Patagonia Micro Puff vs Down Sweater

Last updated: October 20, 2023


In FW23, Patagonia revised both of Micro Puff and Down Sweater. See updates: 

Highlights of the Down Sweater update: 

  • Fill weight is increased from 104 grams to 150 grams (main update), 
  • Number of internal drop-in pockets has been increased from 1 to 2, 
  • Outer fabric is now NetPlus (recycled waste) shell

Highlights of the Micro Puff update: 

There has also been small changes made in the colors, fit and hood sizes. 

FW23 Down Sweater (Men's - Women's). Probably one of the greatest and most popular casual down jackets out there. 

Patagonia's Down Sweater and Micro Puff are both light, packable, warm and fantastic all-doer casual jackets. Depending on the weather, they both can be used as mid-layers or stand alone pieces. They're pretty much identical in terms of best use.

Their main difference lies in their methods of insulation: Down vs Synthetic. 

Down Sweater is warmer than the Micro Puff, but since down loses insulating power under wet conditions, only consider it for dry areas. Micro Puff, on the other hand, is more weather resistant (owing to its synthetic insulation), lighter and more packable than the Down Sweater. 

Additionally, if you're planning to perform high output activities more than, say, once every two weeks, then neither of these jackets would cut it for you - even the Micro Puff (fragile outer fabric and mediocre breathability).

So, in that case, consider getting Patagonia DAS Light Hoody (Men's - Women's) and Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's). 

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Also check out their temperature ratings below. 

