The crisp December weather and plush backcountry trails turned out to be the perfect backdrop to see what the R1 Hoody was made of. (I typically opt out of my more casual fleeces when heading into the backcountry.) I felt like Pinocchio (“I’m a real boy!”) as I loaded my backpack and headed to Pinnacles National Park. Not only was I about to rock a piece of Patagonia gear for the first time, but I’ve never actually used an honest to goodness, made for the wilderness, middle layer fleece jacket. If you’ve read any of my other gear reviews you know I’m easily excited - think Labrador retriever waiting for its owner to throw a tennis ball - and this time was no exception. Gear Review of the Patagonia R1 Hoody Origins: Easing You In One of the best in the business.Ī high price for an excellent technical fleece. It’s very slim fitting to start, and trapping in warmth ins’t the point of this fleece.
#Patagonia r1 pullover zip#
Hoody and Pullover have a deep 1/2 zip for great ventilation. We like the Hoody.Īdvanced thumb holes that double as basic gloves. The Jacket has two zippered hand-warmer pockets. The Hoody has just one slim chest pocket. Standard weight for a high-performance fleece.Ī very lightweight, breathable layer that’s solidly constructed.Īdvanced square-based material that wicks moisture and breathes well. This layer goes just about anywhere, and will last a lifetime. A baclava style hood, thumb holes, and extra long hem make it highly versatile, while the quarter zip allows for heat venting or solid protection. This works wonders as a midlayer around camp and as an outer layer while moving through chilly backcountry or while climbing. The Patagonia R1 Hoody is a high-performing active fleece.
#Patagonia r1 pullover full#
Patagonia also now offers the R1 in more varieties, like a crew style for Women and a Full Zip style. It is now called the “R1 Pullover Hoody” and uses two slightly different thicknesses of fabric in the body, increasing durability in key places and stretch/breathability in others.
#Patagonia r1 pullover update#
Update: The R1 Hoody is such a staple in the Patagonia collection of alpine fleeces that they’re scared to change the design! (They told us this.) That said, we tested this in 2017, and in 2019 Patagonia did release an update to the line. Take a fleece deep dive with our comprehensive guide to fleece jackets and see the full review of the Patagonia R1 Hoody below. 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.
Can we agree that comfort, weight, and warmth should be your top priorities when evaluating a piece of cold weather clothing for the backcountry? The R1 Hoody nails each of these, making a fleece perform in ways you might not have thought possible. While the R1 Hoody asks a lot of your wallet, it lays out a veritable buffet of fleece-awesomeness for the gear addicted backpacker. But, there are some things worth spending your hard earned dollars to procure - the Patagonia R1 Hoody tops this list. Maybe I’m just cheap - OK, I’m definitely cheap. I know Patagonia is the Michael Jordan of outdoor brands. Hello, my name is Josh, and I’ve never owned a piece of Patagonia equipment. Last updated: 04:19:40 Patagonia R1 Hoody Overview
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