Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Merino wool blend grid fleece hoody with Fleece Light chest insert and double-layer chest pocket. Designed for ultralight backpacking with helmet-compatible hoo...
Slim-fit hybrid fleece-softshell in 90% recycled polyester with DWR finish and harness-compatible handwarmer pockets.
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Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket wins — at 337 g it is 25 g (7%) lighter than the Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M (362 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.