Patagonia R1 Hybrid Jacket

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Built for efficient movement in cold air with smart venting and just the right amount of warmth.

Patagonia says: 

Light and packable, the hybridized R1® Jacket is a versatile midlayer for cool days in the mountains and everything in between. Polartec® Power Grid® fabrics offer outstanding stretch and durability, making this breathable fleece a technical all-arounder. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Our Verdict

A smart balance of breathability and warmth, the R1 Hybrid Jacket is built for movement in mixed conditions. At 333g for a Medium, it’s light but still manages to hold warmth where needed without overheating. The grid fleece is noticeably more breathable than standard R1 fabric, and the lighter panels under the arms and on the sides help dump excess heat fast. I find it works well under and when worn asd an outer on warmer days. The chest and hand pockets sit high enough to stay usable with a hipbelt, and the inner stash pockets are genuinely useful for gloves or a filter. The fit is close but not restrictive; the collar is high, and it does a good job of retaining heat when needed. It’s not a piece for full stops in the cold, but it would be good for moving fast in cool, variable conditions.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK)) 

Features

• Durable, stretchy and breathable Polartec® Power Grid® fabric is hybridized with our Capilene® Thermal Weight baselayer fabric to reduce bulk and make this lightweight layer even lighter; with HeiQ® Pure odor control to keep things fresh
• Hybrid design boosts warmth around your core while improving underarm breathability and venting extra heat
• Hybridized fabrics provide outstanding stretch and increased mobility, especially when reaching overhead
• Offset shoulder seams offer comfort under a pack and easy layering
• One zippered chest pocket and two zippered front pockets with air-permeable mesh pocket bags maintain breathability and stay clear of a harness or a pack waistbelt; two interior drop-in mesh pockets keep small goods nearby
• Slim-fit jacket with a center-front zipper and a low-profile zipper garage at the chin for next-to-skin comfort, with low-profile cuffs and hem
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

Specifications

• Small weighs: 302g
• Medium weighs: 333g
• Large weighs: 353g
• XLarge weighs:391g

Material & Construction

• Body: 6.9-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex grid fleece.
• Inner-arm and side panels, and lower sleeves: 3.8-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 92% recycled polyester/8% spandex jersey.
• Both fabrics have HeiQ® Pure odor control and an anti-pilling finish.
• Fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved.
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• The Bluesign System