Patagonia Men's R1® Air Full-Zip Fleece Hoody

Lightweight, super warm and comfortable.

Perfect fit, warmth and most comfortable base layer in my closet.

I have 3 generations of R1's, and each is a bit different. All of them have served as essential daily layers under my down and shell in Chicago, where the weather is kind of intense. I love the weight-to-warmth ratio, and R1 are incredibly thin. My 1st R1 is reversible with different pocket setups on each side, and a thick fuzzy pile. The 2nd gen is less fuzzy but a dense stitch that's still heavy. This new one seems to have an almost loose-and-airy stitch, highly breathable vs the others but still very warm, maybe the warmest. Same reinforced trim on hood and wrists. Hood fits under bike helmet or a winter hat if it's really cold, but you'll look dumb wearing the hood by itself. The chest pocket is useful and side pockets are nice. Zipper is great. I can use this 4 seasons as a "just enough" layer. I'm 6'2" 220lbs and XL fits nice just a tad loose. My other 2 are L's and work fine as "base layer fit" of you want a tight feel. Didn't know if I'd like the Oatmeal color but it's grown on me.

I bought a women’s version of this jacket for a hike along the Dorset Coast last year and loved it. —So bought the same version for my husband’s Valentine’s gift for our trip to walk the Avon Valley, Bath and the Cottswalds. PS: I am still waiting for the second waffle shirt I ordered to arrive. I haven’t heard anything on the status of that.

Love this, have worn it every day since I got it. Fit is great, very soft and warm.