Best alternative to Patagonia R1 Fleece Hood?

Adam Hammer wrote:

Anyone have experience with the OR Vigor? It’s got the full zip, chest pocket, side pockets, slim fit and thumb loops. Everything I like in a fleece. 

The Vigor is cut more snug for a given size and isn't as warm. It's more similar to the old R .5 stuff, about half the weight of an R1. I tried the tops and got a pair of the bottoms hoping to replace old R1 tights, but they aren't close in function.

take TAKE wrote:

I would wait on it and keep an eye on these forums. They are up for sale pretty often, probably before this winter there will be one

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/122887555/mens-medium-patagonia-r1-pullover

Adam Hammer wrote:

Anyone have experience with the OR Vigor? It’s got the full zip, chest pocket, side pockets, slim fit and thumb loops. Everything I like in a fleece. 

I’m not crazy about mine. I got it right before last season ended for a song, but the fit isn’t very flattering. I’m 70in 150lbs and the midsection is pretty baggy while the shoulders are tight 

Does it have to be fleece? Why not an active synthetic option like the Xenair Alpine Light from Rab?

La Sportiva makes a full zip, more colorful fleece that might do you well. Idk the model, I came across it at the LS store outside of Boulder. It has big loose glove pockets inside, which really come in handy. If I’m not at work, it’s my go-to mid layer summer or winter. (Working in TV, I pretty much only wear black at work, so BD or Patagonia fleece are my go to there).

RandyLee wrote:

La Sportiva makes a full zip, more colorful fleece that might do you well. Idk the model, I came across it at the LS store outside of Boulder. It has big loose glove pockets inside, which really come in handy. If I’m not at work, it’s my go-to mid layer summer or winter. (Working in TV, I pretty much only wear black at work, so BD or Patagonia fleece are my go to there).

The Existence Hoody looks most similar, but that's just my guess.

+1 for the Mountain Equipment Eclipse

https://www.mountain-equipment.com/products/eclipse-hooded-zip-t

It has an offset zip like the older R1s, which I don't love as much - but if you dig around on the interwebs I think there are versions with a center zip as well. I like the functionality of the hood better on the ME than the R1, but otherwise they're very similar.

the Ternua Rapid Top is very similar as well. very athletic fit. one of the very few pieces I had to size up (but their size chart is accurate I just didn't pay attention and ordered my regular M at first).

The mountain equipment eclipse is the best fleece on the planet. 

I just got a barely used old style r1 in my size and favorite color for $80. My last one is finally dying after 10 years, so hopefully this one lasts me ten more