Performance Midlayer

R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody - Review 2026

By: Torben Lonne - Updated: April 2025

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Where to buy R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody:

REI - Men's

Backcountry - Men's

Evo - Men's

Patagonia - Men's

REI - Women's

Backcountry - Women's

Evo - Women's

Patagonia - Women's

Stylish, high-utility garments are one of the things that Patagonia does really well. This zippered performance fleece encapsulates the fashion-forward, functional, and above all, sustainable attitude of most Patagonia products.

The R1 is a great all-rounded mid-layer to pair with other jackets in any weather or to wear while grabbing food after your day out and about.

Lightweight, comfortable, and made from 100% recycled polyester, the R1 leaves little to complain about. Though if you pressed us for criticism, we might say the R1’s compact build makes it less warm than other mid-layer models.

The R1 comes in a lot of variations, including a quarter-zip and pullover, so chances are there’s one you’ll like if you’re not sold on the full-zip.

Things we like:

Lightweight, layerable, and made from sustainable materials
Fits well under bulkier coats
Available in many colors and zipper configurations

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Things we don't like:

Not as warm as other mid-layers
Close-fit makes it more difficult to wear on top of warm layers

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Where to buy R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody:

REI - Men's

Backcountry - Men's

Evo - Men's

Patagonia - Men's

REI - Women's

Backcountry - Women's

Evo - Women's

Patagonia - Women's

Specs & Features

Material: 100% recycled polyester jacquard fleece
Type: Lightweight Fleece Midlayer
Waterproof/Windproof: No/No
Details: Breathable technical fabric, offset shoulder seams, zippered chest pocket, two zippered hand warmer pockets, compressible, layerable hood
Weight: 12.9 oz

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