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Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket vs Patagonia R1 Air Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket is the lighter option — 121 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Hoody (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket
185 g
Ultralight 1000-fill down jacket. Among the lightest available.
Full details →Patagonia R1 Air Hoody
306 g
Polartec Power Air fleece midlayer with excellent breathability and moisture management. A reliable active hiking layer for cool conditions.
Check price Full details →Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket vs Patagonia R1 Air Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket wins — at 185 g it is 121 g (40%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air 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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