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Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Mens
The Patagonia R2 Jacket can be used all year long. Patagonia's R2 fleece is a midweight wonder. Using a combination of fibers, and voids within the fleece, R2 is incredibly packable, has incredible heat retention yet is highly breathable during demanding workouts. This unique fabric has the ability to work within a very wide temperature range making it a must for any outdoor enthusiast. Lighter weight R1 stretch panels are utilized to create a smooth fit that will layer well under a jacket. When worn on its own the R2 can be used for high output sports in cold weather and as outerwear in the spring or fall. Built with Patagonia's mountaineering heritage in tact this jacket has well-placed pocketing that doesn't interfere with a pack or harness and an articulated cut that moves with you.
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Retired all my other fuzzies
I have a full ski season on my R2 now and it has seen everything from Zero deg. in Vermont to 40 deg. in Utah. It is warm enough to wear with a heavy base and a shell when it gets real cold and breathable enough to wear with a light base and shell on warm sunny days. I just open the vents and the breeze rushes through this fleece to cool me off on the warm days. I have never had such a versatile fleece. I'm not kidding when I say I haven't touched any of my other fleece jackets/vests all season. I just grab my R2 and go! As for construction, it's typical patagonia quality. It shows no wear after 30+ days of use. I plan on getting many many more years of skiing with this jacket!
Patagonia Aims to Fleece
How can you gripe about this midlayer jacket? Patagonia does it best, for my money. Great flexible panels for the elbows, huge pockets with lanyards on the zippers for easy open/close, good fit throughout... My first Patagonia's been kicking for 7+ years; this is my second... Make 'em this good, and you won't get rich off of me!
r2s are great!
This is a great light-weight fleece. I got one for me and my boyfriend, and we both love them. They can be worn in almost any condition and provide great warmth and breathability. Plus, the furry look is really cool!
Perfect for SoCal Cold
This is an extremely comfy mid layer that keeps you warm in morning cold and breathes when the sun comes up. Its arms are snug fitting for ease of motion (the flexible fabric is a plus!) and the high pockets allow access even with a backpack belt. I love this jacket! Get it if you're looking for an insulating layer or for just getting into town on cold days. The main zipper is not especially rugged. It's thinner than most fleece zippers. But it is YKK so shouldn't be a problem. I bought mine for a year I'm spending in Germany where it will be perfect beneath a water-repellant layer. Thanks Patagonia, again.
Pataagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Mens
Sorry, but this jacket is definitely lacking the quality one would expect from Patagonia. We purchased it for our son for Christmas and it's on its way back to BackcountryStore.com for a refund. Even at their discounted price, it is not worth the money we paid.
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As a long distance runner, a gradual increase in distance each week will allow you to build a solid areobic base. Distance increase should be no more than 10% of the previous week's distance.
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