Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Both weigh the same at 340 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody	Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand	Outdoor Research	Patagonia
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody

340 g

Polartec Alpha Direct fleece for high-output activities.

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Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

340 g

Stretch fleece hoody for active use in cold conditions.

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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (340 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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