puff Pullover. But, if you are a true cold weather back country skier or snowshoer, this is something you want in your arsenal of cold weather clothing. OK, What's not to like.well except maybe the full price. AND if you are out at higher temps and want to take a layer off? This is the one as it weighs practically nothing and will wad up and can be stuffed most anywhere. It functions as a perfect head temp modulator with a light hat, AND the pockets are wonderful for an extra set of gloves or batteries or smartphone, etc and the kangaroo pouch pocket is wonderful for when you stop to undo the mittens and take the outer anorak off and start opening the hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps fortification a few miles from civilization under some trees. The hoodie is great being light and easy to move off and on based upon temps and workout. The bivy is perfect for backcountry work, addressing all the shortcomings of the regular Nano Puff Pullover with pockets and the hood.
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The half or quarter zip gets rid of the heat just fine. I like the look and not having to get full zippers to work with gloves mittens blah blah blah.
I'm sort of old school and have always used an "anorak" based approach with pullovers and quarter half zip tops going back forty years. I have always loved the Nano Puff Pullover as the perfect mid layer above a polyprop long sleeve undershirt, Polartec pullover and then the Nano Puff and final light water resistant anorak with hood. I did buy another copper one at like $140 last year online. We are fortunate in many ways to live in Montana. Oh, and sorry, I understand that is the only Patagonia outlet in the world. I have never seen a price like that since.
It never even occurred to me to want a hood. So, I'm down in Dillon, MT, for work and stop in the Patagonia outlet store there and stumble upon one of these in gray at like 99 bucks and practically lose it. Fair Trade Certified sewn.I had been using the Patagonia regular pullover for quite a few years for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and have specifically stated to myself and others how I wish they had this with pockets. It's dyed with a low-impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyestuffs, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. This warm, 100% recycled polyester quarter-zip jacket combines a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy care of Better Sweater fleece.
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