Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody vs The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie

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

The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie is the lighter option — 136 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody	The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand	Patagonia	The North Face
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

340 g

Stretch fleece hoody for active use in cold conditions.

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The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie

204 g

Innovative ultralight grid fleece with hollow-core Octa fiber for superior warmth-to-weight. More breathable than standard fleece.

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Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody vs The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie wins — at 204 g it is 136 g (40%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (340 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.

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