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Gear Review: Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket
Gear Review: Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket
Posted in Gear Reviews, Outdoor Gear, Ski Gear by Jason Mitchell - 04.11.2011
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As I’ve grown wiser in my days, I’ve come to appreciate some of the finer things in life. I’ve found that I love
wearing lightweight natural or synthetic insulation, but I also dig wearing lightweight, breathable shells. Most of
the time, I appreciate having them separate so I can layer at will, but every so often, it is nice to have an
insulating, bombproof jacket for ultra-cold days on the slopes or around town.
With the Patagonia Nano Storm, you get Primaloft One insulation, all stuffed into a waterproof/breathable
jacket with all the goodies you’d expect from Patagonia. While many insulated jackets can tend to feel bulky,
awkward and heavy, the Nano Storm is none of that. Next to natural down insulation, Primaloft One is as good
as it gets. It’s ultralight, packable and warm.
The Nano Storm is a simple jacket, but the combination of insulation and weatherproof exterior makes for a solid
one-two punch that makes this jacket stand out. I especially appreciated the insulation on a single-digit ski day at
Solitude Mountain Resort. The body of the jacket maintained excellent warmth all day, but in those cold temps,
the sleeves did get a little chilly. Keep that in mind… you may want to still wear a little thicker mid layer when the
temps drop into the singles.
Some of the nice touches of the Nano Storm stand out during use. Stuff like the extra threaded ports for the
hood drawstrings, soft-lined handwarmer pockets and waterproof zippers all add up to make this jacket a winner.
I love the feel of the insulation as it really feels natural and non bulky in use. Other insulated jackets I’ve worn
tend to feel heavy or cumbersome — not so with this one.
Patagonia’s H2No and Deluge DWR exterior proved to provide excellent protection from the elements as it
simply sheds moisture. As with many insulated jackets, it doesn’t breathe as well as a straight shell does, but it
does breathe as well as I’d expect it to and will stay warm even when wet.
I really dig the attached hood for its insulated comfort and overall design. The rear drawstring keeps everything
properly situated on your head and the visor brim kept its shape well and provided extra face protection from the
elements without hindering visibility.
The two major complaints I’ve got with the Nano Storm are that the sleeves could be articulated a little better
and a removable powder skirt or grippy hem would be nice additions to this jacket. On the sleeves, I found the
cuffs and forearm areas to bunch up instead of sit flat with my natural arm and wrist movements. An
anatomically-cut cuff would likely reduce this while improving the fit when wearing gloves. And, while skiing, I
found I had to re-adjust the hem every so often as it would ride up. Some grippy material or a removable powder
skirt would mitigate that issue.
The Good
Ultralight insulation
Very compressible
Waterproof H2No fabric keeps elements at bay
Comfy handwarmer pockets are like a refuge for your hands
Waterproof zippers reduce bulk and weight
Glove-friendly zipper pulls
Hood fits well and adjusts with a single pull
The Bad
Could use a removable powder skirt or grippy hem to keep it in place
Sleeves could be more articulated for an improved anatomical fit
Sleeve insulation can be lacking when temps drop to single digits
My Verdict: Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket
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The Patagonia Nano franchise is in good hands now with the Nano Storm Jacket. The Primaloft One insulation
is ultralight, packable and warm down to single digits. I dig this jacket for the slopes and around town and
appreciate all the goodies it has to offer. This is a great jacket with lots of features at a reasonable price.
Buy Now: Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket
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