  • Temperature ratings of Patagonia jackets

NameEst. Temp (F/C)BreathabilityWind Res.Abrasion res.PackabilityBest pick forReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?TypeFill Power (in3/oz)Fill Weight (g)Fill Volume (in3)Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Internal pocketsExternal pocketssentences
Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's)-18/-28No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataWarmest Arc'teryx jacket. ReviewNoYesYesDown8502968,875Coreloft90 g/m²N30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz86 cm / 34 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's) is 296 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8875 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 90 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8501173,508Coreloft Compact40 g/m²Hadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's) is 117 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3508 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 40 g/m² of Coreloft Compact.
Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's)43/69/106/107/105/10High output activities. ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous60 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim375 g / 13.2 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNoatomprotonbestsyntheticjackets1x chest-Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's) is equipped with 60 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)18/-84/108/108/103/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m230D TyonoAll RoundRegular475 g / 1 lb 74 cm / 29.1 inNoatomprotonbestsyntheticjackets1x chest-Arc'teryx Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (Men's - Women's)52/1110/102/107/106/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact40 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim270 g / 9.5 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNoatomprotonbestsyntheticjackets--Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 40 g/m² of Coreloft Compact.
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesYesNoParka8501263,778Coreloft80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz79 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's) is 126 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3778 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewYes, zipsYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsArc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's) is equipped with 80 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9No dataNo dataNo dataTestingReviewNoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft 80 g/m² + 120 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz86 cm / 34 inNobestdownjacketsArc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) is equipped with 80 g/m² + 120 g/m² of Coreloft .
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataLight down jacket. ReviewNoNoYesDown8501133,388Coreloft80 + 100 g/m²Arato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's) is 113 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3388 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 100 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's)44/7No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown850441,319Coreloft40 + 100 g/m²Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNobestdownjackets#REF!
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft98 g/m²40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular435g / 15.3 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNoArc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's) is equipped with 98 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka850932,788Climashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's) is 93 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2788 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 of Climashield.
Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's)2/-17No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka8501364,078Climashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.093 kg / 2 lb 6.6 oz109 cm / 43 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's) is 136 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4078 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 of Climashield.
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's)32/02/109/102/1010/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous65 g/m²Arato 10rAll RoundRegular325 g / 11.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNonucleiprotonbestsyntheticjackets2x dump-Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's) is equipped with 65 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's)5/-151/1010/102/108/10Warmest belay jacket. ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2Arato 15All RoundRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNonucleiprotonbestsyntheticjackets2x dump1x chestArc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's) is equipped with 190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2 of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParka750671,773Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz99 cm / 39 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) is 67 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 1773 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 + 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataWomen's warmest parka. NoYesNoParka7502045,397Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz117.5 cm / 46.25 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) is 204 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5397 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 + 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Proton Lightweight (aka FL) (Men's - Women's)48/98/104/107/106/10Chilly summer mornings.ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AOcta Loft94 g/m²Fortius Air 20ClimbingTrim343 g / 12.1 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNoatomprotonnucleiprotonbestsyntheticjackets-1x chestArc'teryx Proton Lightweight (aka FL) (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 94 g/m² of Octa Loft.
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParka7501203,175Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²P75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) is 120 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3175 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 + 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataMen's warmest parka. ReviewNoYesNoParka7502115,582Coreloft60 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz96 cm / 37.75 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) is 211 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5582 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataWarm down jacket.ReviewNoYesYesDown7501403,704Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30All RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's) is 140 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3704 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoDown7502095,529Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz115.8 cm / 45.6 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's) is 209 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5529 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's)3/-16No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataGore-Tex down jacket.NoYesYesDown7501694,471Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's) is 169 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4471 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDown7501955,159Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's) is 195 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5159 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown7001553,827N/AN/A30D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular442 g / 15.6 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) is 155 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3827 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Feathered Friends Eos(Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown9001053,333N/AN/APertex QuantumAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 oz?NobestdownjacketsFill weight of Feathered Friends Eos(Men's - Women's) is 105 grams. Its fill power is 900 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3333 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's)-17/-27No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown90037812,000Primaloft Gold200 gPretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?NobestdownjacketsFill weight of Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's) is 378 grams. Its fill power is 900 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 12000 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 200 g of Primaloft Gold.
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)-10/-23No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8002657,478N/AN/ANylonAll RoundRegular770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) is 265 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 7478 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)-13/-25No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A30D DriliteAll RoundRegular820 g / 1 lb 13 oz76 cm / 30 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) is 300 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8466 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)28/-2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown800852,399N/AN/A10D Ripstop NylonAll RoundTrim250 g / 8.8 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) is 85 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2399 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)3/-16No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDown8001825,136N/AN/A30D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) is 182 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5136 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's)36/2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown8001002,822N/AN/A0.8 oz 10D polyesterAll RoundSlim270 g / 9.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's) is 100 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2822 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8002958,325N/AN/APertex QuantomAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's) is 295 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8325 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia DAS (Men's - Women's)10/-121/109/103/106/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco133 + 40 gPertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz84 cm / 33 inNobestsyntheticjackets2x dump1x chestPatagonia DAS (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 133 + 40 g of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco.
Patagonia DAS Light(Men's)34/12/108/102/109/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g10D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular320 g / 11.3 oz77 cm / 30.5 inNobestsyntheticjackets-1x chestPatagonia DAS Light(Men's) is equipped with 65 g of PlumaFill.
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5No data4/106/107/10ReviewNoNoYesDown8001504,233N/AN/A1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz67 cm / 26.25 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) is 150 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4233 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoDown6002795,905N/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz?NobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) is 279 grams. Its fill power is 600 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5905 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown8001283,612N/AN/A20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) is 128 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3612 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoGreen60 g4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNoPatagonia Isthmus (Men's) is equipped with 60 g of ThermoGreen.
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoDown7001413,482N/AN/A3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz79 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) is 141 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3482 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka7002185,383N/AN/A50D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 oz?NoFill weight of Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's) is 218 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5383 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)37/35/106/105/108/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 gPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNobestsyntheticjackets2x dump-Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 65 g of PlumaFill.
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)39/47/105/105/108/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?Nobestsyntheticjackets-2x chestPatagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 60 g of FullRange.
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)50/10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange40 g20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?NoPatagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 40 g of FullRange.
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)41/54/106/106/108/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g22D PolyesterAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 oz71.5 cm / 28 inNobestsyntheticjackets1x chest-Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 60 g of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco.
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoDown7001092,691N/AN/A2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) is 109 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2691 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka7002596,395N/AN/A75D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 oz?NoFill weight of Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's) is 259 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 6395 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoParka7001182,914N/AN/A5.5 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNoFill weight of Patagonia Tres 3-in-1Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) is 118 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2914 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)10/-12No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoLite100 g65% nylon, 35% polyesterAround TownRegular1.360 kg / 3 lb90 cm / 35.5 inNoPatagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) is equipped with 100 g of ThermoLite.
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8001805,079N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) is 180 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5079 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Infinity Alpine (Men's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8001754,938N/AN/A30D & 13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular551 g / 1 lb 3.4 oz76.5 cm / 30.1 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Infinity Alpine (Men's) is 175 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4938 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's)19/-7No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown7001463,605N/AN/A13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular452 g / 15.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's) is 146 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3605 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown7001533,778N/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) is 153 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3778 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8002125,982N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz77 cm / 30.3 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) is 212 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5982 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)-13/-25No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A40D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular740 g / 1 lb 10 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Positron Pro (Men's) is 300 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8466 cubic inches of down fill volume.
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown8501203,598N/AN/APertex mini ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular340 g / 13.75 oz74 cm / 29.25 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) is 120 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3598 cubic inches of down fill volume.
 

