Forget the Patagonia Nano Puff — this great L.L. Bean alternative is $120 off

Men's and women's LL Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Hooded Jackets

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The L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket is my favorite alternative to the legendary (yet pricey) Patagonia Nano Puff synthetic jacket. And ahead of the holidays, both men's and women's varieties are on sale, making the L.L. Bean version a full $120 cheaper than its flashier counterpart.

For men, the PrimaLoft Packaway is on sale in red for $169 at L.L.Bean, down from $199. The women’s PrimaLoft Packaway jacket is also on sale for $169 at L.L.Bean, in your choice of light blue or "Sugarplum."

Made from nearly identical materials and sharing a super similar design, both the L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway and Patagonia Nano Puff provide exceptional warmth, comfort and weather protection in an extremely lightweight, packable package. Simply put, this style of outerwear is one I rarely leave home without.

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Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.

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