Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket vs SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70
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...
Full details →Thin 70 gsm grid fleece with thumb loops, stand-up collar, and lightweight construction for active use.
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Patagonia R1 Fleece Jacket vs SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the SkyGoat Half-Zip Hooded Pullover AIR 70 wins — at 147 g it is 159 g (52%) 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.