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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket

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

Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody is the lighter option — 12 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket
Weight 294 g · 0.294 kg · 0.65 lb 306 g · 0.306 kg · 0.67 lb
Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
294 g

Superlight insulated hoody using PlumaFill synthetic insulation for warmth when wet. Water-resistant and highly compressible, ideal as a layering piece or stand...

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Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket
306 g

Midweight fleece jacket made from Polartec Powergrid (93% recycled polyester, 7% spandex). Excellent breathability and moisture management for aerobic hiking. M...

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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody wins — at 294 g it is 12 g (4%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket (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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