Patagonia R4 Jacket

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The R4 Jacket is a fleece jacket made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Patagonia Men's R4 Jacket (Fall 2005) Strip the wind of its power to chill with the stretchy, insulated and windproof protection of the R4 Jacket by Patagonia. Dispatching cold-fighting duties in a wide range of temperatures, the R4 provides mobility and impressive heat retention, whether worn alone or under a shell. Fit: Regular fit. Fabric: 12.5-oz. Polartec Windbloc urethane laminate that combines R2 polyester (Polartec Thermal Pro) on the exterior and R1 grid polyester (Polartec Power Dry) on the interior Weight: 666 g. (23.5 oz.) R4 fabric offers stretchy mobility Windproof warmth Can be worn alone or under a shell Invisible zippers on the chest pocket and handwarmers Centaur Cuffs Made in USA Great for: Fly Fishing Lift-accessed Riding Base camp warm-up Ice, Mixed & Alpine Climbing All Mountain We are not able to ship Patagonia products outside the US because of that other thing."

From Patagonia:
"How to make yourself impervious to winter?s bone-chilling gales? Well, you could stay inside. But for the non-couch-potato types, our warmest fleece provides high-loft R2? on the inside and a velour fleece face, with a stretchy windproof laminate sandwiched between. It keeps you mobile and toasty and excels alone or under a shell. The lack of shoulder seams allows pack-wearing comfort, and the one chest and two high-placed handwarmer pockets (above harness-line) close with invisible zippers. Drawcord hem. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program."

From Backcountry.com:
"The windproof Patagonia Women's R4 Jacket is a low-profile fleece for fast forward pursuits. The R4 fleece blocks wind while maintaining a comfortable temperature range throughout changing conditions, when a storm threatens just pull a hardshell over it. Patagonia made the R4 Jacket with seamless shoulders so a backpack sits comfortably. Handwarmer pockets are placed out of the way of a harness or waist belt for relaxed climbing and backpacking."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Our warmest fleece, made to enhance mobility in frigid temperatures and prevent windchill nightmares. Now with a toastier fabric package - variegated fiber R2 on the inside and full-loft R2 on the outside, sandwiching a windproof laminate - our stretchy R4 excels alone or under a shell. Its lack of shoulder seams allows pack-wearing comfort, and the high-placed handwarmer pockets stay clear of a harness. The women's jacket has invisible zippers on the handwarmers and feminine contouring. Made in USA. Regulator SystemRegulator is an integrated system (base, insulation, shell) that works in unison to keep you dryer and more comfortable over a wider range of conditions than a traditional waterproof layering system."

User Reviews

R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jon.C, Jun 29, 2008

"Not for hiking, unless for rest stops, in which case you could take something more packable and lighter. This is due to the thick pile and the water-resistant membrane laminate construction.

Mine is the early design, which was improved somewhat."

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jon Thomas, May 07, 2007

"I received the R4 as a gift. I have hiked with it on numerous occasions as well as used it as my primary winter coat. It works wonders for both. It is very durable and after going camping recently I washed it to get the campfire smell out. You can tell a lot about quality by how something comes out in the wash."

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Women's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by C Adema, Apr 01, 2007

"This jacket absolutely keeps the wind out -- even on speedboat rides around Seattle's Puget Sound. Unbelievable. Like any awesome jacket, if worn in mild environments, you will be overheated."

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by jhemp_00, Feb 19, 2007

"This is a very warm and super comfy jacket. It is the perfect jacket for just kickin' it around town! I don't hike or pack with this jacket, it's too hot for hiking, unless it's freakin' really cold out, and doesn't pack down very small.

The jacket is worth the cash!"

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Limes, Dec 24, 2006

"Perfect multi-use jacket. I have found no other fleece that is comparable to this one and I have done quite a bit of shopping around. Medium fits me great being 5'9" and about 165."

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by King Salami, Mar 21, 2006

"I disagree with the previous review. This is the coziest, most comfortable jacket I've ever worn. I'm a slim 6' 5" and the XL fits me perfectly. I've been out all day in 35 degree weather with 25 mph North winds, and this jacket kept my core warm and toasty."

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jamatt, Nov 29, 2005

"This is not a serious piece of outdoor gear. The drawstring on the bottom does not hold any tension meaning it doesn't seal effectively, and does not keep me warm. Additionally, the sleeves are not tight enough to keep out the cold, and there's no drawstring on the neck."

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jeremiah, Mar 11, 2005

"I love this jacket! I use it daily, I wear the medium and I'm 6 ft and it seems to fit me great."

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Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Tall, Mar 11, 2005

"The concept, Thermal Pro fleece in a windproof jacket, is great. However, at 6'2" tall, it barely comes down to the top of my pants, and the sleeves are equally as short. The same is true of the R2 Body Rug and the R2: too short in the torso and the sleeves."

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Moosejaw 3 purchase options:	Men's R4 Jacket (Fall 2008)	$162.56	Buy Now
	Women's R4 Jacket (Fall 2008)	$191.25	Buy Now
	Men's R4 Jacket (Fall 2005)	$193.50	Buy Now

Buy direct from Patagonia 4 purchase options:	Men's R4® Jacket	$225.00	Buy Now
	Men's R4® Jacket - Special	$225.00	Buy Now
	Women's R4® Jacket	$225.00	Buy Now
	Women's R4® Jacket - Special	$225.00	Buy Now