Why We Like The R1 Air Zip-Neck Top
Dropping temps be damned, the lightweight, breathable Patagonia R1 Air Zip-Neck Top allows us to push our bodies to the limit in cold, winter weather without losing a step. This is made possible thanks to the recycled hollow-core fabric with a unique zig-zag texture that wicks sweat from our skin, dries insanely fast, and maintains high levels of breathability to keep our muscles warm as we reach for new PRs, whether we're on the skin track or a road run.
Details
- Technical fleece suited for anything from trail running to skiing
- Breathable construction is suited for high-output activities
- Stretch panels offer supreme mobility on technical skin tracks
- Slim fit layers well whether worn as a midlayer or outer layer
- Zippered chest pocket stashes snacks, cards, and essentials
- Recycled materials lay-up gives you eco-conscious peace of mind
- Item #PATZ9JW
- Responsible Collection
- Bluesign Approved, Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- 100% recycled polyester
- Insulation Weight
- lightweight
- Fit
- slim
- Center Back Length
- [medium] 27.5in
- Style
- 1/2-zip
- Pockets
- 1 zippered chest
- Claimed Weight
- 10.2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4.5 based on 12 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 18, 2024
Great for my morning run
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 207
I was looking for a lightweight fleece for my winter morning runs in Sacramento. Something that is good for the 40s. This fleece worked great and is as advertised in that it kept me warm even when I was sweating. Patagonia has always been a challenge for me size-wise, but the large works well on my "I used to be fit, but now enjoy too many IPAs" body. I sometimes wear a medium with Patagonia, but I think this cut would be too small for me.
November 24, 2023
Brilliant!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Height:
- 5.8' 7.4"
- Weight:
- 154
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November 15, 2023
Nice 1/4 zip
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- xl
- Weight:
- 225
Wanted to really like it but a little too snug for me. I wanted to wear a thinner base layer underneath and this as a mid-layer but not enough room for my liking. Had to return it. 4 stars due to sizing.
January 15, 2023
Great sweater for winter but runs small
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 146
This sweater is great for winter. It keeps me warm during cold and windy days in Chicago. However, this definitely runs small. I usually wear a size S in most brands including Patagonia. But a size M was the perfect fit for me.
August 28, 2022
Great lightweight performance fleece
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 135
I was skeptical about buying this fleece based on the reviews on this website, but I decided to give it a chance. It fits perfectly. It runs slim, but it's supposed to run slim to wick away moisture. I haven't had a chance to use it on hikes yet but it doesn't seem overly warm if worn casually. I have a better sweater and a capilene air and it's somewhere in between the two on terms of warmth.
August 8, 2022
Fits to small
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Medium
- Height:
- 5' 10.87"
- Weight:
- 170
I do not recommended it
February 8, 2022
not entirely sold
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 190
I'm confused by the R1 Air and haven't decided the best use or combination for me yet. Patagonia lists it as a baselayer to midlayer. Wearing it as a baselayer, I felt it did not wick sufficiently to be a baselayer. I felt the between areas of the zig-zag weaving where it breathes was fine, but sweat was accumulating at the zig-zag weave so it wasn't wicking sufficiently to wear as a baselayer. One person's breathability is another person's wind penetration, which makes it a cold midlayer without a wind resistant/proof outer layer. Most recently I wore lightweight baselayer, the R1 Air zip neck, and R1 techface on a hike in 18F-20F temp, and felt it was comfortable with exertion. above 20F I had to take off the R1 Air and just wore the lightweight baselayer and R1 techface. I also tried another hike in same temp range wearing just the R1 Air zip neck under a Nano-Air hoody and that was too warm and the R1 Air zip neck wasn't working well as a base layer. I feel it is on the bulky side for packing. I'm not sure how I will use it given its air permiability/breathability and its packing bulkiness. It's sort of like The North Face's 50/50 line, which I also find perplexing. On one hand its breathable because of the gaps, on the other hand it is cold because of the gaps. Conversely, it can get too warm where there aren't any gaps. Last, I wish there were thumb loops.
December 10, 2021
Fits better than the full zip
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Large
- Weight:
- 200
Torso isn?t as bulky as the full zip version with the hood. Make no sense but palo green is a really nice in person. Very warm even though it breathes well. Very niche. I run warm so I can use it below 20F over baselayer or as a baselayer because it?s so tight.
December 6, 2021
Toasty Warm, Runs Slim
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- XL
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 235
This is a pretty interesting new addition to the R1 sub-brand. You put it on and immediately feel toasty warm. And it really shines under a shell to block the wind or precipitation. My first reaction was that it was too slim/tight; and I almost returned it. However, I decided to keep it and have noticed it sort of loosens up a bit as you wear it. But honestly, I cannot conceive how one could wear anything but an uber thin, and I mean UBER thin, garment underneath. Maybe an UA compression half-sleeve.
August 20, 2021
Cozy and mostly smell-free
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 6' 3"
- Weight:
- 190
Used it as an action layer during some recent climbing. It breathed as well as you could expect, but did get a bit too toasty under mid-day sun. Otherwise, was super happy to have it early mornings and during some blustery evenings at altitude. After five days or so, it smelled pretty rough, though, so mind yourself if you?re going for post-climb drinks indoors!
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