I put the Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff® Vest on the moment it arrived on my doorstep and my family might claim I’ve been wearing it ever since. I don’t live in a place that sees snow during winter, but temperature swings are the norm in my Northern California backyard. A warm and sunny summer day in the 80s often turns into an evening with temperatures in the 50s. The moral to the story — layers are always a good idea, no matter the season.
Patagonia’s Women’s Nano Puff® Vest checks all the right boxes for me. It keeps my core warm, it’s comfortable, and it looks great. Made with 100% recycled polyester, the vest’s ripstop shell is lightweight and water-resistant. The 60g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco is made with 100% postconsumer recycled content.
Another noteworthy perk — the zippered pockets are actually usable pockets. Use them to keep your hands warm, hold your cell phone, keys or all of the above. There’s an adjustable drawcord at the waistline designed to keep heat in, but because of the vest’s true to size fit, I haven’t found I’ve needed it.
A handy internal, zippered chest pocket does double duty as a stuffsack. Because the Nano Puff® Vest isn’t bulky, it easily squishes into the pocket, making it a snap to throw into a carry-on bag.
Some days I wear it on top of a fleece or sweatshirt. On chillier days, it can wind up underneath a jacket. It looks nice enough that I feel comfortable leaving it on when sitting in a chilly restaurant or when meeting with work colleagues.
Patagonia’s Women’s Nano Puff® Vest comes in a fun selection of colors including Lagom Blue, black, Birch White, Torrey Pine Green, Thermal Blue, Stormy Mauve, and Buckhorn Green. You may not need multiple colors, but you may find you want multiple colors. Cost is $189 on the Patagonia website.
Patagonia guarantees everything it makes, offering a very generous return policy. The company also offers gear repairs, often free of charge.
