Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket wins — at 306 g it is 34 g (10%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody (340 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.