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Anyone have experience with Patagonia R1 Air?

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PostedJul 31, 2021 at 8:37 am

This piece looks intriguing for its breathability but I can’t find much info about it.  Anyone have any experience with it?

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PostedJul 31, 2021 at 3:13 pm

There are several review out there if you Google.

As I recall, they say it is warmer than the old R1 and lighter weight… and breathes better… but that breathing is a two way street… in breezes that breathing makes is colder…

Also, to me, it looks like it will be more vulnerable to fuzzing out or pilling since it is not a tight weave…

will be interesting to see what other’s have to say…

 

PostedAug 1, 2021 at 12:26 pm

Yeah, I saw a few reviews but not a lot out there.  The breathing is part of the appeal for me.  I’m looking for an active, wide temp range, keep it on a lot, cool/cold weather piece that I can throw a wind shirt over when needed & wear under my puffy when stopped/at camp.  Seems most on this forum feel the regular R1 runs too warm for hiking in a lot of the time (plus a little heavy/bulky).  I was about to get the Cap Thermal Weight hoody for this “wear a lot active piece” but wanted to fully vet the R1 Air.  Just not a ton of info on it.  Hope some people chime in.  Thanks for your thoughts.

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