Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

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UOG TOP PICK: The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody is a versatile mid-layer for cool weather. It combines warmth, stretch, and breathability with enhanced abrasion and weather resistance. The design allows a wide range of movements and includes accessible storage options. It is made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory: a classic and one of our Top Picks.

Patagonia says: 

Warm, stretchy and breathable like our Regulator® fleece, but with the added benefits of abrasion and weather resistance. This cool-weather crosslayer was designed for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Our Verdict

The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody is a versatile, functional mid-layer. Combining the warmth, stretch, and breathability of Patagonia’s Regulator® fleece with enhanced abrasion and weather resistance, this hoody is ideal for changeable conditions. The lightweight double-weave fabric is soft and warm against the skin, while the smooth outer face resists abrasion and sheds light rain thanks to a PFC-free DWR finish. 

Designed for optimal performance, the R1 TechFace Hoody features an articulated cut and a good amount of stretch, allowing for a wide range of movements, especially overhead or across the body. The R1 TechFace boasts an external zippered chest pocket and two high handwarmer pockets with mesh backers for ventilation, ensuring that essentials are easily accessible even with a harness or pack waistbelt.

The low-bulk cuffs are designed to stay out of the way when reaching for handholds. The hem can be adjusted via a cord in the handwarmer pocket, and the cord locks at the front hem for easy release. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, the R1 TechFace Hoody supports fair labour practices, ensuring that the people who made this product earned a premium for their work.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Lightweight double-weave fabric is soft and warm next to the skin, but doesn’t trap heat; the smooth outer face resists abrasion and sheds moisture with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals); solution-dyed yarns reduce water usage by 90% and carbon emissions by 96% compared to conventional dyeing
• The articulated pattern and a stretchy hood allow for a wide range of movements, especially reaching overhead or across the body
• Adjustable and stretchy hood with a laminated visor provides coverage and visibility with or without a helmet
• An external, zippered chest pocket and two high handwarmer pockets with mesh backers for ventilation keep goods close at hand and accessible even with a harness or pack waistbelt
• Low-bulk cuffs stay out of the way when reaching for handholds
• Hem adjusts by pulling a cord in the handwarmer pocket and releases with cord locks at the front 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: 429g
• Medium weighs: 433g
• Large weighs: 452g
• XLarge weighs: 468g

Material & Construction

• Fabric 5.6-oz 90% recycled polyester/10% spandex solution-dyed, breathable, stretch double weave with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals). Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

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