Patagonia Mens R2 Jacket Hickory (Autumn 2012)

As adept at trapping body heat under a shell on Denali as it is lounging with turn-earned ease in a backcountry yurt, our R2® Jacket spans the spectrum of cold-weather usage. We worked with Polartec to create the Thermal Pro® polyester fabric, which is superlight, extremely compressible and breathable, warm, stretchy and soft. The short-sheared but high-loft face has a smooth appearance, and the directional knit wicks superbly, speeding dry times. Polartec Power Stretch® panels on the outer forearms and along the sides increase durability in high-wear areas and allow for a close, mobile fit while retaining warmth. With a softly lined inner collar and chin flap for comfort, offset shoulder seams to stay clear of pack straps and zippered pockets (one chest and two handwarmers).

•Huge warmth-to-weight ratio; compressible, breathable and stretchy

•Directional knit wicks moisture and speeds dry time

•Collar and chin flap lined with Polartec Power Stretch fabric (recycled polyester) for next-to-skin comfort

•Polartec Power Stretch fleece panels under the arms allow for a close fit, improved motion and better durability in high-wear areas

•Pockets: One left chest and two zippered handwarmers

•Shoulder seams set forward for pack-wearing comfort

•Body: 6.1-oz Polartec® Thermal Pro® 98% polyester (63% recycled)/2% spandex. Side panels: 6.6-oz Polartec Power Stretch® 88% polyester (60% recycled)/12% spandex

•371 g (13.1 oz)

•Made in Colombia.

Material:

Recycled Polyester We recycle used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of our clothes.

Technology:

Regulator® Insulation Regulator Insulation provides phenomenal compressibility, light weight warmth and moisture transport, whether used alone or as part of a layering system.