Assumptions: Worn over a thin shirt, no output, no precipitation, light to no wind. Values are always for size M and for men's, except for women's-only items. 

Primary use of this spectrum is for comparison, rather than figuring out absolute temp ratings. 

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Read more of our articles on Patagonia and insulation: 

I've also talked to the Patagonia Customer Service about Micro Puff vs Down Sweater, and shared the screenshots here in this post. 

The motivation behind trying to come up with a brand new insulation technique (which, ended up being synthetic insulation) was to defy the two strong disadvantages of down (used in Down Sweater)

  • Loss of insulating capability when it's wet/damp out. 
  • Delayed warmth after putting it on. 

Overcoming these disadvantages comes with its own costs and downsides - which eventually made up the disadvantages of synthetic insulation (used in the Micro Puff)

  • Fragile face fabric (specific to Micro Puff), 
  • Loss of insulating capability after 3-4 years. 

These are the 4 key points to consider

The second point of Micro Puff is typically looked at as a disadvantage of sleeping bags and quilts with synthetic insulation, and often not so much of the clothing since (1) most of us tend to renew our casual wear wardrobe much more often than our outdoor gear and (2) the wearing out occurs each time the jacket is stuffed into its own sack - rather than occurring simply as the time passes. 

That's why, if you're planning to use your Micro Puff or Down Sweater mostly casually when it's cold out in the neighborhood (which is what they are mostly designed for anyway), then I'd recommend you to forget about the second disadvantage of Micro Puff

For a mostly dry weather use, Down Sweater can be a better choice since its down insulation will last years longer than the Micro Puff.  

If, on the other hand, you're planning to wear them when skiing, traveling, hiking and/or camping for a fair amount of time, then I'd recommend you to keep this disadvantage in your minds as you read on since packability can't be completely overlooked in your case. 

Warmth

For folks who are unaware of the basic working principle of Down Sweater's down insulation, here's a two sentence introduction first (this is important). 

Down provides warmth by heating and holding on to the air cluster trapped within its vacant spots. Synthetic insulation in the Micro Puff basically tries and mimics this exact process of down - but via artificial, man-made equipment (65 grams of PlumaFill). 

So, the higher the total volume of these empty spots inside the down, the more the air is going to be heated, and hence the provided warmth will be higher. Because the down's ability to loft gets lost as it gets wet, so does its ability to trap/heat more air. 

Ultimately, its warmth will be impacted negatively. 

  • Fit

Canberk is 5'11" and 165 pounds, with an athletic build. Size Medium fits him perfectly across almost all brands and product lines. 

