Patagonia M's Nano Puff Vest
The vest version of the magic jacket makes a strong argument for its own existence: all the warmth where you need it most, full freedom of movement in the arms, and a silhouette that layers under a shell or over a midlayer without adding a millimetre of unnecessary bulk. The Nano Puff Vest was built for climbers who needed synthetic insulation that could take a beating, pack down small, and stay warm even soaking wet — and it's been earning fans in every outdoor discipline ever since. Built with 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold 100% postconsumer recycled polyester insulation made with P.U.R.E.® (Produced Using Reduced Emissions) technology and a 100% recycled polyester ripstop shell with PFAS-free DWR, it's as clean a conscience as you can buy at this price point.
The improved shoulder and armhole fit give you genuine mobility — important whether you're reaching for holds, rowing a drift boat, or just trying to get your fly line back after a tangle. Slightly narrower fit and a longer body length mean it layers without bunching. The internal chest pocket stuffs the whole vest down to near-nothing for pack or wader pocket storage. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Features:
- PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco: 60g of 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with P.U.R.E.® technology — excellent warmth-to-weight, stays warm when wet
- 100% Recycled Ripstop Shell: Lightweight with a PFAS-free DWR finish to shed light moisture and wind
- Signature Brick Quilting: Horizontal quilted panels with abrasion-resistant thread lock insulation in place for durability as an outer layer or under a shell
- Improved Shoulder & Armhole Fit: Greater mobility and comfort with a narrower, longer body for cleaner layering
- Center-Front Zip with Storm Flap: Wicking interior storm flap and chin garage for next-to-skin comfort
- Stuffsack Chest Pocket: Internal zippered chest pocket doubles as a stuffsack with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop; two handwarmer pockets with clean zipper garages
- Drop-Tail Drawcord Hem: Seals in warmth at the hip and stays put under a harness or pack waistbelt
- Fair Trade Certified™: Made in a factory that takes people and the planet as seriously as performance