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Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket
337 g
Slim-fit hybrid fleece-softshell in 90% recycled polyester with DWR finish and harness-compatible handwarmer pockets.
Check price Full details →Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
336 g
Stretch synthetic insulated jacket with Stratus PrimaLoft and a wind-resistant face, made for active mountain layering.
Check price Full details →Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket wins — at 336 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket (337 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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