  • Arc'teryx's 2024 men's fit revision

Here's what Arc'teryx says about its most recent fit revision

Not all jackets come with the revised fit - only the ones with following statement: 

This working principle is also why the fully extended volume of (dry) down is a crucial metric (referred to as FP) and determines the down's quality, warmth potential, durability and price tag. 

800 FP down of our Down Sweater will feel much warmer, prove solid performance for more years and hence also be a more expensive pick than a 700 FP down.

To my knowledge, FP numbers start from 450 and goes up to 950. This makes the 800 FP down of Down Sweater one of the highest quality fills in today's world. 

This doesn't mean that it's impossible to manufacture a clothing piece using a rather low quality (say, 500 FP down) and make it quite warm. You perfectly can - but you'd just have to stuff a bunch of it - quite a bit more than the amount it would take if you had used a 800 FP down instead. 

  • Temperature ratings of Patagonia jackets

NameEst. Temp (F/C)BreathabilityWind Res.Abrasion res.PackabilityBest pick forReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?TypeFill Power (in3/oz)Fill Weight (g)Fill Volume (in3)Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Internal pocketsExternal pocketssentences
Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's)-18/-28No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataWarmest Arc'teryx jacket. ReviewNoYesYesDown8502968,875Coreloft90 g/m²N30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz86 cm / 34 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Alpha Parka (Men's - Women's) is 296 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8875 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 90 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8501173,508Coreloft Compact40 g/m²Hadron 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz79.5 cm / 31.25 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's - Women's) is 117 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3508 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 40 g/m² of Coreloft Compact.
Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's)43/69/106/107/105/10High output activities. ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous60 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim375 g / 13.2 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNoatomprotonbestsyntheticjackets1x chest-Arc'teryx Atom (aka LT) ( Men's - Women's) is equipped with 60 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's)18/-84/108/108/103/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m230D TyonoAll RoundRegular475 g / 1 lb 74 cm / 29.1 inNoatomprotonbestsyntheticjackets1x chest-Arc'teryx Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (Men's - Women's)52/1110/102/107/106/10ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Compact40 g/m²20D TyonoAll RoundTrim270 g / 9.5 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNoatomprotonbestsyntheticjackets--Arc'teryx Atom Lightweight (aka SL) (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 40 g/m² of Coreloft Compact.
Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataYesYesNoParka8501263,778Coreloft80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular760 g / 1 lb 10.8 oz79 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated (Men's) is 126 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3778 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewYes, zipsYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous80 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz78.5 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsArc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's) is equipped with 80 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9No dataNo dataNo dataTestingReviewNoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft 80 g/m² + 120 g/m²2L 40D Gore-TexAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz86 cm / 34 inNobestdownjacketsArc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's) is equipped with 80 g/m² + 120 g/m² of Coreloft .
Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataLight down jacket. ReviewNoNoYesDown8501133,388Coreloft80 + 100 g/m²Arato 15All RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz72 cm / 28.3 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Cerium (aka LT) (Men's - Women's) is 113 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3388 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 100 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's)44/7No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown850441,319Coreloft40 + 100 g/m²Arato 15 + Fortius Air 50All RoundTrim260 g / 9.2 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNobestdownjackets#REF!
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoParkaN/AN/AN/ACoreloft98 g/m²40D 2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular435g / 15.3 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNoArc'teryx Cerium Hybrid (Women's) is equipped with 98 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka850932,788Climashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Liatris (Women's) is 93 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2788 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 of Climashield.
Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's)2/-17No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka8501364,078Climashield80 g/m2 + 60 g/m270D 3L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.093 kg / 2 lb 6.6 oz109 cm / 43 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Liatris Parka (Women's) is 136 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4078 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2 of Climashield.
Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's)32/02/109/102/1010/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous65 g/m²Arato 10rAll RoundRegular325 g / 11.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNonucleiprotonbestsyntheticjackets2x dump-Arc'teryx Nuclei (aka FL) ( Men's - Women's) is equipped with 65 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's)5/-151/1010/102/108/10Warmest belay jacket. ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/ACoreloft Continuous190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2Arato 15All RoundRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNonucleiprotonbestsyntheticjackets2x dump1x chestArc'teryx Nuclei SV (Women's) is equipped with 190 g/m2 + 90 g/m2 of Coreloft Continuous.
