Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Recycled polyester grid fleece with chest pocket for comfortable midlayer insulation.
Highly breathable technical fleece midlayer with zigzag-knit construction for airflow. 100% recycled polyester, Fair Trade Certified.
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Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody wins — at 366 g it is 27 g (7%) lighter than the Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket (393 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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