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The Patagonia R1 is a lightweight grid fleece pullover-style jacket built as a breathable midlayer for climbing, skiing and cool-weather hiking. Its flat-faced recycled polyester fleece has a gridded backer that traps warmth while letting sweat vapor escape, and HeiQ Pure odor control keeps it wearable across multiple days. The slim fit layers cleanly under a shell, and three zippered pockets add utility. Rivals like the Arc'teryx Delta and Patagonia's own R2 offer more warmth or weather resistance, but the R1 stays the benchmark for breathability-to-weight in active use.
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Lowest price we've seen: $209.00 on Nov 10 at Patagonia. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Owners and reviewers consistently rate the R1 as one of the best breathable midlayers available, praising its warmth-to-weight ratio and how well it manages sweat on the move. Complaints center on the slim fit and the fleece's tendency to pill or snag over time.
