Patagonia R1 New vs Old: What's the Difference?

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While the #patagonia #R1 has remained relatively unchanged since its introduction over 20 years ago, there were some small changes made to the most recent version to help with weight savings and breathability. In this video I show you the difference between the last-gen #PatagoniaR1 pullover hoody, my favorite version of the product, and the newest iteration.

Here's what Patagonia has to say about it on their site:

The R1 Pullover Hoody is a versatile, technical, midlayer fleece for stop/start activities in cold conditions. Made from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, and constructed in a classic grid pattern to trap heat and wick moisture.

Recycled
87% of our line uses recycled materials.

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Features
Hard-Working Yet Easy-Wearing Fabric
Light and breathable Polartec® Power Grid® fabric with HeiQ® Pure odor control has outstanding stretch and durability

Balaclava Hood
Snug-fitting, low-profile balaclava hood fits comfortably under a helmet strap; center-front slim zip with a soft kissing-welt zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort

Offset Shoulder Seams
Off-shoulder seams sit comfortably under pack straps

Easy, Pullover Design
Pullover silhouette has deep center-front zipper to allow for quick venting

Zippered Chest Pocket
Slim-zip, left-chest pocket with a zipper garage and mesh pocket bag

Cleanly-Designed Cuffs with Thumb Holes
Sleeves have discreet on-seam thumb holes for added coverage in cold conditions

Longer Torso Length
Longer torso stays tucked in under a harness or a pack waistbelt; Fair Trade Certified™ sewn

Country of Origin
Made in Colombia.

Weight
312 g (11 oz)

Materials
Body: 6.9-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex with HeiQ® Pure odor control
Hood, side panels and lower body: 3.8-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 92% recycled polyester/8% spandex with HeiQ® Pure odor control