However, there are also some significant differences. This jacket, for instance, boasts a combination of 170-g and 200-g PrimaLoft Silver Insulation Eco, making it much warmer than its slender brethren.
It also has some outdoorsy upgrades, like a hood that can go over a helmet (for skiing, snowboarding and climbing purposes), an interior storm flap, a zipper garage and zippered handwarmer pockets.
Finally, one of the most significant differences is this jacket’s shoulder and cuff overlays, which add a ton of durability where you need it most. The Hi-Loft Nano Puff Hoody is undoubtedly dead-of-winter capable and tough.
Taking aim at Arc’Teryx?
While many folks might see the Hi-Loft Nano Puff Hoody and think it fills in the space left by the now-defunct Patagonia Macro Puff, that might not be entirely correct.
Yes, this jacket fills in the slot left behind, sort of. However, it’s also heavier and more rugged than the Macro Puff. If I had to compare it to another jacket, it might be one made by Arc’Teryx: the Atom SV.