When Patagonia launched the Nano Puff jacket back in 2009, it set a new gold standard for mid layers. The jacket has evolved over the years to become more sustainable, with the addition of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco in 2017, but the basic recipe of a lightweight and warm jacket that can be worn on the outside in the shoulder seasons and between layers in winter has proved perennially popular. Never one to rest on its laurels, however, Patagonia has just dropped a new mid layer this season that, for some, might just be a worthy opponent to the Nano Puff.
The Patagonia Light Gust Jacket is a lightweight, insulated jacket that the brand says is a "full-zip staple for mixed weather and traveling light," but it has a few key differences compared to the Nano Puff.