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)21/-6No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParka750671,773Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz99 cm / 39 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Patera (Women's) is 67 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 1773 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 + 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataWomen's warmest parka. NoYesNoParka7502045,397Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz117.5 cm / 46.25 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's) is 204 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5397 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 + 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Proton Lightweight (aka FL) (Men's - Women's)48/98/104/107/106/10Chilly summer mornings.ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AOcta Loft94 g/m²Fortius Air 20ClimbingTrim343 g / 12.1 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNoatomprotonnucleiprotonbestsyntheticjackets-1x chestArc'teryx Proton Lightweight (aka FL) (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 94 g/m² of Octa Loft.
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoParka7501203,175Coreloft60 + 80 g/m²P75d PolyesterAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's) is 120 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3175 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 + 80 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataMen's warmest parka. ReviewNoYesNoParka7502115,582Coreloft60 g/m²2L Gore-TexAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz96 cm / 37.75 inNoFill weight of Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's) is 211 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5582 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 60 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataWarm down jacket.ReviewNoYesYesDown7501403,704Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30All RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz71.5 cm / 28.1 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium ( Men's - Women's) is 140 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3704 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoDown7502095,529Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 20Around TownRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz115.8 cm / 45.6 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium Parka (Women's) is 209 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5529 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's)3/-16No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataGore-Tex down jacket.NoYesYesDown7501694,471Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz73 cm / 28.75 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium SV (Men's) is 169 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4471 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDown7501955,159Coreloft80 + 140 g/m²Arato 30 & 2L Gore-Tex InfiniumAround TownRegular685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Arc'teryx Thorium SV Parka (Men's) is 195 grams. Its fill power is 750 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5159 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 80 + 140 g/m² of Coreloft.
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown7001553,827N/AN/A30D ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular442 g / 15.6 oz76 cm / 29.75 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's) is 155 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3827 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Feathered Friends Eos(Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown9001053,333N/AN/APertex QuantumAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 oz?NobestdownjacketsFill weight of Feathered Friends Eos(Men's - Women's) is 105 grams. Its fill power is 900 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3333 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's)-17/-27No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown90037812,000Primaloft Gold200 gPretex Shield XTAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz?NobestdownjacketsFill weight of Feathered Friends Khumbu (Men's) is 378 grams. Its fill power is 900 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 12000 cubic inches of down fill volume. It's also reinforced with 200 g of Primaloft Gold.
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)-10/-23No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8002657,478N/AN/ANylonAll RoundRegular770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz79 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's) is 265 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 7478 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)-13/-25No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A30D DriliteAll RoundRegular820 g / 1 lb 13 oz76 cm / 30 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's) is 300 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8466 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)28/-2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown800852,399N/AN/A10D Ripstop NylonAll RoundTrim250 g / 8.8 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's) is 85 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2399 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)3/-16No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesNoDown8001825,136N/AN/A30D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's) is 182 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5136 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's)36/2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown8001002,822N/AN/A0.8 oz 10D polyesterAll RoundSlim270 g / 9.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia AlpLight (Men's - Women's) is 100 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2822 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's)-10/-23No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8002958,325N/AN/APertex QuantomAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz81 cm / 31.8 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia AlpLoft (Men's) is 295 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8325 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia DAS (Men's - Women's)10/-121/109/103/106/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco133 + 40 gPertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz84 cm / 33 inNobestsyntheticjackets2x dump1x chestPatagonia DAS (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 133 + 40 g of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco.
Patagonia DAS Light(Men's)34/12/108/102/109/10ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 g10D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular320 g / 11.3 oz77 cm / 30.5 inNobestsyntheticjackets-1x chestPatagonia DAS Light(Men's) is equipped with 65 g of PlumaFill.
