Patagonia's Nano Air Ultralight Full Zip Hoody Is Light and Lean, but Lacks Effective Venting

"This hoody is a multisport garment, but its slim cut, unrestricted mobility, and large hood make it a potential option for cyclists of any discipline. However, on my MTB rides, I found the Nano Air Ultralight hoody struggles to regulate body temperature when you're working hard during climbs. Despite being very thin and light, the hoody warms up quickly and can't dump body heat effectively, so it's tough to remain comfortable throughout a ride without removing it."

"The Nano Air Ultralight Hoody was built to provide a little warmth while remaining highly breathable. It is compressible, stretchy, and lightweight. The hoody's shell and lining are constructed from 100% recycled ripstop polyester that offers mechanical stretch. Providing some warmth is lightweight 20g FullRange insulation throughout the hood, shoulders, upper arms, chest, and back. The underarm panels are not insulated, and the lower inside arms are made of Capilene fabric, which is light, soft, stretchy, wicks moisture, and dries fast."

"A zipper garage at the chin keeps the metal zipper off your skin. The hoody is treated with a DWR finish to resist puddle splashes and light rain. It features glove-friendly string pulls on both zippers, but there are no reflective logos or details to enhance your visibility while cycling. The Nano Air Ultralight hoody has one large chest pocket to keep small items at hand, and the pocket doubles as a stuff sack for the hoody."

Patagonia Nano Air Ultralight hoody is a slim multisport garment with unrestricted mobility and a large hood suitable for cyclists. The hoody is compressible, stretchy, and lightweight, with shell and lining made from 100% recycled ripstop polyester that offers mechanical stretch. Lightweight 20g FullRange insulation covers the hood, shoulders, upper arms, chest, and back, while underarm panels remain uninsulated and lower inside arms use Capilene fabric that wicks moisture and dries fast. The hood fits over helmets with an elastic hem and zipper garage. A DWR finish repels light rain, glove-friendly zipper pulls are included, and a large chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack. The hoody warms quickly during hard climbs and cannot dump body heat effectively, reducing comfort on sustained efforts.

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