Looking for a Nano Puffy Hooded Belay Jacket.

I lost my Patagonia nano puff a few weeks ago. I bought another one but they have changed the cut off the jacket. It fits like a mid later now and what I'm looking for is something that I can wear over a harness.

What I'm looking for is a light, wind resistant, synthetic jacket with hood and 60 gram/m2 of insulation. I've been browsing the net but can't seem to find any that are cut for belay purpose. All I've found are a jacket/mid-layer type. Primary use will be for belaying on late season multi pitch rock climbs. I already own a 100gr jacket which I use for ice. I just find it to heavy for rock.

The RAB Xenon X, perhaps?

this pretty much sums up the nuclei hoody. there is also a beefed up version (the AR)

Rocknice2,

Yeah I know what you're dealing with in regards to patagonia changing the cut of their garments. I worke a medium puffy for years, bought a new one and could barely get it around my waist. I went up a size as I'd rather have it a bit big. It fits over my harness no problem.

As for Rab, it's an English cut and didn't come close to working for me a few years ago when I bought some soft shell stuff.

Good luck finding something.

Mark

Both the Rab Xenon and the Arc' Nuclei are slim fit.

I looked at TNF Thermoball hoodie. From my experience, most of TNF's clothing line have a couch potato cut. Anyone own this jacket or tried on on?

Mark, by english cut, do you mean euro cut.? I know a regular euro cut is a trim american cut.

Yes, English cut being Euro cut being our slim cut! Though with that said most slim cuts fit me fine through chest and shoulders if it's a jacket (I have a couple Patagonia slim cuts - R1 and piton jacket and hoody but they're more base layer and stretchy).

I'll try a Thermoball on the next time I'm at the store I work at later this week!

What size are you?? I have a Patagonia Micro Puff (model is 3-4 years ago) that I'd be willing to part with.

Thanks Mark, that would be great.
Yeah I have a few slim cut puffies and they are awesome for climbing as a base layer or jacket. Put them on under a harness and you can actually see the harness. They are also way lighter than any fleece.

As for a belay jacket, I would need to buy a large slim cut as opposed to a medium regular cut. I usually wear a small and a large becomes a trench coat on me.

Nick Votto wrote:What size are you?? I have a Patagonia Micro Puff (model is 3-4 years ago) that I'd be willing to part with.

Yeah the micro puff has 100gr/m2 insulation. I already own a great jacket in that warmth. Thanks for the offer.

I wore a medium nano puff.

rocknice2 wrote: Yeah the micro puff has 100gr/m2 insulation. I already own a great jacket in that warmth. Thanks for the offer. I wore a medium nano puff.

A bit fuzzy on what you want. You're looking for a 60g hooded primaloft that IS NOT SLIM? i.e. leaves a bit of room to go over things? Not exactly sure the fit and function you want.

What build, jacket / shirt size are you? Will help with what you consider slim fitting.

Are you trying to replace a Nano or upgrade to a bigger coat?? Arcteryx Atom SV is longer cut, allows lots of room for layers and performs really well in wet weather.....its saved my ass in bad ice conditions many a day.

Oops scratch that last reply, I now see you're specifically looking for a 60 gm coat but will a longer cut for belays.....there's not a ton, I'd also recommend at least trying on the RAB Xenon if you haven't already.

You might try Patagonia's new Nanoair. My wife has one--it's 60g synthetic insulation but a more traditional over-everything fit for a belay jacket (as opposed to a mid-layer).

arcteryx Atom LT is 60 grams.

I'm selling a large that is perfect condition if you are interested. I had to size up.

mattm wrote: A bit fuzzy on what you want. You're looking for a 60g hooded primaloft that IS NOT SLIM? i.e. leaves a bit of room to go over things? Not exactly sure the fit and function you want. What build, jacket / shirt size are you? Will help with what you consider slim fitting.

Exactly. I'm looking for a hooded belay jacket with 60gr/m2 of synthetic insulation. It needs to fit easily over a harness.

I'm a 39 chest short, 32 waist. So a large jacket is too long. A regular cut would be OK in medium and a loose cut I take in small.

Both Nanoair and Atom LT are slim fir.

I got a Thermoball for cheap right when they came out and like it for a belay jacket. It's not cut excessively large. I'm looking for a good deal on a Patagonia DAS Parka or BD Stance Parka for really cold weather belays.

I did not realize that Patagonia changed the design and sizing on the nano puff. I have two older Nanos and the fit, if anything, is rather baggy.
Easy to layer underneath. Too bad they changed it.

Whatever fits you well and is onsale

Any decent brand will work

These synthetic poofays loose 30%+ of their insulation value within the first month of continuous use anyways

So buy it on sale

;)

kevino wrote:this pretty much sums up the nuclei hoody. there is also a beefed up version (the AR)

Second that, the nuclei is a great belay jacket for rock use. I like that it's not stitched through anywhere, helps it stay warmer in higher winds. I'm 5'8" and around 165, it's nice to find something that isn't cut like a garbage bag.

rocknice2 wrote:Both the Rab Xenon and the Arc' Nuclei are slim fit. I looked at TNF Thermoball hoodie. From my experience, most of TNF's clothing line have a couch potato cut. Anyone own this jacket or tried on on? Mark, by english cut, do you mean euro cut.? I know a regular euro cut is a trim american cut.

My wife and I tried on the Thermoball jacket and hoody. The hoody's cut smaller than the jacket. Both are bigger than any other brand micro puffy. My wife bought a BD Hot Forge Hybrid hoody since it was on sale.