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5No data4/106/107/10ReviewNoNoYesDown8001504,233N/AN/A1.4 oz 20x30D polyesterAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz67 cm / 26.25 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's) is 150 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4233 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoDown6002795,905N/AN/A4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz?NobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's) is 279 grams. Its fill power is 600 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5905 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown8001283,612N/AN/A20D NylonAll RoundRegular632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's) is 128 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3612 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoGreen60 g4.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz70 cm / 27.5 inNoPatagonia Isthmus (Men's) is equipped with 60 g of ThermoGreen.
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoYesNoDown7001413,482N/AN/A3.6 oz 50D polyesterAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz79 cm / 31 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's) is 141 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3482 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka7002185,383N/AN/A50D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.142 kg / 2 lb 8.3 oz?NoFill weight of Patagonia Jackson Glacier Parks ( Women's) is 218 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5383 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)37/35/106/105/108/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APlumaFill65 gPertex QuantumAll RoundRegular298 g / 10.5 oz75 cm / 29.5 inNobestsyntheticjackets2x dump-Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 65 g of PlumaFill.
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)39/47/105/105/108/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange60 g33D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim401 g / 14.14 oz?Nobestsyntheticjackets-2x chestPatagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 60 g of FullRange.
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's)50/10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoSyntheticN/AN/AN/AFullRange40 g20D nylon ripstopAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz?NoPatagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 40 g of FullRange.
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)41/54/106/106/108/10ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticN/AN/AN/APrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco60 g22D PolyesterAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 oz71.5 cm / 28 inNobestsyntheticjackets1x chest-Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's) is equipped with 60 g of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco.
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoDown7001092,691N/AN/A2.2 oz polyesterAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's) is 109 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2691 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's)0/-18No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoNoParka7002596,395N/AN/A75D PolyesterAround TownRegular1.182 kg / 2 lb 9.7 oz?NoFill weight of Patagonia Stormshadow (Men's) is 259 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 6395 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's)8/-13No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoParka7001182,914N/AN/A5.5 oz polyesterAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNoFill weight of Patagonia Tres 3-in-1Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's) is 118 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 2914 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)10/-12No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataReviewNoNoNoParkaN/AN/AN/AThermoLite100 g65% nylon, 35% polyesterAround TownRegular1.360 kg / 3 lb90 cm / 35.5 inNoPatagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's) is equipped with 100 g of ThermoLite.
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8001805,079N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz74 cm / 29 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's) is 180 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5079 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Infinity Alpine (Men's)5/-15No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8001754,938N/AN/A30D & 13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular551 g / 1 lb 3.4 oz76.5 cm / 30.1 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Infinity Alpine (Men's) is 175 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 4938 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's)19/-7No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown7001463,605N/AN/A13D Gore-Tex InfiniumAll RoundRegular452 g / 15.9 oz74 cm / 29.1 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Infinity Microlight (Men's - Women's) is 146 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3605 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)7/-14No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown7001533,778N/AN/A30D Pertex QuantumAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz72 cm / 28.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's) is 153 grams. Its fill power is 700 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3778 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8002125,982N/AN/A20D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz77 cm / 30.3 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's) is 212 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 5982 cubic inches of down fill volume.
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)-13/-25No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoYesYesDown8003008,466N/AN/A40D Pertex Quantum ProAll RoundRegular740 g / 1 lb 10 oz85 cm / 33.5 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of Rab Positron Pro (Men's) is 300 grams. Its fill power is 800 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 8466 cubic inches of down fill volume.
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)14/-10No dataNo dataNo dataNo dataNoNoYesDown8501203,598N/AN/APertex mini ripstop nylonAll RoundRegular340 g / 13.75 oz74 cm / 29.25 inNobestdownjacketsFill weight of REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's) is 120 grams. Its fill power is 850 cubic inches per ounce, which equals to a total of 3598 cubic inches of down fill volume.
 

