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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie

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

The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie is the lighter option — 150 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody (42% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
Weight 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Patagonia The North Face
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
354 g

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

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The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
204 g

Grid-fleece midlayer with stretch fabric for dynamic movement. Features full-zip front, kangaroo pocket, and thumbholes at cuffs.

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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie wins — at 204 g it is 150 g (42%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody (354 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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