Patagonia R1 hoody or something similar
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I tried the Desna, just way too warm for me for any winter approach even with temp in the teens unless it's windy. I can't imagine wearing that for temp in the 40s unless I'm just standing around. |
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Spent the last four seasons in my R1 Hoody and it's my best piece. Bought it 50% off at the end of season sale. |
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I ordered a NW Alpine Spider Lite hoodie. Thought it might be good for warmer temps than my Patagonia R1 hoodie. |
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mec makes the new t2 hodie ... which is lighter than their t3 (R1 copy) |
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Kai Larson wrote:I wear a Size Large in the Patagonia R1, but I ordered a Size XL in the Spider, based on the "athletic fit" descriptor. It's way too small for me. I can squeeze into it, but it's really skin tight, uncomfortably so.Just my observation on NWA sizing. I also wear a Lg R1 and have had both a Lg and a XL Black Spider hoody from NWA. The Lg fit me fine as a base layer next to the skin. The Xl was too big. I am 6'1" and 190. |
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I have to chime in with my support for the NWA spider lite hoody. After having the R1 for many years, I decided to try the spider lite. I am glad I did. I liked the spider so much that I sold my r1. I run warm, so having a lighter fabric is great for me. If it gets windy I just throw on a windshell. |
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Check these guys out - they will be coming out with a R1 hoodie like garment but with a water resistant attribute. Made here in the US. |
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Anyone want to take a chance on one of these and report back? |
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Bump. Any new recommendations for early 2013? I'm giving special though to the RAB Baseline... |
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Derek W wrote:Bump. Any new recommendations for early 2013? I'm giving special though to the RAB Baseline...Cap 4 expedition weight Hoody. It has thumb elastic loops instead of holes in the wrists and zips straight up the front. Slightly lighter weight than the R1. Most other options on the market are full zip which adds bulk around the waist. patagonia.com/us/product/me… |
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the mec T2 hoodie is now 25$ on clearance for those in canuckistan |
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Worth taking a look at the Piton Hybrid as well. $100 and change on line. |
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Was looking at getting a backup to my R1 Hoody (1st generation!), it has served me very well but starting to show its age. The newer versions of the R1 just aren't the same, the thumb loops now look like an afterthought with that thick turnback/seam in the middle of your palm. |
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Luc the Piton is 40% off on Patagonia.com right now. |
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If you want a wool version, I've seen that Smartwool makes one. It's a little pricey though. |
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Marmot Thermo hoody is a nice alternative to R1. |
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Also worth checking out is the Pata Cap 4 Hoody |
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Check out Voormi's High E hoodie! Wore one all summer in the AK Range - pretty awesome! |
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I would think this MEC product is closer to the R1 hoody than either the T2/T3 hoodies: |