Wonder how this compares to the Northface Redpoint Optimus?
Anyone compared the two? They look pretty similar. I had been leaning toward this Micro puff, but the Northface looks pretty nice as well, and possibly more weather resistant. Opinions?
Thanks.

I should note that the 2011/2012 TNF Redpoint Optimus DOES NOT have insulated hand pockets. Real downer, IMO

They are almost exactly the same in size. The Patagonia is cut just a tiny bit larger (half inch to inch circumference in the torso) and about half an inch longer. The insulation is Primaloft One 100 - identical. The medium size Patagonia Micro Puff weighs about 1.6 ounces less than the TNF Redpoint Optimus of the same size, but the Redpoint Optimus uses a much tougher fabric on the shoulders and arms. It just feels way more durable. The weight penalty is worth the durability to me. Other than that, the Patagonia Micro puff does not have an external napoleon pocket. However, it has a small left chest inside zip pocket and a right sided big mesh pocket. The Redpoint Optimus has a narrow water bottle pocket in the inside, but it will only fit a 16 ounch/half liter bottle and it will NOT fit a 1 liter bottle. The Patagonia's inner pocket is way way more useful.

Personally I'm not as familiar with the optimus, but you don't have to worry at all about the weather resistance of the Micro Puff here. It's got a killer DWR and the fabric itself does a good job of shedding water and blocking the wind. It's darn close to windproof, and you can be in some pretty nasty conditions with it. Packs down super small in an included stuff sack as well.