![]() In mid-November, I wore it in a moderate rainstorm and found it to bead water well. It definitely would’ve lacked warmth if I was relying on it as my only insulation piece while stationary (glassing, etc.). ![]() I could see that changing if the output was vigorous or if it was a sunny, bluebird day.Īs the temps dropped (mid-40s to 50s), I added a layer and still found sufficient warmth on moderate activities. I do most of my training in the early morning hours when there is no sun out, so I didn’t feel too warm with this on. I’ve worn it when the temperatures were in the mid-60s and found it to work well as a standalone piece in light-to-moderate exertion (walks, hikes, etc). I’ve found the jacket to be fairly versatile in a variety of situations. What I found was that the Patagonia R1 TechFace hoody ranges as a standalone piece in mid-fall for use as a main jacket and as a true mid-layer piece as the temperatures continue to drop later in the season, when it then becomes a layering piece under a down vest. Over the last several months, I was able to put this piece through the paces in a variety of environments and temperatures. Make sure you breathe well while I’m moving and, if at all possible, be light enough to carry during every season and durable enough that I don’t have to peel you off before dropping down through the brush of this river bottom.”Īs we always do here at Backwoods Pursuit, we field tested the Patagonia R1 TechFace hoody to find out how it actually performed. Mid-layers are a unique breed of garment and arguably the piece we expect the most out of. Since we are comparing clothing to vehicles, the mid-layer is akin to the family pick-up truck grocery runs on Friday, toting the family to church on Sunday, all while still hauling a half ton of rock for the landscaping and getting you 5-miles up a high-clearance road to the trail head. While the soft shell category of clothing has been called by some “the minivan of outdoor clothing,” referring to the fact that many believe a soft shell doesn’t really excel at any one thing much less being a go-to piece in a variety of different conditions, a good mid layer is absolutely critical no matter what you think of a soft shell. The Patagonia R1 Techface hoody is a unique mid-layer piece that just might earn its way into your kit.
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