![]() ![]() R1 = Amazing (1st in warmth, 3rd in temperature regulation and breathability) ![]() Gearlab agree’s with me on this one (rating the Techface at a 6/10 on a “warmth scale” whilst the R1 & R1 Air were rated as a couple points wamer. It seems counter intuitive because the name & look of it. The R1 Techface (is cooler/less warm & breathes more than the R1!). My results aligned almost exactly with an indy review blog group called “Outdoor gear lab.” I don’t know any of them nor am I affiliated in any way. Patagonia Jenn was offering her “opinion.” I have tested all three of these indoors, indoors + jumping rope, outdoors walking, and outdoors playing tennis (with all temps + wind speeds being equal as well as time of the day and under “sunny” conditions). I own an R1, R1 Techface, and an R1 Air (all from the same current generation 2019, 2020, & 2022). The R2 tech is far superior to the OG, it’s as warm w no wind, but much warmer when there is, still breathes, has a long hem to keep the ass warm, stretches like a Spider-Man suit, and sheds weather, all while even layering better since the outer isn’t fleecy and grabby so it slides under anything even better than the OG R1. 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. 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.
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