FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Cottage-made Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie offering top warmth-to-weight; 90gsm, size M.
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Check price Full details →FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser wins — at 125 g it is 181 g (59%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody (306 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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