Micro Puff or Nano Puff

[thelightinside]

I'm planning a thru starting mid-March and can't decide between the Patagonia Micro Puff and Nano Puff jackets. Will the Nano Puff be enough insulation for around camp over a mid weight base layer? Or should I go with the heavier Micro Puff?

[bigcranky]

I have a Micropuff, and have tried on a Nanopuff in the store. Based on experience, the Micropuff is good down into the mid-20s for me over a base layer, with hat and gloves, doing camp chores, eating, etc. The Nanopuff is a lot thinner -- I'd expect it to be good for me down to 40 or maybe a little lower.

Given that the lows in mid-March are around 30 (and can be a lot lower), if it were me I'd take the Micropuff over the Nanopuff. (Actually, I'd take my down hoodie, but that's me.)

[Sierra Echo]

you should go with nanopuff cause it lot more fun to say! It just kinda rolls off the tongue! nanooopuffff!

[Luddite]

I'm planning a thru starting mid-March and can't decide between the Patagonia Micro Puff and Nano Puff jackets. Will the Nano Puff be enough insulation for around camp over a mid weight base layer? Or should I go with the heavier Micro Puff?

The Nanopuff should work fine for an insulating layer. Thats what I'm brining on my thru.

[Roughin' It]

start in April or May and worry about it later

[thelightinside]

Thanks for the info everyone. Sounds like I'm starting in May and yelling "nanooopuffff!" as I walk down the trail. Kidding.

Bigcranky, how compressible is the Micro Puff?

[bigcranky]

Bigcranky, how compressible is the Micro Puff?

It's pretty compressible, though not as much as my down pullover of course. However, I don't ever compress the Micropuff into a stuff sack. I slide it down inside my pack between my gear stuff sacks and the front fabric, where there is a small amount of wasted space. That way it's always available, and I don't damage the insulation by over compressing it.

[rockytop7]

I have a nano puff and its super warm, good into the 20's with a baselayer, as long as youre active. As soon as you stop moving, it's not very effective.

[Berserker]

It's pretty compressible, though not as much as my down pullover of course. However, I don't ever compress the Micropuff into a stuff sack. I slide it down inside my pack between my gear stuff sacks and the front fabric, where there is a small amount of wasted space. That way it's always available, and I don't damage the insulation by over compressing it.

The Micropuff comes with a stuff sack made out of the same material as the shell of the garment. Stuffed in that sack it's about the size of a 32 oz can of tomatoes (or whatever canned item you prefer), so it's a bit bulky compared to a down garment. I do the same thing as bigcranky and forgo the use of the supplied stuff sack. I just shove it down in my pack (usually on top of my sleeping bag), and let it fill all the small unused voids.

[Rick500]

Thanks for the info everyone. Sounds like I'm starting in May and yelling "nanooopuffff!" as I walk down the trail. Kidding.

Bigcranky, how compressible is the Micro Puff?

Have a trail name yet? I think you do, Nanopuff.

[NYRGTO]

I bought a Nanopuff about a week ago for my March thru and I'm happy with it so far.

[thelightinside]

Have a trail name yet? I think you do, Nanopuff.

If Whiteblaze had a "Like" button I would totally use it here. Too bad I orderded the Micro Puff though. I'm erring on the side of caution I suppose.

[Sierra Echo]

I'm gonna start yelling nannoooopuffff while walking down the trail, just cause i can! LOLOLOLOLOL