![]() They can also be layered, the R1 will go under either tachface and combine to make a serious fleece layer for real deal cold if you want to stay warm, super breathable, stretchy and 80% windproof while avoiding a puffy or shell. Good for walking around in the cold without sweating out, like a thick but not too thick cozy breathable soft shell. No way the R1 tech (or any R1 period) is warmer than any R2 of any variation, I’ve owned and tested them all) The R2 tech is a beast, warm but perfectly breathable, and handles light rain. The OG R1 is high cardio, but will hold its own well under a shell or anything else. It’s clearly not as breathable as the OG R1 but it’s more for climbing than high cardio like running, so just enough wind and abrasion resistance. Techface does not necessarily come first, the R1 techface isn’t as warm as the R1, it’s not as lofty and built as a lightly insulated soft shell, it’s not warm enough or cut as a midlayer. So what does this tell us? Here's what Jenn told me: ![]() Same goes for R3, R4, R5 and R6 models: They respectively correspond to 300, 400, 500 and 600 wt. This notation is so widely accepted by now that it is actually even used by other companies - although the official rights are reserved by Patagonia. R2 corresponds to 200 wt classic polartec fleece whereas R1 to 100 wt. If you'll be wearing the jacket mostly casually though, then the Techface is probably the better alternative for you. If you're going to go down this route (layering) AND if you'll be performing high output activities with these jackets, then I'd recommend going for option #2 because, in most cases, you CAN compensate the lost weather and abrasion resistance with shells in option #2 but you CAN'T compensate the lost breathability (which is quite important for these active uses) in option #1. Whereas the base models are intended to be used as true mid-layers which you can pair with shells and some insulated jackets over more easily.The Techface is actually intended to work as more of an outer layer where you can under layer with other mid/base-layers more easily,.But it comes at a cost: You sacrifice equally significant amount of breathability and layering abilities. In short, Techface adds to the durability and weather (wind AND water) resistance of the jacket a considerable amount. #Sidenote: On top of R1 and R2, there were also R3 adaptations of all these before, but Patagonia discontinued them as of 2018. You can apply this to all different comparisons such as: Techface comes first: So, compared to a non-Techface R2, any Techface R1 is actually going to be warmer, more durable & weather resistant and less breathable.They offer very similar (same) durability and weather resistance capabilities. R2 is warmer and less breathable than the R1.Techface adaptations increase the warmth, durability and wind & water resistances by a good margin compared to the base models but also sacrifice breathability significantly.My top outer-layer pick for static use when it's cold, windy and/or rainy out in town. R1 Full Zip Hoody can be a good alternative to this. Not sure why Patagonia doesn't offer a Women's specific counterpart. For high output activities, this well-balanced mid-layer is my top recommendation of all and also is the most popular. R1 Techface Hoody : MSRP 189 - 179 USD.With HeiQ® Fresh durable odor control to keep you welcome among friends. Made with light and breathable Polartec® Power Grid® fabric, R1 provides outstanding stretch, compressibility and durability. Extremely versatile and highly revered, our R1® midlayers are made for cool-weather active layering to keep you warm and comfortable across the full spectrum of mountain endeavors-climb, hike, mountain bike and transition effortlessly between all three.
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