Assumptions: Worn over a thin shirt, no output, no precipitation, light to no wind. Values are always for size M and for men's, except for women's-only items. 

Primary use of this spectrum is for comparison, rather than figuring out absolute temp ratings. 

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Read more of our articles on Patagonia and insulation: 

Delayed warmth

As grueling as it sounds, this entire process of the down heating and holding on to the air cluster... takes time. Longer than the synthetic insulation. 

This makes up one of the two disadvantages of the Down Sweater laid out above. You don't get to feel the cozy warmth the moment you put on your Down Sweater. 

With the Micro Puff, though; it doesn't take that much until the maximum potential warmth is achieved. The difference is noticeable. 

Center back length

The Down Sweater is extremely short, which affects its warmth. This can be a disadvantage if you aren't planning to insulate your legs, so keep that in mind. 

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Durability

And this, is the disadvantage of Micro Puff. 

I know I've kept saying that the insulating power of Down Sweater can last for decades (much shorter for the Micro Puff), and that's true; but there's one more parameter there: 

  • How often are you going to be stuffing them into their own sacks? 

The quicker loss of Micro Puff's insulation capability doesn't occur when these jackets are simply at rest. 

Instead, it occurs each time you stuff the Micro Puff into its own sack and then release it back. The more you do this cycle, the quicker it'll get old.

For the Down Sweater, on the other hand, it doesn't really matter, since its insulation is very durable. So you can stop worrying about it and instead use the stuff sack freely (which you'll also do with the Micro Puff anyway... so it'll get older quicker). 

Regardless of the insulation, face fabric of Micro Puff is also fairly fragile. 

Weather Resistance

Micro Puff is more weather resistant than Down Sweater. Not only does it stand better against wind and precipitation, but its warmth also doesn't decrease when the jacket gets wet (which, as mentioned earlier, isn't the case with Down Sweater). 

The difference isn't huge, by the way, but definitely is noticeable. 

By the way, they're both coated with DWR. 

  • What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating. 

It's basically sprayed on to the surface of these jackets as a finish. 

It stands for Durable Water Repellent - which means that water will be repelled under wet conditions instead of soaking into the fabric. 

DWR also decreases dry time. 

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR.

But pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time. 

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one at arcteryx.com for after treatment. 

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine

Yes, the DWR does help with preventing the rain drops from getting soaked into the internal surface of the Down Sweater, but doesn't help so much with its warmth. 

Again, once the fill gets wet, its warmth will drop significantly. Depending on the precipitation, the water will get in, too. 

Pockets

Both offer 2 internal drop-in pockets (large enough to fit 110 mm skins) and 2 external hand warmer pockets. 

Breathability

Face fabric of Micro Puff (0.7-oz 10-denier shell and lining) breathes slightly better than the Down Sweater (1.4-oz 20x30-denier shell and 1.4-oz 20-denier lining).

But, neither of these jackets are designed to breathe and hence are terrible in this department. They're not equipped with pit zips either, so I'd recommend you to forget about getting these jackets if breathability is one of your expectations. 

Check out Nano Air (Men's - Women's) in that case.

Style

To most people, Down Sweater looks prettier (especially this Carbon color is liked by many - including me). 

Micro Puff... I don't know. Looks overly wrinkled and pretty bad. At least to me. 

Weight and Packability

Micro Puff offers an exceptional level of warmth to weight ratio. This is a bit strange because you'd actually expect this from a down product first and synthetic product second. 

Micro Puff is the lightest and most packable synthetic insulated puffy in Patagonia's line-up. 

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My discussion with the Patagonia Rep

Here are the screenshots I took. Reps can sometimes provide inaccurate information or even flat out incorrect "facts" every now and then - so take the info in this conversation with a grain of salt. 

Product videos 

About the Author Canberk K.


Hey, what's up? Canberk here. Arc'teryx addict, gym rat, and Tame Impala fan.