When you name your company after one of the wildest places on the planet, the things you produce had better be good. Needless to say, Patagonia do not disappoint. The American company have been making high-end goods from sustainable materials since the mid 1970’s, and their reputation for quality, as well as their championing of environmental issues has grown them a strong and loyal following over the years.

The Nano Air Lite Hybrid Jacket is a classic Patagonia piece. Designed for high-energy adventures in a wide variety of climates and temperatures, it can be worn as either an outer layer, or as an insulating mid-layer under an outer shell, should the mercury really drop.

It’s a staggeringly light piece of clothing, at just 283 grams. That’s about the same as ten fresh-cut roses, but far more practical when you’re half way up a mountain. The outside shell is made from 100 per cent Nylon RipStop, which is not only lightweight, but also stretches easily, allowing you a full range of motion when you’re wearing it.

“The Nano Air Lite Hybrid Jacket is a classic Patagonia piece, designed for high-energy adventures in a wide variety of climates and temperatures.”

The Nano Air Lite Jacket has a DWR finish, which not only repels light rain and snow, but also significantly decreases drying time, should you get it seriously wet. Keeping you warm is FullRange, 40 gram insulation, which is also designed to stretch, just like you do.

On the back of the body, and the arms of the Patagonia Nano Air Lite Hybrid jacket is an airy, wicking waffle knit, which not only dumps unwanted heat, but also moves moisture away from your skin, reducing discomfort and fatigue.

Patagonia know you need flexibility when you’re climbing, and don’t want your jacket to restrict you. They’ve addressed this by creating a flexible stretch-knit cuff system that minimises bulk when you need to push your sleeves up. They also have thumb-holes on the cuff, should you need to protect the back of your hands.