{"id":563270,"date":"2025-05-27T14:57:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/?p=563270"},"modified":"2025-05-27T14:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:57:58","slug":"patagonia-nano-air-ultralight-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/apparel\/patagonia-nano-air-ultralight-review","title":{"rendered":"An Insulator for Folks on the Move: Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since its original release in 2014, the Patagonia Nano-Air line has been the best breathable layer you can buy, at least in my book. <\/strong>I\u2019m not a Patagonia fan boy, but after owning two of the original Nano-Air Jackets<\/a>, the Nano-Air Light Pullover, and the Nano-Air pants (and testing out almost every other brand\u2019s crack at breathable insulation layers), I will say I\u2019m an unapologetic Nano-Air fan boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was excited to test Patagonia\u2019s latest design tweak, the Nano-Air Ultralight, and while I love it and wear it almost every day, even sleeping in it,\u00a0 there are some compelling reasons to stick with the heavier, more versatile version of the jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you\u2019re a diehard fan of the super-soft shell fabric and the breathability of the FullRange insulation, you won’t have any trouble finding an excuse to add the lighter, even more breathable version to your arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short: <\/strong>In the never-ending quest to perfectly refine your layering system, the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight is a more breathable option that could replace your fleece layer. On backcountry ski days with lots of vertical gain, it\u2019s more versatile than the original, and you\u2019re more likely to leave it on while on the skin track. It\u2019s also a great running or climbing layer, just know that if it gets windy and cold air starts moving in, you\u2019re going to want a shell or a puffy jacket waiting in reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out how this jacket stacks up against other midlayers in GearJunkie’s guide to the best midlayers.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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