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The Patagonia Women’s R2 CrossStrata Hoody combines warmth and breathability for cold-weather adventures. Its features include a water-resistant finish, an under-the-helmet hood, and multiple pockets.
Patagonia says:
The perfect cold-weather, crosslayer, our R2® CrossStrata Hoody provides warmth and breathability with the added benefits of abrasion and weather resistance for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions.
Our Verdict
The Patagonia Women’s R2 CrossStrata Hoody is excellent for cold-weather adventures. This hoody is designed for versatility and combines warmth with breathability, making it ideal for dynamic mountain conditions. The high-loft fabric offers cosy insulation without overheating, and the durable, PFC-free DWR finish adds water resistance.
Its practical features include an under-the-helmet hood with soft elastic binding, which ensures coverage and visibility. The two zippered chest pockets and on-seam handwarmer pockets are designed to block wind and provide convenient storage, while the interior mesh pockets add extra versatility.
The hoody’s sleek, low-bulk cuffs and hem provide a comfortable fit under harnesses or packs. Weighing between 405 and 432 grams depending on size, it’s a robust, lightweight option that’s Fair Trade Certified™ and built to handle shifting conditions on the trail.
- 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 7.5-oz 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)
- Under-the-helmet hood is bound with soft elastic and provides coverage and visibility; soft kissing-welt zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort
- Contrast material of the two zippered chest pockets blocks wind and adds a layer of warmth; on-seam high handwarmer pockets with invisible zippers and are harness- and pack-compatible; two interior drop-in mesh pockets
- Sleek, low-bulk, snag-resistant cuffs are partially elasticized and provide versatile coverage
- Low-bulk, partially elasticized hem for comfort under a harness or a pack waistbelt; Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 405g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 414g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 418g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 432g
Material & Construction
- Body: 7.5-oz 92% recycled polyester/8% spandex R2® CrossStrata breathable stretch double weave with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals).
- Contrast: 3.9-oz 86% recycled polyester certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution/14% spandex stretch plain weave with a PFC-free DWR finish.
- Contrast fabric is certified as bluesign®approved.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
