Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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Check price Full details →Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie wins — at 85 g it is 221 g (72%) 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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