Patagonia R1 Jacket Review

Why we chose the patagonia r1 techface.

Patagonia r1 jacket review.

Patagonia men s r1 full zip fleece jacket is made from patagonia s trademarked polartec power grid fleece technology which means that it is stretchy durable but has also been treated with permanent odor control so no need to worry if you are working up a sweat tackling that black run. Patagonia does offer this as a vest which we find comfortable but it s purpose is very different. Msrp 159 usd for high output activities this well balanced mid layer is my top recommendation of all and also is the most popular. Those two models won our editors choice and top pick awards respectively.

Great breathability wind resistant versatile design as outdoor brands go patagonia are one that very rarely disappoint. Extend your range with the patagonia men s r1 techface jacket a cool weather crosslayer designed for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions. The patagonia r1 hoody is a time tested mid layer fleece jacket that year after year continues to reign supreme as maybe the most practical and comfortable jacket for active use again earning it our editors choice award. Msrp 169 usd r1 full zip hoody men s women s.

R1 pullover hoody. Finally patagonia offers the r2 techface jacket which is similar but more performance oriented. Features of the patagonia r1 jacket. Its tried and true design has been fiddled with over the years but it still has all the features we ve grown to love.

The patagonia r2 jacket is no exception but it lacks a little something that the patagonia r3 hoody and patagonia r1 hoody were able to supply. Msrp 159 usd r1 techface hoody men s women s. Built using polartec power dry fleece the r1 boasts amazing wicking ability combined with excellent thermal qualities and can be used both an insulator or an outer layer depending on the weather. It s designed for active summer 3 season use after all.

R1 pullover men s women s. Like the insulation the soft exterior fabric is nice and light keeping the jacket from being overly warm except if wearing the black version of the jacket in the sun. A close up view of the interior insulation on the patagonia r1 techface hoody. Msrp 169 usd gender specific r1 models.

The patagonia r1 line is now legendary. Patagonia s r series is one of the best collection of technical fleeces assembled. There is only a full front zipper jacket version of the r2 so if you re looking for a hoodie we recommend the patagonia r1. With the r1 techface hoody they ve taken the iconic r1 formula that we re big fans of here at outdoors magic and transformed it into something tougher meaner and better at batting away the elements.

A balaclava style hood thumb loops a long zipper. This is why the patagonia r1 hoody is our premium pick for the wilderness backpacker ultralight backpacker and day hiker essentially all active backpacker pursuits.