User Review: Patagonia R2 Jacket
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Fabric: Polyester Fleece!
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Price Paid: $79 & $26
I'm not sure if Patagonia is still making these in the USA but this is one heck of a great fleece! I've owned this R2 jacket (the 2001/2002 model that is made in the USA) for the last 5-6 years. Making it one of my all time favorite camp gear. I loved it so much that I picked up another one in the red color from the 2001/2002 model line, in brand new condition, last year from eBay (paying only $26 plus shipping).
Knowing little about Patagonia products at the time, I needed a fleece for camping to replace my burnt North Face Denali fleece and I didn't have the $170 in my wallet to buy another Denali so I picked this R2 up instead since it was on sale for $79 at the local outfitters. Over the years I found this R2 to be the warmest fleece for the weight without being windproof. In saying that, I will add that the fleece is very wind resistant and the high collar and blend of stretch panels and reinforced fleecing where you need warmth the most makes this a very reliable and durable garment.
It machine washes easily, dries in minutes and has outlived scores of other softshells that have come and gone in my life since owned this fleece.
Amazingly I found the R2 to feel warmer than my old 1999 North Face Denali (which is the same Denali being sold to this day). Also the R2 is about half the weight and cost of the Denali fleece.
I noticed the recent models of the R2 looks slimmer and thinner and still incorporates recycled plastic which is great. But what is even more important is the warmth per weight and weatherproof reliability this fleece has consistently given me over the years!
People still sell the older "Made in the USA" R2 fleeces on eBay and I totally recommend getting yourself one of these.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the R2 Jacket at 9 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Patagonia.com 3 purchase options: | Men's R2 Jacket - Special | $54.00 | Buy Now |
| Men's R2 Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now | |
| Women's R2 Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Men's R2 Jacket (Fall 2008) | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's R2 Jacket (Fall 2008) | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | R2 Fleece Jacket - Men's | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| R2 Fleece Jacket - Women's | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options: | Men's R2 Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's R2 Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 REI 2 purchase options: | R2 Jacket - Men's | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| R2 Jacket - Women's | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek 3 purchase options: | R2 Jacket (Men's) | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| R2 Jacket (Women's) | $150.00 | Buy Now | |
| R2 Jacket (Women's) - Spring | $160.00 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | R2 Jacket - Men's | $124.95 | Buy Now |
 Massey's 2 purchase options: | Mens Patagonia R2 Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| Womens Patagonia R2 Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options: | R2® Jacket | $150.00 | Buy Now |
| R2® Jacket - Women's | $150.00 | Buy Now |
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