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Light, breathable and ideal for active layering. The R1 Vest nails core warmth without sacrificing movement.
Patagonia says:
Lightweight and ultrapackable, the hybridized R1® Vest offers just the right amount of core warmth for high-output days in the mountains. Built from Polartec® Power Grid® fabrics with HeiQ® Pure odor control for outstanding stretch and breathability. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Our Verdict
Patagonia’s R1 Vest delivers impressively controlled insulation for moving fast in cold air. At 181g (Medium), it’s slim-fitting and works well over a base layer or under a shell without bunching. The hybrid use of Polartec Power Grid and Capilene Thermal Weight keeps warmth focused where it’s needed while dumping excess heat through the back and sides. Breathability is excellent even during stop-start activity, and odour build-up is kept at bay over multiple wears. The cut is clean and non-restrictive, with flat seams that stay comfortable under a pack. A single chest zip pocket adds minimal bulk. There are no hand-warmer pockets, but for those prioritising simplicity and layering efficiency, this isn’t a drawback. With its stretch, packability and refined fit, the R1 Vest feels built for year-round versatility across fast-and-light missions and everyday movement in cool 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 chest and shoulders, while improving back and underarm breathability and venting extra heat
- Fabrics offer outstanding stretch and increased mobility
- Slim fit with a center-front zip and low-profile zipper garage at the chin for next-to-skin comfort; a low-bulk hem makes for easy layering
- Low-profile shoulder seams offer chafe-free comfort under a pack
- Zippered left-chest pocket with a mesh pocket bag for breathability
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
Specifications
- Small Weighs: 170g
- Medium Weighs: 181g
- Large Weighs: 203g
- XLarge Weighs: 218g
Material & Construction
- Body: 6.9-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex grid fleece.
- Side panels and back: 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
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