![]() Synthetic insulated jacket: Nano Air Hoody ( Men's - Women's - read my review ).Down jacket: Down Sweater Hoody ( Men's - Women's - read my review ).Now let me lay out some of my Patagonia favorites: Ĭheck out the introduction and my product recommendations if you're in one of these circumstances. Like I said earlier in this post, there are two conditions where I'd recommend a Patagonia over Arc'teryx. ![]() Arc'teryx's line-up outperforms that of Patagonia by far.įor other jacket types, from a performance-focused aspect, Arc'teryx would still mostly be a better option that Patagonia. When it comes to shell jackets, there's no contest. You must check out my huge Best Arc'teryx Jackets post if you're considering getting an Arc'teryx jacket. Parka: Thorsen ( Men's - read my review ).Softshell: Gamma LT ( Men's - Women's - read my review ).Hardshell: Beta AR ( Men's - Women's - read my review ).Synthetic insulated jacket: Proton LT ( Men's - Women's - read my review ).Down jacket: Thorium AR ( Men's - Women's - read my review ).So don't skip it!Įnjoy! Arc'teryx vs Patagonia: Popular Picks Arc'teryx If you're looking for an insulated jacket, this chart will probably be quite helpful to you. I examined the temperature ratings of all Patagonia and Arc'teryx jackets, and laid out my findings in this chart. Arc'teryx vs Patagonia: Temperature Ratings Because, after the '19 revision, the breathability of Arc'teryx's once beloved Squamish started to suck BAD.įor all the other folks, Arc'teryx is likely to be a superior pick.As you can see in my Best Patagonia Jackets and Patagonia Houdini vs Arc'teryx Squamish posts, I recommend Patagonia's Houdini Air over Arc'teryx Squamish for this purpose.If you're looking for a wind jacket that offers extremely high breathability ,.As you can see in my Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets post, I recommend Patagonia's Nano Air over Arc'teryx's Proton LT and Atom LT for this purpose (also see: Nano Air vs Proton LT vs Atom LT).If you're looking for a synthetic insulated jacket to use during high output activities ,.The breathability is brilliant and even when hiking uphill at full tilt, I never felt too hot or sticky at any point.there are some (although rare) situations where I'd recommend Patagonia over Arc'teryx: The good news is that the Patagonia Air Zip puts in another solid shift in this department. If you’re wearing a close-fitting base layer or a heavy jacket, a mid-layer that lacks good ventilation can cause a great deal of hot ‘n’ bother. It needs to keep your warmth in while allowing air to circulate. Patagonia R1 Air Zip Hoody – Ventilation and BreathabilityĪny mid-layer lives and dies on its breathability. So, if you are going to be spending a lot of time in extreme weather, then you should look elsewhere and get some dedicated cold-weather gear. However, please note that the Air Zip is not intended for extreme weather use. As long as you are wearing a good base layer and a decent warm jacket, then the R1 will be able to handle most winter temperatures at sea level and 3 seasons in alpine settings. As a mid-layer, it can be mixed with light or heavy under and over layers depending on what circumstances you need it for. In terms of wind and cold resistance, it’s pretty versatile. The Zip Air is not really intended for extreme weather but will work as an under-layer. If you’re looking for a super lightweight jacket with some water and wind resistance, check out the Patagonia Houdini Jacket instead. It’s designed to be worn under a waterproof jacket. This is a mid-layer that is not waterproof and is barely water-resistant. Patagonia R1 Hoody – Waterproof and Weather Resistance On the other hand, if you pack a (warmer) fleece, then you will feel the extra weight. It weighs barely anything and you can definitely chuck it into the bottom of your hiking pack and not have it bother you by adding extra trail weight. Weighing just 275 g | 9.7 oz, The R1 is a bloody light for a fleece in this class. Patagonia R1 Air Zip – Weight and Packability I like to pack something like this when I travel to India and often dig it out after dark. If you want a mid-layer designed for sitting around camp at night, then go for something with a warmth rating of 9 or 10 or just buy a fleece.ĭespite being a mid-layer, the R1 can also be worn like a jacket over a t-shirt on warmer evenings or even around the house. It will keep you warm as long as you’re moving around and being active, but is less warm if you are standing around. Its warmth rating is a solid 7 which means the hoody will keep in your body heat in mild conditions, but primarily during activity. This is a mid-layer so its primary function is to add some warmth under a jacket.
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