User Review: Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover

Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover
Above: The current Micro Puff Pullover, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed May 17, 2007 by jhbeckman

Rating:
Fill: Polarguard (I think)

A first-rate layering piece for insulation. Very light; packs down very small.

Because it is not so puffy, I was a little concerned at first about how well it would insulate. However, I had an opportunity to try it while lift skiing in the Adirondacks on a day when the temp was about 0 degrees F and the wind was high -- it worked great as an insulation layer beneath a shell and above two light base layers (please note, though: I tend to run warm).

If I were going to be on a winter camping/mountaineering trip with no quick retreat to a heated lodge, I'd want to bring something more for high-loft insulation. But for a cold winter day trip on which you'll need just a little loft during lunch or on the summit, for fall camping, or for winter camping for which you are bringing higher lofting back-up, it's an ideal piece