These two baselayers are very similar design, but different material/thickness. I was wondering what are the functional difference between the two?
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Patagonia R1 hoody vs BPL merino hoody
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I would class the BPL hoody as suitable as a base layer or could be used as a mid layer over a T-shirt etc for cool evenings in Summer temps.
The R1 is a much thicker and warmer fleece type garment that I would personally only use as a mid layer and in much cooler conditions.
I use the R-1 Hoody next to skin for snowshoeing in the Cascades(temps low 20's to low 30's), with a MH Transition Featherweight Vest. It's all I need except at rest stops or just starting out. It would definitely not work as a base layer for me much above those temps, maybe up to 40 or so. I carry a Patagonia Capilene 1 with me snowshoeing from March on and switch to it from the Hoody in temps around 40. It seems a bit too heavy/bulky as either a base layer or mid layer for 3 season hiking/backpacking. For me it is pretty much a specialized piece of gear. I have no experience with the BPL Merino Hoody, but it seems designed for a much wider range of temperatures and exertion levels.
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