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Warm, stretchy and breathable like the 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.
Patagonia says:
The perfect cold-weather crosslayer, our R2® TechFace Hoody provides warmth and breathability with the added benefits of abrasion and weather resistance for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Our Verdict
The R2 TechFace Hoody from Patagonia is a high performance fleece with a soft feel inner and harder, durable outer. The Regulator fleece is soft and comfortable to wear while doing what it should by regulating body heat. The durable face fabric does a good job of shedding light rain and providing some wind resistance. The grid effect is not to everyone's taste in terms of feel and looks but it works really well, it allows more space for warmer air to sit in the gaps in the grid design.
This Jacket has two hand warmer pockets and an external chest pocket all with zips. This is not a lightweight piece but the performance, features and warmth of it make the jacket a great choice for hiking, climbing and other mountain activities in cold 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
- High-loft double-weave fabric is soft and warm next to skin but doesn’t trap heat; face is durable and treated with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals) to shed moisture
- Comfortable, under-the-helmet hood with partial elastic binding is warm and simple
- Two zippered chest pockets and two high handwarmer pockets are cleanly finished and harness- and pack-compatible; two interior drop-in pockets
- Sleek, low-bulk, snag-resistant cuffs
- Partial binding on hem seals in warmth
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour
Specifications
- Small weighs: 467g
- Medium weighs: 495g
- Large weighs: 554g
- XLarge weighs: 592g
Material & Construction
- 7.9-oz 92% recycled polyester/8% elastane solution-dyed, breathable double weave with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals).
- Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
