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Why We Love This Deal
A lot of Labor Day sale events kicked off today, like REI’s Labor Day Sale, which runs through Sept. 1 and features discounts on gear from brands like Fjallraven, Prana, and Kuhl. There are a lot of great deals to look through, but many are using this sale to stock up on Patagonia gear, including this lightweight jacket, before sizes disappear.
Originally priced at $169, the Patagonia R1 Jacket is on sale for $118 as part of REI’s LDW sale event. Out of the five available colorways, Graze Green and Utility Blue are the only two on sale.
Patagonia R1 Jacket, $118 (was $169) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Fabric: 6.9 ounces of Polartec Power Grid 93% recycled polyester, 7% spandex grid fleece; inner arm and side panels/lower sleeves: 3.8 ounces. Polartec Power Grid 92% recycled polyester/8% spandex jersey.
- Weight: 12.1 ounces
- Pockets: 5
- Uses: Fitness, Running, Casual
- Sizes: XS – XXL
Lightweight yet plenty warm, the R1 jacket starts with a blend of breathable Polartec Power Grid fabric and Patagonia’s in-house Capilene Thermal Weight base layer fabric, resulting in a noticeably lightweight feel. This fabric blend allows you to stay warm without overheating, bolstered by HeiQ Pure odor control to keep you fresh. For storage, the jacket comes with a zippered chest pocket, two zippered front pockets with mesh bags, and two interior drop-in mesh pockets for smaller gear. Fair-trade certified and made using mostly recycled materials, this jacket is also a sustainable pick to go with.
What Shoppers are Saying
One shopper wrote at length about how versatile and lightweight the jacket is, writing, “The jacket is super warm for the weight (which is not much!). It’s very light, so easy to toss in a pack. The pockets are very well-designed. The hand pockets are low-profile and don’t add bulk, and the big inner pockets are clutch for stashing gloves or a beanie. I haven’t had any issues with rubbing or chafing when wearing a backpack. Overall, the R1 is a super versatile, comfortable midlayer that works for adventures or casual days in town.”
Another reviewer commented on how great a layer this jacket is: “This is a great first-layer jacket! The fabric is warm and resists stinking better than most. This is not my first R1 fleece, but it is the best-designed one so far! It moderates temperature very well, and will definitely be a jacket I reach for often.”
Gear up for the coming cold weather with the Patagonia R1 Jacket for $118. REI’s Labor Day sale is going on until Sept. 1, but there’s already one size out of stock right now, which means you should grab one of these jackets in your size before they run out.
