A light synthetic insulated jacket with 60 g PrimaLoft fill that packs into its own chest pocket. People pick it because it stays warm when damp and works on the trail and around town.
Specs
- Weight: 13 oz (REI, men's)
- Insulation: 60 g PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco, 100% postconsumer recycled polyester
- Shell: 1.4 oz 20-denier 100% recycled ripstop polyester with PFAS-free DWR finish
- Lining: 1.3 oz 100% recycled ripstop polyester with PFAS-free DWR finish
- Length: hip
- Packs into internal chest pocket
- Price: $239 (REI, Oct 2026)
- Patagonia's own page could not be read this run; specs here are from REI
What reviewers say
Reviewers call it a dependable, do-everything midlayer. OutdoorGearLab (Nov 2025, hoody version) measured 12.4 oz in a men's small and ranked it mid-pack: it holds warmth well when wet and fits comfortably, but it isn't the most packable or breathable, and the shell soaks through in heavier rain. GearJunkie (2023) liked how easily it layers and how small it packs, but noted loose cuffs, a clammy feel during hard effort, and stitching that can fray. REI buyers rate it 4.6 of 5; some say it runs small in the chest and shoulders.
Good
- Stays warm when damp
- Packs into its own pocket
- Layers easily under a shell
- Recycled materials, PFAS-free finish
Not so good
- Expensive at $239
- Not very breathable for hard climbing or fast hiking
- Shell wets out in steady rain
- Fit can run small for some; stitching can wear
Who it's for
Campers and hikers who want one light, packable warm layer for cool evenings and damp weather. Skip it if you need serious winter warmth or a layer to wear during hard, sweaty effort.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.