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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody vs Rab Alpha Flash

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

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Spec Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody Rab Alpha Flash
Weight 366 g · 0.366 kg · 0.81 lb
size not stated on page
 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Patagonia Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
366 g

Highly breathable technical fleece midlayer with zigzag-knit construction for airflow. 100% recycled polyester, Fair Trade Certified.

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Rab Alpha Flash
255 g

Lightweight fleece jacket using Polartec Alpha Direct fabric. Breathable and packable mid-layer for expeditions with minimalist weight philosophy.

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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody vs Rab Alpha Flash: which should you buy?

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