Montane Protium Hooded Fleece vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Midweight fleece at 13.7oz. Warm and weather-resistant with hood.
Highly breathable technical fleece midlayer with zigzag-knit construction for airflow. 100% recycled polyester, Fair Trade Certified.
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Montane Protium Hooded Fleece 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 24 g (6%) lighter than the Montane Protium Hooded Fleece (390 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.